From the
MnUSA Past President
Thanks for the Support! Greg Sorenson It has been a beautiful fall. It sure doesn’t feel like winter is coming any time soon. However, they are getting substantial snow in parts of South Dakota. I guess it will make its way here soon. Unfortunately I have not had a chance to enjoy much of the great fall weather. Mary and I have been remodeling our son’s new house, so we have been inside working instead of riding the trike and other fun outdoor stuff. We have managed a few Ranger rides. This is the third edition with our new publisher. Please give us feedback, the only way we know what you like and don’t like is if you let us know. Help make the magazine the best it can be. We all know the organized snowmobile crowd is getting older. Unfortunately, many have recently gone to ride in the great ever after. I have lost many snowmobile friends over the past few months. A month ago, I lost one of my touring partners Larry Bannor. He and the three of us that are left have ridden thousands of miles together. I have wonderful memories of the great places we rode and the experiences we have had. Mostly good, but a few glitches here and there. I remember the time up near Kenora when Larry hit a patch of rough ice left by the groomer getting stuck. He was thrown off and bruised by the jagged ice chunks. We managed to get back to the motel and a trip to ER for X-rays. Fortunately nothing was broken, but the pain prevented him from completing the ride. We had to find him a ride home. It was sad to help him into the truck, and press on without him. A serious bond is formed when you spend so many hours riding and socializing together. I will miss him and cherish the memories. I miss all of my fallen snowmobile brothers and sisters. I have completed my second two-year term as president. This will be my last column. I can’t say I will miss having to write them each month. It has forced me to be a decent typist I guess. I attended my first MnUSA meeting in 1988 and served as president the first time in 1998 and 1999. I never imagined I would serve on the E Board again 20 years later. My first term was consumed with the stud ban and my second term was clouded by the Covid issue.
One thing I think the new board will have to figure out is how to deal with the vintage sled registration. I have heard many comments and know this is important to many members. Other than that, I don’t see any major issues on the horizon, but there always seems to be something unexpected to make life interesting. I’m sure the new board will manage with whatever pops up. I think I leave MnUSA in a good place; things seem to be running along pretty well. I want to thank all the people that have helped along the way. A leader is only as good as the people around them. I have been fortunate to have great committee chairs, board members and a very competent lobbyist. I wish great success to the new board. I also want to thank the members. I have enjoyed meeting and chatting with many of you. I appreciate all the comments and replies to my columns. Almost all of them have been good. I value your support over the years. Thank you!
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