WAYS TO SUPPORT MnUSA!
MEMBERSHIP
The MnUSA membership group is made of snowmobilers and snowmobile supporters through individual and family membership and business partnerships with local, state, national, and even international business supporters! Click below to find out more about supporting MN snowmobiling through membership!
DONATION
MnUSA is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit (EIN #41-1449667). We encourage everyone to make tax-deductible donations to help support the work of MnUSA! To find out more on how to make a donation, and be recognized an Extra Miler (XM) donator, please click below!
CLUB SUPPORT
The state of Minnesota has hundreds of local non-profit clubs and trail associations that do the day-to-day work of providing world-class riding in our great state! MnUSA works to unite and support those clubs, and their interests. Please click below to find out more on how your local club can be a supporter of MnUSA!
MnUSA PROGRAMS
MnUSA RAFFLE CALENDAR
Each year, MnUSA and it’s supporting regions and clubs, hold a raffle calendar sale to help raise money to help support snowmobiling efforts in Minnesota.
The raffle is open to everyone to participate and winners are drawn DAILY! Prizes range from jewelry, gas cards, gift cards and cash payouts from $25-$2500.
MnUSA RAFFLE CALENDAR
Each year, MnUSA and it’s supporting regions and clubs, hold a raffle calendar sale to help raise money to help support snowmobiling efforts in Minnesota.
The raffle is open to everyone to participate and winners are drawn DAILY! Prizes range from jewelry, gas cards, gift cards and cash payouts from $25-$2500.
MnUSA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
Each year MnUSA gives away thousands of dollars to high school seniors throughout the state of Minnesota looking to further their education.
Applications are open to all Minnesota high school seniors. Applications generally open at the beginning of the calendar year and are due in March. Winners are then posted before the end of the school year in May.
MnUSA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
Each year MnUSA gives away thousands of dollars to high school seniors throughout the state of Minnesota looking to further their education.
Applications are open to all Minnesota high school seniors. Applications generally open at the beginning of the calendar year and are due in March. Winners are then posted before the end of the school year in May.
MnUSA AWARDS
Each year, MnUSA honors its amazing volunteers with the MnUSA Awards. Nominations open after the season has ended in May and closes November 1st each year. Awards are presented each year at the Winter Rendezvous Event.
Members are invited to nominate a fellow member for their service to snowmobiling in Minnesota. Categories include: Club of the Year, Dealer of the Year, Groomer of the Year, Snowmobile Family of the Year, Unsung Hero Award, Young Snowmobiler of the Year, and Snowmobiler of the Year.
MnUSA AWARDS
Each year, MnUSA honors its amazing volunteers with the MnUSA Awards. Nominations open after the season has ended in May and closes November 1st each year. Awards are presented each year at the Winter Rendezvous Event.
Members are invited to nominate a fellow member for their service to snowmobiling in Minnesota. Categories include: Club of the Year, Dealer of the Year, Groomer of the Year, Snowmobile Family of the Year, Unsung Hero Award, Young Snowmobiler of the Year, and Snowmobiler of the Year.
MnUSA COMMUNICATIONS
MINNESOTA SNOWMOBILING (magazine)
Issues of Minnesota Snowmobiling are published each snowmobile season during the months September through March.
SEPTEMBER ISSUE
NEWSLEDDER (e-newsletter)
Newsledder is published monthly throughout the year for our members and sent via email to all members with emails on file.
JULY ISSUE
MnUSA LEGISLATION
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
Every winter, MnUSA hosts a Legislative Reception for the public and state legislators to have an opportunity to speak about issues they are facing in their local communities. Please take the opportunity to come join us at the capital and let your representatives know what snowmobiling means to you, your community, and the economy for the state of Minnesota!
MnUSA EVENTS
FALL WORKSHOP
Each year, for the last weekend of October, as the leaves fall and we all ready ourselves for the upcoming season, MnUSA holds a Fall Workshop for members to gather and learn about all things clubs and trails. Presentations vary from business aspects and filing grants and 990s to trail maintenance and signing. Fun programs are also options like ride planning and sled maintenance.
During our general member meeting is also when our Executive Board elections take place.
WINTER RENDEZVOUS
During peak winter season in February, MnUSA holds a Winter Rendezvous trip where members can gather for the weekend for fun snowmobile rides led by local guides. A evening meal and entertainment are also provided along with our annual silent auction, that raises money for various charities.
This event is our most attended event of the year due to it's fun nature with minimal meetings to attend and business discussions.
SPRING WORKSHOP
After the season ends and things settle down, each April, MnUSA holds it's most business oriented meeting weekend - The Spring Workshop.
This meeting focuses our many committees and Board of Directors on what successes and failures we had throughout the past season, and what plans we want to make for the upcoming season.
This is also when budgets are discussed by committes, and then brought before the board for approval.
SUMMER CAMP OUT
Ah the summertime! When days are long and business is slow, at least for MnUSA! We use summer time as a time to touch base and get together to celebrate.
The meetings focus on any possible candidates for the upcoming election and any business that needs to be addressed to the membership or board. These meetings are usually quick and only take up and afternoon of time.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MnUSA MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage and promote recreational snowmobiling in the state of Minnesota;
to stimulate and advance the general welfare and safety of snowmobiling in the state of Minnesota;
to serve the interests of snowmobile owners in the state of Minnesota;
to promote favorable snowmobile legislation and regulations in the state of Minnesota;
to develop a fraternal spirit among local snowmobile clubs and associations; to provide a medium for the exchange of snowmobile information;
to provide all desirable and lawful functions for the successful operation of Minnesota USA and in the general public interest;
to promote, foster and encourage sentiments and beliefs among the general public and persons in official positions and within the snowmobile industry, recreation and sport as to the advantage and desirability of safe snowmobiling as a wholesome outdoor winter activity and a strong positive factor in the winter economy in Minnesota.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Mike Clevenger
President
Scotty Harder
Vice-President
Gordon Heitke
Treasurer
Janet Widness
Secretary
Scott Wakefield
Director At Large
REGION DIRECTORS
REGION 1
DALE DAHLEN
Mike Boucher
Gail Friborg
Jeff Lovold
Aaron Swanson
REGION 2
TROY JOHNSON
Mike Banovetz
Ken Eckel
Cindy Hansmann
Jerry Kujala
Nicole Pankratz
Randy Vannet
REGION 3
TOM JANN
Allen Beumer
Jerry Larson
John Olmscheid
Pete Wagener
REGION 4
SHERI GADES
Rodney Boesch
Jeff Kack
Dick Kuttner
REGION 5
BRAD THACHER
Mike Brandt
Bill Gehn
Coy Borgstrom
Paul Maruska
Bruce Wemette
REGION 6
KENNY ZAK
Jeremy Goebel
Ed Koenigs
Bill Prinsen
REGION 7
RANDY LABERGE
Ryan Boe
Dan Hamilton
Richard Johnson
Phillip Lockett
Scott Seeley
Gary Vezina
Bill Ylatupa
REGION 8
DICK THEIS
Randy Baudler
Mark LaBaw
REGION 9
"WOODY" WIDNESS
Jeff Alberts
Greg Strommen
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Booth/Membership
OPEN
Charity/Awards
Janet Widness
Elections/Nominations
Scott Wakefield
Dealer Relations
OPEN
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Scotty Harder
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Website
Randy Vannet
Publications/PR
Scott Wakefield
INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
By-Laws
Coy Borgstrom
Finance/Audit
OPEN
LEGISLATIVE/DNR COMMITTEE
Legislative
Terry Hutchinson
Land Access
Terry Hutchinson
Trails/DNR
Terry Hutchinson
MERCHANDISE COMMITTEE
Dick Theis
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Manufacturer Relations
OPEN
Safety
Mike Banovetz
Site Selection
Woody Widness
OFFICE FUNCTIONS COMMITTEE
OPEN
OFFICE STAFF
Kelly Hesli
Office Admin
HISTORY of MnUSA
SINCE 1978, Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA) members and volunteers have worked to preserve and protect snowmobiling in Minnesota and across the United States through legislative initiatives, trail development and involvement in land access for trails. Here are some of our accomplishments and milestones:
MnUSA BY-LAWS