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About the
Missing Link Snowmobile Club
The Carthage Snowmobile Club was first established by 9 local residences
on May 16th, 1970. These 9 directors were:
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Brian Brennon
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Claude Lamantia
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Donald Holmes
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Robert Camidge
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Gilles Langevin
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David Cronk
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Burlan Trim
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William Gardner
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Elmer Congdon
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The purpose of which this club was formed was to:
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Promote and encourage interest in snowmobile ownership
and operation for the benefit of members of the club.
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Provide and sanction races and other sporting events for
benefit of the members of the club in the operation and use of snowmobiles.
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Purchase, lease or otherwise acquire for their own use
and operation real and personal property, including snowmobiles, trailers
and vehicles of any kind as may be incidental to the use and operation of
land acquired for snowmobile use, and for such other real or personal
property or other facilities for use by its members.
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Those were the words that were printed on the
incorporation papers on May 16th, 1970.
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On January, 1996 the
Village of Carthage
as well as many community members began discussion on re-establishing a
snowmobile club. It was decided on March 1996 to begin a snowmobile club. The
club would maintain the original incorporation papers under the "Carthage
Snowmobile Club" but would be doing business as "The Missing Link
Snowmobile Club". The clubs main purpose would be to:
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Stimulate and advance the general welfare and safety of
snowmobiling.
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Have designated trails open for the general public to
use.
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Serve the interests of snowmobile owners.
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Defend such owners against discriminatory legislation,
regulations and burdensome taxation.
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Develop a fraternal spirit among local snowmobile and
other winter sport enthusiasts.
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Provide a medium for the exchange of snowmobiling
information.
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Own or lease property for club use.
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Perform all desirable and lawful functions for the
successful operation of the club and in general public interest.
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The club began for the 96-97 snowmobile season with 13
directors who were:
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Scott
Randolph-President
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Mark Miller
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Jerry Caughlin
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John Storms-Vice
President
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Steve Gamble
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Mark Keddy
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Richard Lajoie- Secretary
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Bob Fetterly
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Berlin Trim
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Claude Lamantia-Treasurer
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Mike Johnson
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Robert Johnson
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Reg Farney
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They had approximately 100 active members with 32 miles of
trails. These trails would be the "Missing Link" between "Tug
Hill" and the "Adirondacks. These
trails begin their journey in Copenhagen,
New York and pass through Carthage and venture towards Harrisville.
The Missing Link trail system is a connection between Barnes Corners Snow
Pals and the Long Pond Snowmobile Club.
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As of 1999-2000, the "MLSC" has over 200 active
members with approximately 48 miles of trails that connect 3 clubs including
the "Snow Valley Travelers, Barnes Corner Snow Pals and The Long Pond
Snowmobile Club.
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The Current directors are constantly seeking improvement
to continue to provide an excellent sport for winter enthusiast.
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