Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs Statewide Scholarship Contest

/24-7PressRelease.com/ - March 7, 2005 - The Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs announces its 2005 Scholarship program. Three scholarships will be awarded, $1000, $750, and $500, to the author of the best essay submitted to the IASC by either a graduating senior from high school or a student who is currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college.

All members of the IASC and their families are eligible to participate. The applicant must reside in Illinois, have successfully taken a snowmobile safety class, and submit an essay describing how snowmobiling has helped form the applicant and how the applicant"s snowmobiling experience will affect his or her future.

Entries must be received by the IASC office by April 1, 2005 to be eligible for judging. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May or June. For complete program details and eligibility criteria, please contact the IASC at 815-795-2021 or visit www.ilsnowmobile.com. />
Founded in 1972, the Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs was formed to create a strong, unified voice for Illinois snowmobilers. The IASC proudly promotes safe and responsible recreational snowmobiling, while encouraging snowmobilers to keep the general welfare of both participants and non-participants in mind.

The Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs sponsors numerous activities that benefit Illinois snowmobile club members and non-members. IASC volunteer members receive snowmobile safety instructor training from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), and then offer classes throughout the state. Members of the IASC receive a subscription to the Illinois Snowmobiler. The Illinois Snowmobiler is a magazine packed with informative trail features, timely events coverage, and national and local news about snowmobiling that you would not read anywhere else. The IASC watches snowmobile issues in Illinois and nationwide and keeps its members and nonmembers apprised of the circumstances. The organization also provides an informational website accessible to all snowmobilers.
The easiest way to become a member of the IASC is to join a member snowmobile club. The IASC also offers individual and business memberships.