The parents of six children, the Findlay's have just celebrated thirty-five years of snowmobiling and fifty years of being together, so if you see Coley - Katy is there too. They have made trips from Green Bay, Wisconsin to West Yellowstone, with many more each snow season. Their first snowmobile club was the Burlington Sno-Snoopers, which started it all. Their expertise at chairing club functions, trips and fund-raisers keep them busy and on call to all the clubs. Katy became a member of the original "Flying Famines" and was one of the organizers of "Women on Snow."

Coley organized the Multiple Sclerosis Fund-raiser rides in 1984 and for eight years the Findlay's were the top fund-raisers and trail masters of the annual MS ride. When they handed over leadership in 1989 after receiving the first-annual Fox Award, the event had raised over one million dollars. Donations now average $200,000 per year.

The Findlay's have appeared in many publications, film documentaries, TV, etc. always promoting organized snowmobiling. Interviews and speaking about snowmobiling issues has brought them national recognition.

LARRY KOCH, Club/Association Organizer, from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, arrived on the snowmobile scene some thirty years ago. His pioneering and innovative ideas to make the sport grow have benefited not just local snowmobilers, but have reached the entire state. His ideas and activities have touched snowmobilers everywhere. Larry Koch started as an enthusiast in the late 1960's, first founding a snowmobile club, then creating an internationally recognized snowmobile dealership - Tousley Motor Sports in White Bear Lake. Tousley Motor Sports was named International Snowmobile Dealer of the Year in 1994. As President of Sno-Barons, his creative inspiration took Hay Days from being just another event to the premiere and most profitable event in snowmobiling.

His willingness to promote and sponsor international fellowship among snowmobilers was a key to the success of the Trans-World Minnesota-to-Moscow snowmobile expedition.

Larry Koch is not only a snowmobile dealer, but a true snowmobiler who takes the time to understand and support the end user and snowmobile organizations. His outstanding support for snowmobiling has clubs, associations and individuals calling upon him for his unique ideas, whether it is fundraising, safety, charity or any related subjects regarding snowmobiling. The MnUSA - red ribbon safety program, as well as the MnUSA charity golf tournament for the benefit of Sharing and Caring Hands were a success in part because of the support of Larry Koch and Tousley Motor Sports.

A true pioneer in snowmobiling, people like Larry have made the sport what it is today. Yes he promotes his dealership, but he also promotes all aspects of the sport. He will take time to speak to groups, to make sure snowmobilers are aware of their actions and to create a more positive image. Not afraid to speak out on issues that are confronting snowmobiling today, Larry Koch will tell you the way it is, and when he speaks... people listen.

KAY LLOYD, Volunteer from Cle Elum, Washington, was nominated by the Washington State Snowmobile Association. She became involved in snowmobiling over 20 years ago, starting at the club level in the Cascade Driftskippers Snowmobile Club, moving up to Membership Secretary, Vice President and two terms as President of the Washington State Snowmobile Association. Because of her leadership qualities, she became involved in public land use issues, making a commitment to preserve public access to National Parks and Trails. She is a board member of Public Lane Users Society, past board member of the Blue Ribbon Coalition, past chapter chair-Western International Snowmobile Council and Washington State Trails Advisory Committee representing snowmobilers. Becoming Co-Chair of ISC in 1991 and Chair in 1993, Kay signed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the ISC, a first for snowmobiling on BLM land.

Her hard work and organizational skills helped for the passage of the National Recreational Trails Fund Act in the U.S. Congress. Also known as the Syznzr's Trails Fund Act.

Kay then went on to help form and develop the American Council of Snowmobile Associations that represents the twenty-seven State Snowmobile Associations. She became President in 1995 and continued to serve until 1997. She is currently chair and executive board member of American Trails. As part of her duties with American Trails, Kay conducted the 14th National Trails Symposium in November of 1998.

In between all of these duties, she found time to ride in the February 1994 Iditarod Trail ride in Alaska, which she organized. It was one of her most memorable snowmobile events. The ride was to raise money for the National Snowmobile Foundation to publish and distribute an activity book for children, teaching them safe snowmobiling habits.

JACK SCHULZ, Volunteer/Organizer/Promoter, formerly from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, now resides in Michigan. An employee of Yamaha Motor Corporation for over 21 years, Jack has since retired, but continues his involvement with snowmobiling. While employed by Yamaha, Jack led the company's involvement with the snowmobile user community and made significant advances in industry participation with state snowmobile associations and snowmobile clubs. With the help of local dealers and clubs, he increased the awareness of the positive impacts of organized snowmobilers. His input in growth and promotion of special events such as "Hay Days Grass Drags" is still talked about.

Jack was instrumental in getting all Yamaha dealers in Minnesota to sign up with the state association, MnUSA. Yamaha has since taken this program nationwide, supporting state associations through dealer membership.

For Jack Schulz, the importance of charity work by snowmobilers was one of his top priorities. The need to recognize the tremendous amount of dollars and thousands of hours doing charity work, along with providing snowmobile trail systems for the general public had to be addressed - so the Yamaha Pride Service Award program was started. It provided a forum to acknowledge these many community projects, charity fund raising, emergency action or disaster relief services provided by snowmobile clubs.

In 1991, when Yamaha saw the need to separate snowmobiles from its other motor sports, Jack was promoted to National Sales Manager and was responsible for snowmobile development. One of his responsibilities was the development of the new Vmax line and included the Vmax-4, the only liquid-cooled four cylinder snowmobile. The new type rear suspension and new styling brought new people into the sport of snowmobiling and sales to the highest levels. Jack Schulz is a tireless worker not only for industry, but for grass roots fund raising, leadership skills and humanitarian efforts as well.

JACK WELCH, Volunteer/Club Organizer of Golden, Colorado. A 30-year veteran of organized snowmobiling, Jack got involved in the sport when he purchased his first snow machine, a 1968 Sears 18 H.P. Snow Cruiser. That started it all. He is founding member of more than one snowmobile club, is a trail boss, a member of a search and rescue team, a safety instructor, volunteer lobbyist, and was appointed to the recreational trails committee. He also assisted in the creation of a state snowmobile association. Jack is the type of person, that if he is going to be involved, he really gets involved. Once on the trail committee, he realized that trails were for everyone, so now he works with the OHV coalition and state parks as well as the national forest service. His experience helped him to organize numerous expos, fairs and conventions.

After an appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Continental Divide Scenic Trails Council, Jack soon realized that the issue of motorized use, especially snowmobiling, was under attack as a legitimate use of this national trail. In behalf of his efforts for trail users, Colorado Governor Romer appointed him to the first state-wide recreational trails committee where he served for ten years, two as Chairman. He now serves as a regional Vice President of the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition, after being its Chairman. For the last six years, Jack has served as Volunteer Executive Director of the Colorado Snowmobile Association (CSA), conducting fund raising raffles, developing the CSA map and information program, and continues to serve as its legislative liaison.

Still keeping up all his duties on the state level, Jack soon moved on to the international scene. He has contributed effort towards working on the Colorado wilderness bill and is working to help pass the original Symms Trail Fund. While doing all these things, he helped to organize, and participate in, a ride across Alaska on the Iditarod Dog Sled Route, one of his fondest experiences. He has worked with the Alaska Snowmobile Association, and also works with the American Trails Symposium to help resolve conflicts with skiers. He has received numerous awards for his dedicated services, written three articles monthly for many publications. He was elected to Vice President of the Blue Ribbon Coalition and is now serving his second term as President. And in 1997, he was Appointed Chairman of the ACSA/Blue Ribbon Legal Action Task Force in Toronto, Canada and still holds that position.