What is the Four Seasons Trail Association?
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of healthier lifestyles for the people of this community. Participation in this association is open to anyone interested. We hope to make the Four Seasons Trail project a community wide effort, and all are welcome. The Board of Directors meets as needed to carry on the affairs of the Club, but usually tries to meet at least once a month. Meetings are chaired by the Club president, occur at the Lodge and are announced by email usually (10) days in advance to the general membership. All meetings are governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.
Who are the individuals that make up the 4 Seasons group?
Although use of the Four Seasons Trail is free, membership status and the right to participate and vote in meetings requires annual dues. Admission to the club is open to any individual or family and can be done at anytime. The following members hold leadership positions for 2008/2009.
Our Board of Directors: Email Contact Info:
President – Doug Cyr dougcyr2081@gmail.com
Vice President – Mark Dionne msaj2@myfairpoint.net
Secretary – Don Gendreau fstasecretary@yahoo.com
Treasurer – Ross Dubois fourseasonstrail@yahoo.com
Madawaska Recreation Department – Dean Gendreau madrec2001@yahoo.com
Madawaska Board of Selectmen - _________________
Past-President – (vacant at this time)
Membership – Co-Chairs: Bruce and Kelly Bosse bosse130@myfairpoint.net
Club Historian – Colin Jandreau jandreau@roadrunner.com
Youth Director – Dawn Bragdon dandgbragdon@myfairpoint.net
Trails – Co-Chairs: Andrew Martin andycma@adelphia.net
Yvon Levesque ylevesque@roadrunner.com
Fund Raising –
Web Page – Gina Jandreau jandreau@roadrunner.com
Newsletter – Karen Dubois
Marketing – John Ezzy john.ezzy@ainop.com
Events – _________________
Why we have formed?
Throughout the country small towns face economies in decline and increasingly unhealthy lifestyles throughout its population. There are fewer and fewer activities within the financial reach of most families and little or no opportunities for our children to remain in the area once they reach adulthood. The Town of Madawaska and the Four Seasons Trail association have chosen to meet these challenges head on. We feel that by providing first class outdoor facilities and programs for all sectors of the population we can promote healthier lifestyles and create economic opportunities that take advantage of the natural beauty of the region.
What has 4 Seasons accomplished?
Designed, constructed, and currently overseeing a multi-use trail and lodge complex, which is free for public use. The activities and facilities supported by this complex include, but are not limited to, the following: Cross country Skiing, Mountain biking, Snowshoeing, Walking and hiking, Interpretive nature trails and other related activities.
How is the community benefiting?
Healthier Lifestyles: Our facility and programs are for all sectors of the population. From youth ski instruction to regularly scheduled activities for retirees, we make programs and equipment available to everyone. Interpretive nature trails help people of all ages in the area develop or rekindle an appreciation for the natural beauty of this region. We also plan and promote social events based around outdoor activities in an endeavor to make our facility a component of everyday life for the citizens of our community.
Economic Development: Outdoor recreation can be an important part of the economic future of this region. Through the efforts of Maine Winter Sports and others in Northern Maine, we have already received international attention. With our own facility, Madawaska is now able to take advantage of this recognition and join in what is becoming a truly regional renaissance. Northern Maine’s economy has always been driven by its natural resources, and this will be no different. We live in an unspoiled paradise and the world is starting to take notice. Madawaska has an opportunity to take an important first step in securing a brighter future for its citizens.
A Sense of Community: One of our most important goals is fostering a sense of pride in being from this area. To that end we have to involved people from as many walks of life as possible in the planning, development and operation of our trail and facility. Educators, local government, business persons and any other interested citizens have been encouraged to join in the effort to accomplish our goals. If we work together we can create something everyone will be proud of.
