The Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Association will conduct its annual Christmas meeting and party at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Zephyr Cove Restaurant. The cost of $10 per person includes a buffet dinner and no-host bar. Donations of toys and canned goods for Angora fire victims will be collected at the party.

Reservations must be made no later than Dec. 1 by contacting Hanna Bernard at hanna@villabernard.com or John Breylinger at jbsintahoe@webtv.net, or by calling (775) 588-0619. All snowmobilers, guests and prospective members are welcome.

The Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Association was formed in the 1960s, when riding areas were open but snowmobiles were less powerful and a real challenge.

"The association has some of its original older members who still ride, although some have gone to 'sno-mo' heaven. Modern sleds are quieter, more powerful and less polluting, plus they can climb almost anything - how things have changed," said John Breylinger, association president.

The LTSA promotes safe riding and group rides, with some out of state, in addition to environmental and political issues to keep riding areas open to snowmobilers. The group also has summer activities such as a club barbecue and highway cleanups over Luther Pass to Pickets Junction.

The club meets the second Thursday of each month from October through April. For more information, call Breylinger at (775) 588-0619.

Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Association officers recently installed for 2007-08 are: From left, seated, Hanna Bernard, board member; Ann Voisinet, secretary; and John Breylinger, president. Standing are Judy Breylinger, special events chair; Audrey Brown, ride chair; Pliny Olivier, CNSA regional manager and government liaison; James Carpenter, club sweatshirts and hats; and Al Bartley, Blue Ribbon representative.
Dan Thrift / Tahoe Daily Tribune