Edgar Hetteen Memorial Award of Merit : Bill Schumann from Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin
Few people, if any, can provide as long a list of accomplishments, offices held, programs founded, clubs developed, challenges conquered and awards received than Bill Schumann of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin. His snowmobile journey started in Illinois where he helped to unite 90 snowmobile clubs into the Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs (IASC) which he served five terms as president. His many programs there included receiving $67,000 in grant monies for their trail system, a state trail map, assistance for club operation and maintenance costs of groomers and chairing the1993 ISC in Illinois. In 1992 Bill was inducted into the Iron Dog Brigade and has served several officer capacities with that organization. In 1997 he was honored by induction into the IASC Hall of Fame. Bill’s penchant for preserving the old sleds of the sport was evident when he became a charter member of the Antique Snowmobile Club of America and served as its president in 1993. He coordinated the club’s reenactment of the first Eagle River Derby race. His honors continued when in 1995 Bill was honored as the United States Snowmobiler of the Year, the ASCOA Distinguished Service Award and the Harry Knoll Award for outstanding service. Bill moved to Manitowish Waters in northern Wisconsin in 1998 and quickly continued his involvement in organized snowmobiling becoming treasurer of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs and then its president from 2008 to 2010. In 2016 his Manitowish Waters Snowmobile Club dedicated a major bridge crossing as the “Bill Schumann Bridge” with a plaque in his honor for all of his dedication to the sport of snowmobiling. He is a charter director of the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame and has served as its president until a recent retirement. Bill Schumann’s unselfish dedication to the sport of snowmobiling has brought him many honors and awards. He now adds another to that list as recipient of the Edgar Hetteen Award of Merit.
Now We Invite YOU to Honor the new Class of 2018 & Special Award Recipients with a Special Banquet & Induction Ceremony in their Honor
The International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Induction Ceremony Weekend celebrates & honors those involved in the sport of Snowmobiling; Recognizing a NEW class inducted into the Hall.
Join the celebration: We invite all industry representatives, dealership personnel, club members, motorsports enthusiasts, friends, fans & supporters alike to attend this ISHOF annual special event. YOU can join this year’s ISHOF Induction Weekend with FUN activities of interest in Eagle River, Wisconsin beginning on Friday September 21, 2018. Along with a formal sit down Prime Rib or Chicken Dinner (your choice) to officially honor the Class of 2018 as they’re inducted into the Hall on
Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Eagle Waters Resort 3958 Eagle Waters Rd, Eagle River, Wisconsin (4:30pm Cocktails - 5:45pm Dinner - 7:00 pm Induction Ceremonies).
This is a semi-formal affair so please dress accordingly for the event.
Show your support for the newly inducted Hall of Fame Class of 2018 & all special award recipients by registering online
www.ishof.com to attend.
ALL major credit cards and PayPal are accepted for secure online payment with immediate receipt & event info provided to you via e-mail with your paid registration.
NOTE: Registration REQUIRED for ALL guests & supporters to attend. Thank You for Your Support. See YOU in September!