David Scarbro

Please complete this survey to let us know what you thought about this season and help us do a better next season. If you think you may attend the banquet please let us know which of the 3 buffet opitons you’d prefer. The survey will close on December 31st, 2024.

Here are the “live” results from the survey.

Contact Info

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Communication

The NETA has members distributed thoughout New England. This coupled with a single annual meeting makes communication with the membership a challenge. Which information sources do you rely on?

Information Sources *

• Email
• Newsletter
• Website
• Facebook
• Word of mouth

Check all that apply.

Primary Source *

• Email
• Newsletter
• Website
• Facebook
• Word of mouth

Check your primary NETA information source.

Communication Rating *

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How well did the NETA board officers communicate with members this year? (1=poor, 3=ok, 5=great).

Communication Suggestions

What else can the NETA board do to improve communication with the members?

Policy Changes

At the business meeting before the 2024 NETA season, several policy changes were discussed and approved by the members present. What is your opinion of each of these after experiencing them for a season?

Award Plates *

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What do you think of the award plates vs plastic trophies? (1=poor, 3=ok, 5=great). Youth classes are still typically awarded trophies.

Menu Changes Attendance

Reusable Gates *

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(1=poor, 3=ok, 5=great)

Beginners Class *

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Is the beginner class a good idea? (1=poor, 3=ok, 5=great)

Overall Rating *

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Overall, what did you think of the NETA season this year? (1=poor, 3=ok, 5=great).

Policy Suggestions

Any comments about these changes? As the governing body for the New England Trials Championship Series, what else could we do to help make the trials events better?

Banquet Attendance & Menu Choice

Are you planning to attend the annual awards banquet this year?

The admissions will go on sale in December. Discounted hotel reservations can be made until December 18th. See the general information page about the banquet for the reservation link.

Banquet Attendance *

• Yes
• No

Buffet Menu

The Devens Conference Center offers three buffet menus. Last year we chose the All American buffet. This year we’ll select the buffet with the most votes from the choices below. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available for each of the buffets.

Little Italy – Antipasto Salad, Fresh Baked Garlic Parmesan Bread Sticks, Penne Pasta with Meatballs & Mild Italian Sausage, Manicotti, Marinara Sauce, Italian Stewed Vegetable Medley, Parmesan Cheese, Decadent Filled Cannolis

All American – House Garden Salad or Caesar Salad, Warm Assorted Rolls & Butter, Traditional Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Served with a Herbed Supreme Sauce, Fresh Baked Haddock Topped with Butter & Sherry Ritz Crumbs, Rice Pilaf, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Warm Apple Crisp w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

South of the Border – Chopped Mixed Green Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Fajita/Taco Station with Grilled Chicken & Beef Strips, Onions, Peppers, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream. Served with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice, Spicy Corn & Zucchini Sauté, Golden Fried Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce and Whip Cream

Buffet Choice *

• LIttle Italy
• All American
• South of the Border

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The Awards Banquet for the 2024 season and Business Meeting for the 2025 season will be held Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at the at Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens, Massachusetts 01434.

Lodging

There are two hotels near the Devens Conference Center.

• Springhill Suites is attached to the Conference Center. Click to reserve a room using the special NETA rate of $149. The last day to book a room at the special rate is Friday, December 20th. 2024. 10 rooms have been booked as of December 17th. We have been granted an additional 5 rooms at the discounted rate.
• Hilton Garden is nearby and an easy walk of about 100 yards.

Admission

Admission can be purchased up until January 7th, 2025. Click here to purchase admission.

Preliminary Schedule

• 12pm – Doors open for setup
• 1pm to 5pm – Business meeting with hors d’oeuvres break.
• 5pm – Banquet guests arrive
• 6pm – Buffet banquet begins
• 7:30pm until finished – Awards & raffle
• 10:30pm – The Conference Center is locked and the lights turned off.

Banquet Menu

One of the following three buffet menus will be provided at the banquet. The choice of which will be determined by popular vote. Click to complete the post season survey and vote for your choice. The survey will close on December 31st, 2024. Gluten free, vegetarian & vegan options are available for all three buffets. If you have special dietary needs not covered by these options, the Devens kitchen should be able to accomodate you.

• Little Italy Buffet – Antipasto Salad, Fresh Baked Garlic Parmesan Bread Sticks, Penne Pasta with Meatballs & Mild Italian Sausage, Manicotti, Marinara Sauce, Italian Stewed Vegetable Medley, Parmesan Cheese, Decadent Filled Cannolis.
• All American – House Garden Salad or Caesar Salad, Warm Assorted Rolls & Butter, Traditional Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Served with a Herbed Supreme Sauce, Fresh Baked Haddock Topped with Butter & Sherry Ritz Crumbs, Rice Pilaf, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley, Warm Apple Crisp w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• South of the Border – Chopped Mixed Green Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Fajita/Taco Station with Grilled Chicken & Beef Strips, Onions, Peppers, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese Guacamole, Salsa, Sour Cream. Served with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice, Spicy Corn & Zucchini Sauté, Golden Fried Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce and Whip Cream

Nearby Attractions

• Lowell, MA – Boott Cotton Mill Museum, New England Quilt Museum. The Boott mill has several operating looms and displays showing the textile heritage of Lowell. (21 miles, 31 minutes away)
• Nashua, NH – Pheasant Lane Mall. A large mall surrounded by a variety of other stores just over the border in tax-free New Hampshire. (17 miles, 33 minutes away)
• Westford, MA – The Butterfly Place. An indoor garden filled with hundreds of freely-flying butterflies! (14 miles, 26 minutes away).
• Bolton, MA – Nashoba Valley Winery. Enjoy a tour of how their wines and spirits are made and during the tour, you will be invited to enjoy a tasting of five different wines. (13 miles, 21 minutes away)
• Hudson, MA – American Heritage Museum. At the American Heritage Museum you explore America’s conflicts, beginning with the Revolutionary War to today. You’ll discover, and interact with, our heritage through the History, the national effort developing new technologies of warfare, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear. (19 miles, 33 minutes away)

New and Vintage Bike Display

We are planning a new and vintage trials bike display. If you would like to display a bike, contact a board member to arrange a spot.

Fund Raising

Fund raising and raffle items are being collected. If you have items to donate, place contact a board member.

Complete the form below to submit a rule change or new rule. All submissions will be first reviewed by the rules committee and then presented at the annual business meeting for discussion and resolution.

All submissions should be made by January 7th, 2026.

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Proposed Rule Change

Rule Layout Reason

Current Rule *

Enter current rule text or “new” if the change does not affect an existing rule. Example: C) TIME LIMIT POINTS: All events shall have the time limit announced at the Riders’ Meeting…

Proposed Change *

Enter the text for the changed rule or new rule. Example text: C) TIME LIMIT POINTS: The time limit for all events coincides with when the NETA president finishes the event.

Reason For Change *

Enter the justification for the change. Example: Eliminating clocks will make trials more appealing to riders intimidated by time keeping devices.

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