March 2009 - Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association

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MARCH 2009
FEATURES
4-6 Washington Dir. Report
7-9 Misc. Land Matters Info
14 Idaho
14 Comp.
DEPARTMENTS
REPORTS
14 Region 4 Reports
Officers List
15 Change of address
16 Looking for
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17 Classified ADS
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16 Membership
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19 Associate Members List
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reflected reports and articles
for Tri Power, Delegate
and Board meetings; radio
interview; letters written on
behalf of the organization
and a listing of ORV grants
approved by the Non-Highway
and Off Road Vehicle Activities
(NOVA) Committee.
The written report gave Reiter
Foothills status; Sustainable
Recreation
Work
Group
progress; and the status
on WAC 332-52 Revision
(Recreation and Access on
DNR lands; and Evans Creek
ORV Management Plan (EA).
Arlene Brooks
Washington Exec. Director
Washington
State Meeting
January 10,
2009
Pacific,
Washington
The Washington State meeting
was brought to order at 9:05
a.m. by State Director, Arlene
Brooks.
Merrick Graves led the
attendees in the Pledge of
Allegiance with a moment
of silence for the sick and
departed.
The meeting guidelines and
information were addressed;
agendas, land reports and
agency
information
were
available. It was noted that
Land Coordinators reports
would be given at various
times throughout the day.
INTRODUCTIONS:
Guests
were introduced they were:
Mark Mauren, DNR Asst.
Division Manager, Recreation/
Public Access; Ray Minish
and Troy Wikorek Trail
Wardens,
Jason
Garver,
Volunteer Coordinator all
from the South Puget Sound
Region of the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR);
Mikki Douglass, ORV E&E
Program and Tim Foss,
Recreation, both from the
Cle Elum District, Wenatchee
–Okanogan National Forests.
Land Coordinators – Ed
Tenney, Merrick Graves, Dave
Bauman, Jeff Williams, Jim
Putman, Bill Manbeck and
Dale Neuman’
PNW4WDA Officers – Luke
May, President; Angela Holm,
Edward Campbell and Rick
Smith representing Regions
1-2-and
3
respectively;
and Merrick Graves, Trail
Jamboree Chairman.
State
Directors
Report
– A written report for today’s
meeting
was
available
along with a 76 page packet
identifying and highlighting
land business that was
addressed in the Director’s
office in 2008. This material
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Due to another meeting
commitment time was given
to address Washington OHV
Alliance (WOHVA) and the
PNW’s 50th Anniversary in
2010. Angie Marek, Spanaway
Moonshiner;
Treasurer,
(WOHVA) reported they have
now two PNW members on
the Board; Megan Cieplik as
Secretary and Angie was reelected Treasurer. The new trifolds (two years in the making)
are finally finished and will be
available at Winter Convention.
She covered the 2008 events
and activities they have been
involved in – successful PR for
the motorized recreation.
March 13 is scheduled for
the WOHVA Rally in Olympia
– please try to attend, it will
be held on the Capitol steps
again; May 9th at Straddleline
ORV Park – the organization
has invited DNR to participate
and present their motorized
Safety Summit – the intent
is to address Education. The
Expo will include sound testing
to exhibition 4x4 racing. There
will be no gate fee; however a
camping fee is required; the
theme is “Passport to Family
Fun.”
Angie gave an update on
the Moonshiners preparation
for the Associations 50th
anniversary – February 2010.
The logo have been designed;
space is available for all
regions to display their history;
plenty of room for displays,
competition;
Tri
Power;
special association events;
etc; dinner will be $50.00 per
couple; packets for clubs will
be available on the 14th of
February (Winter Convention);
seeking old pictures (will be
scanned and originals will
be returned) movies and
any PNW history is being
requested.
Angie stated there would be
a Monster Show in Tacoma
at the Dome on the 16th-17th18th of January.
Walker Valley/Reiter Foothills
- Ed Tenney, Coordinator,
reported during the two
scheduled clean ups Reiter
Foothills Recreation Planning
Committee logged in 3,174
volunteer hours in 2008;
these clean-ups were held in
May and October; three trail
maintenance work parties
were held in the months of
August and October. Goals
are to continue to hold litter
clean-ups and trail work
parties;
the
established
Advisory Committee are in the
final stage of identifying areas
within Reiter for sanctioned
recreational
opportunities
for both motorized and nonmotorized activities.
The concrete (block) barriers
that were installed are to
discourage activity in the wet
areas and to protect resources;
dumping of litter and long term
camping use.
This area has become highly
impacted by all user groups
now that the PS5000 road and
the North Fork of the Nooksack
have been closed to motorized
recreation.
Walker
Valley
Advisory
Committee meets monthly
– scheduling clean-ups and
work parties. The new trail
building project includes a
4x4 skill area; three miles of
motorcycle trail and 2000 feet
for an ATV trail; they have
three grants in the process for
2009.
Naches Trail – Dave Bauman,
Coordinator,
reported
on
the scheduled work parties
for 2009 (depending on
the snow melt) June 20-21
or June 27-28 resulting in
accomplishing all repairs and
improvements in time for the
Trail Jamboree in July. Rub
rails need to be installed along
with repairing a broken bridge
support; however, it’s possible
the bridge may need to be
replaced.
There is a growing concern
about the continuing of user
built trails that skirt along the
meadow area (Westside).
Merrick stated there are still
funds available from the B.F.
Goodrich Trail Fund – Dave
stated they will be requested
as the project nears. Merrick
stated since this will be the
20th year for the Jamboree he
is looking for history of the trail
and displayed at this year’s
event.
It was stated there is a need
for a volunteer to oversee the
Eastside of the trail system.
Arlene stated she would take
that under advisement.
Arlene suggested approaching
the
agency
recreation
managers on the specific area
needs so appropriate actions
can be taken through the
federal and state funding grant
programs – money is there – it
just has to be applied for.
DNR’s Sustainable Recreation
was once again a topic.
It was stated Washington
State will be addressing land
managed by the agency;
seeking a sustainable funding
source, and facing access,
education and enforcement
issues. These are the topics
the twenty-eight committee
are faced with - their
recommendations are due to
the Legislature in December.
There was further discussion
on the sustainable funding
source; former Commissioner
Sutherland discouraged a fee
structure – and felt recreating
on state lands should remain
free. However, now with the
recreation demands from
MARCH 2009
the public – pay-to-play fee
(sticker money) may need to
be investigated – similar to
what Oregon has to offer in
their ORV permit program.
Yacolt Burn State Forest
– Bill Manbeck, Coordinator, a
written report was available.
The material included the
planning process that was/
is taking place; mudding
brochures have been created
for education purposes as
forest damage has taken place
by illegal 4x4’s. Restoration of
a wetland area in Dole Valley
was needed - planning,
replanting vegetation, and
dedication by club volunteers
to restore this sensitive area
was needed. It was greatly
appreciated by the DNR’s
Southwest Region.
A Forest Watch program
has been revived – it is an
exceptional tool in educating
forest users and supporting
the enforcement officers.
Clean-ups, Cruise-In and a
Rally all have added to the
needed awareness for the
motorized community.
The goals for the Yacolt
in 2009 are challenging;
implementing a ten year plan
that would support funding
and establishing 4x4 trails;
fulfill Phase 2 of Dole Valley
wetland restoration project;
and continue to promote
and educate 4x4 ethics on
forestland use.
Information on the established
Gifford Pinchot OHV Alliance
(GPOHVA) was available;
they are promoting an ongoing stewardship of OHV
recreation.
There
was
discussion on the lack of 4x4
opportunities on the GP; the
Forest Plan appeal that was
filed by the association and yet
to be resolved; and the lawsuit
filed by the NW Motorcycle
Association few years back
because of the Dark Divide
outcome (single track area).
For those Land Coordinators
unable to attend today’s
meeting, Arlene gave a short
recap on their written reports.
Evans Creek, Derrick Clark
Coordinator – The turnout
for the fall work party was
slim; we need to remember
volunteer time is needed for
the funding grants; there will
be a work party in the spring –
depending on the snow level;
the hosting program is still
on-going – any club interested
contact Derrick (360)761-7096
redneckcj7@comcast.net
The
Improvement
Management Plan is going
forward and addressed most
of our concerns during the
comment
period.
Please
remember
during
the
improvements - areas will be
closed – prior notice will be
posted.
Juniper Dunes – Doug Conner,
Coordinator, (509) 547-4033
dualsprt@charter.net
the
motorized area for the Dunes
are open, however, no legal
access; there is now a new
Field Manager and by all
indications there is no plan to
buy access. A traffic counter
has been installed to collect
data; the new elected County
Commissioner is interested in
resolving this issue. Bureau
of Land Management (BLM)
will be working on a Resource
Management Plan that will
include a Travel Management
Plan – if funding is available
the Bureau will be working on
this in 2010.
Ahtanum State Forest – Ron
Rutherford Coordinator, stated
he was selected to participate
developing the Ahtanum State
Forest Recreation Plan, there
were nine months of one
evening meetings per month
along with field trips plus the
homework.
Little
Rattlesnake
Trail
Relocation – Region 4
Director, Earl Nettnin, reveled
updates on the system;
logging out and clearing the
trail has been completed;
some Forest Service dozer
work will happen this spring
with reopening to follow.
Trail Wilderness Interested
Group (TWIG) meetings are
held at the Naches Ranger
Station the first Tuesday in
March – April – May – June
- October and November.
The topics consist of funding
grants; road closures, trail
maintenance, etc.
Rock Crawl, located in the
Rimrock Lake area is in its
planning stage; some material
has been hauled in.
Cle Elum Trails Volunteer
(V-Team) awards and dinner
event was held on September
27th at the District office.
Top volunteers from the
PNW4WDA was Dale Neuman
(High
Country
Cruisers);
tied for second place was
Dave McMains (Hurtin Units)
and Sande and Earl Nettnin
(Desert Rats); Region 4 was
presented a plaque for their
efforts in
the volunteer program.
Mark Mauren, DNR Assistant
Division Manager, stated he
was glad to be able to attend
the meeting. It gives him an
opportunity to touch base
with the organization and
exchange some thoughts
on what the future has in
store for the coming year.
Thank you’s were extended
to the association for all the
volunteer hours spent on state
land projects.
Volunteer hours translate
into dollars that make up
approximately twenty percent
of the departments budget.
Also thanks were extended
to the organization for the
leadership they are showing
– paving the way for other
organizations to follow; with
investing in our image as
a
responsible
recreation
group and being part of the
solution when issues arise
concerning illegal activities
by others – whether it be a
lack of education or “don’t
care attitude” when areas
are damaged by motorized
recreation.
There are some initiatives
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the department is involved
in – one being design sign
standards – Tahuya and
Capitol State Forests are
currently two recipients. Mark
had brought notebooks that
illustrated Statewide Sign
Standards and Guidelines
– it gave an overview on the
purpose, identification signs
and bulletin (Kiosk) boards;
it addressed challenges, key
strategies and costs.
An
inventory/evaluation
study took place earlier that
addresses “what is working
– what hasn’t” with the Forest
Service and in Oregon; they
came away with a standard
pattern,
placement
and
design. Visitors now on state
managed lands will have the
same standard at all facilities.
There was discussion on
previous established DNR
signs and there cost; user built
signs placed at the various
facilities and trailheads; and
information boards (kiosk)
having organizations noted
(placed logo’s) as supporting
the recreation site. It was
stated with identifying the
type of trail (difficulty and
specific equipment needed)
becomes a liability issue for
the department if they do the
posting. The 12,000 miles
of road system will have a
numbering system – but have
not, at this time, addressed
systematically trail numbering.
There are three rewarding
Plans being done – Ahtanum
and Yacolt State Forests
and Reiter Foothills. They
have united various user
groups;
prioritized
trails
and
development
plans;
addressing what the land will
support; and using the user’s
objectives in the Plans.
The question is – “where to find
the capital and maintenance
dollars and find a level of
education and enforcement
before.” The three plans
should be completed this
year.
Elbe Hills ORV area was
discussed; questioning the
status and the need for a new
campground. Because of its
current location and impact
on the campground it has
become a safety issue for
the public. Mark stated some
action will take place down the
road; however the site needs
to be evaluated then look for
funding sources.
Horsemen
of
Washington
and see if something can be
resolved. (NOTE) The Sahara
Campground was developed
in 1991; the 7000 acres along
the southern edge of the state
forest is designated for nonmechanized uses only.
Copies of DNR’s Land
Management Obligations were
available. This publication
describes the four types of
DNR lands, federally granted
state lands, aquatic, natural
areas, and state forested trust
lands. Each land type requires
different
management
approaches and each has
associated legal obligations
and regulatory guidance.
Out Reach Program – an
initiative the DNR is looking
at is contacting the education
system (high school level)
to see if students would be
interested in an outdoor
motorized recreation program
– it would entail mentoring
students with organizations
participation in their knowledge
of trail building, trail ethics and
responsible four wheel drive
stewardship.
Elbe Hills Horse Campground
– It is an area designated as
a non-motorized facility and
was created out of the NOVA
non-motorized category – for
the horse user community.
Discussion prevailed as to
the usage of the area. It was
agreed the Director contact the
Chapter for the Back Country
It was asked if the proposed
WAC Revision (Chapter 33252) had been approved by
the DNR Board of Directors.
Through discussion it was
found the members felt
amendments were needed;
the revision will be addressed
again and hopefully approved
at the business meeting on
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Mark
further
addressed
the grant funding program
and mentioned the Federal
Stimulus package relating
to recreation; he provided
recreation maps and the
department’s
recreation
program
directory.
This
directory lists division planning
personal, region resource and
recreation managers.
Mikki Douglass, ORV Ranger
- Education & Enforcement
for the Cle Elum District of
the
Wenatchee-Okanogan
National
Forests.
She
introduced
Tim
Foss,
Recreation,
who
had
accompanied Mikki on her
travel over the mountains.
Mikki stated she really enjoys
meeting the recreationists
out on the trail systems. She
started out as a volunteer
and it turned into a full time
occupation. She appreciates
all of the members who
volunteer their time and
the knowledge when it
comes to trail maintenance;
the District works on a
“shoestring budget” and has
found the volunteers are a
good resource. Mikki gave
the history on her volunteer
program for the District which
ultimately turned into the “VTeam” - a self funded program
for the volunteers.
Dale
Neuman,
Liberty
Coordinator stated Mikki
proactive recreation stance
is being noticed by other
agencies – and will probably
be asked to give a presentation
on her successful volunteer
program.
Tahuya State Forest – Jeff
Williams, Coordinator, reintroduced Ray Minish, Troy
Wikorek, and Jason Garver
as “Winkin’, Blinkin’ and Nod”
a very important part of the
success on the Tahuya (no
one would own up to which
names is theirs).
He gave 2008 stats for
volunteer hours and support
of the area; 132 volunteers,
1143
hours
and
over
$9000 donated equipment,
materials, etc for the work
parties. Over a sixteen year
period: 997 volunteers, 6966
hours and $16,129 in material
and equipment have gone
into the ORV facility; Jeff
stated he has a spreadsheet
documenting all work that
transpires on planned work
parties; this does not include
mini maintenance done on
weekend trail runs.
The Focus Group meetings
is very active in solving
problems; in September there
was a “Show and Tell” from
the Rep. Kilmer office – staff
member came away with a
positive attitude towards the
four wheel drive users.
There will be a timber harvest
in 2010 (High Ark) that will
heavily impact the 4x4 trail
system in two locations;
Forest Watch program is still
proactive, clubs have logged
in hundreds of hours for 2008
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– and still do night emphasis
patrols with the department.
There is a great impact in the
area – 300-400 rides on a per
day basis – some 700 on a
high use day.
The area is experiencing ATV
user built trails that have spun
off of established 4x4 trails;
there is a continued effort to
close those trails.
In the fall projects were given
the green light to address
the North Loop Trail; bypass
constructed along the ridge;
re-open 3A trail; and put Phase
#4 into action a rock crawl was
addressed – Yellow Jacket
Saddle became a reality. A
8000 lb concrete block nest
also was buried to provide a
winch point for the climb.
It became evident the DNR
equipment was too small
and lacked the power to
safely deposit the rock on
the hillside. A presentation
to the association Board of
Directors applying for funds
– from the Trail Maintenance
and Building Fund - helped
this project to be finalized; it
is estimated the total cost to
build this rock climb is at 13K,
which would include volunteer
hours, donated equipment and
material.
Arlene stated when Jeff came
to the Board requesting funds
for the Yellow Jacket project;
he came prepared with
information of what is needed
and what the end result would
be; he set the bar high for the
first request for funds out of
the Trail Maintenance and
Building Fund.
(Congratulation goes out to
the Quadrapaw 4x4 Club for
their dedication to the Tahuya
and to the support of four
wheeling).
Liberty ORV – Dale Neuman
Coordinator – stated it had
been a busy year. The vault
toilets were well received –
something that’s been needed
for sometime. The first work
party was hampered by winter
snow –with the work getting
started in July; fixed the #334
trail with rock and tank tracks.
While there, an illegal hill climb
was spotted – restoration will
once again be needed; he
stated the “hot dog feed” at
the work party was a success
– even for those who just
came to visit.
There
were
questions
regarding the Snowshoe Trail
and its availability; addressing
the final outcome with the
Travel Management Plan
– trails have to be site specific
and inventoried - those that
are in contention are to be
implemented in the final draft
plan. The old Seattle Jeep
Trail was discussed and it
was stated documentation has
been presented to the District
for their consideration.
experience dragging trailers
around with rock and tank
tracks on them – but it adds
a new dimension to the word
“wheeling.”
Elbe Hills ORV – Joe Wittig
Coordinator stated there were
four work parties and were
very productive in ’08. The
campground and parking area
had some improvements done
– due to the water retention;
there was an attempt to tackle
Swap Trail – drainage was
the problem – a culvert was
installed.
Sunrise Trail – adopted by
the Timber Tamers has held
up well.
All trails have new signage,
complaints were – “visitors
could not find
specific
trailheads.”
Projects for ’09 – grant writing
for a camping facility; the
current shelter is need of
repair as it is a safety issue at
this time.
The DNR Recreation Manager
is going forward with a Forest
Watch program. Joe asked
to take this back to the club
members to see if support can
be found for this program.
The target shooting area
(pit) has been a concern
and steps are being taken to
close the area; concerns are
over random shooting. It was
suggested to encourage DNR
to establish a specific target
area – safety and liability is an
issue here.
Large rocks have been found
and trucked to the end of the
#9 Road; it is to be used as
material for a proposed rock
crawl; the idea is to take some
of the impact off of the Busy
Wild Trail.
Joe stated there is a request
not to park at the Lions Club
– due to safety issues.
A more accurate Elbe map
is being worked on – GPS
coordinates will be added
randomly on trail markers.
Copper City Restoration – Jim
Putman, Chairman for the
Hombres 4x4 Club, reported
it’s presently a waiting game.
In 2007 a storm took out
the road; now comes the
procedure of planning and
funding. The actual restoration
is off, at this time, however the
club is committed to the project
and the contract signed earlier
with the District.
Merrick asked if the club would
be interested in submitting
some history on the area
and have it available for the
20th anniversary of the Trail
Jamboree in July; Jim said he
would work on it.
Inter Association Directors
Report – Don and Carol
Jensen was unable to attend –
a written report was submitted.
Arlene highlighted their report
– the “Clunker Bill” legislation
came with letter writing talking
points; and a letter from the
State Directors office will
be drafted on behalf of the
Washington 2500 members.
The
Recreational
Trails
Program – funding recreation
on a national level is again on
the forefront.
Arlene stated the National
Recreation Trails Program
(NRTP) a federal grant
funding program, is looking
for volunteers on the Advisory
Board representing horse and
motorcycling categories; and
Non –Motorized Off Road
Vehicle Activities (NOVA) also
is looking for volunteers in the
non-motorized category – this
would include hunting, fishing,
and camping activities.
Arlene stated these requests
are posted on the Recreation
and
Conservation
Office
(RCO) (formally Inter Agency
for Outdoor Recreation IAC) website if there are any
members interested.
Trail Jamboree 2009 – Merrick
Graves Chairman, spoke on
behalf of the Jamboree and its
20th anniversary – July 8-12.
According to the use permit,
there are restrictions on how
many 4x4’s can be on any one
trail at any one time. He gave
a history lesson about the
Naches Trail with a possible
new structure to the Jamboree
– a historic trail run maybe
offered. He stated in the past
the event has supported
cancer benefits, Wheelers
for the Wounded, Lions
organization, and gave back
to the Nile community - Sprike
Park, after many cleanups and
improvements.
preparations; and to the map
hangers Jerry Nettnin, Dale
Neuman and Bob Brooks.
The clean-up for the area
is scheduled for April 18-19
– and is noted on the main
page of the website – comes
with directions - instructions
– and invitation to take part in
the famous “Hobo Stew.”
Respectfully submitted,
Arlene Brooks, WA. State
Director
Registration for Jamboree
2009 will open the day after
Winter Convention; and there
are plans to have a display
at Winter Convention 2010
showing the 20 year history of
the event.
Questions andAnnouncements
– It was asked if there is a bill
in Olympia this session that
establishes vehicle engine
displacement and emission
fee. Arlene stated she had not
heard of any so far – but will
check – if so, it will be posted
on the website. (FYI – NOTE
– During the 2007-08 session
- SB6900 was introduced
– but died in committee. It
would have charged a fee
based upon the vehicle engine
size in liters) ( In this 105 day
session March 12th is the last
day to consider bills in house
of origin).
Kathy Greenwood asked for
everyone to remember the
Naches Trail work party in
June.
Don Williams stated Summer
Convention will be held on
August 21-22-23 this year.
Arlene thanked everyone who
had attended the “wonder
meeting” – it was a wonder the
meeting was held because of
the winter storms and flooding
in the local area. Also a special
thanks to the “kitchen bunnies”
Diane Neuman and Bonnie
Nettnin for handling lunch
Change of Address?
PNW4WDA Membership
C/O: Kathy ”Frogg” McMains
603 Meridian
509-765-2922
or
E-Mail: members@pnw4wda.org
Hearing no further business,
Gary Marshall, Lake Tapps
Turtles move to adjourn,
second by Ken Johnson,
Bullshifter. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 3:05.
(NOTE) There were 42 in
attendance, of those - 20 clubs
were represented.
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WA. Sate
Director’s
Report
We are right in the middle of
a Legislature session; this is
an odd year so it consists of
a 105 days (even years would
be a 60 day session). The
Legislative Calendar indicates
that March 12th is the last day
to consider bills in house of
origin and April 26th the last
day for regular session under
state constitution.
We have six bills that are 4x4
related. SB 5069 – Limited
liability protection; encourages
landowners to open their
lands for recreation; SB5128
– Addresses natural resource
impact from off-road use; SB
5586 – Relates to protecting
public lands through off road
vehicle safety education and
training; SB 5761 – Declares
intent to create a Recreation
Pass and is valid to access
any site owned by Department
of Natural Resources; SB
5994 – The Governor is
proposing to eliminate various
Boards and Commissions; HB
2101 – Relates to increasing
distribution of off-road vehicle
monies – it is uncapping the
recreation fuel tax revenue
that was imposed in 2003 at
nineteen cents.
There are two bills that are
moving through committees;
both have been addressed on
behalf of the association. There
was a consensus reached and
a directive by the delegates at
Winter Convention to support
SB 5069 in principle. SB
5994 was addressed as not
against the entire bill, just the
portion that would eliminate
and impact the recreation
grant funding process through
the Non-Highway Off-Road
Vehicle Activities (NOVA)
program.
Till next time.
Arlene Brooks, WA. State
Director
~
It was mentioned to work
with Dale on work parties
– you normally don’t get to
6
MARCH 2009
www.pnw4wda.org
Access Road
Temporarily
Closed to
Vehicle Use
at Twin Lakes
Recreation
Area
Spokane, WA – Effective
immediately, the access road
leading to the boat launch
and camping area within the
Twin Lakes Recreation Area is
closed due to deteriorating road
conditions. The access road is
located to the east off Highline
Road, roughly 12 miles west of
Harrington, in Lincoln County,
Washington. The Bureau of
Land Management (BLM)
has closed the Twin Lakes
Recreation Area Access Road
for public safety. The BLM will
continue to monitor the Twin
Lakes Recreation Area Access
Road conditions to determine
when it is safe to reopen for
public access. Another BLM
road closure that is still in
effect is the Hog Canyon Lake
Road, located approximately
30
miles
southwest
of
Spokane,
and
crosses
the Spokane and Lincoln
County line near Sprague,
Washington. The Hog Canyon
Lake Road provides access
to a Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife
boat
ramp and fishing area on
Hog Canyon Lake and to the
northeastern portion of BLM’s
Fishtrap Recreation Area.
The road leading to the Rock
Creek Recreation Area (also
known as Escure Ranch) is
currently open to motorized
vehicle travel. The Rock Creek
Recreation area is located
approximately 20 miles south
of Sprague, Washington, in
Whitman County, and provides
access to the Towell Falls
trailhead location.
Further road closures are
possible due to deteriorating
road conditions.
Please contact the BLM
Spokane
District
Office
directly
for
the
most
current closure information at
(509) 536-1200, or check the
BLM Spokane District website
at http://www.blm.gov/or/
districts/spokane/index.php
BLM
The BLM manages more land
– 256 million acres – than any
other Federal agency. This
land, known as the National
System of Public Lands, is
primarily located in 12 Western
states, including Alaska. The
Bureau, with a budget of about
$1 billion, also administers 700
million acres of sub-surface
mineral estate throughout the
nation. The BLM’s multipleuse mission is to sustain the
health and productivity of
4-Wheelin’ News
the public lands for the use
and enjoyment of present
and future generations. The
Bureau accomplishes this by
managing such activities as
outdoor recreation, livestock
grazing, mineral development,
and energy production, and by
conserving natural, historical,
cultural, and other resources
on public lands. Cheyne
Rossbach
Public
Affairs
Contact Representative BLM
Spokane District Office 1103
N Fancher Rd Spokane Valley,
WA 99212 (509) 536-1200
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PUBLIC
LANDS:
Omnibus
measure hits
House floor
(02/09/2009)
Eric Bontrager, E&E reporter
The House is scheduled to
vote this week on a massive
omnibus package of 160 public
lands, water and resources
bills. S. 22 would designate
more than 2 million acres of
wilderness in nine states and
establish three new national
park units, a new national
monument, three new national
conservation areas, more than
1,000 miles of national wild
and scenic rivers, and four
new national trails. The bill
would codify the 26-millionacre National Landscape
Conservation System and
allow construction of a road
through Alaska’s Izembek
National Wildlife Refuge. The
Senate passed the bill, 74-21,
last month. The House Rules
Committee will meet tomorrow
afternoon to determine what
amendments -- if any -- will
be allowed to the 1,294-page
bill. It is unclear exactly what
kind of amendments would
be offered, as Democrats
and environmentalists would
prefer to see the bill sent
directly to the White House in
order to avoid the same kind
of procedural delays that kept
the legislation in the Senate
for nearly a year. Sen. Tom
Coburn (R-Okla.) repeatedly
placed procedural “holds”
on the bill, arguing it would
increase government spending
and limit potential oil and gas
development on public lands.
“We’re hoping it doesn’t get
amended it all,” said Brian
O’Donnell, executive director
of the National Conservation
System Foundation. “If you
send it back to the Senate
you’re only going to add to the
delay.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Policy Director
BlueRibbon Coalition 208-2371008 ext 102 DATE: February
4,
2009
BLUERIBBON
COALITION
EXPRESSES
CONCERNS ABOUT HOUSE
VOTE ON OMNIBUS LAND
BILL
POCATELLO,
ID
(February 4) - The BlueRibbon
Coalition (BRC), a national
trail-based recreation group,
today voiced concern that the
U.S. House of Representatives
will “grease through” over 160
public lands bills, thereby
avoiding the public review
these
bills
deserve.
In
addition, BRC cautioned that
recreational access tenets in
some of the bills may have
been intentionally removed
in closed-door proceedings.
The Omnibus Public Lands
Management Act of 2009 was
fast-tracked through the U.S.
Senate and could see a vote
in the House as early as next
week. The bill (S 22) is over
1,200 pages long with over
160 different bills, designates
2.2 million acres of Wilderness,
identifies three new national
parks, 10 national heritage
areas, and designates over
1,000 miles of wild and
scenic rivers. BRC expressed
concern that access protection
provisions were apparently
stripped from several of the
bills involved. For example,
new sections were added in
the Washington County (Utah)
Growth and Conservation Act
regarding closure of roads and
trails and limiting how Bureau
of Land Management funds
generated by the Act can
be used. “It is important that
local collaborative efforts be
sustained as legislation moves
in Congress. Pushing these
bills into law via the omnibus
package
allows
powerful
special interest groups in
Washington D.C. to eliminate
hard-won local consensus
and ram through provisions
that are contrary to the desires
of those, on all sides of the
issues, who actually visit these
remarkable lands.” said Brian
Hawthorne, BRC’s Public
Lands Policy Director.
“This bill collectively reduces
recreational
opportunity,
feeds millions of earmarked
dollars into pet projects, will
cost billions to implement,
and provides very little of
the protection it is touted to
deliver,” added Greg Mumm,
the
Coalition’s
Executive
Director. “If this behemoth
bill is any indication of the
aggressive agenda in store for
this congress, the American
recreating public faces difficult
challenges ahead,” Mumm
concluded.
Mumm said BRC will be
encouraging
its
600,000
members and supporters
to contact their political
representatives and encourage
them to work to restore the
locally-generated compromise
MARCH 2009
provisions in these bills and
oppose changes demanded
by the large preservationist
lobby in Washington D.C.
###
The BlueRibbon Coalition
is a national recreation
group
that
champions
responsible
recreation,
and encourages individual
environmental
stewardship.
It represents over 10,000
individual members and 1,200
organization and business
members, for a combined total
of over 600,000 recreationists
nationwide. 1-800-258-3742.
www.sharetrails.org
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1,000-Mile
Vegas to Reno
Off-Highway
Race
The
Bureau
of
Land
Management (BLM), Tonopah
Field Office, will conduct an
environmental review and
hold two public meetings to
gather public comments on a
proposed off-highway race.
The race, planned for August
20-22, 2009, is called the
“Best in the Desert Vegas to
Reno Off-Highway Race” and
covers 1,000 miles of Nevada
‘s high desert. It begins
north of Pahrump and runs
through Beatty, Tonopah and
Hawthorne before finishing
southeast of Dayton .
The Best in the Desert Racing
Association, which is seeking
a special recreation permit
from the BLM to conduct the
race, bills it as the “greatest
long-distance, off-road event
in this decade on U.S. soil.”
As many as 350 vehicles
could be entered, including
motorcycles, ATVs,
dune
buggies, high clearance SUVs
and 4x4 trucks. The race
route uses a combination of
existing smooth and rough dirt
roads on public lands in Nye,
Esmeralda, Mineral, Lyon, and
Douglas counties.
The proposed course includes
routes that have been raced
upon in the past. It would
include 24 pit areas, several
stop check locations and
several highway and road
crossings along the route.
Time trials for the race will
be conducted Aug. 18 on a
five-mile course on the Upper
Knight Ranch Road near Las
Vegas .
The BLM will prepare an
environmental
assessment
that analyzes the impacts of the
proposed race and will accept
written public comments until
March 6, 2009.
scoping meetings to be
held in Beatty and Goldfield
(see schedule below). Both
meetings are scheduled from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
February 24, 2009, from 6:00
PM to 8:00 PM at the Beatty
Town Hall , Beatty, NV.
February 25, 2009, from 6:00
PM to 8:00 PM at the Goldfield
Community Center , Goldfield,
NV.
The meetings will be in an
open house format and may
include a brief presentation.
At each meeting, there will be
comment forms for your use.
Representatives from Best
in the Desert and the BLM
will be present to answer
questions you might have.
If you would like your name
removed from this project’s
mailing list, please contact
Eric M. Williams, Planning and
Environmental Coordinator, at
(775)482-7800.
The BLM prefers that written
comments be mailed. Written
comments on the scope of
the EA must be post-marked
or delivered by 4:30 p.m. on
March 6, 2009.
Before including your address,
phone number, e-mail address,
or other personal identifying
information in your comment,
you should be aware that
your entire comment-including
your
personal
identifying
information-may be made
publicly available at any time.
Written Scoping Comments
Should Be Mailed To:Bureau
of Land Management Attn:
Eric M. Williams Tonopah
Field Office 1553 South Main
St . PO Box 911 Tonopah , NV
89049
COMMENT DEADLINE IS
MARCH 6, 2009
For additional information
regarding
the
Special
Recreation Permit application
or the EA, call Eric Williams
at the Tonopah Field Office at
(775) 482-7800.
JUST REMEMBER, PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT IS CRUCIAL
TO KEEP RECREATION
AREAS OPEN, PLEASE GET
INVOLVED!
Thanks in advance for your
support, Ric Foster Public
Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition 208237-1008 ext 107
~
The agency also plans to
gather comment at two public
7
Oregon
Introduces Bill
to Prohibit Sale
of Aftermarket
Parts
At the request of Governor
Theodore Kulongoski, the
Oregon Speaker of the House
has introduced legislation
(H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale
and distribution of aftermarket
motor
vehicle
parts
if
alternatives are available
that “decrease greenhouse
gas emissions from motor
vehicles.” The bill is primarily
focused
on
aftermarket
tires and would authorize
the Environmental Quality
Commission to implement
enforcement regulations, likely
based on a rolling resistance
calculation.
We Urge You to Contact
Oregon Speaker of the
House Dave Hunt and
Members of the Environment
and
Water
Committee
(Contact Information Below)
Immediately to Request Their
Opposition to H.B. 2186
• H.B. 2186 would regulate
vehicle fuel economy, an
authority reserved to the
federal government.
• H.B. 2186 could ban tires
that may have improved
performance, handling
or appearance features,
based solely on a rolling
resistance rating. In
addition, this program
could easily distract
consumers from focusing
on more important safety
issues such as tire
inflation and overloading
of vehicles.
• H.B. 2186 would force
consumers to purchase
only original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) tires
because the program
essentially exempts OEMselected tires and unfairly
implies that they are
superior to aftermarket
products.
• H.B. 2186 could
prohibit aftermarket
parts designed to
either personalize or
optimize specific vehicle
performance attributes
including handling,
towing, suspension, fuel
economy, etc.
• H.B. 2186 provides broad
authority to government
regulators and could limit
a range of aftermarket
parts currently available to
consumers based on the
subjective determination
of government regulators.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact
Oregon Speaker Dave Hunt
and the House Environment
and
Water
Committee
immediately to urge his
opposition to H.B. 2186.
8
Oregon House Speaker Dave
Hunt Phone: 503/986-1440
Email:
rep.davehunt@state.or.us
Oregon House Environment
and Water Committee
Representative Ben Cannon
Phone: 503/986-1446 Email:
rep.bencannon@state.or.us
Representative Jules Bailey
Phone: 503/986-1442 Email:
rep.juleskopelbailey@state.or.us
Representative Phil Barnhart
Phone: 503/986-1411 Email:
rep.philbarnhart@state.or.us
Representative Cliff Bentz
Phone: 503/986-1460 Email:
rep.cliffbentz@state.or.us
Representative Deborah
Boone Phone: 503/986-1432
Email:
rep.deborahboone@state.or.us
Representative Vic Gilliam
Phone: 503/986-1418 Email:
rep.vicgilliam@state.or.us
Representative Bob Jenson
Phone: 503/986-1458 Email:
rep.bobjenson@state.or.us
Representative Jefferson
Smith Phone: 503/986-1447
Email:
rep.jeffersonsmith@state.or.us
Division Department of
Natural Resources
PO Box 47014
Olympia, WA 98504-7014
360-902-1407
mark.mauren@dnr.wa.gov
~
Dept. of Natural
Resources
Hi, folks –
As promised, I am sending you
a calendar listing volunteer
projects the Department of
Natural Resource’s Recreation
Program could use your help
on this year.
On the calendar, you’ll notice
some regular projects, such as
the gravel pack-in at Capitol
Forest. We also have a list of
new projects from across the
state.
If any of these projects spark
your interest, please contact
the DNR staff person listed
with that project.
<<2009 Volunteer Opportunity
Calendar.doc>>
This is our first year developing
a master list of projects and
I would appreciate your
feedback on how to make it
better.
Mark Mauren
Assistant Division Manager
for Recreation and WCC
Programs
Department
of
Natural Resources
360.902.1047
mark.mauren@dnr.wa.gov
~
Dept. of Natural
~
Resources
BRC Action
adopted the
KEEP UP THE
PRESSURE ON
Recreation
THE CPSC AND
Rules
CONGRESS
Hi, Folks –
I want to let you know that
after 5 years of hard work by
the public, including many of
you, and DNR staff, the Board
of Natural Resources adopted
the Recreation Rules at the
February 3 board meeting.
The new rules are now posted
on the department’s Web
site
(http://www.dnr.wa.gov/
RecreationEducation/Topics/
OtherRecreationInformati
on/Pages/amp_rec_rule_
revision_process.aspx). The
rules will become effective
starting March 14, 2009. For
those that have not read the
rules lately, I encourage you to
take a quick look. I think you
will find the format (question
and answer) different, but
more understandable. I want
to pass on the department’s
deep thanks and appreciation
to all of you who provided
comments along the way
and, especially at the end, for
helping us to make the rules
clearer.
Mark Mauren Assistant
Division Manager for the
Recreation, Public Use
and WCC Programs Asset
Management and Protection
On February 10, 2009, a new
law regulating lead content
in certain products went
into effect. This is adversely
affecting
companies
that
manufacture or distribute
youth
model
all-terrain
vehicles
and
off-highway
motorcycles. Dealers that sell
and service those products
are being impacted as well.
The Specialty Vehicle Institute
of America (SVIA) and the
Motorcycle Industry Council
(MIC) have urgently requested
the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and
federal legislators to take a
common sense approach
to implementation of the
Consumer Product Safety
Improvement
Act’s
lead
provisions.
SVIA and MIC have filed
petitions with the CPSC for
emergency relief from the
provisions. They are also
seeking a temporary final
rule to exempt ATV and
motorcycle parts in order to
avoid major disruptions to
enthusiasts, to the member
companies’ businesses, and
to the companies’ dealer
network of thousands of small,
independent
businesses,
MARCH 2009
which
employ
tens
of
thousands of Americans.
BRC is asking all OHV users
to continue this contact the
Consumer Product Safety
Commission and their elected
officials today!
Use the following links to
send your comments and to
contact your Congressional
Representatives
and
the
CPSC. Included below is a
sample letter regarding the
functional ban of all youthoriented OHVs, which started
February 10, 2009.
BRC Letter to CPSC http:
//www.sharetrails.org/uploads/
BRC_Letter_to_CPSC_
02.19.09_FINAL.pdf
CPSC Comment Page http:
/ / w w w. c p s c . g o v / c g i b i n /
info.aspx
BRC Rapid Response Center to
contact Members of Congress
http://www.sharetrails.org/
rapid_response/Missouri
State Representative Tom Self
http://www.tomself.com
Congressional
Western
Caucus
Letter
http:
//www.sharetrails.org/uploads/
CPSC_Western_Caucus_
Letter_Feb_6_20090001.pdf
CPSC NAM Request for
Emergency
Stay
http:
//www.sharetrails.org/files/
CPSC-NAM-Request-forEmergency-Stay.pdf
Thanks in advance for your
support, Don Amador Western
Representative
BlueRibbon
Coalition (925) 625-6287
PS: BRC needs your support
via membership and donations
to help us continue our efforts
to champion responsible OHV
access to public lands.
________________________
Sample Letter:
As a member of the OHV
community, I want to voice
my strong support for petitions
filed by the Motorcycle
Industry Council and Specialty
Vehicle Institute of America to
seek emergency relief from
provisions, which went into
effect on February 10, 2009.
While I do support efforts
by the Consumer Product
Safety Commission to protect
children from lead content in
products that truly present a
risk to children, I do not believe
the Commission intended that
metal parts on ATVs and
motorcycles be included in
that regulation because they
do not present a lead risk to
children.
As the spring OHV recreation
season rapidly approaches
and dealers face the prospect
of being put out of business,
I ask you to support efforts to
exclude youth-oriented OHVs
from being unnecessarily
impacted by this ban.
Sincerely,
Your name & Address
Get BRC’s Latest News
& Alerts via RSS! http:
//feeds.feedburner.com/
BlueRibbonCoalition
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BRC, INC.
February 19, 2009
National OHV
Organizations
Continue
On-Going
Collaboration
At Meeting in
Indianapolis
Leaders
from
national
OHV organizations met in
Indianapolis on February 15
to discuss a variety of land
use issues affecting OHV
recreation. The meeting was
held in conjunction with the
2009 Dealer Expo.
This forum was the fourth
in a series of face-to-face
meetings that began in
January of 2008 to coordinate
efforts and share strategies
to address the myriad of
access-related issues facing
the OHV community. This
meeting focused on legislative
advocacy priorities for the new
111th Congress, including
support
for
Recreational
Trails
Program
funding.
Other topics included the ongoing implementation of the
U.S. Forest Service Travel
Management Rule and how
we can continue to positively
influence the outcome, as
well maximize the benefits
of funding received by the
Forest Service and the Bureau
of Land Management in the
Economic Stimulus package.
The organizations represented
find it productive to periodically
discuss and explore areas
where they share a common
interest. Recognizing that each
organization has a separate
mission
in
representing
its
distinct
membership,
communicating with each
other serves to strengthen
advocacy efforts on behalf of
all types of OHV recreation.
Stakeholder
organizations
participating in this on-going
coordination
to
promote
access for off-highway vehicle
recreation across the U.S.
include the American Council
of Snowmobile Associations,
the American Motorcyclist
Association, Americans for
Responsible
Recreational
Access,
the
BlueRibbon
Coalition,
the
Motorcycle
Industry
Council,
the
National Off-Highway Vehicle
Conservation Council, the OffRoad Business Association,
the Recreational Off-Highway
Vehicle
Association,
the
Specialty Vehicle Institute of
America, Tread Lightly! and
United Four Wheel Drive
Associations.
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The BlueRibbon
Coalition is a national
recreation group that
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champions responsible
recreation, and
encourages individual
environmental
stewardship. It
represents over 10,000
individual members and
1,200 organization and
business members, for
a combined total of over
600,000 recreationists
nationwide.
Greg Mumm, Executive Dir.
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-244-2112
800-258-3742.
www.sharetrails.org
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BLM Yakima
Canyon
Recreation
Sites Re-opened
Yakima, WA – Effective
immediately, BLM has reopened
four
developed
recreation sites it manages
in
the
Yakima
River
Canyon. BLM’s Umtanum,
Lmuma Creek, Big Pines
and Roza recreation sites
had all been temporarily
closed, due to damage
from the January, 2009
Yakima
River
flooding.
Although
the
recreation
sites are currently open
to the public, minor flood
cleanup and repairs will
continue.
BLM
cautions
visitors that portions of
the
Roza
boat
launch
were damaged and may
remain closed until more
extensive repairs can be made.
In
addition,
visitors
to
the
natural
area
BLM
manages at Ringer Road (3
miles south of Ellensburg
on Hwy 821) will need
to continue to walk in to
this
location.
Ringer
Road itself was heavily
damaged during the flooding
and remains closed to vehicles.
Visitors
to
the
Yakima
Canyon area should pay
attention to changing river
levels and conditions at
these
and
other
roads
and recreation sites in the
area. Please contact the
Wenatchee BLM office at
(509) 665-2100 for further
questions
or
to
check
conditions.
Cheyne Rossbach
Public Affairs
Contact Representative
BLM Spokane District Office
1103 N Fancher Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 536-1200
~
BLM
RELEASES
PROJECT
PLANNING
UPDATE
SPOKANE, WA: The Bureau
of
Land
Management
(BLM)
Spokane
District
Office prepared a Planning
Update document providing
information
about
BLM
projects throughout the State
of Washington. It is available
on the internet at www.blm.gov/
or/districts/spokane/plans. The
BLM publishes this quarterly
Planning Update to provide
current information about
specific projects and future
events planned for lands and
resources managed by the
district.
For more information about
any of the projects, or to
submit suggestions about how
to improve our updates, please
email the Spokane District at
OR_Spokane_Mail@blm.gov,
or call at (509) 536-1200.
closed to motorized vehicles.
These lands are administered
by the Spokane District Bureau
of Land Management (BLM).
The closure order prohibits
the operation of any type of
motorized vehicle within the
closed area during the period
Cheyne Rossbach Public from March 1 to August 15,
Affairs Contact Rep.
2009. The temporary closure
is necessary for the protection
BLM Spokane District Office
of wildlife and botanical
1103 N Fancher Rd Spokane
resources. A copy of the
Valley, WA 99212
closure order will be posted
(509) 536-1200
at locations throughout the
affected area. A notice will also
be published in the Federal
Register. A copy of the order
and a map of the closed area
are available on the internet at
http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/
spokane/newsroom/index.php.
Violations of this closure
regulation are punishable by
a fine not to exceed $1,000
and/or imprisonment not to
exceed 12 months. For more
information about the closure,
please call the BLM Spokane
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on District Office at (509) 536March 1, 2009, public lands 1200, or visit the BLM Spokane
in the northwestern portion District Office at 1103 North
Road,
Spokane
of the Juniper Dunes area Fancher
located in Franklin County, Valley, Washington 99212.
Washington will be temporarily The BLM manages more land
You may also contact us
through postal mail or visiting
our office at: Spokane BLM
District Office, 1103 North
Fancher
Road,
Spokane
Valley, Washington 99212.
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BLM Issues
Seasonal Road
Closure in
Juniper Dunes
SPOKANE, WA
– 256 million acres – than any
other Federal agency. This
land, known as the National
System of Public Lands, is
primarily located in 12 Western
states, including Alaska. The
Bureau, with a budget of about
$1 billion, also administers 700
million acres of sub-surface
mineral estate throughout the
nation. The BLM’s multipleuse mission is to sustain the
health and productivity of
the public lands for the use
and enjoyment of present
and future generations. The
Bureau accomplishes this by
managing such activities as
outdoor recreation, livestock
grazing, mineral development,
and energy production, and by
conserving natural, historical,
cultural, and other resources
on public lands.
Cheyne Rossbach
Public Affairs Contact
Representative BLM Spokane
District Office
1103 N Fancher Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 536-1200
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Vehicle check-In:
Saturday,
between 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration deadline is April 1st
Number of vehicles limited to 125
April 25th, 2009
Sand Lake, Oregon
Siuslaw National Forest
Vehicle Information:
2 Sand Lake Recreation Area user fee is $5.00 per day, per licensed street legal vehicle in addition to
any camping fees. This fee is paid at Sand Lake.
2 4WD required -- Minimum 75" wheelbase -- roll bars & tow straps recommended.
2 Oregon law requires Class II ORV permits for all vehicles. For a list of ORV permit vendors, visit
Oregon State Parks & Recreation at http://atv.prd.state.or.us/permit_vendors.php.
2 Red flags are required on all vehicles -- minimum height is 9 feet.
For more information, contact:
KAREN - motherfish@aol.com (503) 655-1870
Registration Form:
Driver:
Passenger:
Address:
Phone #: (
City/St./Zip:
Vehicle type:
Club Affiliation:
Email:
T-SHIRTS:
S-SHIRTS:
LG-SLEEVE:
HOODIES:
KIDS:
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Make checks payable to:
Sand Fleas 4X4 Club
MAIL REGISTRATION TO:
Sand Fleas 4x4 Club
Attn: Karen Fisher
1615 Harvard
Gladstone, OR 97027
)
# of T-shirt(s) _______ x $16
# of S-shirt(s) _______ x $21
# of Long-Sleeved T-shirt(s) ___x$18
# of Hoodies S-shirts ______x $25
# of Kids T-shirts_____ x $10
For XXL T-shirt – Add $2
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
For XXL S-shirt – Add $3
Registration fee: $20
$_________
$_________
Late registration – Add $4
$_________
Pre-Order your Raffle Tickets for a chance to win a
Warn Winch. Must be present to win! (Tickets will also
be available the day of the rally.) $1 each or 6 for $5
TOTAL:
So we can determine how many kid prizes we’ll need,
please let us know how many kids under the age of
16 you will be bringing and their ages
# of
Tickets:_____
$_________
$_________
# of kids __
Ages:
__________
I would like more information on becoming a Sand Flea
member ________
4-Wheelin’ News
MARCH 2009
9
WINTER
CONVENTION
FEBRUARY 14,
2009
Yakima, WA
The PNW4WDA President
Luke May (Dirty Thirteen,
DooWop Ditty, & Outdoor
4X4’s) called the meeting to
order at 9:05 AM. The Pledge
of Allegiance was recited and a
moment of silence for the sick
and departed was observed.
The PNW4WDA Code was
read by Don Jensen (Individual
Members Club & Sand
Fleas) who filled in for the
Parliamentarian Tom Fisher
(Sand Fleas & Mud-A-Rama)
who was very busy organizing
his helpers in the process of
counting the Constitution and
By-Law ballots.
Luke May President thanked
Region 4 for hosting Winter
Convention.
Hosting
statement was given by Earl
Nettnin (Desert Rats) Region
4 Director and Pam Remley
(Shindig Wheelers) Winter
Convention
Chairman).
Earl thanked everyone for
coming and being a part of
this organization.
He said
that if we didn’t have this
organization to help keep
the trails open, we probably
would all be renegades. Pam
called attention to the Rumble
Goat Racing Truck parked out
front. They took first place in
their division in the Parker 425
in AZ. The race team which
is part of the Tri-City Peak
Putters was present as well.
Congratulations and thanks
for coming. Pam also stated
that a drawing would be held
during lunch to pick someone
who could come in a half hour
early for the banquet and pick
their table so they wouldn’t
have to wait in line. This lucky
person could bring seven
others in to share the table.
[Note: the lucky person drawn
just before lunch was Region 1
Director Angela Holm.]
INTRODUCTION OF
GUESTS:
Cliff Irey – Ford Truck Motor
Sports
Brad Martin – Yakima County
Sheriff’s Office
John Greenough – Yakima
County Sheriff’s Office
Mikki Douglass – CleElum
Ranger District
INTRODUCTION OF PAST
PRESIDENTS:
Don Jensen – 1981-1983 (Carol)
Jack Harrington – 1984-1985
(Norma was a former Treasurer)
Carol Jensen – 1988-1993 (Don)
Arlene Brooks – 1995-1996
(Bob was former COMP Ch. &
Parliamentarian)
Roy Hyman – 1997 (Mary was
a former Treasurer)
Jim Putman – 2003-2004
(Tina)
A motion was made by Frank
Cieplik (Roamin’ Chariots
& Spanaway Moonshiners)
seconded by Ken Johnson
(Bull Shifters) to approve the
minutes from September 13th
10
Fall Delegates as printed in
Tri-Power. Motion passed.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Brad Martin, Deputy - Yakima
County Sheriff spoke on their
recreation and enforcement
program. He said it’s been
going on for 29 years. Brad
stated that last year in Yakima
County there was not a lot of
4X4 accidents - no fatalities.
Brad stated that some of the
trails are pretty technical. Last
year they had eight mudding
issues in Yakima County, six
they came across on their own
the other two were reported by
user groups and they followed
up on them. Brad thanked
the 4X4 community for being
extra eyes and ears for them.
He said digital cameras work
great so take pictures of the
license plate and driver if you
can and turn them in to the
Sheriff’s office and they would
follow up on them.
Brad
thanked the PNW4WDA for
all the work we are doing with
education and work on the
trails. He said that is a very
big help to them as they can’t
be everywhere at all times
and the extra eyes help. Brad
asked for letters of support for
their E & E grant. Send them
to brad.martin@co.yakimawa
.us or snail mail them to Brad
Martin, P O Box 1388, Yakima,
WA 98907. A question was
asked if the mudding was on
federal land and Brad said one
was on federal land two were
on private reservation land.
A question was also asked if
these had been referred to
Federal Court - answer no, if
they were it might have more
of an impact on the offender. A
question was also asked if any
vehicles had been impounded
– answer no. Right now it’s
just an infraction for resource
damage.
BY-LAW PROPOSALS (Secretary note: Voting was
spread out throughout the
morning with breaks in the
agenda to allow the business
of the association to carry
on and counting ballots after
each was voted on so if one
didn’t pass, or passed others
could be removed). [Additional
Secretary note: Yes & No
number of votes have been
added after each proposal]
Parliamentarian Tom Fisher
(Sand Fleas & Mud-A-Rama)
explained how the voting
would take place. Discussion
followed about how the ByLaws were submitted and
how they should be voted
on. Roberts Rules of Order
is and always has been the
parliamentary procedure of
this organization. The voting
process began with voting on
the six that were submitted by
the Board and Proposals #1 &
#3 – they were voted on and
counted – [the six submitted
by the Board #1. 74 Yes & 10
No; #2. 58 Yes & 28 No; #3.
61 Yes & 24 No; #4. 61 Yes
& 22 No; #5. 66 Yes & 19 No;
#6. 59 Yes & 27 No - Those
all passed and Proposals #1
- 31 Yes & 54 No; Proposal
# 3 - 33 Yes & 52 No] - those
failed. Proposals #4 & #5
were withdrawn because
proposal #3 failed. Stan
Human (Wandering Willys)
had a procedural question
on By-law Proposals #8, #9
& #10 dealing with e-mail
absentee voting. Stan said we
need a legal clarification. The
state of Washington non-profit
corporation law has some very
specific requirements related
to using electronic means for
voting and for notices and
before we adopt something
like this we really need to
know whether or not this has
been legally scoped out as this
can be a real can of worms.
Tom Fisher Parliamentarian
said as far as he knew they
had not been looked at from a
legal stand point. Stan said if
we had not legally adopted an
electronic voting mechanism
in the PNW4WDA’s By-Laws
these probably would be out of
order. Alan Dragoo (Spokane
4-Wheelers) and author of
the proposals said he had
not checked whether there
were any legal objections
or obstacles to us voting
that way. Lots of discussion
followed, Proposals #6, #7,
#8, #9, #10 and #11 were
voted on and counted; [#6 - 26
Yes & 60 No; #7- 17 Yes & 69
No; #8 - 14 Yes & 71 No; #9
- 22 Yes & 63 No; #10 - 22 Yes
& 64 No; #11- 15 Yes & 69 No]
– they failed. Then Proposal
#12 was voted on and counted
– [#12 – 10 yes & 76 No] – it
failed. Then Proposal #13 was
voted on and counted - [#13
– 12 Yes & 74 No] – it failed.
Then Proposal #14 was voted
on and counted- [#14 - 20
Yes & 66 No] – it failed and
Proposal #15 was withdrawn
because Proposals #1, #3,
#11, #12, #13 and #14 failed.
Merrick Graves (Wandering
Willys & Green River Valley
Jeepers and Trail Jamboree
Co-Chairman) said in keeping
with the spirit of today’s voting
he would like to make a motion
to have the president appoint
a Constitutional Committee
to review all of this and see
how we could make some
of this work, seconded by
Dale Neuman (High Country
Cruisers) – motion passed.
Merrick said he would be
happy to be on the committee
but was not interested in being
the chairman.
Art Waugh (Wolf Pack 4X4
&
Whatever
4-Wheelers)
moved to destroy the ballots,
(Bull Shifters) – motion
passed.
TREASURER’S
REPORT:
given by Treasurer Dave
McMains
(Hurtin’
Units
& Columbia Basin Sand
Commandos).
Dave had
reports that showed the
income and expense for 2008
and income and expense for
January 1st, through February
10th, 2009.
A copy of the 2009 proposed
budget was also attached.
Dave said we are being
paid back $50 quarterly
from the previous treasurer,
and that has been put into
the
donations
category.
MARCH 2009
We received a donation
of $1,000.00 from NAXJ
(National North American XJ
organization) for the work we
do in the Pacific Northwest for
4-wheeling. Dave said that he
had sent them an associate
membership because of the
donation they sent us. Tim
Myers
(Happy
Campers)
asked about the line item
for a negative balance for
Bank of America. Dave said
he had a problem with his
computer when he lost the
hard drive and that showed
up on the back up drive and
he has not had the time to
remove it. We don’t have an
account or money in Bank of
America. Dale Neuman (High
Country Cruisers) asked what
was included in the line item
rent. Answer - anything that
we rent like microphones,
meeting rooms for the State
Meeting, and equipment. It
was a little higher this time
because it included the rental
of equipment that was used
in the trail maintenance for
the Yellow Jacket Trail in the
Tahuya. Dave said he may add
a heavy equipment category if
the Trail Maintenance Fund is
used the way it should be.
OTHER MONEY MATTERS:
Merrick Graves Trail Jamboree
Co-Chairman
(Wandering
Willys & Green River Valley
Jeepers) said that per the
SOP’s 50% of the profit from
Trail Jamboree is to be moved
into the Scholarship fund.
He wanted to be sure that it
was done. Dave McMains
Treasurer said it had been
done.
Angie
Marek
(Spanaway
Moonshiners)
presented
a $2,000.00 check to the
Scholarship fund from the
Spanaway Moonshiners.
Tom
James
(Timber
Tamers) asked where on the
Treasurer’s report did the
money show up that was
raised at Trail Jamboree 2008
for Wheelers for the Wounded.
Answer – it is still in the Trail
Jamboree fund until it is
dispersed and it will then come
out as an expense.
Bonnie Nettnin (The Hombres)
presented a $150.00 check to
the Scholarship fund, from The
Hombres.
Dave McMains said he had
received notification that it
was time to make our yearly
donation to Tread Lightly and
Blue Ribbon for $100.00 each.
Frank Cieplik (Spanaway
Moonshiners
&
Roamin’
Chariots) made a motion
(Bull Shifters) that we send
$100.00 to Blue Ribbon and
$100.00 to Tread Lightly.
Motion passed.
Frank
Cieplik
(Roamin’
Chariots
&
Spanaway
Moonshiners) made a motion
(Bull Shifters) that we approve
the operating budget for 2009.
Motion passed.
STATE CAUCUS’S
IDAHO – Washington State
Executive Director Arlene
Brooks (Green River Valley
Jeepers) and Oregon State
Executive Director Beth Ayer,
(Junction City Jeepers) have
been sort of handling things
in the absence of an Idaho
Director. Arlene asked if a
person by the name of Mark
Young (North Idaho Trail
Blazers) was present and if so
to please stand up. Now she
said “I can put a face to my email correspondence.” Mark
has expressed a desire to be
the Idaho Director, so Arlene
has been sending information
to him.
Mark has been
working to get information on
legislative issues out to the
people in Idaho. PNW4WDA
President Luke May (Dirty
Thirteen, DooWop Ditty Dirt
Club & Outdoor 4X4’s) said
that after this meeting he would
appoint Mark as the Idaho
Director for the rest of this year
and then he would have to be
nominated and elected by the
Idaho delegation.
ORGEON – Executive State
Director Beth Ayer (Junction
City Jeepers) had a written
report. She also included
minutes from her state meeting
and copies of handouts from
that meeting as well.
Beth
said one of the important
things for 2009-2010 is that
now we will have an idea on
what the travel management
plans are, as to what we
will have available and not
available to us. She said it
should help with the appeals
process. Beth thanked Art
& Louise Waugh, Randy &
Mona Drake and Jon & Patti
Pyland for their hard work
on the Santiam appeal. The
Deschutes County Club also
put in their appeals, however,
the Forest Service didn’t see
eye to eye with it. They did
find out that Forest Service
Region 6 has approximately
4200 appeals a year and
most are upheld in favor of
the Forest Service. Beth said
when you write an appeal you
should start it with “I believe
this is a violation of the law
because….” and be specific
and avoid blanket statements.
Oregon celebrates its150th
birthday
this
year
with
“Take Care of Oregon” and
celebrations will primarily be
in May. They do want the
PNW4WDA clubs in Oregon
to be involved and we will be
notified as more information is
available. Letters have been
requested for support for the
use of the McGrew Trail; this
is where the annual Creek &
Trail Run is held; comments
are also requested for the
“Three Trails OHV Scoping”
information on these requests
is found on the white pages of
Beth’s report. Beth handed out
awards to the following: Rick
& Kristin Smith, Jeff Bowman,
Alan & Gaileen Paulson, Art &
Louise Waugh, Steve Wrisley,
Jon & Patti Pyland, and Randy
& Mona Drake for all their
hard work on land matters
in Oregon.
Nominations
were opened for Oregon
Director.
Beth Ayer was
nominated at Fall Delegates,
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nominations closed.
Paul
Norman (Strawberry Hill Four
Wheelers) made a motion to
cast a unanimous ballet for
Beth Ayer for Oregon Director,
seconded by Louise Waugh
(Whatever 4-Wheelers & Wolf
Pack 4X4) - motion passed.
WASHINGTON – Executive
State Director Arlene Brooks
(Green River Valley Jeepers)
had a written report. She also
said she had several reports
and handouts on the table in
the back so be sure you pick
them up. Arlene said she had
mailed copies of the minutes
from her state meeting to those
in attendance. Arlene asked
for a motion to accept the
minutes from her state meeting
in January.
Angie Marek
(Spanaway
Moonshiners)
made a motion to approve
the minutes, seconded by
Crystal
Crowder
(Piston’s
Wild) - Motion passed. Arlene
said if you don’t want things
in the minutes – keep them to
yourself, with that she called
attention to page 6 paragraph 2
with regards to the Tahuya.
Arlene
introduced
Mikki
Douglass from the CleElum
Ranger District’s ORV team.
Mikki was here to address E
& E funding needs since it’s
that time of the year when
NOVA grants will be looked
at. Mikki talked about her VTeam that she organized a
few years ago to help by being
extra eyes on the forest. Mikki
requested letters of support
for the E & E program in the
CleElum Ranger District. Send
e-mail support letters to her
at www.cleelumtrails.com or
cleelumtrails@yahoo.com or
mail to the CleElum Ranger
Station, 803 West 2nd Street,
CleElum, WA. Dale Neuman
(High
Country
Cruisers)
thanked Mikki for her support of
the PNW4WDA and presented
her with a first aid kit and a
special thank-you plaque.
Earl Nettnin Region 4 Director
(Desert Rats) also presented
Mikki with a special note book
from Region 4. We had hoped
to present these things to her
at the State meeting but due
to circumstances beyond our
control it didn’t happen.
Arlene then called attention
to her agenda she had put
together for this meeting. On
February 3rd she attended a
DNR meeting in Olympia to
give testimony supporting WAC
Chapter 332-52 Revision. She
also had the opportunity to meet
our new land Commissioner
Peter Goldmark.
Arlene
commented that our foot is now
in the door. Arlene listed bills
that are pending in Olympia,
the legislature has 105 days
in session, March 12th is the
last day to consider bills in the
house of origin and April 26th is
the last day for regular session
under the state constitution. If
you want to receive the DNR
Newsletter send an e-mail to
RecreationENews@dnrwa.go
v with subscribe in the subject
line. Arlene called attention
to Operation Shore Patrol and
Pick up A Mountain both were
covered in the November
4-Wheelin’ News
issue of Tri-Power. Pick Up A
Mountain is a Region 4 activity
so we now have a cleanup
across the state of Washington
in September.
Arlene
addressed
the
PNW4WDA’S
position
in
regards to wilderness. She had
a draft copy on the table and
any language you would like
to see included, please get it
to her or your Region directors
and it will be addressed at the
March Board meeting.
Arlene reminded the delegates
that a year ago a motion was
made, seconded and passed
that we create a general trail
maintenance and building
fund. And a second motion
that addressed how much
would be put into that fund for
that year. The amount was
$5000 from cash carry over.
The Board of Directors looked
at the guidelines and wrote
up a set of SOP’s and it was
approved at the June Board
meeting. Arlene sent a copy
of this to all her land chairmen
and she received some
concerns back. One was when
can we determine what the
cap will be and basically that
would be at Winter Convention
when the Treasurer’s report
is submitted. Next it was not
expressed to the delegates
that half of the cash carry over
goes into a fund for equipment,
therefore the guidelines were
drafted accordingly after the
fact. Basically it comes down
to half of a half. Alan Dragoo
(Spokane 4-Wheelers) was
one who brought up these
questions so Arlene asked Alan
if he would like to comment.
Discussion followed and Alan
said he was not prepared to
comment at this time. Dave
McMains Treasurer (Hurtin’
Units & Sand Commandos)
said the question was how
much money is in the trail
fund account now, how much
was donated and how much
came out of carry over. When
the fund reaches $5000 no
money will be transferred from
the carry over. Dave said that
January 1st the cash carry over
would be placed into the fund,
and anyone donating money
to it after that would increase
the fund by that amount, but
no more money from the
PNW4WDA would be put into
that fund for that year. The
Board is working on updating
the SOP’s and this is part of it.
Angie
Marek
(Spanaway
Moonshiners)
addressed
WOHVA
(Washington
Off
Highway Vehicle Alliance).
Angie said she felt we have
come so far this last year, the
October meeting was one of
the best we’ve had. She said
WHOVA is working on a web
site and they plan to hire a
person to keep it updated. Two
of the exciting things they are
doing are #1- March 13 will be
the Rally at the Capitol. This
is a really big event and if
possible you should be a part of
it. Motorized recreation is here
to stay and that’s what we are
telling the legislature. #2 – the
2nd annual Expo will be held
May 9th at Straddleline ORV
Park and will be combined with
DNR and their Safety Summit
this year. The main goal is
to educate the public on how
to use the land respectfully
so we can keep the trails
open. Straddleline has new
management now. WOHVA
needs donations to help pay
for these activities. Any mount
will be gladly accepted. The
annual meeting will be the first
Saturday in October. Angie
said there are two 4X4 people
on the committee, herself as
treasurer and Megan Cieplik
secretary.
Angie said our
young people are stepping up
and volunteering, give them
a chance. Angie invited us
to join one of the two Yahoo
committees – Political Action
and Land Use, you can live
anywhere in the state and
still have a loud voice on
that committee, allowing you
to vote on polls and that’s
how recommendations to the
board are received so they
can vote on them. The Board
meetings are done in person
and conference calls so if you
want to be a part of that get
a hold of Angie. Straddleline
ORV Park has been a tough
run and Angie urged the
delegation to support the
events held there. Merrick
Graves (Wandering Willys &
Green River Valley Jeepers)
made a motion that the
PNW4WDA support WOHVA,
the Expo and the Rally on
March 13th in the amount of
$500.00 seconded by Rick
White (Shindig Wheelers) motion passed.
Arlene
opened
the
nominations
again
for
Washington State Director.
Arlene’s name was submitted
at Fall Delegates and she
said she would accept for
another year.
No other
nominations were submitted
so Angie Merrick (Spanaway
Moonshiners) moved that we
cast a unanimous ballot for
Arlene Brooks for Washington
State Director for 2009 seconded by Ken Johnson
passed.
Jim Putman (The Hombres)
said he would like to see
the PNW4WDA establish a
position in favor of SB 5761. A
show of hands as to whether
the delegation was in favor
the bill was taken and a letter
will be written showing that
we support the bill.
Angie Marek (Spanaway
Moonshiners)
reported
that she had received from
CLOUT a couple of days
ago information on some
legislature to eliminate the
NOVA committee. If you are
not signed up to receive
information on what is going
on in your legislative area
you need to be. They will
send you alerts and sample
letters that will help you with
writing effective letters. You
will only get notices when
it affects your area. One of
the cost saving measures the
state hopes to push through
is doing away with a lot of
the committees and NOVA is
one of them. The state would
take all the monies and turn it
over to the RCO formerly IAC
instead of having an advisory
board go over those and
MARCH 2009
make recommendations. This
would do away with the board
that oversees our motorized
recreation.
Carol Jensen IAD #2 (Individual
Members Club & Sand Fleas)
suggested that we write letters
regarding issues that were
discussed today.
Arlene said the last part of
her report was this – thank
you to all her land people
and especially to regions 1,
2, 3, 4 & 7 Directors. She
said we also have a great
deal of involvement in the
RAC
(Resource Advisory
Committees)
whether
it
be BLM or Forest Service.
Arlene acknowledged Carol
Jensen, she sits on the RAC
committee out of the Portland
Forest Service; the actual
headquarters of Region 6.
Dave McMains sits on the
NRTP and BLM RAC; Jim
Putman sits on the Mt. Baker/
Snoqualmie RAC committee;
Earl Nettnin Region 4 Director
sits on the RAC for Umatilla
National Forest; and Dale
Neuman sits on the YAK PAK
for Yakima County. These are
just a part of the circle we all
are involved in. Other land
coordinators are Al Matson,
Shaun Rehfield, Jeff Williams
(East) Region 7 Director, Alan
Dragoo, Cim Perkins, Doug
Conner, Ron Rutherford, Bill
Wiester, Dave McMains, Dale
Neuman, Bill Manbeck, Jim
Putman, Dale Brownfield,
Jeff Williams (West), Dave
Bauman, Joe Wittig, Derrick
Clark, Merrick Graves, and Ed
Tenney.
Cruisers) said his YAK PAK
has shown an interest in going
on a little jaunt and this gives us
a chance to meet some of the
people who usually are not in
favor of 4X4 activities until they
have gone with us. Dale said
if you are interested in helping
him; see him after the meeting
and give him your name and
he’ll contact you when they
decide to go. Dale usually
goes to the Liberty area.
Cruisers) made a motion to
adjourn the State meeting
passed.
Arlene Brooks Washington
State
Executive
Director
said she sits on a committee
made up of three legislative
people and one is very active
and very interested in 4-wheel
drive activities and she wanted
to know if it was possible to
have a field trip and Arlene
said yes, what side of the
mountains are you interested
in. Her name is Judy Warnick
and she represents the
CleElum area and she lives in
Moses Lake. Dave McMains
has been in touch with her and
will see to it.
LUNCH AT 12:15
ROLL CALL - Angie Marek
(Spanaway
Moonshiners)
made a motion seconded by
Bill Lucke (Desert Rats) that
we accept the sign in sheets
as roll call. – motion passed.
RESULTS OF THE COMP
RULE CHANGE – did not pass
42 no – 16 yes. Don Williams
(Go For All’s) made a motion to
destroy the ballots, seconded
by Angie Marek (Spanaway
Moonshiners)
–
motion
passed.
NOMINATIONS RE-OPENED
FOR 2009 OFFICERS:
President – Luke May;
Secretary – Sande Nettnin;
Treasurer – Dave McMains;
IAD #1 Don Jensen; IAD #2
Carol Jensen. Angie Marek
(Spanaway
Moonshiners)
made a motion to cast a
unanimous ballot for Luke,
Sande, Dave, Don and Carol,
passed.
REGION REPORTS:
Region 1 – Angela Holm
Director had a written report.
No new clubs.
Region 2 – Edward Campbell
Director no written report.
He praised Jeff Williams
(West) for his presentation for
funds for the Tahuya at the
December Board meeting.
Work was completed on the
Yellow Jacket trail and if you
haven’t gone to the Tahuya
you need to go and see it,
it’s a challenge. Elbe Hills
has gotten some ROCK and
several events are planned
there. They have two new
clubs transferred from Region
1 - Good Time 4-Wheelers
and Go For All’s; other new
clubs are Overboard Racing
and County Line Offroaders.
Region 3 – Rick Smith
They have two new clubs
Twisted Cogs and Total
Destruction Racing.
Region 4 – Earl Nettnin
He called attention to the
TWIG meetings that will be
starting up again March 3rd
for all user groups at the
Naches Ranger Station.
Earl stated that Region 4
had brought back “Pick Up
A Mountain” and it was a
huge success and very much
appreciated by the Naches
Ranger District as they
accumulated lots of volunteer
hours. – No new clubs – we
have two packets out.
Region 6 – Alan Paulson
Director had a written
report – one new club – the
Harney County High Desert
Wheelers; and paper work
has been sent to the Barnyard
Toys Racing.
Region 7 – Jeff Williams
(East) Director no written
report. Jeff said they have
so much snow it’s impossible
to do anything. They have
been working with the Colville
National Forest Travel plans.
No new clubs.
SECRETARIES
REPORT:
Sande Nettnin (Desert Rats)
had a written report. She
called attention to the 4th
paragraph in her report that
says if you want to submit
a by-law change or money
matter it must be postmarked
by June 15 (90 days before
Fall Delegates) It must be
the original signed copy snail
mailed to her – no e-mail ones
will be accepted. Also on the
table was a paper listing ways
you can get involved even if
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you only have 5 minutes a
month. Feel free to take it
and make copies and share
with your clubs. Please get
involved in your recreation.
MEMBERSHIP
REPORTKathy
“Frogg”
McMains
(Hurtin’ Units
&
Sand
Commandos) had a written
report. She asked that you
please write or print legibly.
She also said the address
on the top of the roster is the
one that the correspondence
goes to, so if that person
moves please send a change
of address or you will not
get the information. If you
are making any changes of
address etc. please submit
it with a signature of at least
one of your officers, i.e. your
president.
COMP REPORT – Rob
Stafford (Cascade 4X4 &
Over Board Racing) had a
written report. Rob said that
we have nine events planned
for this summer. Everything
is subject to change but for
now Region 2 is hosting
Summer Convention. Rob
talked about being invited
back to the Tacoma Dome
for the Monster Truck show.
Rob said he had never been
so proud to be part of a
group. Everyone was really
impressed with us. We have
been invited back for next
year. Once again all the
proceeds were donated; this
time to the Tacoma Rescue
Mission for $5000.00 in the
name of the PNW4WDA.
Rob said we had 60 people
in red shirts carrying the
American flag out and it was
incredible. We have been
invited back to the 4-Wheel
Parts Truck Fest in Puyallup
April 4th & 5th. They would
like a bigger PNW PR booth
and more rigs on display and
they would like us to put on
a winching display. Four rigs
are needed for that. We have
been invited to Everett to a
small monster truck show and
they would like to have some
PNW race rigs on display.
Possibility of doing some
exhibition barrel racing at the
Southwest Washington Fair
in Chehalis, WA put together
by the Mud Daubers. The
Timber Tamers are hosting
a Washington Team Trophy
Challenge September 12th &
13th, for more information visit
their web site at www.ttcw.org.
Rob is looking for old race
photographs and new race
photographs for display at
Winter Convention 2010 for
the 50th Anniversary. Please
get copies to Rob ASAP.
IAD #1 & #2 Don and Carol
Jensen (Individual Members
Club & Sand Fleas) had a
written report. Carol had an
update on the Omnibus Bill
– it won’t be voted on until
February 24th so you still
have time to write letters if
you haven’t already done so.
Some good news was that
the “Cash for Clunkers” was
defeated. Oregon Legislative
12
Alert - H.B. 2186 has been
introduced to prohibit the sale
and distribution of aftermarket
motor vehicle parts.
This
bill is primarily focused on
aftermarket tires.
Oregon
people please write letters
on this.
Carol said SEMA
dues are due in June; - Rusty
Bernham (Rainier Ruffians)
made a motion seconded by
Ken Johnson (Bull Shifters)
that we pay the dues of $150
to SEMA when they come
due in June. – motion passed.
Carol said that United 4-Wheel
Drive dues for $100.00 are
due. Discussion on what has
happened with United followed.
Don and Carol recommend that
we keep our membership for
$100.00 in United so we will
sort of be informed as to what’s
going on. Don and Carol believe
that the downfall of United
was due to the changing of
their organization to individual
members. United owes back
taxes. Question - Could we
be forced to help pay that if
United were to fold? Don said
they had asked the question “if
member organizations could be
held responsible for the debt
of the mother organization?”
Carla Boucher said, “Possibly.”
Going by Don and Carol’s
recommendation, Jim Putman
(The Hombres) made a motion
we join United for $100.00 for
another year - seconded by
Art Waugh (Wolf Pack 4X4 &
Whatever 4-Wheeling) – motion
failed. Don explained a little
about what our IAD’s do. He
said they look at legislation that
is coming up from the national
level, they deal with SEMA, and
things like that. Information
they get is sent to the regions
and state directors whoever
it is appropriate to send it to
so they can pass it on. Stan
Human said that he was once
an officer in United. He said he
inherited a tax liability situation
when he was treasurer in 1980.
Stan said he thought perhaps
we should spend some money
and find out just what if any our
financial liability might be as
affiliated members. With that
Stan moved to direct the Board
to investigate the financial
analysis of the financial issue
with United to determine
whether or not we may have
financial liabilities – seconded
by Bill Lucke (Desert Rats)
– motion passed.
CLUB POWER/WE DID IT
– Karen Fisher (Sand Fleas
& Mud-a-Rama) had a written
report. She said forms were on
the table if you need any. She
said everything was now up to
date and she is waiting for new
things.
SAFETY EDUCATION/PR
– Linda Jessen (Trailbreakers,
Inc) had a written report. She
said she had lots of Who and
What We Are and Tri-Folds
if you need any. The new
banners that the PNW4WDA
had made were on display.
They had been used at the
Tacoma Dome.
VIDEO LIBRARY- Don Jensen
(Individual Members Club &
Sand Fleas) said the video
library is alive and well, things
were slowing down a little.
He reminded everyone that
everything has been converted
from VHS to CD’s. A list is
published in Tri-Power.
TRAIL JAMBOREE – Merrick
Graves Co-Chairman (Green
River Valley Jeepers &
Wandering Willys) said last
years event went fairly well.
Clean up will be held at Jim
Sprick Park April 18th & 19th
it is one of the first clean ups
on this side of the mountains.
Hobo Stew will be served
again at noon so please bring
something to add to the pot.
We ask that you bring no
more than 2 cups of whatever
you bring. Last year at Trail
Jamboree we held a raffle with
proceeds going to Wheelers
for the Wounded and raised
$5600 plus. At this year’s Trail
Jamboree an in camp benefit
will go to the Nile Cliffdell Fire
Dept. Merrick also said he
plans to work with the Liberty
Fire Dept. and see if we can
get them some support and
some equipment. The event is
limited to 100 participants and
will be held July 8th – 12th.
On line registration has been
thoroughly tested and so far it
works smoothly.
WAYS & MEANS – Kathy
“Frogg”
McMains
(Hurtin’
Units & Sand Commandos)
reported that the PNW4WDA
had purchased a cargo trailer
to haul the items around in.
She also said she wanted to
know if anyone had ideas for
new items to sell.
WEB MASTER – Rob Solomon
(Spanaway Moonshiner) will
be stepping down this year
he doesn’t have the time
anymore. He said Edward
Campbell Region 2 Director
(Dog Pound Off Road) and
Dan Rheaume (Overboard
Racing) have been handling
things.
Rick White (Shindig Wheelers)
asked if the PNW4WDA
had ever looked into hiring
someone to maintain our web
site and keep it up to date so it
could be updated quicker and
have a more professional look.
Rick thought perhaps we could
hire one of our own members
to take care of it and also sell
advertising for it. Angie Marek
(Spanaway Moonshiners) said
the web site would only be as
good as our members make
it. We might have someone in
a paid position but they don’t
know our sport and they don’t
know what needs to be there.
Just like Tri-Power we have
to send in articles, the editor
isn’t looking around trying to
grab a story. Angie said as for
paying one of our members,
they would have to have a
business, and we cannot pay
our own members - it’s an IRS
thing.
Mark Young (North Idaho
Trailblazers) said he felt with
the talent we have it would be
a total waste of money to hire
an outsider. Edward Campbell
said Angie hit it right on the
nail head when she said our
web site is only as good as the
MARCH 2009
members make it.
Luke called attention to the
back of the room, former
PNW4WDA President Jack
Harrington and wife Norma
have arrived.
Jack was
president from 1984-85 and
wife Norma was a former
treasurer.
WHEELERS
FOR
THE
WOUNDED – Tom Jones
spoke on the history of the
organization. Their mission
is to provide a weekend of offroading and camping for our
country’s wounded military all
over the United States. For
more information visit the
home site for Wheelers For
The Wounded. The biggest
problem they are having is
getting the information to the
wounded vets.
OLD BUSINESS
Business Plan – Carol
Jensen (Sand Fleas &
Individual Members Club)
presented
the
business
plan – per the by-laws; the
mission statement should
be reviewed and revised if
necessary annually at Winter
Convention.
This current
plan is seven years old.
Scholarship Recipients for
2008 were: Frederick Kosel
(Spanaway
Moonshiners)
and Jennifer Hagey (Cascade
4X4’s). Frederick has not
submitted any receipts yet
and if none come in by the
March Board meeting his
scholarship will be awarded
to
the
alternate
Brian
Llapitan (Thunder Trucks).
Scholarship winners for 2009
will be announced at the
March Board meeting.
Presentation of President’s
Awards by President Luke
May.
On behalf of the Board,
Sande Nettnin Secretary
(Desert Rats) thanked Luke
and Grace for all their efforts
working with the Board this
past year.
NEW BUSINESS
Angie Marek (Spanaway
Moonshiners)
presented
information
on
Winter
Convention 2010.
This
is the 50th Anniversary of
the PNW4WDA. The date
February 12th -14th, 2010, at
Little Creek Casino & Resort
in Shelton, WA.
Packets
were handed out with all the
information, but if you still
have questions contact Angie
Marek 253-537-3172 or visit
the web site www.moonshin
ersjeepclub.com.
Karen Livezey, Doug Conner,
Ron
Rutherford,
Dave
McMains, Gary Harting, Dale
Neuman and Sande Nettnin.
Region 3 – Rick Smith gave
awards to: Linda Jessen,
Ben Weller, Tom Fisher,
Karen Fisher, Don and Carol
Jensen, Piston’s Wild Motor
Sports, Jeff Bowman, Josh
Christian, Bill Manbeck and
Kyle Wiebold.
Region 2 - Edward Campbell
gave awards to: Jeff Williams
(West), Derrick Clark, Joe &
Angie Wittig, Rob & Diana
Stafford, Angie Marek, Jim
Putman, Megan Cieplik and
Dan Rheaume.
Region 1 – Angie Holm
gave awards to: Dan Cole,
Grace May, Jim Loe, Seattle
Jeep Club, Timber Tamers,
Thunder Trucks, and the
Northwest Binders.
State Executive Director
gave 110% awards to the
following for their work and
support of land matters:
From Region 1- Ed Tenney,
Merrick Graves and Bob
Brooks; Region 2- Derrick
Clark, Jeff Williams (West),
Dave Bauman and Jim
Putman; Region 4 - Dale
Neuman, Doug Conner and
Ron Rutherford; Region 7Jeff Williams (East).
KATHY
STERNER
MEMORIAL
AWARD
Is awarded by the state
directors. It was donated in
1976 by the Trailbreakers Inc.,
to be awarded in recognition
of superior dedication to the
PNW4WDA by a woman.
Nominees are: Linda Jessen
- Trailbreakers Inc.; Karen
Fisher – Sand Fleas &
Mud A Rama; Kristin Smith
– Flat Broke and 4-Wheelin;
Dorothy Churchill – Cascade
4X4’s & Overboard Racing;
Angie Marek – Spanaway
Moonshiners;
Diana
Stafford – Cascade 4X4’s
& Overboard Racing; and
Arlene Brooks – Green River
Valley Jeepers.
The award for 2008 goes to
Dorothy Churchill.
Nominations
for
2010
Competition
Chairman
was opened: Rob Stafford
(Cascade 4X4’s & Overboard
Racing) was nominated nominations will be opened
again at Fall Delegates.
OTHER BUSINESS
Don Williams (Go For
All’s) Summer Convention
Co-chairman
with
Kevin
Kehrberg announced that
Summer Convention will be
PRESENTATION OF 110% at Straddleline ORV Park on
AWARDS
August 21st, 22nd, & 23rd.
Region 7 – Jeff Williams
(East) gave awards to: Alan ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dragoo, Mark Young and 1. Rob Stafford (Cascade
Gwen Williams.
4X4’s & Overboard Racing)
Region 6 – Alan Paulson said PNW4WDA banners
gave awards to: Art Waugh, are available for use at any
Randy & Mona Drake, Jon & PNW4WDA event.
Patti Pyland, Dan Haak, Larry 2. Frank Cieplik (Spanaway
East and Gaileen Paulson.
Moonshiners & Roamin’
Region 4 – Earl Nettnin gave Chariots) reminded everyone
awards to Pam Remley, Frank of the Moonshiners swap
Remley, Kelda Hagemeier,
www.pnw4wda.org
meet March 8th at the Puyallup
Fair grounds.
3. Tom Fisher Parliamentarian
(Sand Fleas & Mud A Rama)
said at the Oregon State
meeting a man by the name
of Dave Hiatt was looking for
a winch specialist. Tom said
if you know anyone with a
degree in winching contact
him and he would pass that
information on to Dave.
4.
Representative
Mary
Skinner of District 14 has
passed away.
5.
Darren
Jungmayer
(Skookumchuck Mud Daubers)
invited everyone to come July
24th – 26th to a play day at
Southwestern
Washington
Fair Grounds. This will be the
30th year putting on their play
day.
6.
Tammy
Rheaume
(Overboard Racing) said they
are hosting an event at the
2nd annual Summers End
play day at Ethel September
4th - 7th.
7. Jerry Sleater (Deschutes
County 4-Wheelers) Ground
Hog event June 12th -14th in
Bend, OR.
8. Rick White (Shindig
Wheelers) said Pick Up
A
Mountain
would
be
held September 19th at
Longmeadow.
Luke
announced
an
emergency Board meeting
would follow this meeting.
All officers, directors and vice
directors need to be present.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
(Otherwise
known
as
GROUP GRIP & MONKEY
BUSINESS)
Hearing none - the meeting
adjourned at 3:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted
Sande Nettnin, Secretary
FUTURE DELEGATES
MEETINGS
Summer Convention August
21st - 23rd hosted by Region
2 at Straddleline ORV Park
Fall Delegates September
12th – Hosted by Region 3
in Longview at Cowlitz PUD
Winter Convention February
12th-14th, 2010 hosted by the
Moonshiners at Little Creek
Casino & Resort in Shelton,
WA.
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
March 7th at the Edgewood
Fire Station hosted by The
Hombres
June 6th in Longview hosted
by Region 3
December 5th in Longview
hosted by Region 3
Attendance – taken from
sign-in sheets:
# Clubs Delegates
Region 1 14
17
Region 2 34
26
Region 3 20
13
Region 4 15
20
Region 5 1
2
Region 6 8
6
Region 7 3
5
Totals 95
89
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WINTER
CONVENTION
EMERGENCY
BOARD
MEETING
FEBRUARY 14,
2008
YAKIMA, WA
PNW4WDA President Luke
May (Dirty Thirteen, DooWop
Ditty, & Outdoor 4X4’s) called
the Emergency Board meeting
to order at 4 PM.
APPOINTED POSITIONS
Rob
Solomon
(Spanaway
Moonshiners) has stepped
down as the Web Master. Luke
has asked Edward Campbell
Region 2 Director (Dog Pound
Off Road) if he would assume
the duties of Web Master.
Discussion followed and Carol
Jensen (IAD #2, Sand Fleas &
Individual Members Club) asked
Edward if he was going to start
sending in reports. Edward said
two people had volunteered to
teach him how to write reports
so he would provide written
reports from now on.
Luke
appointed
Dave
McMains (Hurtin’ Units &
Sand Commandos) to be the
Membership Chairman.
Discussion followed.
Don Jensen (IAD #1, Individual
moved that we concur with
Luke’s appointed positions,
seconded by Rick Smith Region
3 Director (Hubs In 4-Wheelers
& Flat Broke and 4-Wheeling)
– motion passed.
Tom Fisher Parliamentarian
(Sand Fleas & Mud A Rama)
handled swearing in of the
Elected and Appointed 2009
Board. Note: Vice Directors
from Region 1, 6 & 7 were not
present
Smith (Region 3 Director, Hubs
In 4-Wheelers & Flat Broke &
4-Wheeling) – motion passed.
A
motion was made by
Edward Campbell Region
2 Director (Dog Pound Off
Road) seconded by Rick Smith
Region 3 Director – (Hubs
in 4-Wheelers & Flat Broke
and 4-Wheeling) that we add
the Region 2 Monster Truck
show at the Tacoma Dome
held annually as a Club Power/
We Did It, to the list - motion
passed.
Luke brought up the problem
with the Jolly Jeepers paying
their dues. Once again they
are pushing the envelope.
They sent a roster with 66
names and a check for $35.00
to the treasurer. It was rejected
and they were told that they
needed to send in a proper
roster – one that matched the
funds or the funds matched the
roster. Since they have missed
the deadline, they will have to
go back to their region and be
reinstated. As far as the Board
is concerned they are no longer
PNW4WDA members.
Carol Jensen IAD #2 (Individual
will order names and years for
your red jackets. She will have
them by the Board meeting in
March. Carol will e-mail you
and see what you want.
New Board members need
to get their e-mail address to
Edward so he can get you
signed up so you can post on
the web and get into members
only on the web site.
Meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Sande Nettnin, Secretary
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Luke then appointed Mark Young
(North Idaho Trail Blazers) as
Idaho State Executive Director.
State Executive Director (Green
River Valley Jeepers) and Beth
Ayer Oregon State Executive
Director (Junction City Jeepers)
agreed to teach him the ropes.
Don Jensen (IAD #1, Individual
made a motion that the board
concur with Luke’s decision to
appoint Mark Young as Idaho
State Director, seconded by
Rick Smith Region 3 Director
(Hubs In 4-Wheelers & Flat
Broke and 4-Wheeling) – motion
passed.
Tom Fisher Parliamentarian did
the swearing in of Mark Young
as Idaho State Director.
CLUB POWER/WE DID IT:
Carol Jensen (IAD #2, Individual
made a motion that we accept
the Region 3 OHV Show in
Longview held annually as a
Club Power/We Did It and add
it to the list, seconded by Rick
Idaho
Executive
Directors
Report
March 1st 2009
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
It’s been a long time since
we’ve had a report from the
Idaho Executive Director and
as the newest member of the
Board of Directors I would like
to thank all of you for such a
warm welcome.
Cabin Fever: April 25th 2009
limited to 80 participants. 40
will be drawn from mail in
drawing to North Idaho Trail
Blazers P.O. Box 2912 Coeur
d’Alene Idaho 83816. Another
40 tickets will be available
at Six States Distributing in
Spokane Washington
Travel Plans: The Coeur
d’Alene Ranger District was
on of the first in the nation to
start and seems to be using all
time allotted to finish. Usually
this would make things harder
for those who want to use our
public lands but in this case
the outcome for off roaders
has been great.
We have had many miles
of motorcycle, snowmobile
and quad trails but none
designated for 4X4 use. We
seemed to be asleep at the
wheel while others had trails
designated but we never
needed any since all the
roads are open year round
so we have had so many
miles of snow runs most
of our year has been easy
to plan a weekend run in
the mountains. Well we got
involved from the beginning of
the Travel Plan and changed
that to add approximately
35 miles of roads now
designated 4X4 use! Along
with that comes great
cooperation with the Forest
Service as to what we want to
do with these plans. This has
been a great improvement for
all Off Roaders.
St. Joe Ranger District was
not as successful but we were
treated very well by Forest
Service staff and are working
on several trails mostly do
to private party easements
needed.
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oduct or
service that 4-Wheelers
would use?Then advertise
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omer base.
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MARCH 2009
and then budget restraints.
For the areas that are left
they are planning to start the
mandated Travel Plan this
summer which we plan on
attending heavily.
Bureau
of
Land
Management Travel plan
was short and sweet. We
were given the two most
important roads we could
have asked for in an area
that has lots of controversy.
Along with that is a
recreational ranger who has
been great to work with and
we have already been given
approval for some small
projects and plans for many
more. So we are in some
very exciting times here in
North Idaho.
Planning on meeting up with
many 4x4 Off Road clubs
in Southern Idaho who are
part of the Idaho State 4x4
Association at their annual
meeting and run at Saint
Anthony Sand Dunes in
June 09
Mark Young
Idaho Executive Director
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Pacific NW 4
Wheel Drive
Association
Comp. Report
Howdy all, just wanted to
send you a quick note to let
you know the results of the
rule vote this weekend at
winter convention. The vote
for mandatory window nets
failed!
This doesn’t mean that we
shouldn’t be giving safety
items such as window
nets, metal roofs, better
side impact protection, fire
prevention measures, and
general roll over protection
(roll cage design) some
thought. Most of the race
rigs have been getting much
faster, ether by changes in
the vehicles, track design, or
we are just becoming faster
drivers, and I don’t want to
see our sport tarnished by
having someone getting
seriously injured.
Sandpoint Ranger District
Seems to be the most
complicated of them all
since there are still some
alleged natural Caribou that
use some of that area. This
has pretty much quarantined
much of that area. Because of
this they actually had a Winter
Travel Plan which is a huge
snowmobiler’s battle.
It shouldn’t require rules for
us to desire our rigs to be as
safe as we can make them.
Along with this there was a
huge flood in an area known
as Lightening Creek. So that
had their own Travel Plan for
that area which pretty much
quarantined the area do to
Grizzly Bear, endangered Bull
trout habitat, clean water act
Thank you again for allowing
me the opportunity to be your
Competition Chairman.
On a side note, there is a
good chance that next year
to run in the Tacoma Dome,
the drivers will be required to
ware a single layer fire suit,
and all rigs may be required
to have driveshaft hoops.
Rob Stafford
PNW4WDA Competition
Chairman
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site at Winter Convention.
PR: Kelda Hagemeier (Shindig
Wheelers) reported that she
has been busy sending out
alerts and things that need to
be sent to the membership.
If you need to get information
out send it to Kelda.
Region 4 Director
Earl Nettnin
REGION 4
DELEGATES
MEETING
FEBRUARY 10,
2009
PASCO, WA
Director Earl Nettnin (Desert
Rats) called the meeting to
order at 7:35 PM. The Pledge
of Allegiance was recited and a
moment of silence for the sick
and departed was observed.
Earl asked everyone to
introduce themselves since
we had several new faces in
attendance.
MINUTES: Shaun Rehfield
(Ridgerunners) made a motion
seconded by Ron Rutherford
(Jeepin’ Nomads) that we
accept the January minutes as
printed. Motion passed.
TREASURER’S
REPORT:
Sande Nettnin (Desert Rats)
gave the report.
Sande
indicated that we will have
lots of expenses to take care
of this weekend at Winter
Convention.
COMP REPORT:
Nothing
new at this time. Earl reported
that he had seen Kathy Orr
(Tri-City Quad Squad) at the
Sportsman show and she
told him that their club has
disbanded mostly because of
the increase in prices at Horn
Rapids. Kathy was one of the
people who had been meeting
with the city of Richland and
others trying to keep the park
from being privatized.
MEMBERSHIP: No response
from the packets we have sent
out. We have some clubs in
the region who have not paid
their 2009 dues.
CLUB POWER/WE DID IT:
Gary Harting (Desert Rats)
had nothing to report. If you
need forms contact him and
he will get them to you.
FUTURE
4-WHEELERS:
Nothing to report.
WEB SITE:
SEEMS TO
NEED HELP. Learn how to
sign up and post on the web
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LAND MATTERS:
(Roamin’
Doug
Conner
Chariots) reported that Juniper
is open but still no legal access,
Doug said a lot of people were
out there last weekend.
Shaun Rehfield & Al Matson
(Ridgerunners) reported no
meetings on the Wenas at this
time.
Ron
Rutherford
(Jeepin’
Nomads) reported that he had
attended a meeting on the
Ahtanum State Forest with Ken
McNamee, DNR in January
to discuss where things had
been and where we are going.
Ron asked about funding for
the project and Ken wouldn’t
comment on what changes
might be coming with our
new Land Commissioner. He
basically said NO COMMENT.
He indicated that things that
had been planned might not
be carried out. We just have
to wait and see.
Discussion followed on the
map from the Naches Ranger
District with system trails
that Arlene Brooks (WA ST
Director) had given to the
Region to check and see that
ALL of our trails were listed
on it. Ron Rutherford (Jeepin’
Nomads) and Doug Conner
(Roamin’ Chariots) have gone
over it pretty closely and it
looks like they are all listed
now.
Little Rattlesnake is in limbo
until the snow melts.
TWIG meetings will be starting
up again next month at the
Naches Ranger Station. The
first one will be March 3rd.
They meet the first Tuesday
of the month for the next 4
months, and start again in the
fall.
WAC 332-52 needs amending,
Ron
Rutherford
(Jeepin’
Nomads) and Al Matson
(Ridgerunners) had received
the whole packet about 2
inches thick. They indicated
that a lot of the comments
we had made at the meeting
in Ellensburg had been
incorporated into it. According
to our WA ST Director (Arlene
Brooks, at her state meeting)
the final determination has
been delayed because it
needs some amending. More
information may be shared
at the State Caucus during
Winter Convention.
ROCK CRAWL is still in the
feasibility stage, and is under
snow at this time. Still a work
in progress.
Forest
Revision
Plans
– nothing new to report.
BLM clarification on the name
– BLM is not changing their
name – they have officially
designated their lands as
National System of Public
Lands – this designation will
ultimately make it easier for
the public to identify these
lands and more readily
understand the multiple-use
mission that Congress has
given the BLM.
Grant
letters
requested:
Brad Martin ORV/Outdoor
Recreation Deputy with the
Yakima
County
Sheriff’s
office is requesting letters of
support for the grant they are
applying for, for their E & E
Recreational program. Letters
should be sent to Brad Martin
at P O Box 1388, Yakima, WA
98907 or e-mail him at brad.m
artin@co.yakima.wa.us . Our
letters are great help to them
in them getting their grant.
Earl reported that it is
time for us to contact our
Representatives either by email or a phone call about the
OMNIBUS BILL that the house
is scheduled to vote on this
week on a massive Omnibus
package of 160 public lands,
water and resource bills. This
would designate more than 2
million acres of wilderness in
nine states and establish three
new national park units, a new
national monument, three
new national conservation
areas, more than 1,000 miles
of national wild and scenic
rivers, and four new national
trails. The Senate passed this
bill last month 74 – 21. (This is
a bundle of bills they are trying
to pass as one unit).
Earl passed around some
applications for becoming
a
member
of
WOHVA
(Washington off Highway
Vehicle Alliance).
WOHVA
works statewide to protect
and enhance safe responsible
motorized OHV recreation.
The PNW4WDA as a whole is
a member of this organization,
individuals may also join.
Earl also reported that he had
received information from Tod
Peterson, Washington OHV
Alliance, (WOHVA), Political
Action Committee and NW
Motorcycle Association about
three bills that would impact
recreationists
and
public
lands.
SB5128 addresses
national resource impacts
from off-road vehicle use,
SB5129 regards the licensing
of off-road vehicles and
SB5586
implementing
a
comprehensive
off-road
vehicle safety education and
training program. If you would
like further information contact
MARCH 2009
tod701@aol.com.
FYI – information came in after
the region meeting from Don
and Carol Jensen (IAD #1 &
IAD #2) stating that they had
an update from SEMA that
Congress rejected the ‘Cash
for Clunkers’ program thanks
in part from all the letters that
were written to stop this from
passing. It’s nice to win one.
OLD BUSINESS:
Wheelers for the Wounded
– dates have been changed
for the Rubicon trip to June
13 – 15.
Winter Convention: things are
coming together, the committee
is pleased to announce that Bill
Lucke and John Hall (Desert
Rats) have volunteered to be
in charge of the Valve Cover
Races. Thanks guys. We love
it when a plan comes together,
see you all there.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Timber Tamers from
Region 1 have issued an
invitation to their Team Trophy
Challenge
on
September
12th & 13th. The profits from
this event will go to help the
CleElum Ranger District with
tools, parts and upgrades not
included in their budget. This
event was won in 2007 by
some members of the Desert
Rats.
Earl shared he had received
from the SEMA Action Network
that Oregon introduces a bill
to prohibit the sale of after
market parts.
This comes
at the request of the Oregon
governor. This could find its
way to Washington also. This
could be extremely damaging
to the hobby/industry as well
as our sport.
FUTURE MEETINGS AND
EVENTS:
• Slab Cleanup March
7th on Rankville
land north of Zillah
- for more information
contact Clay Graham
(All Wheelers Off
Road) 509-833-4472
or ceg@aworc.com.
• March 7 PNW4WDA
BOD meeting at
the Edgewood Fire
Station, in Edgewood,
WA 9 AM
• Trail Jam cleanup
April 18th & 19th at Jim
Sprick Park – Hobo
Stew will be on the
lunch menu, bring
something to add to
the pot; vegetables,
rice, beans, tomatoes,
potatoes, celery
canned or fresh
chopped, diced and
ready to add. Bring
no more than you plan
to eat - i.e. a small
baggie or no more
than 2 cups please.
Bowls, spoons and
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dinner rolls will be
provided.
Moses Lake cleanup
April 25th contact
person Dave
McMains.
Beverly Dunes
cleanup May 2nd
contact person Bill
Wiester.
Liberty cleanup and
camp out May 16
– Memorial weekend
- camp at Williams
Creek contact Dale
Neuman.
Ahtanum cleanup
July 25th.
Summer Convention
August 21-23 hosted
by Region 2
Fall Delegates
September 12th in
Longview hosted by
Region 2
Jeepin’ Nomads swap
meet September 13th
in Yakima
Pick up a Mountain
September 19th.
More information on these
activities will be coming as
dates draw near.
CLUB REPORTS:
Desert Rats had an after
holidays party in January
at the home of John and
Sue Hall. Gary Harting was
awarded the 4-Wheeler of
the year. Bill Lucke is putting
together a run after the snow
is gone dates and places
will be announced later. A
scavenger hunt is planned
for March 15th. Leonard Paine
shared information on a friend
of his that has 35 acres in the
Tampico area that we could
hold an event on.
Roamin’ Chariots – nothing to
report at this time.
Shindig Wheelers reported
they had a Snowmobile poker
run January 18th. Kelda had
a Winter Convention work
party at her home 26 people
showed up to help.
Some
members of their club plan
to attend Winter Convention
Feb 13 – 15. They have a club
run scheduled for the 21st of
February and have no idea
where they will be going at this
time. They also plan to attend
the Jim Sprick cleanup and
attend the Moonshiners swap
meet in Puyallup March 8th,
and will participate in the Trail
Jamboree in July.
Jeepin’ Nomads had their
annual Pizza party in January
for members and families and
had a good time. They plan
to attend Winter Convention
and have a booth at the
Moonshiners Swap meet in
March. A jeep run is planned
in March to the Cowiche area
and four of the Nomads have
snowmobiles so they have
been up checking the snow on
the trails.
Ridgerunners
had
their
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meeting Wednesday the 14th
with election of officers, no
new faces; their beach trip will
be May 2 -9, Mouse house trip
will be June 20 – 28, some are
attending Winter Convention.
ATTENTION TO ALL
LATE FEES WILL BE ASSESSED IF YOU
HAVE NOT PAID YOUR
PNW4WDA DUES BY JANUARY 31, 2009.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Earl reminded everyone to
keep working on their clubs
history for Winter Convention
2010’s 50th anniversary. It will
be exciting to see how much
the PNW4WDA as grown in
50 years.
Dave McMains (Hurtin’ Units/
Sandcommandos)
returned
from his trip to AZ where
he participated in a pit crew
for the Parker 425 race.
Dave said they beat all the
competition so he guessed
they won. Congrats.
If Dues are not paid by February 15, 2009
your membership will be dropped
AND THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF TRI-POWER WILL BE YOUR LAST.
(The only exception will be if you are serving in the military).
Dave McMains PNW4WDA Treasurer
2009
Trail Jamboree Clean-Up
John Hall (Desert Rats) won
the door prize.
Motion to adjourn was made
by Al Matson (Ridgerunners)
seconded by Shaun Rehfield
(Ridgerunners)
Motion
passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55
PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sande Nettnin, Secretary/
Treasurer, Region 4
NEXT TWO MEETING DATES
FOR REGION 4 WILL BE:
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
–Standard Battery in Moses
Lake, WA at 7:30PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
– Shari’s in Union Gap, WA at
7:30PM
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
8:30 a.m.
at
Jim Sprick Park
Nile Valley off Hwy 410
Hobo Stew* will be served for lunch
and a
Pot Luck will be held in the evening
Please bring yard tools such as rakes,
pruning shears, loppers, pitch forks.
Do you have a pr
oduct or
service that 4-Wheelers
would use? Then advertise
in th
e paper th
at acters ot
your ust
c omer base.
800-537-7845
or
tripower@pnw4w da.org
4-Wheelin’ News
For further information contact Kim Graves
at 425-432-0587 or trailjam@pnw4wda.org
*Hobo stew is a concoction of anything and everything (meat &
vegetables) thrown into a giant pot; slowly stewed all
morning until lunch time. Bring a portion of vegetables, rice,
tomatoes or whatever canned or fresh (chopped, diced,
prepared), bring no more than you plan to eat! Bowls and
dinner rolls provided.
MARCH 2009
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We're Looking for Members
WASHINGTON:
Thunder Trucks
Auburn, WA
John (253) 606-4019 or
Thundertrucks4x4@hotmail.com
CLIFFHANGERS
Lynnwood, WA
(425) 742-0191
Green River Valley Jeepers
Auburn, WA
Arlene (253) 833-8747
BELFAIR PACK RATS
Belfair, WA
Sam (360) 275-5253
El Dorado Dust Devils
Puyallup, WA
(253) 536-6989
PNW Individual Member Club
Longview, WA
(360) 577-0111
SPOKANE 4 WHEELERS
Spokane, WA
White Knuckle 4x4
Puyallup, WA
Piston’s Wild
(509) 542-1244
maryandart@comcast.net
(253) 536-8381
hunter@snowgoose.com
Crystal 360-606-1648
info@pistonswild.com
SW Washington/NW Oregon
OREGON:
CASCADE OFFROADERS
Lebanon, OR
(541)451-2678
FOUR RUNNERS
Klamath Falls, OR
www.fourrunners4x4.org
Deschutes County 4-Wheelers
4 At A Time
Hillsboro, OR
(503) 628-4210
GORGE RIDGE RUNNERS TIMBER-LINN 4WD CLUB
The Dalles, OR
Philomath, OR (541) 929-3252
(541) 298-3487
hugger2@casco.net
Bend, OR
www.deschutescounty4wheelers.com
IDAHO: 800-537-7845
Jan $35.00
Feb $32.50
Mar $30.00
Apr $27.50
May $25.00
June $22.50
July $20.00
Aug $17.50
Sept $15.00
Oct $12.50
Nov $10.00
Dec $10.00
Annual fee: $35.00
PNW4WDA TREASURER
603 Meridian
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MARCH 2009
www.pnw4wda.org
2 Weeks Free use of all Videos*
We now accept
PHOTOS with
your ad.
Classified Ads are
FREE to PNW4WDA
members.
Non- Members pay $10 per
issue for up to 10 lines + a
single photo. Makes checks
payable to PNW4WDA
Submit ad to:
tripower@pnw4wda.org, OR
FAX 360-695-1043
If using Photo in Ad mail it to:
Tri-Power
3902 NE 61st Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98661
Send ad in Arial font size 10.
Remember the deadline is the
21st of each month.
Ads will be removed
after 4 months unless you
contact us. If you need an
ad extended or removed
the deadline is the 21st of
each month.
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‘72 Scout Parts:
Full roof W/factory rack,
headliner & trim pieces$125.00. Hood-$75., Grill-$40.
465 Trans W/205 transfer
case from ‘77 Chev P-up $300. Divurced 205 transfer
4-Wheelin’ News
MARCH 2009
case from Dodge $125. 8
3/4 Dodge 3rd members 3.55 ratio - $75.00 & 3.23
ratio - $40.00. Ford 9” rearend
3.89 gears, 28 spline5 on 5.5
pattern $125.00. Misc ‘73 TU,
79 Ford PU - PARTS, Axles,
etc. Dan 208-746-2010
Lewiston, ID.
108
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Race Jeep For Sale Custom
made,
narrow
fiberglass
body, chevy 355 roller motor,
custom dana 44 front with
posi, scout 44 rear, top loader
4 speed transmission, dana
20 twin stick transfer case.
1 Beard seat 1 fiberglass
seat. Turn key racer. Lots
of horsepower.
Call Mike 360-264-4927 or
email for pictures to:
mdisken@scattercreek.com
Mike Disken 360-264-4927
5-08
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1969 BRONCO FOR SALE
(with Top) Best offer, or will
part out, (no motor or rearend). Body has “no rust”.
Went through a complete
frame off restore in 1989,
has a 2” lift with a completely
rebuilt Dana 30. In accident
in 1995, (has been parked
since then, motor damaged
in accident) has minor front
end damage, have the parts
to fix, except for front fenders,
grill and radiator. Have too
many other projects and do
not have time. I also, have
other numerous Ford and
Bronco parts for sale. Have
a 250ci 150h/p l barrel, inline
6 cylinder motor with only
40,000 original miles. Also
includes the C-4 transmission
(runs great, just want a bigger
motor). Please call after 6
PM (503)848-9452 and leave
message, or email me at
pkaravan@aol.com.
6-08
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Race rig #2068. Turn key.
Always runs and always
drives back on trailer. 75 GM
frame and axels, dana 44
front end, 12 bolt , mini spool
in rear, c-clip eliminator kit.
350 v-8, 11 1/2 to 1 , popup pistons, 030 bore ,4 bolt
mains. S-10 body. Spares, 2
rear axels, 1 set front axels, 1
front drive line. New cage last
season, untested.
4-11 gears. 12 gallon fuel
cell, stock fuel pump and
mallory 12v pump. $3500.00
al74vch@gmail.com
Spanaway WA
Al-C
2-09
I was going through some of
my 4 wheeling cabinets and
found a belt buckle that I had
bought when I was a trustee.
The buckle has never been
used and it is #134 of a
limited addition.
I don’t know if its worth
anything or if you know
anyone that might be
interested in buying this
buckle. If you do on either you
can contact me at this e-mail.
<outlawlogger@comcast.net>
Thanks, Duane Clark
member of the Stump Busters
of Aberdeen.
1-09
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Region 1 Meeting
Angela Holm, DIRECTOR
31330 11th Place S.
253-529-9482 •
Cell: 206-617-9478
Reg1Dir@pnw4wda.org
THIRD WEDNESDAY EACH
MONTH at 7:30pm-9:00pm
- Crossroads Restaurant 1904 201st Pl SE,
Bothell WA 98012,
(425) 488-5611
NO DECEMBER MEETING
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Region 2 Meeting
Edward Campbell, DIRECTOR
360-349-9236/
reg2dir@pnw4wda.org
P.O. Box 393, Bucoda, WA
NO DECEMBER MEETING
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Region 3 Meetings
Rick Smith/Kristin
P.O. Box 1536
St. Helens, OR 97051
971-207-4797
Reg3Dir@pnw4wda.org
(are always the third Tuesday
of every month)
March 17, 2009 @ 7:30pm
VFW Post - 825 SE Mill
Portland, OR. - Guests:
4-Wheel Parts Performance
& WA Department of Natural
Resources Hosted by:
Piston’s Wild Motorsports
* NEW LOCATION FOR APRIL *
April 21, 2009 @ 7:30pm
4-Wheel Parts Performance
Center - 2700 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR
Directions: 1-503-774-4000
May 19, June16, July 21,
August 18, September 15,
October 20, November 17,
NO DECEMBER MEETING
All members and guests
are welcome at this monthly
meeting where Region 3 club
delegates gather to discuss
upcoming events and land
matters for the Northwest
Oregon
and
Southwest
Washington 4x4 recreation
areas.
Join us today and find out how
you can get involved and do
your part to secure the future
of the sport of 4-wheeling for
many years to come.
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Region 4 Meetings
Earl Nettnin/Sande, DIRECTOR
519 N Fisher Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-783-6481
reg4dir@pnw4wda.org
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March 10, ’09 7:30 PM meet
at Standard Battery in Moses
Lake, WA
April 14, ’09 7:30 PM meet at
Shari’s in Union Gap, WA
May 12, ’09 7:30 PM meet
at Doug Conner’s Shop in
Pasco, WA
June 9, ’09 7:30 PM meet
at Standard Battery in Moses
Lake, WA
July 14, ’09 7:30 PM meet at
Shari’s s in Union Gap, WA
August 11, ’09 7:30 PM
meet at Doug Conner’s Shop
in Pasco, WA
September 8, ’09 7:30 PM
meet at Standard Battery in
Moses Lake, WA
October 13, ’09 7:30 PM
meet at Shari’s in Union Gap, WA
November 10, ’09 7:30 PM
meet at Doug Conner’s Shop
in Pasco, WA
NO DECEMBER MEETING
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Region 6 Meeting
Alan D. Paulson, DIRECTOR
4751 Happy Valley Rd.
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
541-679-0571
Reg6Dir@pnw4wda.org
no more than you plan to eat i.e. a small baggie or no more
than 2 cups please. Bowls,
spoons and dinner rolls will be
provided.
April 25th
Moses Lake cleanup contact
person Dave McMains.
May 2nd
Beverly Dunes cleanup
contact person Bill Wiester.
May 2-3
Webfooters Play Day.
Saturday: Obstacle, Barrels,
Cross Country, Sprints and
Mud Drags, Will be adding
a UTV Class”. Sunday:
Team Relay. Points Race.
www.TacomaWebfooters.com
Straddleline ORV “Park
May 23-25
July 25
(Memorial Day Weekend 2009)
Spanaway Moonshiners Playday
Straddeline ORV Park
Ahtanum cleanup
June 13th
Groundhog Rock Crawl “The
Event” 541.495.2429
June 13
4th Annual Quadra Paws Fun
Run at the Tahuya Forest
Entry Fee $20.00 with a
limit of 150 vehicles. Preregistration is available by
contacting the Quadra Paws
at Quadrapaws.org. Camping
in forest is first come first
serve. For Questions contact
Mike Welander at
denteddoor@wavecable.com.
May 9-3
WOHVA Expo/DNR Safety
Summit Straddleline ORV
Park
May 16
Liberty cleanup and camp out
– Memorial weekend - camp
at Williams Creek contact
Dale Neuman.
July 25-26
Mud Daubers Play Day
Chehalis, WA Fairgrounds
August 21-23
PNW Summer Convention
Straddleline ORV Park hosted
by Region 2
Sept. 5-6
Summers End Play Day Ethel,
WA
September 12
Fall Delegates in Longview
September 12-13
Team Trophy Challenge
Washington. www.TTCW.org
All profits go to the Cle Elum
Ranger District.
June 13-14
Ruff Country 4x4s
Lookingglass,OR
July 4-5
4 at a Time/Freewheelers
Play Day Ethel, WA
July 18-19
Outdoor 4x4s Play Day Ethel, WA
September 13
Jeepin’ Nomads swap meet
in Yakima
September 19
Pick up a Mountain
Sept. 26-27
Outdoor 4x4s Fun Days Ethel, WA
March 7th Delegate Meeting
Roseburg OR. Hosted by
Umpqua Valley Timber
Cruisers 541.679.0571
May 23rd Delegate Meeting at
Christmas Valley Sand Dunes
DC4WD Hosted Potluck
541.389.7265
May 24th Christmas Valley
Dunes Poker Run
Hosted by Four Runners of
Klamath Falls 541.883.8326
June 19-21st Creekn’ Trail
541.883.8326
July 18th
Delegate Meeting at Edison
Trail with Campout hosted by
DC4WD 541.389.7265
September 19th
Delegates Meeting
Dunes/Rd 430 Clean up
Hosted by Strawberry Hill
541.929.2317
November 7th
Delegates Meeting
Hosted by Four Runners of
Klamath Falls 541.883.8326
NO DECEMBER MEETING
2009
April 4th
Edison Snow Park Trail
System Opens for Class II
Greatest Snow Run Ever
541.389.7265
April 18th & 19th
Trail Jam cleanup
at Jim
Sprick Park – Hobo Stew
will be on the lunch menu,
bring something to add to the
pot; vegetables, rice, beans,
tomatoes, potatoes, celery
canned or fresh chopped,
diced and ready to add. Bring
MARCH 2009
www.pnw4wda.org
2 Dogs Ink
Jay Fellenstein 2/1/2005
900 Meridian E St # 19-226
Milton, WA 98354
253 250-8093 Fax: 253-847-1026
www.2dogsink.com
Gold Hammer Body
& Paint
R & P 4WD Parts INC.
Art Waugh
12-85
5570 S Santiam Hwy # 15
Lebanon, OR 97355
541-409-3390
Paul Crawford
9-08
11889 S New Era Rd.
Oregon City, OR 97045
503 557 8911/503 557 9215fax
www.r-p4wd.com
4WheelingPlus.com
Harrington’s Trophies
Randy’s Offroad Conn.
Ron Dunn
P.O. Box 898
Kittatas, WA 98934
425-654-4130
www.store.4WheelingPlus.com
John or Norma 4/03
717 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
509 943-2593
Randy Cole
14702-A Smokey Pt. Blvd.
Marysville, WA 98271
360 659-5259/360 659-4935 FAX
www.randysoffroad.com
ARB 4x4 Accessories
Lisa Wood
7/91
720 SW 34th Street
Renton, WA 98055
425 264-1391 Fax: 425 264-1392
www.arbusa.com
ATV & Off Road Expo
Shawn Kolbe / PO Box 8836
Portland, OR 97207-8836
503 796-0858
B&B Excavating
Bob Brooks
7/86
21520 SE 346th
Auburn, WA 98092
253 833-8747
Barton Jeep
Tony Farley
5/05
10819 E Sprague Ave.
Spokane, WA 99206
509 928-1300 Fax: 509 922-4288
www.bartonjeep.com
Certified Cleaning Serv.
Daniel Nobel
2103 112th Street E.
Tacoma, WA 98445
253-536-5500
ccsdn@aol.com
Cunningham Financial
Services
Venessa Cunningham 12-08
P.O. Box 460
Ocotillo, CA 92259
877-5gottax / 760-692-9537
www.thetaxlady4u.com
Dan Marek Insurance
Dan Marek
12909 Pacific Ave.
PO Box 44076
Tacoma, Wa 98444
253 537-4000 Fax: 253 536-3338
Billy Bob’s Off Road
Bob Hallibueton
5/06
10023 128th St E # 7
Puyallup, WA 98373
253-286-2344
Drive Line Svc of Portland
Kevin McCaffrey
1/1/1989
9041 NE Vancouver Wy
Portland, OR 97211
503 289-2264 Fax: 503 289-5838
www.driveshafts.com
Jantz Engineering
Carl Jantz
5/06
20555 Pugh Road NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-598-2773
360-598-3768 FAX
www.jantz4x4.com
David Lee
2/1/1991
3116 Hill Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
425-258-4013 /425-259-5973
sales@drivelinesnw.com
4-Wheelin’ News
Ron McDonald
6/87
6202 NE Hwy 99, Stuite 2
Vancouver, WA 98665
360 695-0595 • 360 695-1043 Fax
rapid.print@comcast.net
Raynproof Roofing
Jeep Glass .com
Todd Block
9-08
5235 South Washington St.
Tacoma WA 98409
253-473-7691
Dan Rheawme
4117 16th Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98106
206 935-1400 • 935-3920 Fax
raynproofroofing.com
Jet Chevrolet
Roger Jobs Jeep Inc
Dan Johnson
7/97
35700 Enchanted Pkway S.
PO Box 4986
253 838-7600 Fax: 253 874-7070
www.jetchevrolet.com
Roger Jobs
2/05
2200 Iowa St
Bellingham, WA 98226
360 734-5230
www.rogerjobs.com
Johnson Custom Iron
Scott Johnson
10/06
14215 N Thayer Rd
PO Box 155
Rathdrum, ID 83858
208-687-9353 Fax 208-687-9353
johnsonci@adelphia.net
NetRiver
Ryan Maloney
6/1/2004
555 Dayton St Ste A
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 741-7014
www.netriver.net
North American XJ
Association
John Bergacs IV
P.O. Box 163
Colonia, NJ 07671
www.NAXJA.org
2-1/09
Northridge 4X4
David Johnson
6/2004
6759 NW Northridge Ln
Bremerton, WA 98312
360 340-0282
www.northridge4x4.com
Northwest Services
Brad Hoyt
4/2006
2016 87th Ave. Ct. East
Edgewood, WA 98371
206 948-0549 / 253 922-6745
bradkarts@aol.com
Northwestservices.net
Olympic 4x4 Supply
Drivelines NW
Rapid Print Inc
Carl Niebuhr
6/94
PO Box 147
Snohomish, WA 98291
360 568-7728 Fax: 360 568-9435
www.oly4x4.com
Sheridan Carquest Auto Parts
Kirt Amundson
1/06
1233 W Main St
Sheridan, OR 97378
503 843-4486 • 503 843-2067 Fax
Snohomish Transmissions
Inc
Rick Pratt
3/92
17476 147th St SE
Monroe, WA 98272
360 794-7888 • Fax: 360 805-5367
www.snohomishtransmission.com
Standard Batteries Of
Moses Lake
Dave McMains
3/06
400 E Broadway
509 765-8246 • Fax: 509 764-2392
www.wrongwa@msn.com
Tera Manufacturing, Inc.
Gage Hartman
1/06
5251 S Commerce Dr
Murray, UT 84107
801 288-2585 • Fax: 801 288-2571
www.teraflex.biz
Titan Truck Equipment
Co Inc
Alan Garrison
8/03
N 605 Fancher
Spokane, WA 99212
509 534-5010 • Fax: 509 755-5304
www.TitanTruck.com
TLC Plumbing
Terry Johnson
5/94
2442 NW Market St # 9
Seattle, WA 98107
206 783-1548
Tom Matson Dodge & Jeep
BOB JONES
4/07
2925 Auburn Way N.
Auburn, Wa. 98002
866-785-4809 • 253-833-6700Fax
Town & Country
Chrysler Jeep
Rick Newcomb 7/98
13733 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98177
206-365-3530
Trailready Producto LLC
Larry Trim
12410 Beverly Park Rd.
Lynnwood, WA 98087
425 353-6776
larry@trailready.com
Uhlmann Motors Inc
Steve Brever
7/1/1990
173 Hamilton Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
360 748-3355
www.uhlmannrv.com
Warn Industries
Adel Adams
12900 SE Capps Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
503-722-3015 • 503-785-2001 Fax
www.warn.com
Woody’s 4x4 Inc
Lee Woodruff
8/1/1988
6408 NE St Johns Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
360 693-6840 Fax:360 693-0067
www.woodys4x4.com
If any of the listed information is not
correct
e-mail us at:
February 2010
PNW4WDA
will be celebrating its
50
MARCH 2009
th
Anniversary
19
20
MARCH 2009
www.pnw4wda.org

March 2009 - Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association

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