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2 FEBRUARY 2014 www.pnw4wda.org Change PNW4WDA Officers List of Address www.pnw4wda.org/800-537-7845 PNW4WDA

PRESIDENT INTER ASSOC. DIRECTORS REGION V DIRECTOR WEBMASTER Membership Angie Marek/Dan Don & Carol Jensen OPEN Edward Campbell/Sue Preble C/O: 14202 4th Ave. E. 946 - 18th, Longview, WA 98632 P.O. Box 393 Tacoma, WA 98445 360-577-0111 Voice/FAX Call 800-537-7845 Bucoda, WA 98530 Kristin Smith 800-537-7845 / 253-537-3172 [email protected] 360-878-1677 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 7509 S. 5th Street

REGION VI DIRECTOR Ste. 101/PMB-B203 SECRETARY ASSISTANT WEBMASTER COMPETITION CHAIRMAN Ann Haak/Dan Sande Nettnin/Earl Dave Taylor/Theresa, Dan Rheaume/Tammy Ridgeﬁ eld, WA 35725 North Harney Lane 519 N Fisher Place 13714 228th Street SE 4117 16th Ave SW Burns, Oregon 97220 Kennewick, WA 99336 Snohomish, WA 98296-5423 Seattle, WA 98106 98642 503-349-9875 509-783-6481 360-668-0719 / cell 206-491-0909 206-851-6642 [email protected] assistant_ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 971-225-8212 REGION VII DIRECTOR TREASURER REGION I DIRECTOR Mique Shaw/ JD TRAIL JAMBOREE CO-CHAIR Dave McMains/ Kathy”Frogg” Angela Holm/Rich or E-Mail: 3442 W. Lilac Ct. Apt. B Sid & Kelda Hagemeier 603 Meridian 31330 11th Place S. Post Falls, ID 83854 911 cabin Lane, members@ Moses Lake, WA 98837 Federal Way, WA 98003 206-617-9478 Cell 509-499-8120 Selah, WA 98942 509-989-2465 509-698-3703 pnw4wda.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 3 Angie Marek Cline Butte Work Party - March 22nd OREGON Exec. Director 541-389-7265 [email protected]

PNW4WDA President March 2014 Winter Convention is a memory and what a memory it is… Region III did a wonderful job hosting the 2014 meeting and banquet. I was the lucky winner of the beautiful quilt being made by Kristen Smith. Thank you to everyone who supported the event and to the 4 Wheel Parts and 2 Dogs Ink who set up vending displays in the foyer. The weather was quite exciting Randy Drake as the Portland/Vancouver area Oregon Exec. Director received a fair amount of snow and ice. At this time the bid is open for any Oregon Executive Director for clubs and/or regions who would like to host 2015 Convention. Please give another year but next year it will me a call or email me at the contact be time to change. It is important information listed under offi cers. to fi nd a new leader I am pretty th Reservations for the 25 Trail sure of that. New ideas and more Jamboree went on sale at 8am Monday, February 17th and were full heart are needed to move the by early evening. If you did not get State of Oregon forward. One just registered and would like to attend needs an enthusiasm for Class II please send an email with your OHVs and a strong desire to see contact information to trailjamreserv A history of 35 years of working with the BLM [email protected] to be placed them throughout the public lands of on the waiting list. Over the next few Oregon. All that is really needed is a months I will be talking about all the strong desire to see new trails and fun activities that are planned so be watching for more information. places to wheel, race, rock crawl, With all the snow I have seen several and to drive slowly across the lands postings of rescues in the mountains. of Oregon with no particular place to Please remember to never go alone and make sure you have supplies just go but forward against all obstacles in case. Special recognition to those placed naturally by nature. With the clubs who have volunteered their windshield down and a light breeze services to fi nd the lost and stuck blowing gently through the Class II vehicles. The summer competition schedule is vehicle and your favorite companion out and it looks to be a full summer sitting beside you with like thoughts. of fun. Between racing, trails and A love for Class II OHVs that is deep work parties there will be something to fi ll your weekends. Check out the within your veins that no human can calendar of events so you can plan take from you. So if you need a little your vacations. tutoring I will help all I can to make The Spanaway Moonshiners Swap you the next Oregon Executive Meet will be held in Puyallup, WA on March 9th. Make sure you stop by the Director for 2015. PR/Ways n’ Means booth to see the Time is diffi cult to fi nd and save up latest items available. If you miss the but with a little luck I will fi nd the booth you can shop through the online store available on the website. Our time to fi ll this position one more guest speaker at Winter Convention year and not disappoint many along was David Banis from Portland State the way. If you would like to help out A good spotter is hard to fi nd University. They are currently working this year I would accept all you can on roads/trails/usage on the Olympic Peninsula. They will have a table at give. Thank you for allowing me this the Moonshiners Swap Meet set up one last opportunity to serve you in to gather information on motorized Oregon. recreation in the area. Please take a minute and stop by their table and Wilderness characteristics study mark on the map where you recreate. litigated and has been forced on If we do nothing we lose so please SE Oregon’s BLM is going to be participate. the reigning and reining factor in the Your clubs should have received your membership cards, if not contact upcoming resource management Kristen Smith (membership) and she plans of the BLM. This web site can assist you. There were some http://www.blm.gov/or/districts/vale/ server issues just prior to Winter Convention so it was decided to mail plans/inventas.php reveals how the cards after the event. the study dictates over 80% of Last but not least I want to say a Malheur County as/is ‘wilderness huge “THANK YOU” for re-electing characteristics’. It doesn’t matter if me as your president. I love this Association and believe in what it the landscape has been burned by stands for. I am honored to be able wild fi re, eroded by nature, infested to represent you. with noxious and invasive weeds, Till next time, scarred by mining, or is a current Angie Marek road: the anti-access groups are ~ saying it is ok for wilderness. It is all Pretty girls are scattered along the trail of sudden all the land in use or idle is Continued on page 5

4 FEBRUARY 2014 www.pnw4wda.org Continued from page 4 ok for wilderness. If someone within be a very short comment period. their group feels its “whatever” If no comments from families of (and believe you me they all SUV’s and buggies and no Class have feelings) it’s designated as II operators attend these meetings; wilderness characteristics on their your Class II vehicles will not be a say-so. With wilderness in its part of the 2.5 million acres of BLM title you know what I’m thinking lands. and the main factor here is city Stephanie A. Beall for those of you people believe anything outside who love Tillamook and are lucky of city limits is wilderness and it enough to get to run the trails: needs protected as man is running Stephanie Beall has posted up the rampant destroying all the pristine many things concerning Class II landscape. This fact is not true OHVs on Tillamook State Forest’s but our anti-access groups are web-site at: http://www.oregon.gov/ promoting this as a tool to close odf/tillamookstateforest/pages/ the American motoring public from ohvtrails.aspxt This includes the public lands no matter how untrue new 2014 OHV Map for Browns it is. There are millions of acres that Camp, Jordan Creek and Diamond are wilderness and they have been Mill. Take a moment to review her Lava rocks form rims and they present a perfect playground set aside and they get less than 3-7 schedule of events and make sure percent of user per year of the total your event and the ones you plan population. We just do not need to attend are correct. I sure hope to more wildernesses in the United see some of you there this year for States. It deteriorates the landscape sure. by disallowing response and quick The new date for the Cline Falls response to management. work party is March 22, 2014. That The Bureau of Land Management should make for great camping (BLM) is in the process of revising at the staging area and there is the Resource Management Plans plenty of room for all from tent to (RMP) for western Oregon. These RV. The yellow bells and butter 2.5 million acres have an important cups will for sure be popping their role to the social, economic, and heads up use this web-site http: ecological well-being of western //www.pnw4wda.org/ to link to Oregon, as well as to the greater people in Oregon who will keep you American public. The public informed on the Cline Falls work meetings will come out hopefully party. in March so pay attention to your e-mail in box as if you have ~ commented that is where they will post up. Otherwise I will post up as I learn the dates. This should Slop isn’t always on your side!

Air is the norm at the recreational area

These Class II users belong to various clubs in Oregon Plenty of hair raising moments after the work party

4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 5

6 FEBRUARY 2014 www.pnw4wda.org •Kathy Sterner Memorial Awards, Food Drive: Don’t forget to bring any nominees were Angie Marek, Kellie canned food or blankets for the Maltby Solomon, Diana Prine, Diana Stafford, Food Bank and Maltby Women’s Theresa Taylor & Taylor Folden, the shelter to a meeting or at Luke’s shop, 360-458-0644 winner was Taylor Folden; Quality Foreign Auto on Bothell Everett Hwy, in Mill Creek. •Nominations were open for PNW Competition Chairman, Dave Taylor Special Persons: If you know anyone from Outdoor 4x4’s and Jon O’Brien who is trying to raise money to attend Dan Morris from the Spanaway Moonshiners were a once in a lifetime event or someone Region 2 Director Angela Holm nominated. has been injured and not able to help Region 1 Director themselves these persons may qualify February 20, 2014 •Honorary Memberships have been for help from our region. Please let February 19 awarded to Ken Scuito from WARN Angie know if you know of someone Tacoma, WA The meeting was called to order Industries and Tim Foss, Cle Elum who needs our help. by Angie Holm at 7:10, a moment Director Dan Morris called the meeting Ranger District; to order at 7:30pm. of silence for the ill and departed. Teddy Bears: Don’t forget to bring any The Pledge of Allegiance was recited There were 10 delegates present, •Slick Magazine, Kyle Wiebold only stuffed animal for Grace to take to her and a moment of silence for the representing 5 clubs. has about 25% of what he’d like for contact for Monroe Hospital. sick and departed was observed. this magazine, if you have not already Guests: No guests tonight submitted your club report please get OSP: Angie is making it a personal Secretary’s Report: Derrick Clark them in ASAP; goal to fi nd a new site so we can have makes motion to accept minutes, Correspondence: Nothing this month OSP again this year. Quinault RV will Edward Campbell seconds, motion •Data Counter - Ron Rutherford hold 30 spots for our group, but they’ll passed. Secretary Report: Theresa Taylor, from region 4 presented the data have to be reserved by April 1st and Outdoor 4x4’s made a motion to accept counter program to the delegation. each night will be $30.00. The venue Treasurer’s Report: Derrick Clark the minutes as written in Tri-Power and This counter will help keep a more is not set in stone but we need to come makes motion to accept report, Kathy Greenwood seconds, motion passed. distributed to Yahoo Groups, Second accurate count on the different user up with something soon. This will be Lora Jungmayer is out- She had brain by Dave Taylor, Outdoor 4x4’s, passed groups and usage in the areas that the 3rd weekend in September. with no objection. surgery and is recovering - Connie it’s set up. The cost was $2245 with 3 Largen presented report vehicle counters, the delegation voted Old Business: Beginning bal - $2107.81 + 50/50 - $25 Directors Report: to purchase this equipment; = $2132.81 ending balance Winter Convention was at the New Business Hombreys donated their winnings to Heathman Lodge in Region 3. This •All of the board voted and appointed Angie handed out 110% awards at the trailer fund - $200 was a “true” winter convention with the positions will be the same for this year. Winter Convention to the following snow! Thanks to Region 3 for hosting. people: We Did It/Club Power: Kathy Angie Marek went over our PNW Treasurer’s Report: There was a Andy Hayter/Grace May/Dan Cole Greenwood - Very important to sponsors for 2014. Platinum: written report. Ed Tenney/Around the Sound documenting hours in the fi eld - Randy’s Ring & Pinion, Northridge 4x4 Rainier Ridge Rams/Timber Tamers any projects. PLEASE turn in your and 4 Wheel Parts; Bronze, Warn. If Competition: There will not be any paperwork!!!! People are not caring about the you haven’t been on the PNW website events at Monroe Adventure Park this Good of the Order patches - Kathy’s thought... Propose lately you need to check it out! There year, Please check the website for the are a lot of updates include the online for every work party throughout all 2014 race schedule. Steven Holm Raffl e: regions each club that worked and store. showed an interest in becoming more Outback Gift Card - Dan Cole turned in paperwork will receive a ticket • Membership cards will be mailed out involved. It was voted on that Steven Olive Garden G-Card-Theresa Taylor and it will go into a jar to be drawn at if you have paid and did not get them at will be our new Region 1 Competition winter convention. Winter Convention; Chairman. Thank you to Seattle Jeep Club for Heath Moyer - donated a wench!!! hosting tonight’s meeting. Other ideas for winners would be $ or •David Banis with the Department of Land & Legislative: other donations. Geography at Portland State was a Walker: There is a work party Hosting Schedule: subject to change guest speaker; he presented a slide every 2nd Saturday of each month March 19th – Timber Tamers Naches: Still Closed Opens July show on mapping system that he is starting at 9am. There was a work April 16th – Bullshifters 15th - As soon as they can get in working on with the Forest Service. party on Ron’s run, doing rock work, May 21st – Dirty 13 there they will start work on bridges. Eight workshops have been held DNR is happy with the work that has June 18th – Doo Wop They are rounding up materials now. Talking with the Eastside about getting around the Peninsula. If you would like been completed so far. Current work July 16th–Green River Valley Jeepers equipment. information please go to the Portland being done will not affect the trails, but August 20th – Happy Campers State Geography Department website. th there will be logging later this year that September 17 – Outdoor 4x4’s Evans Creek: Still Closed Spanaway Moonshiners are providing could. October 15th – Rainier Ridge Rams a table at the swapmeet as well; November 19th – Seattle Jeep Club Elbe: Work party April 12th. Snow Reiter: Plan in place to build **NOTE – the schedule has Jam was the largest ever despite no •The Competition Safety rule passed. the new trails. Trails are open on the changed** snow - 400 people! So going forward there will be parade weekends due to volunteers opening lap for region run offs at Summer and closing the gate and will continue Upcoming Events: Tahuya: John will be out for a couple Convention. There was discussion on until March. There is a work party on March 8 - months, Rick Cornwell will be stepping the drag lights. There was quote for the 22nd unless there is too much snow. BOD Meeting, Edgewood Fire Dept. – up. Had a work party last weekend the repairs in the amount of $1800 to They applied for a grant to try and get Hosted by The Hombres T55 is tore up - on top of the south hill repair them. The delegation voted to all the money needed to fi nish the March 9 - they added several holes 2’ x 3-4’ and have these repaired and they will be trails, however it did not pass. All of Spanaway Moonshiners Swapmeet upturned rocks on the south side. Fun run is June 14th. ready before Summer Convention; the user groups have agreed with the May 3rd & 4th - current language on how to build the Webfooters Race- Straddleline Land Matters: Updates - •Don & Carol Jensen said that th - trails. Quads on roads at 35mph has May 10 House bill 2150 still in play – land everyone needs to write letters to the passed as long the quad is street legal Barrel Extravaganza- Longview owner liability, soft approach to representatives and express to them and licensed. May 24-26th - releasing private land owner’s liability how they feel about the new laws Moonshiners Race-Toppenish of anything that happens that were passed by the president Club Power/We Did It/Quill Power: June 14th & 15th - House bill 2121 fell off the face of regarding the National monuments Keep fi lling out your forms and turning Independent Race- Ethel the earth- trail building language, and wilderness. Don’t just right one, them to Angie to be sent off to Kathy July 5th & 6th - way its written could be dangerous to write many! Greenwood. Pictures would be great Four at a Time Race- Ethel organizations putting events on public too. Angie also would like the clubs July 9th -13th - land, but also good trail building money •Bylaws: turning in the forms to submit an article Jamboree- Naches in there, not worth it though Article V, Section 7- removal of an to Tri-Power. July 19th & 20th - House bill 2156 Missed the cutoff, offi cer from offi ce- Passed Outdoor 4x4 Race- Ethel likely dead, unlikely to resurface due to budget – discover pass, if you are Proposal #1, Article III, Section 4 dues- Membership/PR: Give Angie at least August 14th-16th - multiple membership- Failed about to get a ticket and can prove that two weeks-notice so she can arrange Summer Convention- Ethel you have a pass (forgot at home, etc) Proposal #2, Article V, Section 9 th to be at the event. September 13 - but forgot it, you can possibly get the Offi cers- one delegate, one vote, PNW Fall Delegates Meeting ticket waived. meeting Failed Sunshine: Thanks to Jennifer Hayter September 19th-20th - House bill 2294 - Littering fee - stiffer Proposal #3, Article V, Section 10 for volunteering to be out new sunshine Operation Shore Patrol fi ne. from $50 - $125 Offi cers- one delegate, one vote, person. If you would like a sympathy/ September 19th-20th - House bill 5097 allowing spouses region – failed get well/best wishes type of card sent Pick up a Mountain combine volunteer discover pass to another club, please contact Jennifer House bill 1501 - appeal time is • Currently there are no bids for at [email protected] with all Meeting Adjourned at 8:54 PM. running out so if you are going to get Winter Convention 2015, fi rst one in, the contact information, including the Submitted by Grace May/Angie Holm yours in you should do it asap will get the bid! address on where to send it to. ~ Continued on page 8 4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 7 Continued from page 7 item in the PNW treasures report for purchase 3. submitted and are being verifi ed and Working on blue ribbon panel, list did them $4700 - They are looking for Taylor Folden was the recipient of the will be announced at March board not include motorized vehicles - Jim is ideas on how to use this $ ie: help with Kathy Sterner award meeting. trying to get appointed to commission an organized event or something to Jamboree - Reservations were sold out help other “kids”. New Business: Mapping process by Monday night. If you want to be put ORV Watch: no report - they are working on the Olympic on the waiting list - email reservations. Competition: At winter convention a Peninsula they are missing the Moonshiners Swap meet - less than Letter Writing: no report new rule was passed - there will be motorized portion of the process. 100 stalls left! Contact Jon O’Brien if parade lap allowed before team relay Moonshiners have donated a spot at you need info. Way & Means: Tiff has stickers, Comp committee will donate $1800 the swap meet for them to set up and contact her if you need any out of the PNW general fund for drag get input from us. March Madness Sale at 4 Wheel Parts lights - Winter Convention - no one has bid on is March 15th if you want to come Membership: JBLM chapter of military Tech fees for summer convention went 2015 Winter convention. display your rigs jeepers has sent all their paperwork from $5 to $10. 2014 PNW Playday/ Help Bring McKenzie Home, Keith and in with check today - 12 members to Events Schedule is out Karen Petersons great granddaughter. Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm start. They need alot of work done to their Motion was made by Derrick Clark to Old Business: Fun/poker run (August home to make it possible. If anyone Respectfully submitted, accept them into region 2, Heath Moyer 2) - Need to start planning, just signed can help or donate any materials or Kathy Simonson, Spanaway 2nd that motion, Motion passed. the application. They would appreciate services please contact them. 4 Wheel Moonshiners any ideas as this is the fi rst one for parts - donated a Smitty Built Wench to Public Relations: Need more Region 2. Need clubs to volunteer to raffl e tonight to help bring McKenzie ~ volunteers for the Moonshiners Swap work check points. Would like to do 7 home. 1040 + 29 (50/50 Gary Meet need 5 minimum. Marshall), Offroad animals donated County Line , Outcast, JBLM have $100 and Outcast donated $100. Total Future 4-Wheelers: There is a line volunteered. of $1269 donated tonight Data counters - PNW voted to Scholarship applications have been

8 FEBRUARY 2014 www.pnw4wda.org club can help out. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Oregon Land Matters Ryan Reusser Forest – The Travel Management – Absent. La Dee Flats is still closed. Plan and the Forest Revision Plan ODF in conjunction with ODOT will should be out this year. Watch for the be removing rotten trees from mile comment periods and comment on post 33 to 36. The project will start them; this is our only chance for input. February 3, 2014 and should be completed by the end of May. They Fire Damage in Cle Elum Kyle Wiebold will be planting more trees. – Shoestring Lake area bridges are totally gone; nothing left but the nails Region 3 Director Washington Land Matters Crystal and spikes. Work parties will be in Crowder – Hoping to have information order when materials and access are 18 February at next month’s region meeting available. regarding the Yacolt Burn. Crystal 2014 asking the delegates what information Cle Elum Ranger District – Tim Foss the Front Country Trail Person they would be interested in hearing Region 3 Director Kyle Wiebold for the District retired January 11, about. Delegates would like to hear called the meeting to order at 7:16 2014. He will be missed as he is a about what is going on in Washington p.m. followed by the fl ag salute and great supporter of our activities in the and not just the local area. . a moment of silence for the sick and District. No permanent replacement departed. has been named. Club Power/We Did It/Quill Power Don and Carol Jensen –Delegates ROLL CALL Naches Ranger District – Several discussed different ideas to get Eleven Clubs were present this people working on the District are members interested in Club Power/We Earl Nettnin evening including 4 At A Time; Bri and leaving/retiring or on leave which is Did It/ Quill Power. Region 4 Director Bub Offroad; Flat Broke & 4-Wheeling; adding to the unrest in the District. Hubs in; Mud-A-Rama; Our Gang IAD Don and Carol Jensen– See TWIG (Trails Wilderness Interest Off-Road; Piston’s Wild –Washington; Current Issue of the TriPower for the February, 2014 Group) – November meeting - Ross PNW Individual Member Club; Push IAD Winter Convention report. Huffman Washington Department N Pulls; Sand Fleas; Vancouver 4 Due to weather and other issues of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) gave a Wheelers. Membership Kristen Smith– Kristen the Region 4 meeting for February presentation of their plan for the Bald updated the delegates on how many 11, 2014 in Moses Lake, WA was Mountain area. They propose to close HOSTING CLUB: Thank you to 4 clubs have signed up in Region 3. canceled. The following is my report 14 miles of the 83 miles of roads in the Wheel Parts for providing pizza this She is asking that the clubs go into for our Region that I gave at Winter (Over) area; but as promised access evening. their membership fi le and correct the Convention. So in lieu of the meeting roads to our trails will remain open. A dependents date of birth. This will please read my report and if you have comment period on this project will be MINUTES any question please call me. Earl help her have a more accurate picture coming up – we need to watch for it as Rick Smith made the motion, Nettnin, Region 4 Director. of how many members, spouses it will be short. The seconded by Don Jensen, that the and dependents. Also, in order for December TWIG meeting was January 2014 meeting minutes be focused on volunteer work parties. the dependent child to apply for the Winter Convention accepted as printed. The motion The next TWIG meeting will be March scholarship an accurate Date of Birth carried. February 8, 2014 4, 2014. is required. If you are not comfortable putting in the actual Date of Birth then OFFICER REPORTS Pick Up A Mountain held September Naneum Ridge to Columbia River you can put in 01/01/and correct year 20-22, 2013 was again very Recreation Plan had public comment of birth. Individuals who are renewing successful with 180 people signed in Region Director Kyle Wiebold meetings. The plan is in the fi nal now will need to pay a 10% late fee. and traveled over 14,000 miles to get – Received letter from Candle Lighters stages and will be presented this year there. In addition to the normal “trash” thanking Region 3 for their donation. for comment. Ways and Means Kristen Smith- two abandoned cars were brought Winter Convention was a success. Kristen has patches available. in. One still had wheels and the other Beverly Dunes cleanup and Thank you to 4 Wheel Parts for your which was crushed was hauled to a donation and the 3 stores that were maintenance work party was OLD BUSINESS – Please submit scrap yard and the money given to the held November 2, 2013. A bad represented at the convention. Angie content to Kyle Wiebold for the Slick region for the event. A letter from the weather weekend, but clean up and Marek won the raffl e for the quilt. Magazine. He is trying to fi ll between Ranger commending us for our efforts maintenance was accomplished. 110% Award and Pin was given out 30 and 50 pages and wants to feature was received. to the following people: Branden with the clubs. This Slick Magazine will be Ahtanum State Forest & Wenas – 4 Wheel Parts, Tom Fisher, Carol Flood Repair – The 1808 Road is replacing the Who and What We Are activities and meetings are still taking Jensen, Don Jensen, Rick Levine, fi nished and the work party at Copper pamphlet. place to resolve some issues in these Margaret Schiedler, Kristen Smith, City had access without a special areas. Marty Tilford and Jamie Wiebold. permit. The 1702 Rock Creek Road NEW BUSINESS-- No New Business has been repaired and is open. The Green Dot Meeting January Vice Director Tom Fisher – No Report 1700 Road system repairs were 27, 2014 – At the meeting DNR GOOD OF THE ORDER held up by appeals and will not be March 9, 2014 Spanaway (Department of Natural Resources) Secretary Margaret Schiedler– started until this spring. The 1605 Moonshiners 4x4 Off Road Swap presented a plan and asked for input Turned in January meeting minutes to Road in the Clover Springs area from users to try to stop resource Meet – Puyallup, WA Tri-Power. has been repaired and now is open. damage, dumping and other illegal April 26 Sand Flea Rally Improvements to the 1600 Road to activities in the South Fork of the – Sand Lake, OR Treasurer Rick Levine – Gave the the old mill site will not happen until Ahtanum. A decision on what plan to May 3 Picking Up The Burn – Yacolt treasurer report for January. Don this spring. The 1501 Road to the implement will be coming. Burn, WA Little Rattlesnake access is slated to Jensen made motion to accept the May 24 & 25 Spanaway Moonshiners be closed for the fi rst fi ve miles. The report as read. Rick Smith 2nd the Region 4 - The current slate of Play Day – Toppenish, WA appeal period for this project started motion. Motion Carried. offi cer’s remains the same for 2014; July 5 & 6 Free Wheelers & Four-at- January 10, 2014; and is open for Region Director Earl Nettnin; Vice a-Time Play Day Region Run Off’s 45 days to those who submitted Public Relations Teresa Sullivan Director Ed Massey; Secretary/ – Ethel, WA comments. DNR (Department of – Handed out a questionnaire to the Treasurer Sande Nettnin; COMP Co- August 24 White Knuckle 4x4 Swap Natural Resources) has ownership delegates to fi ll out. The answers are Chairmen Kevin and Terri Mohan; Meet – Enumclaw, WA of the land and may put in a by-pass Lead Land Matters Dale Neuman; PR to help her with the position and will September 20 Beach Clean Up around the concerned area, but will Clay Graham; and Jr. Jeepers Advisor not be shared. – Long Beach, WA not connect to the 1501 Road. is Teia Ireland. Fast Specialties “No Roads Required” Competition Marty Tilford –Barrel Show – Portland, OR Juniper Dunes is still working on a Summer and fall have passed; clubs Extravaganza will be held on May 10, public access road to get away from are gearing up for snow runs or doing 2014 at Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. current problems. The County is in ADJOURNMENT repairs and maintenance on their rigs. Needing volunteers to help with the line for a FLAP (Federal Lands Access The meeting is adjourned at 9:10 pm. track, security and clean up. Summer Program) grant, but not until 2016. Earl Nettnin, Convention is going to be August 15 We met with the County Engineer Respectfully submitted, Region 4 Director – 17, 2014. The tech fee is being Matt Rasmussen who told us they are Margaret Schiedler raised from $5 to $10. Still needing going about the process to acquire ~ Region 3 Secretary volunteers for Barrels, Obstacle, Kids right of way. Things are moving Course, Pull Toys and 2 people to run ~ ahead in a positive manner. the water trailer. Please contact Marty at [email protected] if your 4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 9 Quadra Paws Fun Run 2013 by Michael Welander

Fan belts and small Frisbees ﬂ ew through the air. Golf balls plinked down a score board while a colored circle spun and many people were scratching their heads. How could 97 participants be smiling and challenged at the same time at a family friendly event?

On June 15th 2013 the Quadra Paws held their annual Fun Run in the Tahuya Forest and again it was a success. The trails were nearly perfect to not be overly wet and wet enough to not be dusty. Local businesses again made a great event possible and the 4x4’s came to try their hands again at taking home some loot. A winch was on the line for a winner and another winch in the rafﬂ e where you could only buy tickets at the event.

Heads were forward and pushed against the head rest as questions about naval history and what movie Gilbert and Booger were in. How do you throw a Frisbee at a bucket from your vehicle and throw a fan belt to ﬂ y level? Again these problems were handed out and many did very well and others could not believe what they had forgotten. At the end of the day many people were smiling and bigger smiles were found from those on the leader board.

Over 244 pounds of food was delivered to the Central Kitsap Food Bank from the participants. Generosity during the summer months is always greatly appreciated and ﬁ lls a need in the community, well done everyone.

The Quadrapaws would like to thank our sponsors who make this event possible: Northridge 4x4, Bayview 4x4, Jantz Engineering, Les Schwab Tires in Belfair, 4wheel parts, Those Guys 4x4, BDS Suspension, Bethel Towing, Napa/West Bay Auto Parts, Suzi Q’s Gifts.

In 2013 the dash plaques were colored to honor the US Navy base here in Bremerton with blue digital camouﬂ age. In 2014 we will be honoring our Marines.

If you want to try the Fun Run in 2014, you will need to be able to answer questions from across the board and play games of challenge while navigating the Tahuya Forest. We are again having the Fun Run on June 14th

Hope to see you there

Wheel spin for points

Golf ball toss

Kids do better than adults!

Vehicles lining up for the next game

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4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 11 PPACIFICACIFIC NORTHWESTNORTHWEST 4-WHEEL-DRIVE4-WHEEL-DRIVE ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION OOREGON—WASHINGTON—IDAHOREGON—WASHINGTON—IDAHO

WINTER CONVENTION Vancouver, WA February 8, 2014

President Angie Marek (Spanaway Moonshiners) called the meeting to order at 9:15 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence for the sick and departed was observed.

The hosting statement was given by Region 3 Director Kyle Wiebold (Our Gang Off Road, & Push n Pulls).

The PNW4WDA Code was read by President Angie Marek.

PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT: President Angie asked all who could stand to please do so, she then asked you to sit down if this was your ﬁ rst Winter Convention; she then said she wanted everyone to notice who had sat down, this group of people are the ones we need to mentor to. She then asked you to sit down if it was your 2nd to 5th year; 6th to 10th year; 11th to 15th year; 16th to 20th year. She then said if you’ve been here 25 years or less sit down; she then asked the group to take notice of who was still standing and she pointed out this group of people are why we have trails to run on and an Association as strong as ours is. Our Association is well known throughout the nation because of these people who have set the ground rules, so thank you very much.

President Angie read the list of past PNW4WDA Presidents; she asked those present to please stand; Jim Carter, Arlene Brooks, Don Jensen, Carol Jensen, Jim Putman, Luke May and Angie Marek.

President Angie said we have as 2014 major sponsors Randy’s Ring and Pinion - Platinum; Northridge 4X4 – Platinum (up from Gold and includes a dinner at Trail Jamboree); WARN – Bronze; and 4 Wheel Parts – Platinum (includes major sponsor for Trail Jamboree). 4 Wheel Parts were present and President Angie asked them to come forward - Josh from the Lynwood store, Corey from the Tacoma Store, and Brandon from the Portland store to receive a special plaque for each store to display stating they are major sponsors of the PNW4WDA. President Angie encouraged everyone to support our sponsors, they are supporting our sport.

President Angie then gave a summary of the lawsuit brought against the PNW4WDA by Forrest Dexter. In May some concerns were brought to her attention regarding our Idaho State Director Forrest Dexter. These concerns were discussed and brought to the Board of Directors at the June Board Meeting. The decision at that meeting was to have a hearing regarding those allegations to see where they went. Following the bylaws and at the advice of our attorney we had a meeting where the Board presented the case and Mr. Dexter presented his side. A vote of the Board was taken and Mr. Dexter was removed from offi ce. An abundance of correspondence was received and sent, several meetings with our attorney; and a lawsuit threatened. Just prior to Fall Delegates Meeting we were served as an Association and we found out after Fall Delegates it had not been fi led in court yet, for a million and a half dollars. Due to the amount of correspondence all was requested to go through our attorney who forwarded all information to the president. Our attorney at the request of the Board sent a letter which instructed Mr. Dexter to either fi le or this matter was closed. Legal papers were fi led and we received an offer from him to settle for almost what we have in our bank account. We did refuse the offer, and moved forward with the Board fully supporting the decisions that were being made. This lawsuit cost us several thousand dollars; our attorney did not charge us for at least one third of what he did for us. Before the December Board Meeting an offi cial hearing with the judge took place; at that time she made an oral judgment ruling in Mr. Dexter’s favor; however, she did not fi le the judgment and scheduled another hearing for the following week asking us to submit more information on some questions she had and our attorney took care of this. At that time our attorney submitted a change of venue from Spokane to Pierce County. That motion was granted and Mr. Dexter informed the court he couldn’t precede with this, he would have to do a voluntary dismissal. At this time the judge made a ruling for voluntary dismissal with prejudice, which means Mr. Dexter cannot re- fi le this motion. We then received another letter from Mr. Dexter stating he had dismissed the lawsuit against the PNW and this was his Christmas present to us. He still believed that he had been wronged. Mr. Dexter then sent another correspondence addressed to the Board and all delegates wanting everyone to search for truth in this matter and come to the realization that the PNW4WDA is not forthright to our members, delegates, clubs and Board of Directors. President Angie then asked for a show of hands from the delegates present if they had received such e-mail, no hands went up. Mr. Dexter not only was suing the PNW4WDA but President Angie and her husband as well. When the lawsuit against the PNW4WDA was dismissed the lawsuit against the Marek’s was also dismissed. A question was asked if the money spent was just for legal fees, answer yes it was attorney fees only. Another question was - what affect did this have on our insurance, answer we had to inform both insurance companies that a lawsuit had been fi led against us. They denied coverage because our insurance covers us from outside entities and at the time this allegation was made Mr. Dexter was a Board member and you cannot sue yourself and be protected by insurance. President Angie said she was told by both insurance companies that having something on fi le did not harm us. President Angie said she wanted to thank everyone for their support during this as it has been quite the ordeal. President Angie said she really wanted to thank her husband Dan who she said was a rock star and her club as well as the Board - you guys were amazing so thank you very much. As of this meeting this matter is closed.

WAYS & MEANS Chairman Kathy (Frogg) McMains (The Hurtin’ Units & Columbia Basin Sand Commandos) encouraged everyone to check out the items for sale in the back of the room. She said if you have ideas for new items please let her know. She also said if you haven’t seen the trailer that the PNW purchased for Ways & Means products check it out; it’s in the parking lot. Frogg reminded everyone that Valentine’s Day is coming and your sweetheart needs something from her table in the back of the room. Thanks to the Web Team our online store is up and running and doing well; check it out.

President Angie asked for approval of the September 14, 2013 Fall Delegates minutes; Ken Johnson (Bull Shifters) made a motion seconded by Art Waugh (Wolfpack 4X4) to approve the September 14, 2013 Fall Delegates minutes as printed in Tri-Power; motion carried.

Introduction of new clubs; Region 7 – none; Region 6 one new club Rogue Valley 4-Wheelers; Region 4 – none; Region 3 – none; Region 2 one new club in the works Joint Base Lewis McCord Military Jeepers has 30 families; Region 1 – none.

TREASURER Dave McMains (The Hurtin’ Units & Columbia Basin Sand Commandos) had a written report. He said you have a copy of our income and expenses; the balance sheet and the 2014 budget. Dave said our CD’s aren’t making much interest at this time. Discussion followed as to speciﬁ c line items. The Future 4-Wheelers have asked to have their funds added as a line item in our budget because they don’t have a bank account. This way they can have a paper trail for how their money is spent. Also the increase in the amount of the Scholarships should have been listed as $4000. Rick Smith (Hubs in 4-Wheelers, Sand Fleas, Mud-a-Rama & Flat Broke & 4-Wheelin’) made a motion seconded by Ken Johnson (Bull Shifters) to accept the 2014 proposed budget with the Scholarship correction and permission to reallocate, motion carried.

OTHER MONEY MATTERS: Ken Lien (Spanaway Moonshiners) presented a check from the Spanaway Moonshiners for $2000 to the Scholarship Fund. Future 4-Wheelers did an amazing job hosting Summer Convention 2013. They made some money and are open for suggestions on how they should spend it. Region Directors have been asked to discuss this at their Region meetings and ask for suggestions on how the Future 4-Wheelers might spend their money to beneﬁ t their activities.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Kristin Smith (Flat Broke & 4-Wheelin’, Mud-A-Rama, Sand Fleas & Hubs in 4-Wheelers) had a written report. Kristin said due to problems with our server Membership Cards will be mailed out. Several clubs have not paid their dues yet. Please send Membership Rosters and money to Kristin and please list your dependents birthdays on it. That information is necessary if your child is applying for a Scholarship. Discussion followed and if you don’t want to list their actual birthday please use the year they were born and use the date January 1, and the actual year. Since we don’t have a correct number of members; the numbers will not be printed in this report at this time.

GUEST SPEAKER: David Banis with the Department of Geography at Portland State; presented a slide show on mapping systems that he is working on with the Forest Service; how people feel about the places they visit; their focus was on the Olympic Peninsula. They have been working on this project since 2010 and continue to work on it. What they are trying to do is fi nd out what are the patterns of outdoor recreation, what are the uses of the forest besides timber, where there is overlapping confl ict of overuse in the forest, and special places where people value for a variety of reasons. Eight workshops were held around the Peninsula, people sat at tables and marked the maps where they thought were important and places where they performed certain activities. They then were asked list what activities they were doing there. Activities were motorized recreation and non motorized recreation, fi shing, foraging, economic activities, hunting, trapping, Continued on page 13

12 FEBRUARY 2014 www.pnw4wda.org Continued from page 12 cultural or science and education. There was a different pattern for each activity. They also mapped where people live and it showed they value places close to where they live. David showed several examples of how this looked. David said they had done this process with a group of people that attended the Washington State Trails Conference and the Mountaineers collecting data; however, they are actively trying to get other groups to participate. David said it takes about a half hour to an hour to mark the map; they collect the data and put it in a geographic system and create maps for comparison to each group that marked the maps. If you would like to know more about what they are doing; information can be found on the Portland State Geography Department Website where you will ﬁ nd a 70 page document you can download and see all the details. After a lot more discussion a question was asked what the Forest Service was going to do with this information – answer they don’t really know. David said that all their information will be available to the public. The main goal is access use. David said he would really like us to participate in the mapping so the Board will be looking into ways that might work. The Spanaway Moonshiners are providing a table at their swap meet March 9, 2014 so people will have an opportunity to participate in this mapping process. We need to have a voice showing that 4X4’s do exist and we need a place to recreate. More information, contact David Banis at [email protected].

SECRETARY Sande Nettnin (Desert Rats) had a written report. Sande reminded everyone that she will send sympathy, thank you, get well and thinking of you cards if you let her know who to send them to. Dave McMains said we should send a get well card to Ed Weber (Cascade 4X4’s and our 2015 Trail Jamboree Chairman), he had a heart attack and is home recovering.

COMPETITION Chairman Dave Taylor (Outdoor 4X4’s) had a written report. On the back of his report is the 2014 Play Day Schedule. Dave reported they had one Competition Safety Rule proposal to vote on. Section 4 Title: Primary Courses – Team Relay. This was to allow a parade lap following the drivers meeting for any team relay event at Summer Convention. Competition Ballots were to be mailed to Dave Taylor by January 31, 2014. Ballots were counted Friday night February 7, 2014; 27 yes and 6 no; proposal passed. Arlene Brooks (Green River Valley Jeepers) made a motion seconded by Terri Mohan (Nitty Gritty) to destroy the ballots; motion carried. No Monster Jam this year, they are still working on scheduling - no word as to when or if we might be back. Discussion followed on the Drag Lights that the PNW owns. They need to be repaired or replaced. To repair them would cost $1800 or replace at $7000. A question was asked if we repair them how long would they last – answer several years, they would be updated with new cable and software. The lights have not worked properly for at least 10 years. If we fi x the lights it will increase participation at our events. Who would store them – answer the Competition Chairman Dave Taylor. A question was asked if they would be covered by a warranty, Dave didn’t have that information, he said Jon O’Brien (Spanaway Moonshiners) had gotten the cost of repairs or replacing them. Kevin Mohan (Nitty Gritty) made a motion seconded by Diana Stafford (PR, Overbored Racing & Cascade 4X4’s) that the PNW pay to repair and update the Competition Drag Lights at a cost of about $1800; motion carried. A correction on the last page of the agenda where events are listed Summer Convention is usually the 2nd week of August; however, it will be the 3rd week August 15-17, 2014. Dave said the Webfooters would be added to the schedule May 2-4, 2014 at Straddleline; Moonshiners Play Day in Toppenish Memorial weekend May 24-25, 2014; information will be posted on our Website. Arlene Brooks asked just how important is the Monster Jam to us – answer it is very important since they give us some money and that money is used for competition activities, etc. Arlene asked if it would help to write letters to the schedulers of the event – answer Dave will try to fi nd out who is in charge for 2015 so we would know where and who to send the letters too. Arlene also asked if Dave had a fi nancial report – answer it was presented and handed out at the December Board meeting. Barrel Extravaganza will be May 10th in Longview, WA; the Competition Committee will be in charge this year; all proceeds from this will go back to the PNW4WDA’s General Fund - information will be posted on line as it becomes available.

INTER ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR’S – IAD #1 Don Jensen & IAD #2 Carol Jensen (Sand Fleas & PNW Individual Members Club) had a written report. One issue that is really important - everyone needs to contact your representatives and express to them your displeasure with our President signing anymore legislation that creates national monuments and wilderness; Utah is in a world of hurt right now and it would include Moab. See Carol if you need any addresses she has them for Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The Sage Grouse seems to be an issue; the groups in NAMRC (North American Motorized Recreation Council) are getting together trying to get some input. Don spoke about the Anti-Access people; he shared that they really stress writing multiple letters, not one but six. Don thought it would be a good idea for us to do that too. Blue Ribbon has not appointed a new Executive Director yet.

STATE CAUCUSES (Combined) Idaho – We appointed Jim Hopkins (North Idaho Trail Blazers) at Fall Delegates September 14, 2013 as our Idaho State Liaison; he could not be elected in the position because he has not been a member long enough. Jim was not present today because of health issues with his wife. Jim asked President Angie to share that he has met with several clubs in Idaho and is working with them; hoping to get them to join the PNW4WDA. Jim also shared that he would like to continue to be the Idaho Liaison if there were no nominations from Idaho for an Idaho State Executive Director. No one was nominated from the Idaho delegation.

Oregon Executive Director Randy Drake (Deschutes County 4-Wheelers) had a written report. Randy called his meeting to order at 11:35 AM. Randy asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the January 18, 2014 State Meeting. He said he had taken a lot of time writing them out to include e-mail, phone numbers and addresses of everybody so if you see something you’d like more information on you would know who to contact. Dan Haak (Deschutes County 4-Wheelers) made a motion seconded by Art Waugh (Wolfpack 4X4) to accept the minutes as printed; motion carried. Randy said he was not going to go over the land committee’s reports as they were all printed in his report; however, if you had something to add please do so. Ryan Reusser (Bri & Bub Offroad) stated that the Hood River OHV trails #197 and #198 were not listed. Ryan is the new Region 3 Land Chairman. The Western Oregon Travel Management Plan is about to come out, it will be sent out in March; if you commented on it you will receive notice of it. Public meetings will be posted on the PNW’s Website; you are encouraged to attend them. Tillamook Forest Service Stephanie Beall (Recreation Coordinator) has posted on her site a 2014 event calendar; she also will list the trails that are open and closed. The Sage Grouse is a big problem, the anti-access groups are saying motorized use is one of the problems in the demise of Sage Grouse natural habitat (this is not true). Dan Haak spoke on the importance of letters needed regarding the Sage Grouse. Comments are needed by February 20th; you can access the information on the study and comment link at: http://www.blm.gov/or/energy/opportunity/sagebrush.php. Randy encouraged everyone to write their congressmen about the wilderness bill – tell them NO MORE WILDERNESS. If you are looking for a job Mt. Hood is looking for a seasonal ranger for 145 days; contact Michael Law at 503-986-0592 or [email protected]. The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) has a new Deputy Director, his name is Steve Ellis. Old Business: Nominations opened for Oregon State Executive Director; Randy said he was sure some people had not heard him when nominations were opened. Randy Drake was nominated; after asking 3 times, nominations closed. Randy said he would accept for this year. Rick Smith made a motion seconded by Art Waugh that we cast a white ballot for Randy Drake as Oregon State Executive Director for 2014; motion carried. New Business: Randy said a lot of groups that are not PNW members have events that many of our people attend; this is good however, we really need to attend events that our own people sponsor. Activities in Oregon are listed in his report; please consider attending and supporting some of them. Randy would like to come up with a way to ignite the spark in our members who are not in this room, and get them to a meeting. We need to reach out and bring people into our organization. Good of the Order: Randy gave awards and thank you gifts to his land people that were present: Steve Roach (Four Runners of Klamath Falls), Dan Haak, Mona Drake (Deschutes County 4-Wheelers), Ryan Reusser, and Art Waugh. Randy said four years ago in the State of Oregon we didn’t have any trails in any Forest Service or BLM lands. It’s thanks to these 5 individuals here and 4 others who are not here that are really working hard to build more ORV trails for class II. Thank you very much. The Wolf Creek Planning Project a 40,000 acre project in Mt. Hood National Forest has a 25% road closure proposal so if you recreate in that area your comments are needed. Hearing no more business for Oregon the caucus closed at noon.

Lunch break from Noon to 1:30 PM

President Angie appointed Don Jensen temporary Parliamentarian until Parliamentarian Luke May returned from lunch. (The weather was a big factor – lots of snow and ice on the roads).

Washington State Executive Director Jim Putman (The Hombres) had a written report. Jim called his meeting to order at 1:35 PM. Jim had a large hand out that contained his agenda, minutes from his state meeting as well as information on bills. Jim asked for approval of the minutes from his state meeting January 11, 2014. A few corrections need to be made. Spelling on names Frog to Frogg; Nueman to Neuman, Sandie to Sande; Mike Balboni is not with the DNR he is the new Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisor; the new Deputy Forest Supervisor for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is Jason Kuiken. Kathy Greenwood (Offroad Animals) made a motion seconded by Lance Greenwood (Peak Putters) to accept the minutes as amended; motion carried. NOVA/RCO grants need to be turned in as soon as possible. Jim had a list of the legislative bills in the State that have some kind of impact on us. Two in particular 2150 regarding land owner liability and 2151 trail building. On the surface it sounds pretty good for trail building and such; however, it has some language hidden in the back of the bill that said an event fee would allow the State or Feds to basically collect half of your entry fees. Jim is hoping this one has died off; basically what they are interested in now is funding education. Jim asked the Region Directors for updates starting with Region 1 - Director Angela Holm (Happy Campers) said DNR had imposed some pretty stiff regulations on the volunteers but now they have reversed them and we can once again bring our own equipment on a work party; however, before we can use it, the user will need have a brief training with a DNR representative and complete a form stating that training was completed and approval was granted to use your equipment. This is now statewide. Reiter has a new trail that will hopefully open in October. They are hiring an Education and Enforcement person in April. Trails in Reiter are open on the weekends due to volunteers; this will continue until March. A video of the new trails at Reiter Continued on page 14 4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 13 Continued from page 13 will be shown at the Moonshiners Swap meet in March. Region 2 - Jim presented Region 2’s information – Evans Creek – not much was done however, the Rednecks and Rugrats did get a new shelter built in the day use section and a work party was held in June, the campground is supposed to be getting the new road punched in this next year. Quite a few work parties will be held at Evans Creek. Elbe Hills – Heath Moyer reported not a whole lot was going on. They are still working on the campground, trails are being worked on. John George reported he had gone to Sadie Creek with Around the Sound Jeep Club last year; they sounded like they wanted to do a lot of work up there, but now he’s not sure if they are going to be with our organization anymore. Tahuya State Forest – not much is happening now, they have a work party planned. DNR seems to be dragging their feet on the new trail they were going to let us put in, so things are moving slowly, it won’t be open for the fun run. Naches Trail – Kathy Greenwood reported for Dave Bauman (Offroad Animals) they are working with Mary to see if they can get additional funding for a couple of pieces of equipment to get in there so they can haul rock from the pit up there. They are working on some new ideas for installing the rub rails; instead of nailing them they plan to use bolts. They hope to be working there as soon as possible. Kathy said they are trying to get the Forest Service to open the Naches Trail both directions for Trail Jamboree to use. Region 3 - Ryan Wells is no longer their land matters person for the Yacolt Burn it’s Crystal Crowder (Piston’s Wild Motorsports). The pending law suit on DNR land in the Yacolt Burn is just about settled. Region 4 – Dale Neuman (High Country Cruisers) reported he would have a work party at Liberty May 17 through Memorial Day. Juniper Dunes is coming along. Copper City is almost fi nished we have one big bridge and 2 small ones to build. The small ones should be done this year. Tim Foss (Cle Elum Ranger District) is retiring so we have lost a great supporter of our activities in the district; no replacement has been announced. The 1501 Road to the Little Rattlesnake access is slated to be closed for the fi rst 5 miles; this is now in the 45 day appeal period. If you wrote a letter on it during the scoping period you can appeal the decision otherwise they won’t accept it. If this closes we will lose total access to the area. The road could be fi xed for about the same price it will cost to remove it. Discussion followed on the problems with the Naches Ranger District. Region 7- Alan Dragoo (Spokane 4-Wheelers) was not present and did not send a report. New Business – Washington State Trails Conference (WSTC) will be held October 16-18, 2014 in Bellingham, WA. We are the only motorized group that belongs to this coalition. Jim thought we should do a presentation on Reiter. He will discuss this later with Region 1 Director Angela Holm. Old Business – hearing none, Jim handed out awards to his land people. Ed Tenney, Derrick Clark, Heath Moyer, Dave Bauman, John George, Outdoor 4X4 Club, Quadrapaws Club, Marty Tilford, Ryan Wells, Roger Brittain, Dale Neuman, Dave McMains, Clay Graham, Doug Conner, Ron Rutherford, Alan Dragoo, Jeff Williams and Arlene Brooks. Jim thanked everyone for all the hard work they do for the PNW4WDA.

Nominations opened for Washington State Executive Director; Jim Putman was nominated at Fall Delegates; hearing no more nominations, nominations closed. Dale Neuman made a motion seconded by Kathy Greenwood that we cast a unanimous ballot for Jim Putman as Washington State Executive Director for 2014, motion carried. Hearing no more business the WA State Caucus adjourned.

Roll Call – Ken Johnson made a motion seconded by Dale Neuman that we accept the sign-in sheet as roll call; motion carried.

By-law proposals The fi rst one is Article V, Section 7 - removal of an offi cer from offi ce. Discussion – Dan Haak wanted to know if it was possible to amend it to say 2/3 majority vote instead of majority vote. Answer yes there is a section in Roberts Rules that says we can as long as it doesn’t change the intent of the proposal. An amended motion was made by Dan Haak seconded by Arlene Brooks that we amend the By-Law proposal to 2/3 majority vote instead of majority vote; discussion followed, the amendment to the motion failed. The next By-Law proposal was Article III Section 4 Dues - multiple membership only pay $40; the next proposal Article V Section 9 – one delegate one vote at PNW Business Meetings; and the last proposal Article V Section 10 Offi cers – one delegate one vote at Region Meetings. A short discussion on all the proposals followed before voting. Results will be announced later in the meeting.

Nominations were opened again for 2014 PNW4WDA ofﬁ cers. The following were nominated at Fall Delegates: Angie Marek President, Sande Nettnin Secretary, Dave McMains Treasurer, Don Jensen IAD #1, and Carol Jensen IAD #2. According to our By-Laws the position of Treasurer must be submitted by the December Board meeting and no new nominations will be accepted after that date. Hearing no new nominations, nominations closed. Rick Smith made a motion seconded by Art Waugh that we cast a white ballot for the following - President Angie Marek, Secretary Sande Nettnin, Treasurer Dave McMains, IAD #1 Don Jensen and IAD #2 Carol Jensen; motion carried.

REGION DIRECTOR REPORTS Region 3 Director Kyle Wiebold had a written report. Region 3 will be hosting Summer Convention August 15-17, 2014 at Ethel, WA. Kyle said their Region ofﬁ cers for 2014 were as follows: Kyle Wiebold Region Director, Tom Fisher Vice-Director, Margaret Schiedler Secretary, Rick Levine Treasurer, Comp Chairman Marty Tilford, Oregon Land Matters Ryan Reusser, Washington Land Matters Crystal Crowder, and PR Teresa Sullivan. Region 1 Director Angela Holm had a written report. Most items were covered in the Washington State Director’s report. Region 2 Director Dan Morris (County Line Offroaders) had a written report - nothing new to add. Region 4 Director Earl Nettnin had a written report. We have a lot of things going on with DNR and Forest Service as well as our Sand Dunes areas in Moses Lake and Beverly. The TWIG meetings which are (Trails Wilderness Interest Groups) start again in March at the Naches Ranger Station; these will be interesting as we will be dealing with pretty much a whole new staff as several staff members have either retired or moved on to other places. Several user groups are unhappy with the way the ranger is running things. In the South Fork of the Ahtanum we have an issue with resource damage, deposits of liter and dumping of dead animals; DNR’s solution is to put up a gate which will close off the whole area. Region 6 Director Ann Haak (Deschutes County 4-Wheelers) had a written report. Biggest thing in her region is the Sage Grouse. This was pretty much covered in the Oregon Executive Director’s report. Anyone anywhere can write letters on the Sage Grouse. If it’s not in your state yet it’s coming. Ann said lots of projects are happening, thanks to the efforts of Randy and Mona Drake. Region 7 Director Mique Shaw had a written report. They only have two clubs. The Spokane 4-Wheelers are very community orientated almost everything they do involves some sort of charity. Jeff Williams (Spokane 4-Wheelers & CJ’s Only) is on the Board of Directors for Riverside State Park. The NITB (North Idaho Trail Blazers) are no longer members of the Association but they are having a Wounded Warriors run coming up in March that the PNW is involved in. The PNW donated $500 towards the Wounded Warriors project where NITB is taking out wounded vets for a day out doing something fun. Our donation is being put towards hats and t-shirts for participants and vets. Our name will appear on the shirts and hats.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION on The Rattlesnake Project in Region 4 was given by Ron Rutherford (Jeepin’ Nomads). Ron headed up the project along with Jeff Leisy (Forest Service). The Forest Service referred to the project as a Celebration Project. This project took place the third week in July of 2013. Ron’s club has been around 47 years in the Yakima area; they are working hard to try to keep things open for many years to come. Materials for the project were hauled in a few days prior to Trail Jamboree when Jeeps and trailers were available and already in the area. Ron presented a wonderful PowerPoint showing just what took place. The goal of doing this was to keep the trail open and protect the stream ﬂ ow; Fisheries seem to have Bull Trout issues. The trail used to be 6 miles long and now its 2.8 miles. After several meetings with the Forest Service & Fisheries; Region 4 was determined to help with reconstruction of the trail putting water crossings in. We had a lot of volunteer help who came with equipment and willing hands. We had 650.5 donated hours as well as equipment that was donated; trailers, front loaders and a couple of tractors. Ron said this is just one of the projects that go on; he feels that we need to do more telling and selling what we do. This was a group effort.

APPOINTED POSITIONS REPORTS Club Power/We Did It Chairman Kathy Greenwood had a written report. Kathy tried to show how many hours and miles were driven. She said she knows for a fact you aren’t turning in paperwork. We need to document what we do. Forms are on line and if you can’t ﬁ nd them call her; she will work something out with you. Just about everything we do qualiﬁ es; parades, work parties, fun runs, Ocean Beach Clean-up, Pick Up A Mountain, Trail Jamboree clean-up, Trail Jamboree, and other clean-ups. If you aren’t sure if it would count call her and ask. Also if you have any suggestions on how we can get the paper work turned in, please call her. We need proof of what we have done.

PR Chairman Diana Stafford had a written report. Diana said she often is asked what the PNW does. Diana said our Club Power/We Did It reports are a good example of what we do as well as the presentation today by Ron Rutherford. She said she would love to see Ron’s presentation on our Website. She has material available for all your events/functions. We are not using the current Who and What We Are publication because the dues information has changed; an updated version is in the works. Please use the calendar on the Website it’s a great place to ﬁ nd out what’s happening.

Safety Education Chairman Rob Stafford had a written report. Rob was not feeling well so he was up in the room. Rob is available to put on seminars on Winching 101 and/or High-Lift Jack safety. He also would welcome any ideas you have on what you would like to see in the Safety Education program.

Trail Jamboree Co-Chairmen Sid & Kelda Hagemeier had a written report. Sid said there are a few things that are different on his report - check in time at Jamboree is 4 PM Sunday, July 6, 2014. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Jim Sprick Park, our group was responsible for making the park what it is today. They have some new leadership in the Nile Community and they are working very hard to make the park available for use outside the community. Host groups

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14 FEBRUARY 2014 www.pnw4wda.org Continued from page 14 will be able to register on line this year. Sid announced he was having a meeting following this meeting in room 312 for anyone who is involved with Jamboree. Sid said he was going to try and get all the hosts contacted so they could register as soon as possible. Teresa Kosel (Spanaway Moonshiners) is handling registration again this year. The park clean-up and potluck is April 12, 2014. Arlene Brooks asked if we had a ﬁ nancial report for last year – answer yes one was turned in at Fall Delegates September 14, 2013. Arlene said she would like to see the number of how many Sani-cans we had, how many people came through the gate etc. Sid said the plan is to put together a three ring binder with all that information for the new Jamboree Co-Chairmen when they take over. This year we are trying something new with registration. Trail Host registration will be on line, when you register as a host you get 2 free host t-shirts, please list what sizes you need. This year we will offer a camping only package for $150.00. We are changing our refund policy from $10 to this: if you cancel after April 21st you will get your fee back minus $20; if you cancel by June 2nd you will get half of your fee back and no refunds after June 23rd. This should allow us to ﬁ ll any cancelation spots. President Angie said she has in her possession 23 of the 25 Jamboree t-shirts that will be on display (she couldn’t remember which ones she doesn’t have). We are also looking for someone to put together a history of Trail Jamboree. President Angie said she has a book that was on loan to her from Mary Lou Radcliff (Good Time 4-Wheelers); that contains everything about Jamboree for the last 24 years. President Angie said she would share it at the host meeting today. We will have a live band on Saturday night. Don Williams (Go 4-all Jeep Club) is in charge of sponsors and vendors. Registration on line opens on February 17, 2014 at 8 AM.

Public Service Announcement - Ways & Means will be packing up after the last break today, so get your shopping done early; pick up your promo bags if you ordered any.

Tri-Power – Ron McDonald (Clark County 4-Wheelers) was not present and did not have a written report. Ron is still doing Tri-Power for us so if you have articles please submit them to him. Our paper is only as good as we make it. The deadline for articles is the 21st of each month.

Insurance - Carol Jensen said she needs your information today if your club is planning an event and will need our insurance; the deadline is today.

Video – Don Jensen said if you need anything get a hold of him.

Web Team – Web Master Edward Campbell (Dog Pound Offroad) works with a Web team made up of Dan Rheaume (Overbored Racing), Rich Holm (Happy Campers), Diana Stafford and Bill Cole (Cascade 4X4’s. Edward said you can read on the report all the things we were able to accomplish with the help of our Web Consultant. Tri-Power on line is available in PDF form and a 3D version. We have also launched an online store. Edward presented a power point on where forms are located on the Website. Your Web Team stands ready to help you navigate the site; send an e-mail to [email protected] and it goes to Edward, Dan and Rich.

OLD BUSINESS President Angie asked all the Spanaway Moonshiners to stand up, she said this is a small grouping of what her club is and she said there is not one of us on the Board that could do our jobs without the support of our clubs; she asked for one of them to come up and accept a certifi cate of thanks. She then asked her husband Dan Marek to come up and accept a certifi cate of thanks too, she said they are a team and without his support she could not do this job. A certifi cate of thanks goes to Grace May for always giving a tremendous amount of support. President Angie then handed out her President awards to all the Board Members: Ron McDonald, Kathy Greenwood, Frogg McMains, Sid & Kelda Hagemeier, Rich Holm, Dan Rheaume, Earl Nettnin, Edward Campbell, Diana Stafford, Kristin Smith, Mique Shaw, Ann Haak, Kyle Wiebold, Dan Morris, Angela Holm, Dave Taylor, Don & Carol Jensen, Jim Putman, Randy Drake, Jim Hopkins, Dave McMains, Sande Nettnin, and Luke May. President Angie said she really appreciated her Board; this was a very rough year and everyone should be very proud of your Board, she certainly is.

NEW BUSINESS President Angie had asked the Region Directors to ask their regions to come up with a list of things they wanted the Association to do. Several things have already been addressed and some of their concerns have already been put into play. One of the things brought fourth was, what’s the difference between the 501 C 3 and 501 C 4 tax exempt status. We have always thought we could not get involved on a political level. We did ﬁ nd out through our investigator who was Arlene Brooks that as a 501 C 4 we can have legislative involvement. However, we will continue to go through Blue Ribbon, WHOVA and the other organizations that we support that hire a lobbyist. After review of all the material the Board feels we are in the best position we could be in by remaining a 501 C 4. If you have any questions or would like to have a copy of the research material contact President Angie.

RESULTS OF THE BY-LAW VOTING: Parliamentarian Luke May reported we have 71 voting delegates present. Not all the delegates voted. Article V, Section 7 removal of an offi cer from offi ce – passed - 68 yes and 2 no. Proposal #1 Article III Section 4 dues – multiple membership only pay $40 dues - failed 11 yes and 59 no. Proposal #2 Article V Section 9 offi cers – one delegate one vote at PNW4WDA business meetings - failed 24 yes and 45 no. Proposal #3 Article V Section 10 offi cers – one delegate one vote at Region meetings - failed - 22 yes and 46 no. John Gunderson (PNW Individual Members Club) made a motion seconded by Ken Johnson to destroy the ballots; motion carried.

Summer Convention Information – hosted by Region 3 at Ethel, WA August 15-17, 2014. A ﬂ yer will be posted on the home page of the Website soon.

Bids for Winter Convention 2015 – none have been received so the ﬁ rst bid submitted to the President will be accepted.

110% Awards were given out by Region Directors to the following: Region 1 had seven awards going to Grace May, Ed Tenney, Dan Cole, Andy Hayter, Around the Sound Jeep Club, Timber Tamers, and Rainier Ridge Rams; Region 2 had ten awards going to Jim Putman, Jessica Bailey, Rob Stafford, Diana Stafford, Derrick Clark, Lora Jungmayer, John George, Kathy Greenwood, Dave Bauman, and Heath Moyer; Region 3 had ten awards going to Don Jensen, Carol Jensen, Jamie Wiebold, Rick Levine, Kristin Smith, Tom Fisher, Marty Tilford, Margaret Schiedler, Ron Reusser and 4-Wheel Parts Portland, OR store; Region 4 had ten awards going to Doug Conner, Ron Rutherford, Clay Graham, Sande Nettnin, Pam Remley, Frank Remley, Mike Palachuk, Alicia Palachuk, Teia Ireland, and Lisa Graham; Region 6 had ten awards going to Mona Drake, Randy Drake, Steve Roach, Alan Paulson, Larry East, Julie Thompson, Paul Norman, Dan Haak, Jon Ziegler, and Art Waugh; Region 7 had 4 awards going to Jeff Williams, Gwen Williams, Alan Dragoo, and Dave Schlenker.

Comp Chairman Dave Taylor gave certiﬁ cates of appreciation to Kevin and Terri Mohan, Marty Tilford, Theresa Taylor, Jon O’Brien, Bubba Trokey and Virgle Osborne.

Kathy Sterner Memorial Award – This award was established by the Trailbreakers, Inc in 1976. This award has been given out 28 times; past winners present were: Arlene Brooks, Angie Marek, Carol Jensen, Grace May, Linda Jessen and Tiffany Morris. The 2013 nominees are: Taylor Folden, Angie Marek, Kellie Solomon, Diana Prine and Diana Stafford. The winner is Taylor Folden.

Nominations opened for 2015 Competition Chairman. Nominees are Dave Taylor; Dave Accepts. Jon O’Brien not present so we will need to conﬁ rm that he would accept the nomination. Nominations closed and will open again at Fall Delegates in September.

President Angie asked all Elected and Appointed Board members including any Vice-Directors present to come forward and be sworn in for 2014 by the Parliamentarian Luke May. Vice-Directors not present can be sworn in by Parliamentarian Luke May over the telephone.

OTHER BUSINESS The following were nominated for Honorary Membership in the PNW4WDA. Mona Drake made a motion seconded by Dan Haak that we give an Honorary Membership to Ken Scuito. Ken retired from WARN Industries, he has done a lot for Class II users and donated many rafﬂ e prizes; motion carried. Earl Nettnin made a motion seconded by Dale Neuman that we give an Honorary Membership to Tim Foss. Tim just retired from the CleElum Ranger District; he has been a great supporter of our activities in the CleElum Ranger District and we will miss him; motion carried.

At the 2013 December Board meeting the Board voted to change the Scholarship amounts from 2 - $500 Scholarships (one male and one female) to 4 $1000 Scholarships (2 male and 2 female with one alternate for each and require them to submit a letter with their application stating what the PNW means to them and how this Scholarship would help. Winning names and letters will be published in Tri-Power.

Continued on page 16 4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 15 Continued from page 15 Club Power/We Did It program needs to be updated. We are looking for ideas on how we can improve it. Please give your ideas to Kathy Greenwood or any of the Board members.

Slick Magazine – Kyle Wiebold reported that he is still hoping for more information. This would replace our Who And What We Are that is really outdated. Kyle thanked everyone who has given him information, but he still needs more information to make this a useful tool for us. So please get him information so we can show the public what we are all about. Let’s make this happen.

President Angie announced that following this meeting she would have an Emergency Board Meeting up front and a Trail Jamboree meeting would be at 5:45 in room 312.

Presentation on the Data Counter was given by Ron Rutherford. Ron presented this to the Board in December and it was EMERGENCY BOARD voted that we should bring it to the Delegates at Winter Convention to see if they wanted to purchase this program. Why are we looking at counting data and where will we go with it. In 2001 and 2002 we had some information on how many MEETING FOLLOWING Snowmobiles were using the Snowmobile Park in the Ahtanum west of Yakima. The Department of Natural Resources had put some devices in the ground at that time so counters have been around for some time. In 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 WINTER CONVENTION & 2008 Ron presented this information to the Naches Ranger District and said if we had these in the ground we could have some data on our trails, we could use it for funding and to show the activity on the trails; they are still thinking about it. After FEBRUARY 8, 2014 hearing the presentation by David Banis on what is happening with mapping, this information would be very beneﬁ cial to us showing just how our trails are being used or overused. Everything seems to revolve around numbers. Ron did a little President Angie Marek (Spanaway more research and went to DNR and County Engineers in Yakima County and they said it’s great, but we can’t afford it; they Moonshiners) called the meeting to have the rubber hoses that people drive over. This system is manufactured in Canada and it comes with everything you order at 5:05 PM. need to make it work, batteries are good for one year and you buy them over the counter; nothing special about them. We decide where they go in the ground and what data we want to collect, it can be programmed to count bicycles, foot travel, and motorized all the way up to logging trucks. We of course would be after our motorized trail activity. We have a couple Discussion followed regarding printing technical people in our Region we have talked to about collecting the data (if we decide to purchase them). You go out with the SOP’s and By-Laws for just the a laptop to where they have been buried; you don’t need to dig them up to retrieve the information. Ron said the system elected Board Members. Secretary package with 3 vehicle counters and all items to make it work would cost $2,245 and once we have purchased the system Sande Nettnin (Desert Rats) said that additional counters can be purchased at anytime for 1-3 of them $545 each and there is a breakdown for even more of them. since everyone had pushed for and Discussion followed and Art Waugh made a motion seconded by Ken Johnson that we purchase the data counter program for wanted the SOPs and By-laws on line $2,245; motion passed. they all have access to them. We have GOOD OF THE ORDER the habit of changing things often; and Rick Smith presented a check to Region 3 for $100 from Flat Broke & 4-Wheelin’ to help off set the cost of the convention and it just makes sense to only have a few he challenged other clubs to do the same. printed copies. More discussion on Randy Drake said the 2014 OHV Guide for Oregon is available. Everyone riding/walking etc must have an off roaders card in this will take place at the March Board Oregon. February 22 will be a work party at Cline Falls – meet at the camping spot at 9 AM. Meeting. Saturday May 3rd, Pick Up the Burn; the Yacolt is very close to breaking ground and we’d like to show the DNR that there are a lot of motorized people willing to get out and work in the National Forest. Meet at the Jones Creek Trail Head in the Yacolt President Angie asked for ratiﬁ cation Burn more information can be found at Piston’sWild.com - click on the Forum. of her appointed positions which are A Charity Poker Run June 21st in the Tillamook State Forest at Brown’s Camp. Tacoma Webfooters playday May 3 & 4 at Straddleline ORV Park. as follows: Club Power/We Did It Operation Shore Patrol September 19 -21, 2014 camping at Kenanna ORV Park. Kathy Greenwood (Off Road Animals); Oregon Creek & Trail June 13-15, 2014. Membership Kristin Smith (Flat Broke & Outcast 4X4 – Poker Run at Elbe May 17th. 4-Wheelin’, Hubs In 4-Wheelers, Sand Quadrapaws – Fun Run at Tahuya June 14th. Fleas & Mud-a-Rama); PR Diana Edward Campbell said if you don’t have your event on the Website Calendar, please send in formation to Stafford (Cascade 4X4’s & Overbored [email protected] and they will post it for you. Racing); Safety Education Rob Stafford Rick Smith said the Sand Fleas Rally will be April 26th at Sand Lake, OR (Cascade 4X4’s & Overbored Racing); March 8th Board meeting in Edgewood, WA at the Edgewood Fire Station hosted by The Hombres March 9th Spanaway Moonshiners Swap Meet at Puyallup Fair Grounds Trail Jamboree Co-Chairmen Sid & Clean-up at Jim Sprick Park April 11-13, 2014 hosted by Region 4 at Jim Sprick Park Kelda Hagemeier (Shindig Wheelers); Trail Jamboree July 9-13, 2014 Tri-Power Editor Ron McDonald (Clark Summer Convention August 15-17, 2014 at Elbe County 4-Wheelers); Insurance Fall Delegates September l3, 2014 hosted by the Trailbreakers, Inc, in Longview, WA Carol Jensen (Sand Fleas & PNW Pick Up A Mountain September 19-21, 2014 Individual Members Club); Video Don Ocean Beach Clean-up September 19-21, 2014 Jensen (Sand Fleas & PNW Individual Winter Convention February 2015 (open) Members Club); Web Team Edward ATTENDANCE TAKEN FROM THE SIGN-IN SHEETS Campbell (Dog Pound Offroad), Clubs Delegates Richard Holm (Happy Campers), and Region 1 5 10 Dan Rheaume (Overboard Racing). Region 2 13 21 IAD #1 Don Jensen made a motion Region 3 12 20 Region 4 9 14 seconded by Treasurer Dave McMains Region 5 1 2 (The Hurtin’ Units & Columbia Basin Region 6 2 4 Sand Commandos) that we ratify the Region 7 0 0 appointed positions for 2014; motion Totals 42 71 carried.

Hearing no more group gripe or Monkey Business the meeting adjourned at 5 PM. Don Jensen made a motion seconded by Dave McMains that we approve Respectfully Submitted - Sande Nettnin, Secretary the Honorary Memberships for Tim Foss (Retired Forest Service) and ~ Ken Scuito (WARN Industries); motion carried.

Carol Jensen will order the 2014 REMINDER Jacket Patches. st Deadline is the 21 of each month Washington State Executive Director Jim Putman (The Hombres) will order more Kathy Sterner pins.

Artciles are best in a WORD (2003) doc Meeting adjourned at 5:10 PM. Pictures in a ( jpg or tiff ) Respectfully Submitted, Sande Nettnin Secretary Ads are best since as a PDF ~ email: [email protected]

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Trail Jamboree Early Camping Notice Trail Jamboree starts Wednesday July 9th. If you come sooner there is early camping fee of 15.00 a day. Entry to park is allowed starting Sunday July 6th at 4: 00 pm, NO SOONER. This is because the park is rented out until July 6 until 4:00 pm. This date applies to everyone involved with Trail Jamboree. Early camping and septic service is paid at front gate during Trail Jamboree and not available online. Don’t forget, registration is on February 17 at 8:00 am. Trail Jamboree dates for 2014 are July 9-13. Find more on the website for more details: www.pnw4wda.org and look under events.

Thank you, Sid and Kelda Hagemeier, Trail Jamboree Chairs

REMINDER Deadline is the 21st of each month Artciles are best in a WORD (2003) doc Pictures in a ( jpg or tiff ) Ads are best since as a PDF email: [email protected] ATTENTION TO ONE AND ALL DON’T FORGET TO TAKE PICTURES & WRITE UP A STORY ABOUT THE EVENT(S) YOU HAVE GONE TO. THANK YOU, RON EMAIL: [email protected]

4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 17 (BRC) celebrates its Landuse (BRC) is forming and 26th Anniversary hosting a national This landuse email comes to you sub-committee from Del Albright; and I apologize if Updates you’re received it twice. But we are This landuse email comes to you on a focused mission to strengthen This landuse email comes to you from from Del Albright, BRC Director of Operations and Recreation Advocate. our access fi ghts at this critical Del Albright using iContact. juncture. This note is personal, from BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is forming my landuse partner, Don Amador. 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UFWDA: November 21st of each month on the political savvy of our full time groups to hamstring land managers eNews from United Four Wheel professionally staffed organization; 5) and eliminated the “only federal Drive Associations here: http:// to “rock” the social networks and be an defendant” bar to intervention. integral part of those who love Tweets, Today, BRC is challenging the www.ufwda.org/2013/11/november- Likes, Posts and Pics; and 6) to ensure Forest Service’s Planning Rule. 2013-enews/ our members have all the information they desire and need about land use, Inclusion of OHV recreation as a saving trails and the operations of BRC. congressional-designated prescribed 6. NAMRC: North American or codifi ed use of public lands was Motorized Recreation Council Please share with me your suggestions, a BRC original legislative concept help and input. 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Help us continue track record of effective and strategic Interim Director of Operations for BRC to be the grassroots fi ghting machine navigation of today’s complex I have outlined 6 primary objectives ADs can be in word that is the “big-dog on the porch”! administrative, legal, and political for BRC and national landuse issues and if you can make a landscapes. Join or renew and donate here: https://www.sharetrails.org/ Del Albright today! GO HERE to HELP us KEEP PDF that would be best news/2013/11/20/message-brcs- Interim Director of Operations THE FUN AND THE FIGHT ALIVE: so it will hold the type director-operations Blue Ribbon Coalition https://www.sharetrails.org/ styles that you picked support/join-or-contribute Del Albright ~ thank you, Del

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18 FEBRUARY 2014 www.pnw4wda.org 4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 19 We're Looking for Members WASHINGTON: BELFAIR PACK RATS Belfair, WA Outcast 4x4 Rednecks & Rugrats Jeep Club Sam (360) 275-5253 Heath Moyer-(253) 350-2584 South Prairie, WA White Knuckle 4x4 [email protected] Dan (253) 863-6787 Puyallup, WA www.outcast4x4 (253) 536-8381 CLIFFHANGERS [email protected] Snohomish, WA Piston’s Wild SPOKANE 4 WHEELERS (360) 568-1663 SW Washington/NW Oregon Spokane, WA Crystal 360-606-1648 (509) 542-1244 [email protected] [email protected] Oly Stumpjumpers 4x4 Club 18621 Hilt Street SW Thunder Trucks Yakima/Kittitas Forest Watch PNW Individual Member Club Auburn, WA Selah, WA Rochester, WA 98579 Longview, WA John (253) 606-4019 or (541) 848-5009 / (360) 273-5521 (360) 577-0111 [email protected] www.ykfwa.org [email protected] OREGON: 4 At A Time Deschutes County 4-Wheelers FOUR RUNNERS GORGE RIDGE RUNNERS Hillsboro, OR Bend, OR Klamath Falls, OR The Dalles, OR (503) 628-4210 www.deschutescounty4wheelers.com (541) 545-1630 (541) 298-3487 [email protected] www.fourrunners4x4.org IDAHO: 800-537-7845 Membership in the clubs listed above offer a wide variety of activities. If a club is not listed in your area call 800-537-7845 or visit our web site www.pnw4wda.org for a complete list of clubs. If you would like your club listed above e-mail us at: [email protected] lb

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4-Wheelin’ News FEBRUARY 2014 21 June 28th Groundhog Rock Crawl Competition DC4W and volunteers May 3 2013-14 Region 4 Pick Up the Burn; the Yacolt is very close to breaking ground and we’d July 19th We Did It Project Region 1 Meeting like to show the DNR that there are a Deschutes County 4 Wheelers Earl Nettnin, DIRECTOR lot of motorized people willing to get Meetings out and work in the National Forest. 519 N Fisher Place September 19th-20th Region 6 Meet at the Jones Creek Trail Head Delegates Meeting and work party Angela Holm, DIRECTOR Kennewick, WA 99336 in the Yacolt Burn more information at Hauser on the Oregon Coast 31330 11th Place S. 509-783-6481 can be found at Piston’sWild.com - Strawberry Hill 4 Wheelers for Federal Way, WA 98003 [email protected] click on the Forum. information 253-529-9482 • 2014 - MEETING DATES Cell: 206-617-9478 November 15th Region 6 Meeting [email protected] January 14 7:30 PM April 11-13 Doug Conner’s Shop and get together 4 Runners of 3rd WEDNESDAY MONTHLY Trail Jam Clean-Up 3300 Road 96, Pasco, WA Klamath Falls NO DECEMBER MEETING Event Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM February 11 7:30 PM Location: Jim Sprick Park at 7:00pm-8:30pm - January 2015 Combination Liberty Off Road Contact Persons: Sid or Kelda. Denny’s Oregon Delegates Meeting/Region 9268 Beacon Road,Moses Lake, WA Please bring yard tools such as 22833 BOTHELL HWY SE 6 Delegates Meeting at WARN March 11 7:30 PM rakes, pruning shears, loppers, pitch BOTHELL, WA, 98021 Industries Inc. TBA Magic’s Pizza forks, saws. For further information: 309 South First, Selah, WA Sid Hagemeier @ 509-698-3703 or April 8 7:30 PM [email protected] Region 2 Doug Conner’s Shop 3300 Road 96, Pasco, WA 2014 Meetings May 13 7:30 PM April 26 Liberty Off Road Rick Smith said the Sand Fleas Rally Dan Morris, DIRECTOR March 8 9268 Beacon Road,Moses Lake, WA Board of Directors Meeting - ALL are will be at Sand Lake, OR P.O. Box 494, Roy, WA 98580 June 10 7:30 PM welcome. Event Date: 03-08-14 Event 253-376-6359 cell - Magic’s Pizza Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pacifi c 360-458-0644 home 309 South First, Selah, WA Location: Edgewood Fire Station May 3 & 4 [email protected] July 8 7:30 PM Edgewood, WA Contact Person: Tacoma Webfooters playday at Doug Conner’s Shop Details: Hosted by the Hombres. Straddleline ORV Park. Our meetings are Held at: 3300 Road 96, Pasco, WA 4 Wheel Parts 7602 S Tacoma August 12 7:30 PM Way Tacoma, WA Liberty Off Road May 17 rd March 9 Every 3 Thursday of the month 9268 Beacon Road,Moses Lake, WA Spanaway Moonshiners Outcast 4X4 – Poker Run at Elbe Except December. These meetings September 9 7:30 PM are open for anyone whom has an 32nd Annual 4x4 & High Magic’s Pizza PerformanceSwap Meet June 13-15 interest in our Wheeling community. 309 South First, Selah, WA Event Date: 3-9-14 Event Time: Oregon Creek & Trail If you drive a 4x4 Vehicle down one October 14 7:30 PM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM of our trails, We want to meet you! Doug Conner’s Shop Washington State Fair (Puyallup Fair Come on out to a region meeting and 3300 Road 96, Pasco, WA and Events Center) June 14 Have a Slice of Pizza Provided by 4 November 11 7:30 PM To sign up on our mailing list go to Quadrapaws – Fun Run at Tahuya Wheel Parts. Working hard to change Liberty Off Road www.moonshinersjeepclub.com our environment one Trail/person at 9268 Beacon Road,Moses Lake, WA or call (360) 264-2131 or email a time. NO DECEMBER REGION MEETING swapmeet@moonshinersjeepclub June 21 NO DECEMBER MEETING A Charity Poker Run in the Tillamook Region 6 State Forest at Brown’s Camp. Region 3 Meeting Meetings Ann Haak, DIRECTOR 35725 North Harney Lane The Slab ORV Area Kyle Wiebold, DIRECTOR Burns, Oregon 97220 E-mail: 503-349-9875 [email protected] [email protected] Clean-up Phone 360-772-5682 For more Info see fl yer’s or contact (Meetings are the third Tuesday Region 6 Dir. of every month) at 7:00pm Dates / Place / Hosts. NO DECEMBER MEETING Hosted by: NO DECEMBER MEETING Yakima Valley Dust Dodgers Held at: and 4-Wheel Parts March (tba) Region 6 Delegates Eastern Washington Adventures Performance Center Meeting Timber Cruisers at Alan and 2700 SE 82nd Ave, Gaileen Paulson’s 10 AM Saturday Portland, OR May 11th Work Party to McGrew Trail 503-774-4000 4 Runners and Timber Cruisers March 22nd, 2014 May 24th Region 6 Delegates The Slab AKA Ranks, Rankville is located north of N. Bonair Rd. Zillah, WA All members and guests are welcome Directions:FromIͲ82takeexit50andgonorthonBuenaRoad.CrossYakimaValleyHwyandgothrough at this monthly meeting where Region Meeting/ work project/potluck (hosted towntoHighlandDrive.TurnrightandfollowtoBonairRoad.TurnnorthonBonairRoad,followonto 3 club delegates gather to discuss by 4 Runners of Klamath Falls) gravelandupthehill.Atthetopofthehillfollowthecanaltowardthewest.Followthecanalasit Christmas Valley Dunes turnstothenorth.Thecanalwillgounderground.Atthispointtheroadwillcrossthecanalandcircle upcoming events and land matters for backtowardthesouth.FollowroaduntilitturnseastandyoucanseeaconcreteSlab. the Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington 4x4 recreation areas. May 25th Region 6 Fun Run, (hosted Please sign in at the main parking area before 10 AM. Please join us to learn about what by DC4W) Christmas Valley Sand is happening on our off-road trail Dunes, proceeds to benefi t Lake By volunteering you are helping to keep this ORV Area open. County schools poster program systems in NW Oregon & SW FormoreinfoeͲmailClayGrahamat[email protected] Washington. This is also a great place to fi nd out fi rst hand about work June 1st Creek n’ Trail Registration parties, trail events and other 4x4 dead line Larry East Four Runners of activities that are taking place. Guests Klamath Falls are most welcome and we are always looking for new clubs and individual June 13th -15th Annual Oregon members to join the association and Creek-N-Trail O’ Brien Oregon to get involved! Sourdough Campground Larry East Four Runners of Klamath Falls for registration

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SPONSORSHIP At the Board of Directors meeting in December the board adopted a new Sponsorship Program for the Association. This program will help us as we continue to move forward. Due to contractual obligations we had to wait until January 1st, PROGRAM 2011 to start contacting vendors. We have had a wonderful response and I look forward to presenting our sponsors so far Platinum Sponsors: at Winter Convention. Listed below are the four levels of sponsorship. If you or someone you know is interested please Randy’s Ring & Pinion call the phone number listed below. Neal Hollingsworth 10411 Airport Rd Sponsorship Options Everett, WA 98204 1-800-347-1188 Bronze Level- www.ringpinion.com For $1000.00 annually, you will receive an Association Membership to the Pacifi c Northwest 4 4 Wheel Parts Wheel Drive Association, a running quarter page ad in Tri-Power, a plaque recognizing your Paul Barwick 7602 S Tacoma Way involvement with the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association and a link on our website to Tacoma, WA 98409 your business. 253-476-1600 www.4wheelparts.com Silver Level- Daystar Products, Int. For $1500.00 annually, you will receive an Association Membership to the Pacifi c Northwest 841 S. 71st Ave. 4 Wheel Drive Association, a running half page ad in Tri-Power, a plaque recognizing your Phoenix, AZ 85043 800-595-7659 involvement with the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association and a link on our website to www.daystarweb.com your business. Gold Sponsors: Gold Level- NorthRidge 4x4 For $2000.00 annually, you will receive an Association Membership to the Pacifi c Northwest Eric Johnson, Sales 4 Wheel Drive Association, a running full page ad in Tri-Power, a plaque recognizing your 5225 NW Newberry Hill Silverdale, WA 98383 involvement with the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association and a link on our website to (360) 340-0282 your business. www.northridge4x4.com Bronze Sponsors: Platinum Level- A customized sponsorship package will be developed to fi t the needs of your company. Other Warn Industries, Inc. Ken Scuito, Director of options can include major sponsorship in some of the Associations events as well as additional Marketing/Customer Serv. advertising opportunities. 13270 SE Pheasant Ct Milwaukie, OR 97222 For Additional Information Call: 503-722-3015 www.warn.com 1-800-537-7845

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