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ATVAM Newsletter - August 20, 2019 Newsletter of the ATV Association of (Est. 1983) "Your Voice for ATV Recreation In Minnesota"

-Send your comments, club news, photos and article ideas to: [email protected]. -Forward this email to club partners and business sponsors if they aren't ATVAM members already. -All members should receive this newsletter and MN OffRoad magazine. Let us know if you're not. -Please note: Send member renewals to new mailing address: ATVAM, PO Box 300, Stacy, MN 55079 E-newsletters are now archived on atvam.org to refer back to on topics. In This e-Newsletter: -Major Ride & Rally Sponsors Rolling In -ATVAM Members To Vote On Bylaws Amendments -Let's Make Ride & Rally The Best It Can Be -A New Flyer: "ATV Rider Resources In Minnesota" -ATV Clubs Give Back To Communities -ATVAM Attends Polaris 65th Anniversary Party -Action Alerts: Please Support These Proposals -Fun ATV Club Rides Coming Up -Invite Friends To Join ATVAM Major Sponsors Rolling In, Supporting The ATVAM Annual Convention

This year, ATVAM is inviting businesses, clubs and individuals to be major sponsors of the ATVAM Annual Convention (Ride & Rally). Donations can be mailed in or paid on the ATVAM website. See the flyer below for more details. And register for Ride & Rally today (banquet limited to 400).

Thank you to these businesses, tourism bureaus and clubs for being the first major sponsors of the 2019 ATVAM Ride & Rally:

Donating $250 Scott's Resort, Bar and Grill Benchmark Engineering Iron Range Tourism Bureau Northern Traxx ATV Club Evergreen PAC ATV Club White Pine Riders Woodtick Wheelers ATV Club

Donating $500 Poseidon Barge Company

Donating $1,000 Polaris

And thank you to everyone who has made cash donations! Smaller cash donations received so far = $1,500.00 ------Please share this flyer with your club, its business sponsors and other local businesses that may be interested in being a major sponsor of the ATVAM Annual Convention. It is also posted at atvam.org . Thanks!

ATVAM Members to Vote on Proposed Amendments to Bylaws During The Annual Convention The Bylaws Committee and the State Board of Directors are proposing various amendments to the ATVAM Bylaws, many of which are related to the recently adopted ATVAM Strategic Plan. The Bylaws are rules enacted by the ATVAM membership to provide a framework for the operation and management of the organization.

The proposed amendments will be voted on by ATVAM members at the annual convention (Ride & Rally), in Crane Lake, Minnesota, during the General Membership Meeting on Saturday, September 21, 2019. A copy of the amendments to the Bylaws appeared in the August/September issue of Minnesota OffRoad magazine. They are also available on the ATVAM website, on the Strategic Plan page, at this link: http://www.atvam.org/Strategic_Plan.html.

Please review the amendments prior to the scheduled vote at Ride & Rally. Thanks! The 2019 Ride & Rally Is One Month Away: "Let's All Pitch In To Make It The Best It Can Be" A message to all ATVAM clubs from ATVAM President Ron Potter (Reprinted from an earlier newsletter, and mailed to club presidents)

Dear Club Presidents and Boards, As we continue to make plans for our 2019 ATV Minnesota Annual Convention, also called our Ride and Rally, it is important that we understand this is the Annual Convention for our State Association. Although it is hosted by a specific club each year, it is all of our responsibility to make this event a success and participate.

It is understood that not everyone can physically attend the event every year, but to make it a success we must all be involved. This is our one major fund raiser for the year, and our success with that effort each year determines how active the Association can be the next year in helping clubs and providing leadership where it is needed.

Because this is an ATV Minnesota event, we are asking that every club contribute to this event by making a donation to the auction, or a cash donation that will be used to generate funds to support the State Association. This can be from business members of the club, businesses in the community, other connections or contacts the clubs may have, or by the club purchasing items for the auction and providing them. These can be items for the sport of ATVing or items like hunting or fishing trips or trips to resorts with riding opportunities. We are asking for 100% involvement this year, and we are asking our Regional Directors to work with clubs to make this happen. You will be contacted by one of the ATVAM Regional Directors within the next few weeks.

If you will not be attending the Convention this year, the Regional Director will help you get your items delivered to the Convention in time. We are asking that each club provide items worth at least $100 for the auction, or a cash donation of equal value. If you need ideas please feel free to contact your Regional Director or one of the Executive Board members.

If your club is sending cash (checks made out to ATVAM), please make sure it is delivered to the Voyageur Country ATV club prior to September 1st, 2019, providing adequate time for this donation to be converted to an auction item(s). Visa cards or gift cards are fine and can be delivered just prior to the event.

Please deliver these items to a Regional Director or Executive Board member prior to September 1st if you want them to deliver your items for the auction.

Or you can mail the items directly to Voyageur Country ATV club at this address; Voyageur Country ATV, c/o Voyagaire Lodge, 7576 Gold Coast Road, Crane Lake, MN 55725. Include a note that the donation is for the Ride & Rally. Any alerts/questions/comments about donations, please contact Gretchen Janssen at (218) 993-2266 or email her at [email protected] .

After September 1, 2019, all items must be mailed directly to Voyageur Country ATV club at this address. If you plan on attending the State Convention and will bring your auction items with you, please let Gretchen know what you have so they can plan for it. This is our State Convention. Let's make it the best it can be. With this approach, the sponsoring club can focus on the physical event, while the remainder of the clubs across the state make sure the fund raising part of the event is a great success as well.

Thank you for your assistance with our State Convention. Any questions, please let me know or contact one of the Executive Board members.

Best regards. Ron Potter ATVAM President (218) 235-0382 [email protected] New! A One-Page Flyer Of ATV Rider Resources In Minnesota We heard that the 2019 DNR OHV Atlas isn't printed yet, and won't be available for clubs to hand out at the Minnesota State Fair. So we decided to put together a one-page flyer with contact information riders can use to get an Atlas, and other helpful rider resources. If you are working at the ATV booth in the DNR building during the Fair, there will be copies of it to pass out to people with questions about ATV , regulations, ATVAM and more. (They may run out fast, so think about printing some for your club's use at the Fair.)

It will also make a great flyer for ATV clubs to give to their members and to the riding public at county fairs, and local community events. And to add to your club's website. Drag it to your computer screen, or copy it as a screen shot, and print it out.

ATV Clubs Give Back To Their Communities Across Minnesota, ATV clubs give generously to all kinds of local charities, non-profit organizations and fund-raisers for groups and people in need. Here are two efforts held last month. Be sure to have your club send in their donation projects to be recognized in this newsletter.

From Red Rock Riders: We would like to pass along this info! On July 13th, the Red Rock Riders ATV Club held their Annual Club Ride. The proceeds from this year were to be donated to Access North for their Accessible Deer Hunt. All money raised during the ride as well as donations from the club and their Trail Ambassadors totaled $1065.00! The picture shows Club President Jesse Radika (L) and Club Treasurer Patty Hongo (R) handing over the check to Club Secretary and Access North Representative, Trina Arnesen.

From Roseau/Lake of the Woods Sportsman Club: Marty Howes from the Roseau County Veterans Service office accepts a check for $3,101.50 to help our local Veterans in need.

The money was raised at the 2019 Veterans ATV Run in July. Presenting the check is Roseau/Lake of the Woods Sportsman Club President Loren Arveson and Treasurer/Co-Chair Jodi Milford. Not pictured is Co- Chair Chris Reed.

ATVAM Attends Polaris 65th Anniversary Party

By Perry May ATVAM President Ron Potter, and 1st Vice-President Perry May, joined members from the Roseau/Lake of the Woods Sportsman Club, and the Fourtown/Grygla Sportsmans Club in Roseau on Saturday August 17th, to celebrate Polaris Industries 65-year Anniversary.

We appreciated the opportunity to be part of the celebration, meet some of the ATV riders from the area and talk about ATVAM. We also brought along a Polaris Sportsman and the Virtual Realty googles and were able to have riders both young and old try out this new training technique. Polaris was founded in Roseau in 1954 by Edgar Hetteen, Allen Hetteen and David Johnson. It has grown to a company today of 12,000 employees, revenues exceeding $5.4 billion, manufacturer of 30+ brands, which are sold globally. Roseau continues to be the main manufacturing and engineering site with corporate headquarters located in Medina, Minnesota.

The 3-day celebration included plant tours, a vintage machine show, parade, youth and adult riding courses, food trucks, street dance and concert. Polaris entered the ATV market in 1984 and introduced the first American made ATV called the Trail Boss in 1985. The newest Polaris 2020 models offer power steering, electronic fuel injection, stout chassis & suspension, turbo- charged engines, continuous improvement on safety and design features, along with on-board electronics. The Polaris Foundation, Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program, Polaris Ride Command App, and numerous donations to community and off-road events make them a strong OHV partner in promoting and advancing the safe and responsible advocacy of off-road recreation.

Polaris means many things to the ATV community and we thank them for being a great Minnesota company, which is continuously improving the ride experience. The local clubs that form the Northstar Trail Alliance - led by ATVAM Region 1 Director Loren Arveson and Northstar Alliance President Myles Hogenson - have re-energized trail development in the Northwest. The new Warroad Roseau Rail Bed proposal, along with the Moose River Dike Road Pilot Project, will provide further connections to riding opportunities within the Beltrami Island State Forest.

Also on their to-do list is work with Minnesota DNR Forestry to open ATV- accessible campgrounds with amenities such as water and electricity hook- ups. The Trail Alliance has a new trail map out which can be found at: https://visitwarroad.com/atv-trails/. Mark your calendars for September 14th, for the 13th Annual ATV Fun Run hosted by the Northstar Trail Alliance.

Action Alerts: Please Support These Two Trail Proposals DNR seeks input on Warroad-Roseau Railbed ATV trail proposal From a DNR press release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites public review and written comments on a Roseau County proposal to obtain grant-in-aid funding for additions to the all-terrain vehicle (ATV)/off-highway motorcycle trail system in Beltrami Island State Forest. The trail, known as the Warroad- Roseau Railbed, would provide a 19.25-mile trail connection between the cities of Warroad and Roseau. The trail would follow an abandoned railbed owned by the Roseau-Lake of the Woods Sportsman's Club. The club and Roseau County would maintain the trail.

The DNR will accept written comments until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Comments may be submitted:

Via email to [email protected] Via mail to Jack C. Pellinen, area supervisor, Parks and Trails Division, Minnesota DNR, 48990 County Road 4, Roseau, MN 56751.A map of the proposed trail segments can be found at (www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/ohv/plans/index.html). For more information, call Jack C. Pellinen, 218-526-1362. ======Public Review of Proposed Trail Revisions within the State Forest and nearby scattered state forest lands. Public meeting Oct. 21.

From a DNR press release: The DNR is seeking comments for proposed trail designations within the Rum River State Forest and nearby scattered state forest lands. The proposal includes opportunities for ATV (class 1), OHM and ORV. Details on the proposals can be found on the project website: (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/ohv/designation/revisio ns.htmlÂ), Scroll down to "Rum River" under "Projects in Progress." Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Joe Unger, Division of Parks and Trails, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55110. Additionally, the DNR will hold a public review meeting on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Onamia Lions Community Center-806 West Kathio Street, Onamia, MN 56359.

Some great art is showing up on ATV Clubs' Facebook pages this summer. This one is for a ride planned by the Lake Country ATV Riders and Minnesota ATV Riders. Awesome! Fun ATVAM & ATV Club Events Coming Up Send your club schedule for rides/work days to: [email protected] Many ATVAM members do not belong to an ATV club and are looking for one to join, ride with and build trails.

-Next ATVAM Board Meeting Is August 20 Call in and be part of the action. Next board conference call is August 20 at 6:30 pm. Watch for email to club leaders with call-in directions. All ATVAM clubs have one spot on the board to participate and vote.

-ATVAM Region 2 All-Club Meeting Is August 22 Fourth Thursday each month, 7 pm at Mountain Iron Community Center.

-Register today! 2019 ATV Minnesota Annual Convention (Ride & Rally) September 20-22, 2019 This year, hosted by Voyageur Country ATV club, Crane Lake, MN. Friday VIP ride. Ribbon cutting for new bridge over Vermillion River. Guided rides. Banquet with auction (limited to 400 seats). Reserve lodging now! For more details and registration, visit atvam.org . This annual ATVAM event is a lot of fun and our major fund raiser for the year. Please note: ATVAM is seeking donations for the auction from all ATV clubs to help share in the cost of the convention. Please discuss at your next club meeting, gather items and donate what you can. Thanks! ------Region 1 Club Rides & Work Days:

Roseau/Lake Of The Woods Sportsman Club

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Aitkin County ATV Alliance -- Fun Run on Northwoods ATV Regional Trail System. September 6, 10 am, McGregor Parking Lot, ride to Lawler Loops, lunch provided by the Alliance. RSVP requested: Ross Wagner, Economic Development & Forest Industry Coordinator 218-927-7305 Fax 218-927-7374 [email protected]

Finland Snowmobile & ATV Club

Northern Traxx ATV Club

Quad Cities ATV Club -- Greg Peterson Memorial Ride September 7, leaving from BG's Bar and Grill in Mountain Iron. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Details on club Facebook page.

Red Rock Riders

Prospector Loop ATV Club / Babbitt ATV Club

Voyageur Country ATV -- Club Ride & Picnic Site Cleanup Saturday September 7th -- 9:30 am, club ride at Trail's End Resort split up into smaller groups to ride the routes planned for Saturday September 21 during the ATVAM Ride & Rally. Sunday September 8th, 10 am, gather at the Vermilion Falls Picnic Site to do some site clean up, followed by rides of various lengths as planned for Friday September 20 during the ATVAM Ride & Rally. (No organized lunch on these two days, but all local restaurants will be open)

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Cuyuna Iron Range Riders & Over The Hills Gang ATV Club Sept 14 -- Exploring MN ATV Trails Ride, 10am - 6pm, Bigfork. Details on Facebook.

Mille Lacs Drift Skippers

Woodtick Wheelers ATV Club -- Club Ride August 31 -- Club ride on UPM Blandin Trail, with lunch in Hill City. Meet at 9 am at trail parking area, from Hill City, go 7.5 miles north on Hwy. 169, then east on Smith Dr.

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The Woodtick Wheelers ATV Club has a Search & Rescue ATV Team, in partnership with the Cass County Sheriff's Dept. Regular training sessions include CPR, Radio Communications, GPS searches on ATVs, and ground searches on foot. ATV MINNESOTA "Your Voice To Ride" Dedicated Volunteers Building Fun & Sustainable ATV Trails For The Riding Public. ------Invite friends and family to join today!

See the mailing label on MN OffRoad magazine for the renewal date of your ATVAM membership. Be sure to include your email address on renewal form to receive ATVAM e-newsletters. And send renewals to ATVAM's new mailing address: PO Box 300, Stacy, MN 55079 ------Belonging to ATVAM, you join thousands of riders throughout the state, have fun, and help ensure the future of ATV riding in Minnesota.

As a family or individual member for just $20 you receive: -A subscription to Minnesota OffRoad magazine (6 issues per year) -Twice monthly newsletter by email with the latest news and information -Membership card and bumper sticker -Invitation to events, including our Legislative Summit and Vision Meeting in the spring, and the ATVAM Fall Ride & Rally, as well as general membership meetings -Discounts with many of our business members -A full-time lobbyist at the State Capitol, helping create pro-ATV legislation, and moving forward important bills that help provide funding for new trail systems

As a business member for $75 you receive: All of the above, plus: -Your business name, address, phone number, and website listed in each issue of the MN OffRoad magazine and on our website -Discounts on advertising in MN OffRoad magazine -An official ATVAM membership certificate for display in your business

To join, contact ATVAM or call (800) 442-8826.

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