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IN GEARAugust / September 2020 HIGH SIERRA POKER RUN PAGE 16-17 MOLINA RESCHEDULED PAGE 25 PANAMINT VALLEY DAYS PAGE 15 cal4wheel.com Official publication of the California Four Wheel Drive Association CORPORATE sponsors GOLD SPONSORS 4wheelparts.com genright.com metalcloak.com poisonspyder.com warn.com extremeterrain.com bfgoodrichtires.com SILVER SPONSORS quadratec.com linex.com trailforged.com spiderwebshade.com sneveysoffroad.com BRONZE SPONSORS 4xshaft.com rockhard4x4.com advanceadapters.com trail-gear.com differentials.com bilsteinus.com magnaflow.com racelinewheels.com bds-suspension.com 4x4spod.com Made in the USA tuffyproducts.com Custom Seat Covers caltrend.com WIN-A-JEEP SPONSORS calcasuals.com #genrightoffroad #RockHard4x4 #advanceadapters #hiliftjacks #arbusa #WARNfan #PowerTank #thejereel #Scosche #tds4x4 #Currie #RuggedRadios #RuggedRidge #4x4sPOD #4wheelparts #BFGoodrichTires #SpiderWebShade #tuffyproducts #visionxusa #RacelineWheels #psc #factor55 #aftermarketauburngear #FOX #premierpowerwelder #OdysseyBattery #Step22Gear To become a sponsor, contact John McCready at 916-794-5979 or [email protected] 2 IN GEAR August / September 2020 Content BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 06 natural resource consultant 12 coming up 14 HIGH SIERRA POKER RUN INFO 16 THE FIGHT FOR OCEANO DUNES 18 HIGH SIERRA POKER RUN INFO 17 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: NRC 22 donations 23 license plates: all you need to know 26 FLAT FENDER VS. LJ 28 club directory 36 calendar 38 ON THE COVER: High Sierra Poker Run 2016 by Davy Rocha. Inset shows Panamint Valley Days in 2017 by John Labbett. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 / VOLUME 61 #3 THE IN GEAR (USPS 436-110) IS PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY FOR $10.00 PER YEAR BY THE CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., 8120 36TH AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA 95824-2304. IN GEAR IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE C4WDA — SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN C4WDA. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT SACRAMENTO, CA, AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. PERMISSION TO REPRINT ITEMS IS NORMALLY GIVEN, PROVIDED PERMISSION IS REQUESTED AND PROPER CREDIT IS GIVEN TO BOTH THE AUTHOR AND THE PUBLICATION. ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED BY AUTHORS OF ARTICLES, AND PHOTO CONTENT HEREIN, ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY EXPRESS THOSE OF THE C4WDA. C4WDA DOES NOT ENDORSE ITS ADVERTISERS, NOR IS IT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF ADVERTISING. SANTA MARIA 4 WHEELERS AT MOLINA POSTMASTER: SEND FORM 3579 TO C4WDA, INC. 8120 36TH AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA 95824-2304 GHOST RUN 2017 BY SUZY JOHNSON cal4wheel.com 3 WHO ARE WE? MEETINGS The California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. (founded in 1959) is a non-profit organization comprised of member clubs, individuals and business firms, united in a BE SURE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MEETING common objective — the betterment of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation. LOCATIONS AND THE LATEST INFORMATION We represent four-wheelers, hunters, fishermen, and other outdoor REGARDING POSSIBLE POSTPONEMENTS recreationalists. Ours is the largest organization of its type in California. AND CANCELLATIONS. THROUGH A UNITED EFFORT WE: BOARD MEETINGS* • Promote responsible use of public lands. August 22-23, 2020 / December 12-13, 2020 • Prevent legislation that would restrict off-road vehicles and vehicle use. Convention - February 19-21, 2021 - Visalia, CA • Develop programs of conservation, education and safety. NORTH DISTRICT* October 24, 2020 / January 9, 2021 / May 1, 2021 • Encourage state and federal agencies to develop new four wheel drive CENTRAL DISTRICT (LOCATION VARIES) trails and preserve existing ones. October 10, 2020 / January 9, 2021 / April 17, 2021 • Distribute information to vehicle-oriented recreationalists. SOUTH DISTRICT** • Promote statewide activities and four wheel drive events for the enjoyment October 10, 2020 of members. January 30, 2021 / April 17, 2021 Board and district meetings are held each quarter and are open to all members. More info at cal4wheel.com/calendar CAL4WHEEL CONTACTS *Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the C4WDA Office at 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA. **Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Bass Pro STATE OFFICERS SECRETARY SECRETARY Shop in Rancho Cucamonga. Trevor Gillihan Bonnie Ferguson PRESIDENT 559-593-3678 661-943-9744 Jack Chapman [email protected] [email protected] 209-304-0510 (c) 209-274-4508 (h) [email protected] NORTH DISTRICT NATURAL RESOURCE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK PAST PRESIDENT OFFICERS CONSULTANT Steve Egbert Jeff Blewett • Cal4wheel • SierraTrek 559-685-1928 VICE PRESIDENT 209-210-7880 Cal4Wheelnorth OperationDesertFun Glenn Reynolds • • 559-936-3030 (cell) [email protected] [email protected] 916-834-7547 • Cal4Wheelcentral • winajeep [email protected] • Cal4wheelsouth • WinterFunFestival TREASURER Russ Chung MEMBERSHIP MARKETING & [email protected] CHAIRMAN PROMOTIONS Ron DeLaney RECORDING SECRETARY 209-304-3491 COORDINATOR Sherry Stortroen [email protected] John McCready CAL4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 209-602-4788 (cell) 916-794-5979 [email protected] SECRETARY [email protected] Kitten Chapman All vehicles must be maintained to conform to highway 209-274-4508 (h) safety standards, as well as meet the minimum CENTRAL DISTRICT 209-662-2308 (c) requirements listed below: [email protected] IN GEAR EDITOR/ OFFICERS WEB PAGE COORDINATOR 1. Roll bar or full cage or fac- 7. Fire extinguisher with gauge VICE PRESIDENT SOUTH DISTRICT tory installed hard top. indicating good/full, appro- Mike McGarity OFFICERS Suzy Johnson 2. Emergency brake, parking priately stored. 559-352-9780 4551 S. Paseo Don Rolando brake, line-lock or other 8. Seat belts for all passengers. [email protected] Tucson, AZ 85746 VICE PRESIDENT redundant braking system. 9. Antennas must be rigid or 805-550-2804 Josh Epstein 3. Tow strap or rope (recom- MEMBERSHIP 951-675-0203 Fax 866-888-2465 restrained in a manner to mend rated at 2 times the CHAIRMAN [email protected] [email protected] prevent injuries. **VACANT** vehicle weight). 10. Adequate attachment Special election July 2020 MEMBERSHIP 4. First aid kit. points front and rear, i.e., CHAIRMAN 5. Jack capable of lifting the tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow Don Rybarczyk vehicle and a tool capable balls are not generally rec- 909-851-0806 of removing lug nuts. ommended. [email protected] 6. Spare tire within 3” diameter 11. Battery hold downs (no of other tires, or, for tires 37” bungie cords). or larger, run-flats or tools to BOARD MEMBERS: [email protected] repair/reinflate tire. RECOMMENDED: Oil/fluid spill kit MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS: [email protected] DISTRICTS: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] SAFETY CHAIRS: [email protected] MOVING? Send your change of address to C4WDA, Inc., 8120 MAIN OFFICE 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304 or change Bonnie Steele, Office Manager it online at cal4wheel.org/MyAccount 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304 Be sure to include your membership number if it is (916) 381-8300 [email protected] available. 4 IN GEAR August / September 2020 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I pledge to support the goals and objectives of the CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., in the protection, respect and the enjoyment of our public domain lands and towards the betterment of off-highway vehicle recreation. I am enclosing: $50.00 for my yearly Individual Membership dues. $750.00 for my Life Membership dues. ($10.00 of your association dues is for a one-year subscription to In Gear.) Ownership of a four-wheel drive vehicle is not a requirement Please make check payable to: for membership. California Four Wheel Drive Association Note: The Federal Tax Reform Act requires that we advise members that contributions or gifts to C4WDA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. NAME _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF 4X4 VEHICLE ______________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER ( ) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ YEAR ___________________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MARRIED? o YES o NO CITY_____________________________________________________STATE_______ ZIP _________________________________________________ SPOUSE’S/CO-MEMBER NAME* EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ *Must be legally married to share life membership. Please send information on how I may become a member of the CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. by: Communication Preferences o Becoming an Associate Member (business firm) o Subscribe to email updates o Becoming a Life Member through your installment plan. o Subscribe to email access alerts o Joining an established Club o Do not release my information o Forming a new four-wheel drive club Signed_____________________________________________________________________________________________Date ______________________________________________________________________________ Referred by ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Return to: California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. OFFICE USE ONLY 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA