September 2008 - Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association

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SEPT. 2008
PNW TRAIL
JAMBOREE ‘08
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PAGES 11-14
4-Wheelin’ News
September 2008
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CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER 2008
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
REPORTS
5 Land Matters
7 Washington Dir. Report
6 Tacoma Webfooters 50th
8-10+18 Region
Reports
11 Constitution &
Bylaw Form
19 Looking for
Members
20 Membership
Application
11-14 PNW’s Trail Jamboree
15 Treasurer -Info/
Questionnaire
17 Off-Road Business
Support Training
3 PNW
Officers List
15 Change of address
21 Classified ADS
21
Video Library
22 Calendar of Events
23 Associate Members List
Operation Shore Patrol
September 20 – 21, 2008
see info.....page 4
Pick-up A Mountain
September 20 , 2008
see AD.....page 4
WHITE KNUCKLE 4X4 SWAP MEET
Sept. 28th - Eumclaw, WA....see page 14
www.pnw4wda.org
800-537-7845
God Bless America
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September 2008
www.pnw4wda.org
www.pnw4wda.org
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PNW4WDA
Volume 36 Number Sept. 2008
The mission of 4-Wheelin' News is
to fourwheelatize* and enlighten
fellow enthusiasts by educating,
inspiring and informing.
editor/publisher Ron McDonald
[email protected]
Officers List
PRESIDENT
Luke May/Grace
22635 NE Woodinville Duval Rd
Woodinville, WA 98077
800-537-7845 / 425-788-2848
[email protected]
TREASURER
Dave McMains/ Kathy”Frogg”
603 Meridian
Moses Lake, WA 98837
509-765-2922
[email protected]
assistant editor Diana McDonald
[email protected]
OREGON EXEC. DIRECTOR
Beth Ayer/Butch
711 Bennett Creek Rd.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
541-954-4880
[email protected]
mailing address
3902 NE 61 Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
telephone (360) 695-0595
email address
[email protected]
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B. To become obsessed with four wheeling. C. To exceed the
limits of ordinary four wheeled vehicles.
D. To traverse
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4-Wheelin’ News
September 2008
SECRETARY
Sande Nettnin/Earl
519 N Fisher Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-783-6481
[email protected]
IDAHO EXEC. DIRECTOR
Open
Call 800-537-7845
WASH. EXEC. DIRECTOR
Arlene Brooks/Bob
21520 SE 346th
Auburn, WA. 98092
253-833-8747
[email protected]
Inter Assoc. Directors
COMPETITION CHAIRMAN
Don & Carol Jensen
Rob Stafford/Dianna
946 - 18th, Longview, WA 98632
360-577-0111 Voice/FAX
[email protected]
[email protected]
19302 6th Ave. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387
253-691-4351
[email protected]
REGION I DIRECTOR
REGION II DIRECTOR
Angela Holm
Edward Campbell/Sue Preble
31330 11th Place S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-529-9482 / 206-617-9478 Cell
[email protected]
P.O. Box 393
Bucoda, WA 98530
360-349-9236
[email protected]
REGION IV DIRECTOR
REGION III DIRECTOR
Rick Smith/Kristin
P.O. Box 1536
St. Helens, OR 97051
971-207-4797
[email protected]
519 N Fisher Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-783-6481
[email protected]
REGION V DIRECTOR
Open
Alan D. Paulson
Call 800-537-7845
REGION VII DIRECTOR
Jeff Williams/Gwen
5998 #4 Hwy 291
Nine Mile Falls, WA 98026
509-467-4177 / 509-951-5106 Cell
[email protected]
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Tom Fisher/Karen
1615 Harvard Ave.
Gladstone, OR 97027
971-221-3384 Cell
[email protected]
Earl Nettnin/Sande
REGION VI DIRECTOR
4751 Happy Valley Rd.
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
541-679-0571
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
Kathy ”Frogg” McMains/ Dave
603 Meridian
509-765-2922
[email protected]
SAFETY/ED CHAIRMAN
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Linda Jessen/ Walter
2952 Garfield, Longview, WA 98632
360-636-1675
[email protected]
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
Club Power/We Did it CHAIRMEN
Rob Solomon
Karen Fisher/Tom
19802 118th Ave. Ct. E.
Graham, WA 98338
253-847-8202 / 253-465-1005 Cell
[email protected]
1615 Harvard Ave. • Gladstone, OR 97027
503-655-1870 / Fax 360-256-0004
971-221-3411 Cell
[email protected]
TRAIL JAMBOREE CHAIR
TRAIL JAMBOREE CO-CHAIR
Merrick Graves
Kim Graves
PO Box 344
Ravensdale, WA 98051
425-432-0587
206-612-1264 Cell
[email protected]
PO Box 344
Ravensdale, WA 98051
425-432-0587 / 253-875-7326 Fax
253-241-2338 Cell
[email protected]
VIDEO CHAIRMAN
WAYS & MEANS CHAIRMAN
Kathy ”Frogg” McMains/ Dave
603 Meridian
509-765-2922
Ways&[email protected]
Don Jensen/Carol
946 - 18th
Longview, WA 98632
360-577-0111 Voice/FAX
[email protected]
TRI-POWER EDITOR
Ron McDonald/Diana
3902 NE 61stAve • Vancouver, WA 98661
ALL (360)
Days: 695-6400 • Eve 6-9pm: 695-0595
FAX: 695-1043
[email protected]
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S O M E T H I N G F O R E V E RY O N E
Operation Shore
Patrol
Pick Up a Mountain
September 20 – 21, 2008
Hello All Region Not sure if you’ve been informed or heard about a Region 4 event called Pick Up a Mountain or not, but
we are hosting this clean-up that has been reinstated for the first time since 1975!
Operation
Shore
Patrol
– Washington beach cleanup
in September will mark our
thirty-seventh annual event.
Will you please let your region members know about it? I failed to meet the Tr-Power deadline.
It will be in the Naches Ranger District with camping at Long Meadow which is free and basically primitive besides a
toilet house.
Headquarters for sign up
and information are located
at three State Parks; park
locations, beach areas and
OSP Chairmen are as follows:
Region 1 – Ocean City
State Park (North Beach
area). Chairman – Angela
Holm (253) 529-9482 or
cell
(206)
617-9478
<
[email protected]
I realize that it is also the SAME weekend as OSP but that was originally the purpose for ‘us’ dryside’rs since we do not
have an ocean to clean-up as R1, 2, 3!
I have had some inquiries from those not in R4 - everyone is welcome!
If this is a ‘hit’, possibly we can change the date next year to help those out that wish to attend OSP and Pick-up A
Mountain!
I also realize that this may be a distance for you to come - but think about the trails you may be able to run that you
wouldn’t otherwise get to?! not to mention the trash being picked up and the hours being logged!
Need more info - feel free to contact me - but will be away on 8/16-21.
Thanks to all!
Pam 509-658-2496 • [email protected]
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Region 2 – Twin Harbors State
Park (South Beach area). Bob
and Barb Woolery (360)
893-8447 barbarawoolery@c
enturytel.net
HELP KEEP TRAILS OPEN – DO YOUR PART
Region
3
–
Cape
Disappointment State Park
(Long Beach area). Chairman
- Linda Jessen (360) 636-1675
[email protected]
PRESENTS
There is a limited number
of standard campsites on a
first come – first serve basis.
Reservations for standard
camping must be made by
calling the Pacific NW Four
Wheel
Drive
Association
Region Chairman – contact
after 6pm weekdays or
on
weekends.
Hookup
reservations can be made at
1-800-452-5687 (fee applies).
Come prepared: gloves and
dress for inclement weather
– the cleanup takes place
rain or shine – look forward to
seeing you there.
Arlene Brooks,
WA. State Director
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th 2008
Bring: licensed/legal rig for FS roads,
gloves, shovels, lunch
WHERE: Long Meadow - Naches Ranger
District: off 1900 Road to 1902 left onto
624 Road
DRIVER MEETING: 8am
POTLUCK SUPPER: Saturday 6pm
Free weekend camping
PRIZES/DONATIONS/SOCIAL: 8pm
Bags provided by Department of
Ecology
CONTACT: Pam Remley 509-658-2496 or
[email protected]
Dumpster courtesy of Yakima Waste
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September 2008
www.pnw4wda.org
BLM
RELEASES
PROJECT
PLANNING
UPDATE
SPOKANE, WA:
The
Bureau
of
Land
Management (BLM) Spokane
District Office prepared a
Planning Update document
providing information about
BLM
projects
throughout
the State of Washington. It
is available on the internet
at
http://www.blm.gov/or/
districts/spokane/plans/.
The BLM is publishing this
Planning Update to provide
current information about
specific projects and future
events planned for lands and
resources managed by the
district. For more information
about any of the projects, or to
submit suggestions about how
to improve our updates, please
email the Spokane District at
[email protected],
or call at (509) 536-1200. You
may also contact us through
postal mail at; Spokane BLM
District Office, 1103 North
Fancher
Road,
Spokane
Valley, Washington 99212.
The BLM manages more land
258 million surface acres than
any other Federal agency.
Most of this public land is
located in 12 Western States,
including Alaska. The Bureau,
with a budget of about $1.8
billion, also administers 700
million acres of sub-surface
mineral estate throughout the
nation. The BLM’s multipleuse mission is to sustain the
health and productivity of
the public lands for the use
and enjoyment of present
and future generations. The
Bureau accomplishes this by
managing such activities as
outdoor recreation, livestock
grazing, mineral development,
and energy production, and by
conserving natural, historical,
and cultural resources on the
public lands.
Release No: OR130-FY2008021 Contact: Scott Pavey
(509) 536-1200
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the following 183,602 Units
Affected on the RECALL List
below:
Pro Comp Xtreme A/T
Cooper Discoverer S/T,
Dean Mud Terrain Radial SXT
Durango Radial XTR,
Mastercraft Courser C/T,
Dick Cepek Radial F-C II,
Mesa C/T,
Tempra Trailcutter Radial RT.
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4-Wheelin’ News
Colville and
OkanoganWenatchee
National
Forests Forest
Plan Revision
Okanogan
Valley
Office
1240 Second Avenue South
Okanogan, WA 98840
Office: (509) 826-3275
Fax: (509) 826-3789
NEWS RELEASE
For
Immediate
Release:
August 20, 2008Information
Contact:
Debbie
Kelly,
Public
Affairs
Specialist,
(509)826-3396Margaret
Hartzell,
Plan
Revision
TeamLeader, (509) 826-3275
Public Invited to Participate
in Collaboration Workshops
about WildernessThe Colville
National Forest (Forest) will
be hosting a series of public
workshops this fall to help the
agency evaluate Inventoried
Roadless
Areas
(IRAs)
within the Forest for their
potential
recommendation
as wilderness. Evaluation of
IRAs for potential wilderness
recommendation is a required
step in the forest plan revision
process. “It has been just over
a year since a citizens group
participated in an intensive
public collaboration effort
related to specific elements
of the Colville Forest Plan
Revision,” said Rick Brazell,
Colville Forest Supervisor.
“Now that we are further along
in the wilderness evaluation
process, I’m looking forward
to having more detailed public
discussion. This will help
further inform my decision
on whether to recommend
additional wilderness or not
in the revised forest plan.”
said Brazell. A “kick-off” public
workshop will be held in
Colville September 6, followed
by a general information
meeting in Spokane midmonth.
Three
Saturday
community workshops are
planned between September
and November; one workshop
in each county. A final meeting
will be held in Colville to wrap
up the process and integrate
recommendations from the
various
workshops.
“The
collaborative workshops will
be open to all members of
the public, not just to those
individuals who participated
in the previous effort. To
honor past collaborative public
discussions on wilderness,
we’ll
be
incorporating
information gained from the
2007 Collaborative Round-Up
in this process” said Margaret
Hartzell, Forest Plan Revision
Team
Leader.
-MOREForest Service Collaboration
Workshops/ Page 2---- “Each
community workshop will
evaluate a specific set of
IRAs within each geographic
area. We encourage people
within and outside of these
communities to participate in
this collaborative process,”
Hartzell said. For additional
information,
including
meeting notes and public
recommendations from the
2007 round of collaboration
workshops and a list of
recommended reading to
prepare
for
the
2008
workshops, visit the Forest
Plan Revision web page at
www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/
forest-plan. Meeting agendas
will be posted soon. A draft
of the revised forest plan is
targeted for release to the
public in March 2010. If you
have any questions about
the meetings, please contact
Debbie Kelly, Public Affairs
Specialist at (509) 826-3396.
Meeting Schedule: Colville
Orientation Meeting. Saturday,
September 6 - 9 a.m. to 12
p.m.; Stevens County Sheriff’s
Ambulance Training Center,
425 N. Highway, Colville,
WA 99114 (located next to
Ronny D’s Drive-In). Spokane
Information Meeting. Friday,
September 12 - 6 p.m. to 8
p.m.; Spokane County Public
Library,
Spokane
Valley
Branch, 120004 E. Main
Avenue, Spokane, WA 99206.
Pend Orielle County Workshop.
Saturday, September 20 - 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.; Kalispel Tribe
of Indians Wellness Center
Meeting Room, 1821 N. Le
Clerc, Cusick, WA 99119
Stevens County Workshop.
Saturday, October 4 - 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m.; Stevens County
Sheriff’s Ambulance Training
Center, 425 N. Highway,
Colville, WA 99114 Ferry
County Workshop. Saturday,
November 1 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
Republic Elementary School,
30306 E. Hwy 20, Republic,
WA Collaboration Integration
Meeting
(wrap-up
and
report out from collaboration
workshops).
Saturday,
November 15 - 9 a.m. to 12
p.m.; Institute for Extended
Learning
(Community
College), Colville Center, 985
South Elm Street, Colville, WA
99114-2662
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WYOMING
COURT
STRIKES
ROADLESS
RULE, BLASTS
FOREST
SERVICE
CHEYENNE, WY
(August 13) - The Clinton-Gore
2001 Roadless Rule suffered
another death in its phoenixlike existence as U.S. District
of Wyoming Judge Clarence
Brimmer yesterday issued a
102 page decision declaring
the Rule illegal and enjoining
its implementation throughout
the U.S. Forest Service
System. The decision came in
a case brought by the State
of Wyoming in 2007, which
paralleled an earlier complaint
filed by Wyoming in 2001.
Judge Brimmer found the Rule
illegal in the first case, but the
2001 case was found to be
moot and his ruling vacated
on appeal, and the 2001 Rule
was reinstated in 2006 by a
judge in the Northern District of
California. Brimmer’s decision
minces few words, concluding
the 2001 Rule “was driven by
political haste and evidenced
pro forma compliance with”
environmental laws, using
descriptors such as “flagrant”
and “cavalier” in characterizing
the “unequivocal” violations.
“We are obviously pleased by
this decision and feel that it
vindicates our position laid out
over a decade ago opposing
a top-down ‘one size fits all’
roadless policy,” said Greg
Mumm, Executive Director of
the BlueRibbon Coalition, a
national advocacy organization
for trails-based recreation
that has participated in the
various Roadless cases. Other
recreational groups joining
BlueRibbon in the Wyoming,
California and other cases
were the California Association
of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, United
Four Wheel Drive Associations,
and the American Council of
Snowmobile Associations.
“It is particularly timely that we
now place the 2001 Roadless
Rule as an example of a bad
idea that we should lay to rest,”
observed Paul Turcke, an
attorney for the Recreational
Groups. “All Forest visitors
respect and value these areas,
but they are properly managed
by local officials with local
input, not through a legacybuilding campaign launched
and maneuvered inside the DC
beltway,” Turcke concluded.
The “roadless” areas will now
be protected and managed
under existing Forest Plans,
or through the state-generated
petitions in some states,
including Idaho and Colorado,
September 2008
that are being considered,
submitted for public input,
and will ultimately be adopted
by the Forest Service. It is
unclear how the recent ruling
will affect the numerous
Forest Service actions taken
since 2006 which applied the
2001 Roadless Rule.
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The BlueRibbon Coalition is a
national recreation group that
champions responsible use
of public and private lands,
and encourages individual
environmental stewardship.
It represents over 10,000
individual members and 1,200
organization and business
members, for a combined total
of over 600,000 recreationists
nationwide. 1-800-258-3742.
www.sharetrails.org
United Four Wheel Drive
Associations is an international
organization comprised of
four wheel drive enthusiasts,
clubs,
associations,
and
businesses
dedicated
to
providing
community
services around the world,
education in responsible
land use and safe vehicle
operation, and protection of
our natural resources through
conservation practices. 1-800448-3932. www.ufwda.org
The California Association
of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs
is a California nonprofit
organization
actively
promoting conservation and
responsible vehicle-oriented
recreation. The Association
represents
over
8,000
members and 160 member
clubs.
1-800-4x4-FUNN.
www.cal4wheel.com
Paul Turcke
208-331-1800 • 208-861-1334
Greg Mumm 208-244-2112
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c ot
your cust
omer base.
800-5377845
or
tripower@pnw4w da.org
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Help DNR chart
a course for
recreation in
Washington
The Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) will be
looking to user groups and
individuals to help create a
new vision for recreation on
DNR-managed
forestlands,
aquatic lands and natural
areas. Throughout the month
of September, DNR will host
nine workshops across the
state to gather input from
interested citizens.
We invite you to come share
your thoughts on the direction
of recreation in Washington.
Where do you recreate? What
kinds of recreation activities
do you enjoy? How easily
can you access recreation on
state-managed lands? Drop
by various topic stations at one
of the workshops, talk to staff
and provide your thoughts on
these and other questions.
DNR will bring your answers to
these and other questions to
the newly formed Sustainable
Recreation Work Group. This
group was established by the
2008 Legislature to assist
DNR in developing a longterm vision that ensures safe,
sustainable, and enjoyable
outdoor recreation on DNRmanaged land.
Meeting dates and locations
(All meetings are from 6 to 9
p.m.):
•
September 9 – King
County Library Service Center,
Issaquah (Kick-off meeting)
•
September 10 – Omak
Community Library, Omak
•
September
10
– Longhouse Educational
and Cultural Center, The
Evergreen State College,
Olympia
•
September 11 – Deer
Park Library, Deer Park
•
September 15 – Hoquiam
Library, Hoquiam
•
September
15
–
Vancouver Water Resources
Education Center, Vancouver
•
September 16 – Port
Angeles Library, Port Angeles
•
September
16
–
Burlington Library, Burlington
•
September 17 – Grupe
Conference Center, Central
Washington
University,
Ellensburg
Why this new focus on
recreation?
The last time the state officially
addressed recreation issues
on
DNR-managed
lands
was 37 years ago with the
passage of the Multiple Use
Act in 1971. This act is based
on the concept of state lands
being available for multiple
uses
where
appropriate,
including
various
types
of recreation. Since then,
the face of recreation has
changed significantly beyond
what anyone envisioned.
New forms of recreation have
come on the scene including
paragliding, mountain biking
and paintball. Motorized offroad vehicle use has more
than doubled in the state in the
last 10 years. And, the overall
volume of visitors to state
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lands has grown dramatically.
The Multiple Use Act still
provides a solid foundation for
recreation in Washington. Your
input will help identify ways to
better take into account the
changing nature of recreation,
pressures from a growing
population, and the need to
ensure the environmental
health
of
DNR-managed
lands.
Look
for
future
e-mail
messages
with
more
information
about
the
Sustainable Recreation Work
Group, including a Web page
address. In the meantime,
if you’d like directions to
any of the workshops, call
Jana Greer at 360-9021730 or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Subject: Wanted: Your vision
for recreation in Washington
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008
11:19:57 -0700
From:
[email protected]
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Movies,
Madness and
My Backyard
What to do
in this trying
economy?
By Del Albright,
BlueRibbon Ambassador
Fuel prices are killing us.
Everything is costing more
than ever before. Event
attendance is down. Offroad businesses are going
under. Folks are withdrawing
into different (new) ways of
recreating. What does this
mean, and how do we cope
with this trying economy and
still pursue our recreational
activities?
I’d like to offer a few ideas and
suggestions to help during
these tough times. First of
all, we can’t lose sight of the
fact that we need to recreate
or we’ll go nuts. Second, we
can’t let our favorite off-road
businesses go under without
trying to help them. And third,
there are things we can do
and still consider it recreating
– maybe a bit closer to home.
Read more and download
this
article
here:
http:
/ / w w w. d e l a l b r i g h t . c o m /
Articles/movies_madness_
recreate.html
Thanks, Del
p.s. also be sure to see
the HUGE list of goodies,
swag and freebies that
are now being sponsored
for students of my online
leadership course (RLTC):
http://www.delalbright.com/
RLTC/rltc_businesses.html
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50 Years for
the Tacoma
Webfooters!
It all happened in “Burt
Severeid’s home” where six
men (and their lovely wives)
gathered for the sole purpose
of starting the 4th jeep club in
the state of Washington, just
behind the infamous Yakima
Ridgerunners (#1), Vancouver
4-Wheelers (#2), and the
Longview Trailbreakers (#3).
An ad was placed in the paper
inviting all interested in joining
a jeep club. This 4th jeep club
sprouted wings on September
7, 1958 by the following jeep
enthusiasts: Bruce Cole, Burt
Severeid, Norris Nelson, Doug
Daquet, Don Prine and Tom
Munt. The first meeting was
held at “Cole’s Auto Body
Shop”.
It was time to name the 4th
jeep club. Who’s got any
ideas? Burt Severeid said,
“How about the Tacoma
Webfooters Jeep Club? Oh,
the complaints poured in
about how silly that name was,
but no one else came up with
anything else, so it stuck!! The
4th jeep club in the northwest
was to be called, “The Tacoma
Webfooters” , with Bruce Cole
as the first president.
jeeping and trailing, but to
help our “jeeping families” in
time of need. Sig Mehr was
struggling with health issues
and so a “4X4 Swap” came to
be helping with Sig’s medical
bills. Later, Mike Blair was
diagnosed with cancer. We
stepped up to the plate and
created the “Keep Mike Blair
Alive”. And then, our own
Connie McCaslin struggled
with her rheumatoid arthritis/
cancer illness and so began the
“For Connie’s Sake” fundraiser
helping her family pay medical
bills. “Helping Hands”, one of
our last fund raisers, helped
Dan Morris when he injured
his hands during a relay race.
With the help of every jeep
family, every jeep club, we are
proud to say that we raised a
combined $65,000 for all of
the fundraisers. We are so
proud to be a part of our “Jeep
Family, the PNW4WDA”.
Listed below are some historic
events:
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The above mentioned jeep
clubs set out to become a
state group formerly known
as the Pacific Northwest
Jeep Association (now known
as the Pacific Northwest 4Wheel Drive Association).
Don Armstrong
(Yakima
Ridgerunner) was the first
president with Norris Nelson
(Tacoma Webfooter) as the
vice-president.
•
It
was
interesting
how
“Playdays” came to be.
The Webfooters planned a
weekend in May at Bonnell’s
property known as “The 40
Acres” to “play in our jeeps”.
The weekend was simply a
time for our club to enjoy some
family fun. An obstacle course
was created with water and
stumps, hills and valleys, and
a really cool tire pit! We also
had pole bending (instead of
barrels) where jeeps weave
in and out of poles. As we got
ready to have one of our “play
days”, we thought it would be
fun to invite neighboring jeep
clubs to join us. Donations
at the gate, along with our
famous
“Joe’s
Pancake
House” paid for trophies. And,
how cool were our trophies
back then! The men from the
jeep club cut the wood, while
the ladies labeled the trophies
with “alphabet soup” letters
which they later used the real
fancy “label machines”!! The
jeeps that topped each trophy
were children’s jeep toys found
in the children’s toy sections in
stores.
•
As we evolved, it was
extremely important for us
to not only have family fun
September 2008
•
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1958- the beginning of the
Tacoma Webfooters
1959-help start the first
area jeep association:
PNWJA
1961-our members
obtained Ham radio
licenses
1962-first playday (May:
Bonnell’s 40 Acres)
1963-Webfooters host the
Summer Convention in
Fairfax (all by ourselves!!
Donated the Top
Eliminator trophies (men
and women) which we still
use today
1964-parade assistants
for the Daffodil Parade
1965-PNWJA became
PNW4WDA
1966-helped organize
“Search and Rescue”
1970-Started the “Camp
Trophy” to be given at the
Summer convention.
1980’s- Christmas Parade
Assistants (downtown
Tacoma)
1972 - First Beach Clean
Up
1985- Fund raiser: “4X4
Swap” for Sig Mehr
1985- Ocean Doe Run
1986- Naches Doe Run
2003- Fund raiser: “Keep
Mike Blair Alive” ($40,000
raised)
2004- Fund raiser: “For
Connie’s Sake” ($20,000
raised)
2005- “Helping Hands”
for Dan Morris ($2,500
raised)
Proud to continue the legacy
of their parents who chartered
the best club in the world (as
Norris Nelson exclaims), the
following generations have
kept the legacy strong. In
order of Charter member’s
jeep number:
• Former Webfooters
Debbie and Jim
Sharbono, daughter of
Bruce (#1) and Rina
Cole).
• Karen Benedict
(daughters: Liv and
Lauren Fode), Mark
Nelson (children: Josh,
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Sam, Britt Nelson)
Naomi and Billy Larsen
(daughter: Brianna), son
and daughters of Norris
(#3) and Alma Nelson
Dennis and Kathy Martin
(children: Machelle ,
Adrienne, Naomi and
Denny), son of Norm
(#18) and Winnie Martin
Curt and Joy Mehr
(children: Stephanie and
Curtis), son of Sig (#61)
and Carol Mehr.
Former Webfooters
Jammer and Carmen
Trummert (children
Mark, Todd and Kendra)
son of Mike and Tootie
Trummert and nephew
of Skeet ((#19) and Bev
Trummert.
Konrad Weber Jr., son on
Konrad (#62) and Billie
Weber.
Kevin and Chris Peterson
(sons Josh and Austin)
and Chris and Lynn
Peterson, sons of Keith
(#124) and Karon
Peterson.
To help celebrate our 50 years
of jeeping, we invite you to join
us on October 4th, 2008 at the
Lake Lawrence Lodge. Social
begins at 4:00 with dinner
following at 6:00pm. Price:
$22.00 per plate. Because
it is a catered event, an
RSVP is needed no later
than September 20th. Enjoy
historic nostalgia with the
Tacoma Webfooters through
slides, videos, pictures and
storytelling, not to mention
great food and drinks!!
Sincerely,
The Anniversary Committee
~
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service that 4-Wheelers
woulduse?Then advertise
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your cust
omer base.
800-537-7845
or
tripower@pnw4w da.org
www.pnw4wda.org
National
Forests
are
scheduling meetings and
workshops in regards to
their Forest Plan Revision
–
addressing
potential
wilderness areas – a result
from the Inventoried Roadless
Areas we addressed over the
past couple years. Orientation
and Informational meetings
will be held in Colville and
Spokane;
workshops
in
Cusick and Colville. (Please
visit the Land & Legislative
section on our website for
scheduled
meeting
and
workshop times/dates and
locations– or contact me for
the information). Debbie Kelly,
Public Affairs Specialist can
also be contacted at (509)
826-3396.
Arlene Brooks
Washington Exec. Director
WA. State Director’s Report
We have had the opportunity
to participate in local ORV
surveys of late – Reiter Trails
topped
1200
responses
giving the NW Region of
the Department of Natural
Resources
suggestions
for
improving
recreation
and public access as they
continue to work on the areas
Recreation Plan. The area is a
10,000 block of forested state
land located north and east of
Sultan and Index on Highway
2.
At the present time Colville,
Okanogan and Wenatchee
We continue to work towards
legal access for the Juniper
Dunes area (Franklin County).
I have been in contact with
Larry
Smith,
Executive
Director of Americans for
Responsible
Recreational
Access - but to no avail – no
new avenues were available
only recommendations to what
we are doing or have done.
With Doug Conner as Juniper
Dunes Coordinator, and his
persistence, we will continue
to work towards a resolution to
this legal issue.
Anna King, Regional News
Correspondent, NW News
Network, contacted me in
August for an interview with
regards to our organization
and four wheel drive statistics;
we look forward to her article
in the near future.
October 3 – 4 at the
Spokane Convention Center,
Washington
State
Trails
Coalition will be hosting their
annual conference. Break
out sessions will address
30 years of ORV Education
& Enforcement – speakers
will be Ken Irwin and Steve
Sutliff from the Yakima Co.
Sheriffs Office and Larry
Raedel, Department of Natural
Resources; Working with Local
Government; to Non-Profit
Know-How. Region Director,
Jeff Williams and Land
Coordinator, Alan Dragoo will
be attending and representing
the association.
September is a busy month
for everyone – I hope to
see you at the Fall Delegate
Meeting on the 13th in
Longview Washington, guest
speaker will be Washington
Land Commissioner, Doug
Sutherland; and at the 37th
annual
Operation
Shore
Patrol (OSP) on September
20-21 along the Washington
coastline. For you on the
eastside of the mountains
on Sept. 20-21 – Region 4
is initiating a cleanup similar
to OSP – (no beach/sand
or water) but on the Naches
District up in the mountains.
Till next time,
Arlene Brooks, WA. State
Director
~
February
2010
PNW
will be
celebrating its
50
th
Anniversary
MV Custom 4x4 and Transmission
253-638-7225
Call for appointment- ask for Harold or Kenny
Kent, Washington
*Custom Front & Rear Hoops/Family Bar Built To Fit Your Jeep
*Custom Rear Four Link Coils Set Up
*Custom Built Transmission Carry-Out or Install
*Custom GM Tie Rods and Drag Links for Jeeps/Toyota FJ40
*Custom Built Fan Shrouds Built From 16-gauge mild steel
All work performed in our facility only, we do not outsource
4-Wheelin’ News
September 2008
7
June 18, 2008
The meeting was called to
order by Angie Holm at 7:30,
followed by the flag salute
and a moment of silence for
the ill and departed. There
were 11 delegates present,
representing 7 clubs.
Correspondence: Rock’d-NLock’d joined us again, looking
into moving to Region 1
so they changed their name to
Dirty 13. They joined the PNC
in 1975 and they are mostly a
trail club. They currently have
a full roster with 13 families.
They do a lot of activities
through out the year and every
year they do the Christmas
tree run, the weekend of
Thanksgiving and the first
weekend in December. Carl
from Olympic 4x4 cooks a 7
course meal, and our camp is
decorated with inflatables.
Club Power/We Did It: For
all work parties and cleanups,
make sure you submit your
forms and write up articles for
the Tri Power, with pictures!
Turn in all forms to Angie.
Region Reports:
Secretary Report: Motion was
made by Dan Cole to approve
the minutes as written in the
Tri-Power, Rhonda second.
Directors Report:
Fall
Delegates
meeting
is
September 13th in Longviewplease send your delegates.
Treasurer Report:
was a written report:
There
Competition:
Summer
Convention is over and
the winners of the region
run offs were Region 2Congratulations
Land & Legislative:
Reiter: The foothill committee
is currently on a break, but
when they reconvene they
are hoping to get more user
involvement.
There was
a work party last weekend
and they did a lot of trail
maintenance. DNR is working
on the Indian
Deer Crossing with fish &
game and they don’t like the
crossing either, so part of the
trail will be closed. There is
an email going out to a variety
of user groups regarding the
work party on September 23rd
at 9am. Over the next few
work parties they will be filling
in large holes and fixing the
water crossings.
Walker: There was a work
party this past weekend that
worked on the new skills area.
Right now all the trails are in
pretty good shape and all the
trails were ran for the skills
area to make sure they are
passable.
There currently
are a few grants but we still
have a ways to go to complete
the grant hours, one grant
is completed in June 2009
and the other is December
2009. We will be getting a
spreadsheet on the status of
all of our hours.
Club Report:
Thanks to
Dirty 13 for hosting tonight’s
meeting. They began in 1974
and their first name was Dirty
Dozen but there was conflict
with a current club in Region 2
8
Food
Drive/Teddy
Bear
Patrol: Received a large bag
of stuffed animals that Angie
will deliver to AMR. Please
keep bringing them in.
Operation Shore Patrol:
Angie is leaving Wednesday
night before OSP and it looks
like all areas are currently
covered.
Each club that
comes needs to bring 2 raffle
type prizes. When you drop
them off please make sure
you club/name is clearly on
the item. All of the meals will
be the same as last year as
well as the poker run.
Membership:
New Business:
Took a vote to see if we accept
Rock’d n Locked and they
were welcomed unanimously
Old Business:
Upcoming Events:
August
30/31
– Summers End Playday at
Ethel
September
6th –
WOHVA Expo at Straddleline
September 13th, Fall
Delegates Meeting- Longview
September 19th – 21st,
September
27/28
– Outdoor 4x4’s Fun Days at
Ethel
Hosting Schedule for 20072008:
September 17, 2008
Doo Wop Ditty Dirt Club
October 15, 2008
Good Time 4 Wheelers
November 19, 2008
Green River Valley Jeepers
DecemberNO
MEETING
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30
Submitted by Grace May/
Angela Holm
~
19 August 2008
Region 3 Director Rick Smith
called the meeting to order
followed by the flag salute and
a moment of silence.
ROLL CALL
Eighteen clubs were present
including 4 At A Time; Flat
Broke & 4 Wheelin’; Free
Wheelers; Hubs In; Jolly
Jeepers; Mud A Rama; Mud
Puppies; Our Gang Off Road;
Pacific Coast Rovers; PNW
Individuals; Pistons Wild;
Push N Pulls; Sand Fleas;
Total
Destruction
Racing
Team; Trailbreakers, Inc.;
Trask Mountain; Vancouver
4 Wheelers; and Washougal
Bunch.
GUESTS
The newest member of the
Region, Boden Weller, was
introduced to the membership.
There were a lot of clubs
present that have not been
at a meeting in some time
including Free Wheelers; 4 At
A Time; and Push N Pulls. Our
newest club, Total Destruction
Racing Team, was also
welcomed back.
HOSTING CLUB
This evening’s meeting was
hosted by Trask Mountain.
Chris Dizick stated that the
club is fairly new, forming in
1993. There are 7 family units.
The club does a lot of trail runs
and trail repairs. They also
work with the Girl Scouts.
The September meeting will
be hosted by Flat Broke and 4
Wheelin’; Total Destruction will
host in October; November
hosts will be Pistons Wild;
and Rick Smith will host the
December
meeting
even
though there is no meeting in
December.
MINUTES
Kyle Wiebold made the motion,
seconded by Karen Fisher,
that the minutes be approved
as printed in Tri Power. Motion
carried.
OFFICER REPORTS
Region Director Rick Smith—
Rick had nothing to report at
this time.
Vice
President
Karen
Fisher—Karen had nothing
new to report. She is still
working on getting the
membership cards for the new
club, Total Destruction.
Secretary Linda Jessen—No
report.
Competition Kyle Wiebold—
Kyle gave a very details report
on Summer Convention. He
thanked everyone who helped
and attended. All the clubs
and individuals were also
thanked. Kyle is still waiting
for some invoices. Convention
was a lot of fun. Rick and the
membership thanked Kyle for
September 2008
all of his hard work.
Karen Fisher asked for
time and read a statement
concerning some things on
the PNW website. Crystal
Crowder asked for time to
address Karen’s concerns.
A discussion followed with
several members addressing
the problems.
Treasurer Rick Levine—Rick
gave a details report on
the Region’s finances. Jeff
Bowman made the motion,
seconded by Darryl Maunu,
that the Treasurer’s report be
accepted. Motion carried.
Public Relations Ben Weller—
Ben had his hands full with
Boden but he was able to state
that he had no report.
Oregon Land Matter Jeff
Bowman—Jeff was able to
report that trails are again
open after the closure because
of fire danger. He reported that
Dave Hiatt has been very busy
and is asking for us to look
for places to put sustainable
trails. He named off several
areas. Jeff suggested thinking
of loop possibilities. Mr. Hiatt
is looking for new 4WD trails.
A new trail adoption is being
worked on. The group is the
Wasted Wages Off Road club
and the trail is the Bushong.
Mud Puppies will be having a
work party on Labor Day on
the waterfall trail. The work will
be taking place on Saturday.
They will be moving stumps.
Washington Land Matters
Bill Manbeck—Bill stated they
got to meet the new DNR
Volunteer Coordinator at their
last meeting, who seems
willing to work with everyone.
Pick Up the Burn (PUB) will
take place September 27th.
There are no details as of yet
but they know a lot of help
will be needed. Bill reported
they had been working in the
Burn for 3 weeks. Mapping
has been worked on and
things are being checked
out. There is a really good
road system, some still listed
as Jeep trails. Existing trails
have a lot of damage and will
need a lot of work. They did
work on reconstructing one.
User groups are forming for
the Gifford Pinchot and would
like our support. Bill asked for
someone to step up to help
out.
IAD Don and Carol Jensen—
Don gave a report on several
subjects
including
the
overturned lockup in Wyoming
and areas being opened in
Utah. All this information is
sent to the State Executive
Directors who then send it on
to the Regions.
Club Power/We Did It/Quill
Power Carol Jensen—There
was nothing turned in this
evening.
Carol
reminded
the clubs of the PNW4WDA
Delegates
Meeting
in
September
in
Longview.
Linda Jessen has information
packets for the delegates
meeting if anyone needs
one. Doug Sutherland will
be the guest speaker. Carol
has also been working on the
revamping of the PNW SOPs
so that they can be put online.
The by-laws are also being
updated.
Carol
asked
PNW4WDA
Parliamentarian Tom Fisher
is there were any by-law
changes due to be voted on
at the September Delegates
Meeting. Tom stated there had
been none submitted.
COMMITTEES
Future 4 Wheelers Josh
Jones—There was no report
due to the absence of Josh
who is laid up with an injury.
Ways and Means Kristin
Smith—Kristin
was
also
absent due to a fall. She had
no report.
Operation Shore Patrol Linda
Jessen—September 20th is the
cleanup. Garbage bags have
finally arrived and Linda will
pick them up the 28th. There
is also going to be a photo
op with the Governor, it is
scheduled in September. Jeff
Bowman made the motion,
seconded by Don Jensen, that
Linda orders 50 dash plaques
for Operation Shore Patrol.
Motion carried. If you need
a special t-shirt order, the
deadline is the 27th.
Don Jensen spoke about the
inability of Linda being able
to get to the beach as often
this year due to her business,
the
depressed
economy,
and higher gas prices. This
is affecting door prizes
drastically. Don Jensen made
the motion, seconded by Earl
Friemuth, that Linda Jessen
be allowed to use $200 of the
Region funds for some special
drawings at Operation Shore
Patrol. The drawing would be
for Region members present
at the beach cleanup. Motion
carried.
Region 3 Picnic Karen Fisher
and Carol Jensen—Karen
Fisher made the motion,
seconded by Jeff Bowman,
that $200 be earmarked for
the Region 3 picnic. Motion
carried. The picnic will take
place September 20th at Cape
Disappointment State Park.
Longview OHV Show Linda
Jessen—Linda thanked all
the members who attended
the show on July 26th. Only
35 rigs showed but a lot of fun
was had. There were several
complaints so the future of the
show is shaky. Karen Fisher
and the membership thanked
Linda for her hard work.
Tillamook Work Parties—Flat
Broke & 4 Wheelin’—At this
time there will be a Archers
trail cleanup on September
13th.
Trask Work Parties—Trask
Mountain—Chris Dizick stated
there is nothing going on at
this time.
OLD BUSINESS
Bill Manbeck asked that Yacolt
Work Parties be added to
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Continued from page 8
the Committee Reports. He
reminded the membership of
the September 27th Pick Up
the Burn. There is a lot of work
to do.
Marty Tilford asked Rick
Levine for an update of
trail signage that had been
sponsored by the Region
and individual clubs. Rick
stated that only a couple have
disappeared and one has had
its stickers removed. There
are no future plans for more
signs. The Trask signs are
also still there.
NEW BUSINESS
Rick Smith stated that he
has been talking to Region
2 Director Edward Campbell.
The Association website is
being revamped that they
are suggesting that there be
more than one moderator.
They would like a moderator
from each Region and also
moderators for each area
(such as Sand Lake, Oregon
Dunes, Tillamook area, Yacolt
Burn, etc.) A long discussion
followed including the number
of moderators needed, and the
number of sites needing to be
covered. Marty Tilford made
the nomination, seconded
by Bill Manbeck, that Crystal
Crowder be appointed as
Region 3 Moderator. Another
discussion was begun. Paula
Freimuth made the motion,
seconded by Carl Leisegang,
that Crystal Crowder be
appointed as Region 3
Moderator. Motion carried.
Crystal thanked the Region
for more work. If you have
any information to pass on to
the membership, please post
it. Rick will contact Edward
Campbell with the Region’s
decision. Crystal said she
would also contact Edward.
Marry Tilford made the motion,
seconded by Crystal Crowder,
that the profits from this
years Summer Convention
be shared with the Region
on a 50/50 split. 50% of the
profit would go to the Region
and 50% be divided among
the hosting clubs: Obstacle,
cross-country, drags, kids
course, barrels, and gate. A
lengthy discussion followed.
A lot of good questions and
points were brought up by the
membership The membership
was reminded that there is a
difference when a Region puts
on the convention or when the
Associations puts it on. The
members were also reminded
that the drag lights are PNW
property and should be taken
care of by the Association.
The motion carried. Those
clubs that worked on the
Convention need to get their
information to Rick Levine.
Crystal Crowder made the
motion that the profit plan just
voted on be made retroactive
to
last
year’s
summer
convention.
Marty
Tilford
seconded the motion. Another
lengthy discussion ensued.
Motion failed.
Nominations
for
Region
3
Competition
Chairman
were opened. Bill Manbeck
nominated Darel Crowder,
seconded by Marty Tilford.
4-Wheelin’ News
Earl
Friemuth
nominated
Marty Tilford, seconded by
Crystal Crowder. Karen Fisher
nominated Kyle Wiebold but
Kyle had stated he would
not run again so Karen
withdrew her nomination. The
nominations will be reopened
at the September Region
meeting.
Rick Levine asked that
something needed to be
received
concerning
last
years donation to the White
Knuckles. Jeff Bowman said
he would take care of it.
Jeff Bowman has entry forms
for the Flat Broke & 4 Wheelin’
Poker Run.
Paula Freimuth asked that the
membership watch their Ps
and Qs. There have been a
couple of fatalities. There was
also a roll over on the Long
Beach Peninsula. Doughnuts
are not allowed.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Karen Ferguson drew the
lucky winners for the evening.
Hearing no further business to
come before the membership,
Rick Smith adjourned the
meeting at 8:56.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jessen
Secretary
~
Region 4 Director
Earl Nettnin
August 12, 2008
Moses Lake, WA
Region Director, Earl Nettnin
called the meeting to order
at 7:40 PM. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited and a
moment of silence for the sick
and departed was observed.
No guests were present.
MINUTES: Dave McMains
made a motion, seconded
by Al Matson that we accept
the June minutes as printed.
Motion passed. The Region
did not have a meeting in July.
TREASURER’S REPORT was
given by Treasurer, Sande
Nettnin. Sande said we will
have a bill to pay when we
receive the bill for T-Shirts for
our Comp team.
COMPETITION:
No report
available on how things went
at
Summer
Convention.
We did receive a flyer from
Overbored Racing on a
Summer’s End Play Day
August 30 – September 1 to
be held at Happs’ Property
in Ethel, WA, Contact Rob
Stafford (253)691-4351 or
Dan Rheaume (253)851-6642
for further information. We
had received a question from
Nitty Gritty about what was
happening at Horn Rapids, so
Earl contacted Stan Johnson
and he indicated that nothing
has changed.
MEMBERSHIP: nothing new.
CLUB POWER/WE DID IT:
Our chairman Gary Harting,
reported that he is getting
a handle on recording the
information. If you need forms
get a hold of Gary.
FUTURE
4-WHEELERS:
Nothing new to report.
WEB SITE: Region 4’s web
site looks good, Rick White
says he would like to have
more people sign up and post
club’s activities and pictures.
Rick will be monitoring the
Region 4 section on the
PNW’s web site and when he
can’t, Dave Walters will help.
The PNW web site seems to
have lots of growing pains.
PR: Kelda is doing a great job
of getting information out.
LAND MATTERS:
Doug Conner reported there
is still NO LEGAL access
to Juniper Dunes. The fire
closure is still in affect with
only the BLM roads and open
use area open for motorized
recreation. Doug said that
he and Ron Rutherford have
been asked by Arlene Brooks
our WA ST Director to keep
an eye on happenings in
the Rimrock area and with
the new Rock Crawl. Doug
contacted Barry Collins about
the Rock Crawl and Barry
said the grant was extended
one year.
The plan is to
get it finished by January or
February. The DOT is going to
haul about 1000 yards of rock
into the pit and the National
Guard is going to spend two
weeks camped there doing
some annual training and one
of the projects is to build the
rock crawl. They will have
the equipment available for
placing the rocks.
Dave
McMains
reported
on the Moses Lake Sand
Dunes. Dave reported that
the Martians had landed in the
dunes, NASA was doing some
testing on their Mars Rover
during the month of June and
several people including a coworker of Dave’s had gone out
to see, touch and talk to them.
Apparently a farmer watched
them get the Rover stuck in
the sand and he offered them
some advice about the tires
they were using that resulted
in a trip to town for new tires
which reportedly worked just
fine. The Mud Flats are open
now and seems to be lots of
mud.
A rumor that speed limits
were going to be imposed in
the dunes was going around.
Dave finally got a hold of the
Deputy and was told speed
limits would be on the North
side of the road to the lake
between the two big hills just
to keep the people who park
out there and walking to the
September 2008
beach safe.
December 2008.
Pam Remley said that the All
Wheelers Off Road club asked
for help at a clean up August
23 & 24 in the Rimrock area.
They will be working with the
Forest Service on the 608
trail. For further information
contact Wade Kabrich at
[email protected]
or
Clay
Graham
at
[email protected].
Earl
reported
that
the
Colville
National
Forest
Planning Public Collaboration
Workshops this fall asking for
input on “Potential wilderness
recommendations” have been
scheduled
for
Saturdays
in September and October
from 9 AM – 4 PM and
when meeting details are
confirmed information will be
announced via press release
and posted on the web site at
www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/
forest-plan.
Only congress
can make the final decision
regarding official wilderness
designation.
WENAS – nothing new to
report at this time.
Dale Neuman’s work party at
Liberty was a success and
we were able to accomplish
everything on the list for the
334 trail.
AHTANUM FOREST:
Ron
Rutherford
reported
they
had gone on a hands on
field trip where the people
on the committee could see
and
experience
firsthand
management challenges and
opportunities that exist in the
Ahtanum State Forest. They
toured existing recreational
areas including the Grey
Rock Trial, Eagles Nest Vista,
Ahtanum
Sno-park,
Tree
Phones, as well as potential
recreation sites.
Other
concerns that were discussed
were: mudding, vandalism,
and timber theft.
AHTANUM
CLEAN-UP
SPONSORED BY All Wheels
and Off Road Club on July 26
was a huge success. Several
PNW clubs participated along
with the snowmobile clubs.
What a thrill to see so many
different recreational users
working together.
Special
thanks to the All Wheels Off
Road club for organizing this
event.
Camp Fires are still banned
on the Naches Ranger
District outside of wilderness
areas.
District Ranger
Randy Shepard said building,
maintaining or using a fire,
campfire, or briquette fire are
prohibited. Pressurized liquid
gas stoves are allowed.
Earl said he had talked to
Sam Bissell and was told if
you haven’t written your letter
asking the Forest Service to
restore the 1800 and 1808
roads you still have time.
Tell them that you want them
restored to motorized traffic.
There is a faction up there that
wants to close the whole thing
off. Send your letters to Randy
Shepard, Naches Ranger
Station, 10237 US Highway
12, Naches, WA 98937.
Earl reported that the Access
Travel Management plan
timeline for August 2008 was
to finalize proposed action
and summarize mileages by
vehicle type, route and season
of use. Publish notice of intent
in Federal Register and mail
public scoping letter.
The
Forest Plan Revision timeline
was to have a review between
June and August 2008, and
the Forests would operate
under the revised plans in
OLD BUSINESS:
Pick Up A Mountain – Pam
Remley reported the date is
Saturday, September 20th,
camp for free all weekend
at Long Meadow, bags are
being provided by the Dept.
of Ecology and a dumpster is
provided courtesy of Yakima
Waste we just have to pay
the dumpster fee. T-shirts will
also be available for $15 each
and will be made on site. A
drivers meeting will be held
at 8 AM and you can pick the
trail you want to pick up. Enjoy
a potluck supper at 6 PM
followed by prizes, donations
and social from 8 PM ???? Contact Pam Remley
509 658-2496 or email at
[email protected] for
more information. Pam said
she has received door prize
donations from ARB and Cash
Anderson already and she is
looking for more, so if you or
your club would like to donate
something get a hold of Pam.
This is going to be a Region 4
sponsored Event and we are
hoping for a really big showing
from Region 4 clubs, so spread
the word and bring you friends
for a fun packed weekend.
REMINDER your rigs must be
licensed and street legal for
Forest Service Roads. Also
bring gloves, shovels, rakes
and your lunch.
Wheelers for the Wounded
– Rick White is contact person
on this. Trail Jamboree raised
$5400 to be shared between
WA and OR to help pay
expenses for the participants.
WINTER
CONVENTION
February 13-15, 2009 packets will be handed out
at Fall Delegates containing
all the information about the
convention. The committee
is asking each club in the
Region to donate two (2) door
prizes. The Ridgerunners are
going to handle the raffle. The
convention will be held at the
Clarion in Yakima.
NEW BUSINESS:
Earl reminded everyone to
be sure and register and
vote. In November we need
to remember who our friends
are. Be sure to vote also in the
primary.
Sande told the delegates that
Doug Sutherland, our WA ST
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Land Commissioner is going
to be our guest speaker at Fall
Delegates.
NOMINATIONS
for
Most
Inspirational in Region 4 were
opened.
Ron Rutherford
and Kelda Hagemeier were
nominated.
Nominations
closed and will be opened
again in September and voted
on with the trophy given out at
Pick Up A Mountain.
NOMINATIONS FOR COMP
CHAIRMAN for Region 4 were
opened. Kevin & Terri Mohan
were nominated, nominations
closed and will be opened
again in September and voted
on then.
NOMINATIONS
for
2009
Region officers will be opened
in November, so be thinking
about who you want to
nominate.
Sande informed
everyone that she has been
sec/treas since 2001 and will
not accept the nomination
for 2009. She has too much
going at this time. She did say,
what a blast it has been, but
it’s time for someone else to
experience it.
Anyone having a favorite trail
they would like to nominate for
the B.F. Goodrich outstanding
trail for 2009 please contact
Carol Jensen, she has the
forms to fill out. Contact her
at [email protected] or
360-577-0111.
FUTURE MEETEINGS:
FALL
DELEGATES
September 13, 2008 in
Longview, WA.
WA ST Trails Conference
- October 3 – 4, 2008 in
Spokane you can register on
line at www.washingtonstatetr
ailscoalition.org
CLUB REPORTS
Sandcommandos had a run
the 4th of July and have one
planned to Liberty over Labor
Day.
Hurtin’ Units had a “run what
ya brung” to Manastash with 8
rigs they camped at Region 4
Meadows the first night and the
2nd night at the top of the Kaner
where it was so cold, twenty
people standing around two
little propane stoves so close
they had singed pants. They
are going to Liberty Labor Day
Weekend and will camp at
Williams Creek.
Roamin’ Chariots camped
and jeeped with the Jeepin’
Nomads in June at Sleepy
Park and again in August at
the Little Naches. In June
Gary Kasowski helped the
Nomads with some volunteer
trail work and also did some
volunteer education work.
They are looking forward to
attending the Jeepin’ Nomads
swap meet September 14.
Ridgerunners
reported
they are getting closer to
purchasing property they have
made an offer and it is in the
hands of the attorney. They
had a couple of runs and a
successful Mouse House Run.
They have plans for a Labor
Day weekend run.
Shindig Wheelers have been
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very busy. In July they camped
at Liberty with 32 people where
Sid hurt his hand.
They
have two candidates. They
attended
Trail
Jamboree.
They hosted the Jolly Jeepers
at Rimrock.
They plan to
host the Cascade 4 X 4’s this
weekend at Rimrock. Their
3rd annual shindig at Bedrock
Lane run will be over Labor
Day weekend.
Desert Rats some were camp
hosts at Trail Jamboree.
They had a run to Two Rivers
Camp Ground at Roosevelt
Lake for fishing. Bill Lucke
caught 50 pounds of Walleye
and 50 pounds of Bass.
Some attended the Liberty
work parties.
Runs have
been called over Memorial
weekend to Sleepy Park,
Pick Up A Mountain, and the
West Richland Veteran’s Day
Parade November 8th.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
1.
Club History’s are
needed for the 50th anniversary
of the PNW in 2010.
2.
Jeepin’ Nomads Swap
meet in Yakima on September
14th call Ron 509 966-6305.
3.
Peak Putters have a
race truck and you can visit
their web site
www.rumblegoatraing.com
to learn all about it.
4.
Rock Crawl Sept. 20
at Broken Boulder Farm.
5.
Recall
on
tires
– check this web site http:
//coloradok5.com/forums/
showthread.php?t=237782
The
Cooper
Tire
Co.
manufactures just some of the
183,602 units affected on the
recall.
The list was posted on the
PNW web site.
6.
A
brochure
on
mudding put together by
Crystal Crowder (Region 3)
along with DNR was passed
around. It is in the form of a
Tri-fold. Very nicely done.
7.
Hurtin’ Units have
a new member – Lee and
BJ Creiglow have a new
granddaughter.
Dave McMains is going to be a
grandfather in October - “IT’SABOY”
Rob and Amy Harris are
adopting a baby boy in
September.
DOOR PRIZE supplied by Al
Matson went to Gary Harting.
Al Matson made a motion to
adjourn the meeting, seconded
by Dave McMains motion
passed, meeting adjourned at
9:10 PM.
February
2010
PNW
will be
celebrating
its
50
Respectfully Submitted,
Sande Nettnin
Secretary/Treasurer for
Region 4
~
th
Anniversary
WASHINGTON STATE LAND MATTERS
Land Chairmen & Coordinators (Contacts as of Jan. 2008)
Region 1 – North End - Walker Valley/Reiter Trails – Ed Tenney (360) 863-8181
[email protected]
Region 1 North End Land Chairman - South End - Merrick Graves (425) 432-0587
[email protected]
Region 1 South End Land Chairman Region 2 - Evans Creek – Derrick Clark (360) 761-7096
Elbe Hills – Joe Wittig – (253) 722-6708
[email protected]
[email protected]
Naches Trail – Dave Bauman (360) 829 -1654
Tahuya ORV Area – Jeff Williams (West) (360) 377-1971 [email protected]
Sadie Creek/Burnt Mtn. – Dale Brownfield – (360) 732-0257
[email protected]
Copper City Restoration –The Hombres – Jim Putman – (253) 841-0351
[email protected]
Region 2 Land Chairman – Jim Putman
Gifford Pinchot National Forest – Dave Smith – (360) 494-4112
[email protected]>
Region 3 – Yacolt Burn St. Forest – Bill Manbeck – 360-574-4512
[email protected]
Region 3 Land Chairman – Bill Manbeck –
Region 4 – Little Rattlesnake Trail Relocation – Sam Bissell – (509) 961-1576
[email protected]
Liberty ORV Area – Dale Neuman (509) 663-0477 (before 2 pm)
[email protected]
Region 4 Co-Chairman –
Moses Lake Sand Dunes – Dave McMains (509) 765-2922
[email protected]
Region 4 Land Co-Chairman –
Beverly Sand Dunes – Bill Wiester – (509) 750-5129
[email protected]
Juniper Sand Dunes – Doug Conner - (509) 547-4033
[email protected]
Ahtanum (DNR) Land Exchange/Green Dot – Ron Rutherford (509) 966-6305
[email protected]
Umatilla National Forest/Walla Walla District – Cimmaron Perkins –
(509) 527– 3729 [email protected]
Region 7 - Riverside St. Park/ 7 Mile – Jeff Williams – (509) 467-4177
[email protected]
Colville National Forest - Alan Dragoo – (509) 893-9209 [email protected]
Listing of 2008 work parties (dates, locations and who to contact) scheduling through
Merrick Graves, (425) 432-0587 [email protected]
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Trail Jamboree 2008
This year’s Trail Jamboree marked its 19th anniversary! Nineteen years of some of the best 4 wheeling and outdoor fun with family and friends you will
ever find. This marked the 2nd anniversary of Art and I enjoying ALMOST everything the Jamboree has to offer.
We arrived at Jim Sprick Park Tuesday evening to observe the last minute preparations for the Jamboree. Again we were so impressed with the
organization involved in making this event happen! Kim and Merrick Graves do an amazing job of leading a legion of volunteers, vendors and
participants on a spectacular 4 wheeling adventure! Trail Jam 2008 included 409 participants, hosts and sponsors, 94 vehicles on the trails and 55
host/support vehicles and an incredible amount of coordination!
With the record snow fall this past winter, the area had a different look than our first Trail Jam adventure. The mountains were still melting the winter’s
record snowfall, the ground was damp or wet in many areas and the wildflower show was amazing. After last years hot temperatures, this year we
enjoyed perfect weather….warm, but not hot, cool, but not cold with the exception of one morning.
Wednesday we were invited to join Don and Gary Williams for a pre-run/trail inspection of the Kaner/Quartz area to check for accessibility and safety.
About 8 rigs participated and our first stop was at the lily pond to air down. As soon as we stopped, we found that the incredible winter snow had
produced an incredible mosquito hatch. They were big and they were hungry! Within seconds the biting began and the smell of DEET filled the air as
everyone sprayed and swatted in an attempt to limit the eating frenzy.
After airing down and waging war against the mosquitoes we were off. Art and I immediately observed how different we felt this year. Last year
we were struck with the “shock and awe” of every hill, boulder, mud bog and tight turn….at that time everything looked impossible and sometimes
terrifying. This year, with a little experience behind us, we thought…. “This is going to be a blast”! With those street tires that still need replacing, our
trusty Jack Russell Terrier Beau, serving as our personal tail gunner, we were all excited about the road ahead!
Not to long into the run we
encountered the first pile of
snow on the road. Eric and
Kirsten Richard, each driving
their personal Jeeps, gave us
a demonstration on how to get
Eric’s Jeep back on track after
going into the snow then sliding
into a precarious spot that was
making Eric’s eyes big!! Dick
Williams got a line on the Jeep,
but it was Kirsten’s strength and
agility that possibly saved him
from going over the bank. AH!
The power of a woman!
Not too long after that incident we came to a very steep area that required navigating some
large boulders. Everyone was traveling down slowly when suddenly over the CB came the words “Jeep Over”! Those words still ring in my ears! We
determined that the problem was behind us. Jeeps were secured where they stood and off we went to offer assistance. We found Don Williams and
his grandchildren Kendra Trummert and Austin and Cameron Carter climbing out of the passenger side of the Jeep all safe with no injuries. Don’s
trusty CJ lay on it side. Those following were able to get a cable on to Don’s Jeep and got the wheels back on the ground. The minor damage was
assessed; everyone was checked
for bumps and scrapes….and all
was fine. We were all ready to
roll, but much more aware of how
quickly things can change!
The trail proved to be ready
for the first run on Thursday;
Returning to camp found
everyone was safe, happy and
comparing welts left by those
hungry mosquitoes
Wednesday evening brought the
first drivers meeting and trail
selection. Merrick explained
that due to the winter snowfall,
some trails were not accessible, and some runs had to be modified. For the old timers that know the mountains like the back of their hand, some
disappointment, but understanding that Mother Nature is in charge! Trail selection was done and we found ourselves at the end of the line to sign up,
but did get on to the Clover Springs run that we had not done before.
Thursday morning we joined The Wandering Willy’s
with Allan Carter as our leader for the Clover Springs
run. We crossed many logging roads as we followed the
narrow tree canopied trail toward the William O. Douglas
Wilderness. Not to long before the turn that follows the
ridge, the jeep in front of us stopped. The driver got out,
lifted the hood…….the idler pulley for the serpentine belt
broke making it the end of the trail for that Jeep…at least
for a while. The driver lamented that he should have
replaced the squeaky pulley before Trail Jam! Out came
today’s technology to save the day! Standing near the
300 foot cliff cell phones and Blackberries appeared from
pockets and contact was made with the campground.
“Larry” was in Yakama securing parts for other vehicles.
After a quick call to “Larry” at the parts store, some
discussion between the clerk and several Jeepers on the
mountain, they determined the part required. A trail host
took off for camp to meet “Larry”, pick up the part and
return to the mountain. Later that day the Jeep made it
down the mountain with a new pulley installed. Got to love
those trail hosts!
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While decisions were being
made on the Jeep that had
broken down, I had the
pleasure of chatting with
Hallie Roberts. Hallie is
15 and a sophomore at
Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma.
This day was her 2nd 4
wheeling run since receiving
her learners permit. Her
Dad, who owns Roberts
Motors and Off Road Center,
was very proud of Hallie’s
accomplishments confidently
driving the roads of Clover
Springs. Hallie maneuvered the Jeep like a pro. Growing up Jeeping added to her natural ability shows all the signs of an excellent driver. It was
great talking with her. She is the kind of young women that gives the older generation confidence in the future of our country…smart, thoughtful and
of course brave! She will probably be ready for the Funny Rocks next year.
We stopped for lunch and entertainment was provided by those who decided to conquer 2 huge piles of snow. And snow was flying everywhere. Tow
straps appeared to rescue
those who got stuck.
Because of the snow on
the mountain ridge, we
returned on the trail that we
came in on….some elected
to complete the day with a
little extra challenge that
Allan had planned. Another
great day at the wheel! And
dinner was waiting!
Art had more bad luck at
the trail selection Thursday
night. End of the line…
.again! We were planning to
get on to one of the Naches
Trails Runs….but when his
turn came those runs were
full. He decided to go back to our training ground…..Kaner/Quartz! And those once again visit those hungry Mosquitoes!
The run was led by Vic and Carrole Buchanan and sponsored by the Thunder Trucks. This was the morning that was COLD! Really COLD!
Temperatures were in the high 30’s and low 40’s. With runs of 20 to 40 miles to the trailheads, it proved to be very miserable for those in the open
jeeps. I am sure that next years “what to bring list” will be expanded to include hats,
jackets, gloves and
more! Just in case!
Vic and Carrole
have led 4 wheelers
through the trails
for many years.
Experience,
confidence, keeping
track of everyone
and making sure
we stayed together
was done with ease.
They did have a little
problem with their
lunch. We spotted
foil packets falling
from their jeep onto
the trail. The packets were hot dogs and buns wrapped in foil warming on the engine.
Packets were retrieved, one flat and the others a little dusty, but all still
edible….an early lunch was enjoyed….catsup and mustard included. Only a couple of folks needed some help getting through the steep rocky areas
and it was a very fun ride. We all enjoyed the beautiful day and having lunch in a field of wildflowers overlooking Mt Rainer…..it does not get any better
than that. A nice ride home and again a perfect day!
Friday Night at the drivers meeting we got lucky and were first in line for sign ups! We had heard about the “A & W” lunch to be served on this run and
could not resist Clover Springs…again! Good Times sponsored this run with Ken Kayser and his wife Lana at the helm.
At last year’s event, we were following Ken and Lana when they took a fork in the road. Lana suggested we take the opposite fork. When we spotted
them again, Lana was reeling out the cable while Ken was preparing to bail off into a 4 foot deep hole two car lengths long….filled with muddy water…
.in his Jeep. What was he thinking….we asked! He shifted to a low gear, went into the water and could not get out. Lana got a strap and cable around
a tree and Ken with the help of another Jeeper, winched the rig out. Water had killed the engine and invaded every corner of the Jeep. He did get it
running, but it was not running well as we returned to camp. This year I asked Lana if they had any problems from all of the water they took on. She
reported that it they finally got all of the problems solved just three weeks before this Trail Jam.
The ride out to Clover Springs was a lot warmer than the very cold ride we experienced the morning before. During our stop to air down, Ken gave
everyone the opportunity to introduce themselves. It is interesting to learn who you are traveling with for the day and where they come from. At the
introduction we learned that 7 Canadians from BC were attending Trail Jam. They had a long drive just to get to the campground. But winning the
“prize” for traveling the longest distance were Don and Kathy Boggs …all the way from Stuttgart, Arkansas.
Last October Don and Kathy decided to help trail host with their club The Wandering Willys. Not having a Jeep, Don started looking online and
Craigslist produced a Right Hand Drive 87 Jeep Wrangler in Port Orchard WA. His brother Glenn lives nearby and Don asked him to check it out and
see what kind of a “deal” they could get. Pictures and specs were sent by cell phone and they bought the Jeep for $2200 (asking price $3500)! Driving
it home Glenn found that the manual steering box was worn out and that the automatic transmission needed work. With that in mind, Don planned to
come out in May to work on the Jeep and get it “trail worthy”. Using online resources, parts were purchased and sent to his brother Glenn. The day
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before Don’s departure from Arkansas to begin repairs, an EF3 a tornado tore through Stuttgart. For those who are not familiar with tornado country,
an EF3 tornado can pack winds up to 165 MPH. Don and Kathy own Rice Bowling Center and the building suffered considerable damage from the
tornado and the town “was a mess”. Check their website www.ricebowlingcenter.com for pictures. Needless to say, the trip to work on the Jeep had to
be canceled.
Finally repairs were made at the bowling alley and Don set out for Seattle on July 3rd to begin work on the Jeep at his brothers. Before leaving for the
Nile on July 8th they managed to make some repairs and modifications: Changed manual steering box to power steering requiring custom hoses for
RHD, radiator rebuilt, transmission rebuilt, differential gears changed from 3.07 to 4.10, Traclock added, front seats replaced with 2002 Sahara, shocks,
tires, brakes, muffler and tail pipe replaced and cup holders added! Whew!
Not quite finished with the job and after arriving at the Jamboree, they replaced the fuel pump, water pump, and carburetor. Talk about a marathon!
Things went well for 2 days on the trail, but on the way back from Divide on Friday one of
the power steering hoses was lost. They were able to make it back to camp, but would not
be able to make the last run on Saturday because of the custom parts required for the right
hand drive. Wally Reeves, gate keeper and ice cream connoisseur, insisted they take his
Jeep on the Clover Springs run. Don and Kathy give a big Thank You to Wally for the use
of his Jeep. They hope to attend the Jamboree next year with more confidence in the RHD.
Everyone enjoyed a nice ride up to the ridge when it was learned that one of the older
Jeeps blew an engine. Thanks to “Big Rick” Radcliff and his TJ….the driver and Jeep were
towed across the ridge and eventually back to camp! We are sure being towed by “Big
Rick” makes for a fun and fast ride home!
We gathered at the same lunch spot we had stopped at on Thursday. Jeeps were using up
the last piles of melting snow. Snowball fights broke out and a huge array of squirt guns
appeared….everyone either joined the fun or watched the antics of the last run this year
had to offer.
Mark Nelson had been planning for this day for some time. He wanted to honor his Mom and Dad and treat those on the run to an authentic A & W
lunch. In light of what had happened on Mark’s trip to the campground, it was an astounding effort by his family to take on the task of feeding more
than 35 people at the lunch stop.
Going back, for a moment, to Wednesday evening, Mark’s son Sam, arrived at camp in an attempt to locate their family that planned to join them for the
weekend. Sam reported that Mark was traveling on Chinook Pass in a pickup towing a car trailer belonging to Mark’s Dad. Inside the car trailer was
the family’s racing jeep. Sam
explained that while following
his dad over Chinook Pass he
noticed sparks coming from the
left rear tire on the truck. Using
2- way radios, Sam notified Mark
that he should pull off the road
immediately. Mark stepped on
the brakes and found that he had
none! In addition there was no
where to pull over, but finally he
found a wide spot with gravel
and managed to get the truck
and trailer to the side of the
road. With some quick thinking
on Marks part, he got the Jeep
out of the trailer before the truck and trailer were completely engulfed in flames. Arriving in
camp later that evening, weary from all that happened, fellow Jeepers rallied around Mark and his family, offering the food, equipment, necessities and
moral support needed to enjoy the weekend….And as real Jeepers do….they did!
Mark went on to tell about his dad, Norris “ Nel’s” Nelson and Mom Alma. They were introduced to Jeeping by Nel’s cousin, Barney Nelson nearly
60 years ago. Mark’s parents have told Mark he was almost born in a Jeep. His mom was pregnant with Mark as they rode the Jeep trails in Eastern
Washington. Cousin Barney led family and friends over the Naches pass in 1957 where they winched down over the cliff on the west side! Not sure
we’re ready for that one!
Nel’s was a founding member of Webfooters Jeep Club, Pacific NW Jeep Association which was later incorporated with the Pacific NW 4 Wheel Drive
Association celebrating it’s 50th anniversary in October.
Later Jeep interest later shifted to Jeep Racing. “Top Eliminator” awards were won by Nel’s and many of his children and grandchildren. “Grandpa
Nel’s” taught all his grandchildren (8) to race jeeps, and Liv Fode is one of the great young drivers on the courses today. Amazingly, Nel’s still gets
behind the wheel of the race jeep…just for a little fun! Thankfully Mark got the racing jeep out of the trailer before the trailer caught fire!
In Mark’s words….”History of the Racing Jeep”:
“The Jeep that was rescued from the “toy hauler” was my dad’s old race Jeep, that I had converted to a street and trail Jeep. It is licensed as a ‘69
CJ5, but it has an M38-A1 frame, ‘69 Buick V6 engine from a junk yard, and other assorted items from other jeeps, all put together by my dad and
friends. The jeep was raced by my dad, sister Karen, and her 3 daughters (Kirsten, Lauren & Liv), very extensively in the mid- 80’s to early-90’s.
Karen won her fourth top eliminator award in 1987 in this Jeep. My dad gave me the jeep about 11 years ago. My sons, daughters and I have worked on
it to make it “street legal” so we could take it on the Trail Jamboree’s. The first one we went on about 11 years ago, was the first time that 3 generations
of Nelson’s had been on the Naches Trail together. The Jeep still had on it’s racing suspension and “Desert Dog” tires, (which my dad wouldn’t let me
air down past 25 #’s). It made for a very stiff ride, and a pair of broken shocks. I drove the entire 3 days of trails, and finally my dad commented that he
now knows how my mom felt going over these same trails years before and had a new appreciation for my mom and what it was like to be a passenger
on these jeep trails.”
In 1963, on his Mom’s birthday, the family’s first A & W Drive-in Restaurant was purchased in Tacoma. Everyone in the family worked at the drive-in
weekends and summers. A second restaurant was purchased in the 70’s. Root Beer and hamburgers have been in the family a long time. Mark believes
that the A & W drive-ins supported the families Jeeping habits.
Mark spoke highly of his parents and what great role models he had growing up in the Jeeping world. All of their love, direction and hard work showed
as the Nelson clan served the restaurants favorites; A & W Teen Burgers including bacon and cheese, and Root Beer Floats…Made to Perfection! Just
how Grandpa Nel’s had taught them. Mark’s daughter Britt, her fiancée, Steve Fontana, son Josh and his girl friend, Kelsey Bates, son Sam, niece Liv
Fode, and family friend Kyle Branchick made the whole event look easy!
I
While all of this was happening at Trail Jam….Mark’s Mom and Dad were in the hospital. Mom had shoulder surgery and Dad had contracted
pneumonia. Mark is happy to report that they are recovering nicely at their home on Lake St. Claire. Maybe Nel’s and Alma can make it next year to the
20th Anniversary Celebration! I know I would love to meet them!
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After a great lunch and leisurely ride home it was time for the last
evening’s activities.
The evenings are always special at the Trail Jamboree. Always a great
dinner served by smiling volunteers! Dinners of lasagna, hamburgers,
chicken, with ice cream for dessert were enjoyed by all. And what
people like most…… prizes…and they were in abundance! There was
another great bicycle, gift certificates, tee shirts, cash and great little
gadgets especially for Jeeping!
Saturday night was the “big dance”. Having a band this year meant the
chicken dance might be in jeopardy as not all bands are familiar with
that ritual. Thanks to Sam and Josh Nelson for humming the Chicken
Dance tune, while the band played back-up….The tradition continues!
The vendors work so hard supporting the event and bringing their
latest “trick stuff” for us to see. ARB, WARN, Chrysler Jeep DodgeBellevue and 4 Wheel parts performance centers provided driving
classes, displays and product information. We are so thankful for their
knowledge and support of this event.
$5,587 was raised for Wheelers for the Wounded. This organization’s
goal is to provide a weekend of off-roading and camping to our
country’s wounded military members from all over the United States.
www.wheelersforthewounded.com. Clubs will be hearing more from
this group next year as they come through Washington and we have
the opportunity to take our soldiers on an off-roading experience. The
money raised was a result of 50/50 raffle drawing, sale of Warn 60th
Anniversary Shirts, ice cream social sponsored by Raynproof Roofing,
the RTI competition and the Sunday Pancake Breakfast. What a great
way to honor our military hero’s!!
The last hurrah came Sunday Morning with a pancake breakfast
provided by the Wandering Wills Jeep Club. They served great
pancakes and gave everyone time to say goodbye to friends, old and
new.
Dusty clothes, tired kids, tents, RV’s and Jeeps were packed up and
readied for the trip home….or in some cases on to the next 4 wheeling
event!
Fond farewells followed by “see you next year” were heard throughout the campground.
Mark your calendars now for the Jamboree July 8 through 12, 2009. Registration begins February 16th…have that computer fired up as it is always a
sellout! Next year will be the Trail Jamboree’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. It is an event you won’t want to miss.
And we will return for our 3rd anniversary of participating in the Jamboree…hopefully with new tires….and maybe…just maybe… we will do
“everything”…including RIMROCK?
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September 2008
www.pnw4wda.org
Running for
Treasurer
Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association
Questionnaire for Candidates for Treasurer*
If you would like to
run for the office of
Treasurer you must
submit your intention
to run by the December
Board of Directors
meeting.
Fill out the Questionnaire
for Candidates for
Treasurer with the
following attachments.
You
must
include
a
written
resume
including
leadership
experience, computer
knowledge
of
the
current PNW programs,
reasonable experience
with
budgets
and
profit and loss plus
two (2) references
from other groups or
organizations.
NO NEW nominations
for this office shall
be allowed after the
December
Board
meeting.
Name: _______________________
Other names by which you are known: ________________________
Social Security Number: __________________________
Y
N
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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If so, did that include any of the following or related crimes: theft, robbery, fraud, unlawful issuance of checks,
extortion, larceny, financial fraud, identity theft, forgery, perjury, or money laundering?
___
___
Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?
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Have you ever had a judgment entered against you?
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Have you ever had collection actions taken against you?
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Have you ever been party to a real property foreclosure action?
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If so, was the property foreclosed upon?
___
___
Have you ever had your application for bonding denied?
___
___
Have you ever been bonded as a treasurer?
If so, when? ________
Where? ______________
Please describe, in detail, the qualifications you possess that qualify you to be the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive treasurer,
including but not limited to qualifications for budgeting, producing financial reports, accounting, and bookkeeping (attach a separate
page if necessary). You should also include with your resume leadership experience, computer knowledge of the current PNW
programs and two (2) references from other groups or organizations. This must be submitted by the December BOD meeting and no
new nominations will be allowed after the December BOD meeting. Election will take place at the annual meeting in February.
Thanks,
Sande Nettnin,
PNW4WDA Secretary
~
* Under Article V, Section V of the Association Bylaws, candidates for the office of Treasurer are required to submit, in writing,
information necessary to establish he/she will be eligible to be insured under a fiduciary bond. These qualifications, other than Social
Security Number, may be published by the Board of Directors in the newsletter preceding nominations.
Change of Address?
PNW4WDA Membership
C/O: Kathy ”Frogg” McMains
603 Meridian
509-765-2922
or
E-Mail: [email protected]
4-Wheelin’ News
September 2008
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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAW PROPOSAL FORM
ARTICLE __________SECTION ____________________________________________
Constitution/Bylaw presently reads: _____________________________________________________
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Proposed Constitution/Bylaw amendment to read: _________________________________________
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INTENT: ____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________Date to Take Effect: _________________
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New Constitution/Bylaw Proposal only:
ARTICLE _________ AND/OR SECTION ___________ _____________________________________
(new)
(new)
Constitution/Bylaw proposal to read: ____________________________________________________
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INTENT: ____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________Date to Take Effect: _________________________
______________________________
Signature of proposing: (1) Member,
(2) Board of Directors, (3) Region,
or (4) Competition Committee
__________________________________________
Signature and Approved by: (1) Club Name,
and/or (2) Officer and Title
DATE: ______________________________________
For additional space, use an attached sheet.
BY-LAW PROPOSAL OR CHANGE - DEADLINE
Anyone wanting to submit a By-Law proposal or change must send the original signed copy to Sande Nettnin, PNW4WDA Secretary,
519 North Fisher Place, Kennewick, WA 99336-2701 ninety (90) days before Winter Convention, it must be postmarked on or before
November 17, 2008. No email ones will be accepted.
Thanks,
Sande Nettnin, PNW4WDA
Secretary
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September 2008
www.pnw4wda.org
Off-Road Businesses Support
Leadership Training
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2008
Contact: Del Albright,
[email protected]
(209) 304-7693
RLTC/VLLS Course Developer, BlueRibbon Ambassador
Del Albright’s RLTC Course Gets Nationwide Support
Leadership training for volunteers is now available online, by
email, that will help answer these age-old questions:
How do I save my trails?
How do I avoid “burnout” in land use issues and politics?
How do I keep my club alive and well?
Where can I learn about public speaking and dealing with
bureaucrats?
Why do I need to learn more about NEPA and environmental
science?
Where can I learn how to better organize events, runs and
conventions?
Del Albright, BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador and Recreation
Advocate is proud to announce a huge partnership with off-road
businesses designed to help more folks save trails and keep our
outdoor sports alive. Del combines his 35 years of supervision,
management and leadership experience with his 25 years of land
use involvement, to make the RLTC course YOUR answer to the
age-old questions.
Become a graduate of the online Recreational Leadership Training
Course (RLTC) and receive YOUR choice of gift certificates,
discounts, swag and freebies from these fine businesses who
believe in you -- our future as leaders in outdoor recreation.
Graduate by December 20th 2008 for a chance to win one of
these extra special GREAT prizes:
TMax Wireless 9000lb Winch from JEEPCAMPING.COM
Warn PullzAll
Rancho RS 9000 XL Shocks
Jeepers Jamboree Participant Ticket for 2009
These sponsors and partners of the RLTC course are working
hard to help us ensure we have trails and riding areas in the
future. Leadership of volunteers is key to keeping our trails open
and our outdoor sports alive. This new incentive program applies
to all graduates of RLTC, past and future. It couldn’t be easier.
Sign up online, work at your own pace, and become part of a
unique national network of volunteer leaders helping each other
learn more about leadership.
The businesses supporting the RLTC course include:
JEEPCAMPING.COM • WARN Industries • RockyTrail.com
Jeepers Jamboree • ARB 4x4 Accessories • PRP Seats
Olympic4x4 Products • Powertank • Premier Power Welder
PullPal • Bill Burke’s 4Wheeling America • Roundeyes.com
Todd Ockert (United FWDA) • OutbackToilets.com • ATV Nation
Low-RANGE Magazine • Kansas Rocks Recreation Park
Poison Spyder Customs • Tuffy Security Products • Rancho
RLTC is all online, self-paced, done by email and correspondence.
The course retails for $150, but is only $120 for BlueRibbon
Coalition members and members of any state-wide recreation
associations. Payment can be made by PayPal, check or payment
plan. Discounts are available for group signups.
“I believe the future of motorized recreation in particular lies in the
hands of us, the users. We have no choice but to step up and
help save our trails and riding areas,” says Albright. “That also
means joining and helping those great organizations fighting for
us like the BlueRibbon Coalition,” he added.
Sign up and learn more here:
http://www.delalbright.com/RLTC/rltc.htm
WIN a WINCH from JEEPCAMPING.COM
for taking the RLTC Course!!! Other prizes
include a Warn PullzAll; Rancho RS 9000 XL
shocks; and one ticket to Jeepers Jamboree
2009. 4 lucky graduates will win these prizes in
December 2008.
4-Wheelin’ News
Attention
Motorized
Recreationists!
BRC has been working with
the Pirate4X4.com crew on
several recreational access
issues. Right now, they are
working diligently to generate
a big response to the Boxer/
McKeon Wilderness Bill from
the OHV community and they
need your help. Pirate’s goal
is to generate 2500 letters or
more that BRC can deliver
to Congress in opposition to
this bill. Time is ticking down
and the BlueRibbon Coalition
wants to help them exceed
their goal. Please help.
I have pasted a copy of the
Pirate
4X4.com
request
below, please take a couple
of minutes to read it over and
pass it on!
Thanks in advance for your
support, Ric Foster Public
Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107
The Pirate 4x4 Land Use
Crew Needs Your Help
Dear Motorized Enthusiasts,
Pirate4X4.com needs to make
a personal request to all OHV
enthusiasts
everywhere.
We would never make this
kind of request unless it was
extremely important, and
unless your response had
a good chance of making a
difference.
Here is the situation:
Years ago, key staff from
the Forest Service and the
Bureau of Land Management,
as well as leaders from some
of California’s radical antirecreation
groups,
made
a commitment to keep the
historic Furnace Creek Road
open. Well, guess who has
not kept their promise?
The anti’s are going back
on their word and trying to
close this trail forever. The
Forest Service, politicians,
and other land management
agencies are going back on
their commitments to the OHV
community.
Not only that, now they
are asking for even MORE
Wilderness in that area! U.S.
Senator Barbara Boxer and
U.S. Representative Howard
“Buck” McKeon are proposing
a bill that would designate
400,000 acres of Wilderness
in Mono County, CA along the
CA/NV border.
40 years ago the Wilderness
Act was passed to protect land
from development and things
like mining and commercial
clear-cut logging. This act is an
OUTDATED act, and NONE of
these things are happening in
this specific area. There are
many other ways to manage
this land than to shut it down
to everyone.
While some routes would
remain in this “roadless” area if
the bill passes (supposedly to
keep the OHV public satisfied)
this bill would close many
others, including the Furnace
Creek Road, a popular 4x4
route which has been in
existence since BEFORE
Inyo National Forest was even
created. The road was used at
September 2008
the turn of the last century for
ranching and mining, but there
is evidence of use since the
mid to late 1800’s!
Here’s the kicker: Years after
the federal land managers
and the radical anti groups
made a commitment to keep
the Furnace Creek Road
open, they want to use this
Wilderness bill to go back on
their word!
We REALLY need your help
on this one. We have a
GOOD chance of making a
difference and, at the very
least, saving this historic
trail if we get a big enough
response.
This
is
a
tremendous
opportunity. If we ALL team
up to fight for each other,
we can pack a huge punch.
PLEASE take 5 minutes
to join enthusiasts from
across the country and send
a letter! We’ve modified our
letter generator so that the job
is easy. We’ve even provided
a sample letter to help you in
writing your own.
Here is what YOU can do:
Step 1:
Go to the letter generator at
www.pirate4x4.com/letters
and click on the Boxer and
McKeon Wilderness Bill link.
That will take you to the letter
page.
Step 2.
Follow the directions on that
page. Either write a personal
letter (the preferred method)
or copy and paste the sample
letter.
Step 3.
Click <Preview & Send>, then
PLEASE forward this letter on
to your friends and family.
One more thing:
Pirate4X4.com has made
an agreement with the
BlueRibbon Coalition that
if we can get 2,500 letters
from the generator, BRC
will print them all out, go
to Washington DC and
HAND DELIVER the stacks
of letters to Senators and
Representatives. That way
we can maximize the impact
and they can’t just “delete”
an e-mail from us...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
TIME!
The Pirate4X4.com Crew
www.pirate4x4.com
PS - BRC’s Executive Director,
Greg Mumm, has been on
several trips to Washington
DC lately and he reports that
the anti-recreation lobby has
been very active! BRC has
submitted written testimony
in a House Subcommittee
hearing on OHV use, and last
month he testified in person
at a Senate Subcommittee.
BRC has also been involved
in a new General Accounting
Office (GAO) study on OHV
use.
The
anti-recreation
zealots are setting the
stage for a very aggressive
legislative and regulatory
strategy for 2009.
This election cycle will be
very important for the OHV
community. PLEASE register
to vote
Get BRC’s Latest News &
Alerts via RSS!
http://feeds.feedburner.com/
BlueRibbonCoalition
~
17
July 17, 2008
The regular meeting was
called to order at 4 WHEEL
PARTS, Tacoma by Director
Edward Campbell. Followed
by a flag salute and a moment
of silence. Present were, 27
delegates representing 15
clubs; and 16 non delegates.
Secretary’s report – Due to
Dorothy not being present
at last meeting due to health
issues. No minutes we
reported.
Treasurer’ report – Lora
Jungmayer covered it orally.
A motion was made seconded
and carried (MMSC) to accept
the report.
We Did It/Club Power
– No report. Remember the
importance of turning paper
work in. Don’t forget to put
down miles traveled. If you
have a copy of a We Did it
or club power that does not
show a place for miles on it
please contact Kathy for a new
version of the form.
Land Matters – Saddie Creek
Logging is currently underway.
Kainer- Lower is impassable.
Several rigs had to winch
through the area. It was closed
and a by-pass was used for
Jamboree.
If you wish to
get more information please
contact Jim 253-841-0351 or
[email protected]
Naches Trail – Look for a
September work party. Look
for more information to come.
Evans Creek – Derrick report
all trails were open. Be sure
to unload rigs at Day camp
to avoid issues with new law
enforcement. Road leading
to day use is a state highway
and is heavily patrolled and
ticketed.
Shelter collapsed
due to snow and will get
fixed in upcoming work
party. Not sure of work party
dates. Camp Host spots still
available.
Please contact
Derrick for more information.
360-761-7096
Elbe Hills – Joe reported
Busy Wild repaired. There
was a logging road incident.
Case of one vehicle going to
fast not able to stop. Sept
10th is the next focus group
meeting. Asked to take back
to your clubs. How do we get
more members to come to
work parties? Discuss told
us that Nancy has at every
work party clear plans for
what work will be done for
each day. Camp ground will
be expanded. Horse Camp is
closed to all 4x4s. Road has
received more gravel. Nancy
is looking to create a Forest
Watch Program and is looking
for volunteers. The volunteers
will attend a class and
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become certified. For more
information please contact Joe
at [email protected] or
253-848-7114 (Please no calls
after 8:00pm)
Tahuya –Mud lake is a dust
bowl.
OHV Watch – Angie reported
Manager
Application
for
Straddleline
is
available
online. WOHVA Expo has
been moved to April 2009.
It will be in-conjunction with
the DNR, April 18-19th If you
have any questions please
feel free to email Angie at
[email protected].
Letter Writing – Still looking
for a new chairperson. If you
do write a letter, make sure to
get a copy to Angie. If sending
via e-mail bcc Angie.
Membership – 3 new clubs
were voted in. Off Camber,
Overbored
Racing
and
Countyline Offroaders.
Ways and Means – Tiffany is
currently working on rebuilding
inventory. If you have any
ideas she would love to hear
them. She is looking for new
ideas for Region 2 shirts.
Tiffany has added back packs
to her inventory! See Tiffany
for more information.
P R – No Report
Future 4-Wheelers – no
report – would love ideas from
Future 4-wheelers to make
this program grow and work.
Competition
–
Just
a
reminder for Rob for Summer
Convention.
Mud Daubers
will be donating $5.00 from
spectators to the flood victims.
Old Business –
Angie reported Phone books
still 2 months out. Please
contact Angie for more
information.
New Business –
Angie reported - Norris
Nelson was hospitalized with
phenomena.
Terry Mohan
from region 4 Nitty Gritty will
be racing with a broken wrist.
Anna reminded us the World
of Outlaws will be in Elma over
Labor Day Weekend. Would
like to see PNW members
come and man PR booth and
participate in parade.
Yes
burn outs are allowed during
the parade!
Thanks to the Lake Tapps
Turtles for hosting Dave
from 4 Wheel Parts during
Jamboree.
If you have any ideas or
comments for Straddleline
– contact Tiffany they would
love to hear them.
Future
Meetings
and
Announcements:
7/19/08-7/20/08 - Outdoor
4x4s Play Day - Ethel, WA
7/26/08-7/27/08
Skookumchuck
Mud
Daubers Play Day - Chehalis
Fairgrounds
8/8/08-8/10/08 - Summer
Convention - Ethel, WA
8/21/08 7:30pm - Region 2
Delegates Meeting - 4 Wheel
Parts 7602 S Tacoma Way
8/23/08-8/24/08
8:30am-4:
00pm - Elbe Hills ORV Park
Work Party - Elbe Wa
Respectfully Submitted
Dorothy Churchill Secretary
I don’t know the key to
success, but the key to failure
is trying to please everybody
– Bill Cosby
~
21 August 2008
The regular meeting was
called to order by Director
Edward Campbell, followed by
a flag salute
and a moment of silence for
the sick and departed.
If you know of any military
personnel who would like to
receive a copy of Tri-Power
please get Edward their
address and he will see that a
copy is sent to them.
Secretary’s Report - Edward
reported that he has received
a resignation of the position of
secretary from Dorothy. She is
having some health problems
as well as going to school.
Edward will appoint someone
to take over until the next
election. A motion was made
seconded
and carried (MMSC) to accept
the minutes of the June and
July meetings.
Treasurer’s Report - Lora
Jungmayer passed around a
written report and went over
it verbally.
MMSC to accept the report.
We Did It / Club Power
- Edward reported for Kathy
Greenwood. Please hand in
any paperwork
and don’t forget to sign up at
work parties. If there is no
sign in be sure to ask why.
Land Matters - Jim Putman
reported that a section of the
barricade in the parking area
near the
cabin has been destroyed.
People are driving on the
meadow to the cabin. This
will be repaired during the next
work party. Sadie Creek trail
is closed due to logging. The
Tillamook Forest has been reopened. It had been closed
because of fire danger. Look
for trail information on the
web site. Click Trails - WA
Trails- then the trail or area.
Naches - Edward reported
for Dave Bauman. Dave is
working with Bob Pacific on
the work that needs to be
done to put the trail to bed for
the winter. He will be doing a
walk about with Bob on
the 27th if all goes well. The
date for the work party will be
confirmed at that time and you
September 2008
will be informed.
Evans Creek - Derrick Clark
reported that there will be a
work party on September 13th
& 14th.
He asked that you please turn
in paperwork from Hosting.
There are also some dates
open for
hosting.
Elbe Hills - Joe Wittig reported
that there will be a work party
this weekend Aug 23rd and
24th.
We will be working on a bridge
on the Gotcha trail. Another
group put lots of rock in the
holes
on the Busywild. There is
a blue van spending a lot of
time in the area they suspect
that he
may be squatting. If seen
please report the time and
location to Nancy or Joe.
Tahuya - Jeff Williams
reported that there is a new
DNR coordinator at Tahuya.
OHV Watch - Megan Cieplik
reported for Angie. There will
be a user’s group meeting on
Sep. 8th.
at Straddleline at 8:00pm.
Come and sign up for your
events. WOHVA will hold their
annual meeting October 5th at
Clover Park Technical College.
There will be elections and 3
positions will be open. The
Expo will be in April or May
Angie will let you know the
date when it is set. For more
information you can go to
www.WOHVA.org
Membership - no report.
Edward suggested that if you
have membership questions
or want to find out how to join
the PNW please contact him
and he will help.
PR - Heath reported that he
is working on purchasing the
tent. Rob Stafford stated that
4 rigs went to the Everett truck
show to advertise the main
show at the Tacoma Dome on
Jan. 16, 17 & 18th.
They are looking to expand
the show so we will need more
jeeps. This is one of the best
PR
opportunities we could ask
for. Rob is the contact person.
More information to come.
Competition - Rob Stafford
reported for Kevin Kehrberg.
THANK YOU to all who helped
at convention. In the Region
Challenge both men and
women were won by Region
2. Darren Jungmayer took
Top E for men and Diana
Stafford took top E for women.
Congratulations.
Lodge, 15735 Topaz Dr. SE,
Yelm, WA 98597. October 4th.
For
further
information
contact Kathy Martin at
[email protected] or 253606-9001 or
Machelle
Flowers
at
[email protected]
or 253-843-2254.
Operation Shore Patrol Region
2 at Twin Harbors – Westport
Sept. 20 & 21st.
Contact
persons
Bob and Barb Woolery 360893-8447 or e-mail barbara
[email protected] .
camp site information was
passed out at the meeting.
Nominations for the office of
Competition Chairman were
opened.
Kevin
Kehrberg
was nominated. Nominations
will be opened at the next
meeting.
MMSC to put in a bid for
Summer Convention 2009.
We will confirm the date and
cost and
submit the bid.
Outlaw Days Festival- Elma,
Wa. Aug 30th 31st and Sep
1st Referance to ((http:
/ / e l m a c h a m b e r. o r g /
elma.asp?folder=outlaw_
days&file=outlaw_
days.xml )) Saturday and
Sunday Grays Harbor 4X4 and
Support and DogpoundOffroad
have a Whole City Block to set
up Displays and a PNW4WDA
PR Booth This is a great
opportunity to educate the
Public on Who and what we
are. We invite anyone with Offroad rigs to come and display
your work and to participate in
the Parade on Monday. For
further information feel free to
contact your Region Director.
Upcoming dates to remember:
Aug 30 –Sept 1 Summers End
play day at Ethel, WA
Sept 27 & 28th Outdoor 4X4’s
Fun Days at Ethel, WA
With no other business for the
good of the order, the raffle for
door prizes was held and the
meeting adjourned at 8:44.
Respectfully Submitted
Bonnie Nettnin, Vice Director
~
New Business - The Tacoma
Webfooters are celebrating
their 50th Anniversary. There
will be
a party at the Lake Lawrence
www.pnw4wda.org
We're Looking for Members
WASHINGTON:
Thunder Trucks
Auburn, WA
John (253) 606-4019 or
[email protected]
CLIFFHANGERS
Lynnwood, WA
(425) 742-0191
Green River Valley Jeepers
Auburn, WA
Arlene (253) 833-8747
BELFAIR PACK RATS
Belfair, WA
Sam (360) 275-5253
El Dorado Dust Devils
Puyallup, WA
(253) 536-6989
PNW Individual Member Club
Longview, WA
(360) 577-0111
SPOKANE 4 WHEELERS
Spokane, WA
White Knuckle 4x4
Puyallup, WA
Piston’s Wild
(509) 542-1244
[email protected]
(253) 536-8381
[email protected]
Crystal 360-606-1648
[email protected]
SW Washington/NW Oregon
OREGON:
CASCADE OFFROADERS
Lebanon, OR
(541)451-2678
FOUR RUNNERS
Klamath Falls, OR
www.fourrunners4x4.org
Deschutes County 4-Wheelers
4 At A Time
Hillsboro, OR
(503) 628-4210
GORGE RIDGE RUNNERS TIMBER-LINN 4WD CLUB
The Dalles, OR
Philomath, OR (541) 929-3252
(541) 298-3487
[email protected]
Bend, OR
www.deschutescounty4wheelers.com
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]
How to Form a Club
So ... you and some of your friends have
decided you would like to form a four wheel
drive club. Now what do you do?
The we offer assistance to any group
wanting to form a club. We can provide:
Notes from Treasurer
1) A sample constitution and bylaws
2) Corporate information for your state
3) Help in completing and filing the paperwork
4) Group tax exemption when you join the
PNW4WDA
Association officers are available to speak
to your group. They will discuss the
benefits of belonging to an organized group
and answer any questions you might have.
From time to time various people ask about
pro-rating dues for new members who join
mid-year.
Following is a breakdown of the dues for the
remaining time of the year. When admitting
a new member, be sure to include dues for
the month in which they join.
Just call For your information 800-537-7845
or go to the Web-site: www.pnw4wda.org
4-Wheelin’ News
September 2008
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Annual fee: $35.00
PNW4WDA TREASURER
603 Meridian
20
September 2008
www.pnw4wda.org
New Holly Pro Fuel InJection
New Mini Torque Starter New
K&N Air Filter SM 420 Tranny
with a Dana 20 Transfer case
456 Ring and Pinion Dana
30 Front with Posi Dana 44
Rear Locked BN Super Top
with Bakini Top and Half
doors,Roll Cage Tack, 8274
Front Winch,Back Seat, Tow
Bar,Power Steering $4800.00
or best offer.
Steve Russell 253-537-3755
2 Weeks Free use of all Videos*
I have a set of 37x12.50-16
Super Swamper SSR Radials
on black steel 8 lug wheels.
Like new condition, 100 or so
miles. $1000. or best offer.
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1990 Isuzu Trooper
We now accept
PHOTOS with
your ad.
Classified Ads are
FREE to PNW4WDA
members.
Non- Members pay $10 per
issue for up to 10 lines + a
single photo. Makes checks
payable to PNW4WDA
Submit ad to:
[email protected], OR
FAX 360-695-1043
If using Photo in Ad mail it to:
Tri-Power
3902 NE 61st Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98661
Send ad in Arial font size 10.
Remember the deadline is the
21st of each month.
Ads will be removed
after 4 months unless you
contact us. If you need an
ad extended or removed
the deadline is the 21st of
each month.
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1965 Chevy Suburban
4X4 FOR SALE or
TRADE $3500
4X4, built 350 V8, SM465
tranny, NP205 transfer case,
8-lug 3/4 ton axles, power
assist brakes, power steering,
HUGE aluminum radiator,
decent/nice body, decent/nice
interior, decent/nice glass.
Needs very little be able to run
and drive. Was lifted enough
to fit 44” tires but has been
lowered for something closer
to a 38” tire. The drivelines
are included but they are
too long for the current lift. I
can make you a great deal
on 12” Superlift springs if
you wanted to lift it back up.
Interested in trading for
running Land Cruiser, GM
Motor home, or long car trailer.
Check out 4WheelingPlus.com
for pictures. Contact
Ron @ (509) 201-0064 10-07
4 cyl., 5 speed, custom
wheels, new headgasket,
head shaved, new monifold,
have $1300. invested. sacifice
$400. OBO you finish. Eastern
Washington.
Gary 509-677-3361
3-08
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‘72 Scout Parts:
Full roof W/factory rack,
headliner & trim pieces$125.00. Hood-$75., Grill-$40.
465 Trans W/205 transfer case
from ‘77 Chev P-up - $300.
Divurced 205 transfer case
from Dodge $125. 8 3/4 Dodge
3rd members -3.55 ratio $75.00 & 3.23 ratio - $40.00.
Ford 9” rearend 3.89 gears,
28 spline5 on 5.5 pattern
$125.00. Misc ‘73 TU, 79 Ford
PU - PARTS, Axles, etc. Dan
208-746-2010
Lewiston, ID.
1-08
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1969 BRONCO FOR SALE
(with Top) Best offer, or will
part out, (no motor or rear-end).
Body has “no rust”. Went
through a complete frame
off restore in 1989, has a 2”
lift with a completely rebuilt
Dana 30. In accident in 1995,
(has been parked since then,
motor damaged in accident)
has minor front end damage,
have the parts to fix, except for
front fenders, grill and radiator.
Have too many other projects
and do not have time. I also,
have other numerous Ford and
Bronco parts for sale. Have a
250ci 150h/p l barrel, inline
6 cylinder motor with only
40,000 original miles. Also
includes the C-4 transmission
(runs great, just want a bigger
motor). Please call after 6
PM (503)848-9452 and leave
message, or email me at
[email protected].
6-08
Possible part trade for 35 or
36 inch 16.5 tires in very good
condition. Or Chevy Dana 44
4:10 eight lug front axle.
http://www.coeurdalenecrawle
rs.com/temp/tire1.jpg 1-08
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Race Jeep For Sale Custom
made, narrow fiberglass body,
chevy 355 roller motor, custom
dana 44 front with posi, scout
44 rear, top loader 4 speed
transmission, dana 20 twin
stick transfer case. 1 Beard
seat 1 fiberglass seat. Turn
key racer. Lots of horsepower.
Call Mike 360-264-4927 or
email for pictures to:
[email protected]
Mike Disken 360-264-4927 5-08
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TrueTrac Locker for Dana 30
PLUS 3.56 Ring and Pinion
gears for front and rear - all
for $325. ($800 value)!
Locker is only 1 year old but
it doesn’t fit gears lower than
3.56. I went to 4.11’s so had
to buy another. Contact Vern
at 360-581-1736
5-08
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Race Jeep, New Matercraft seats, new trans, plenty
of horsepower, well maintained, $12,500. firm
(360) 891-0570 Vanc, WA
8-07
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1975 cj5 For Sale
New Corbeau Seats 35”
Gumbo Monster Mudders New
Steal White Spoked Rims with
New Long Field Bead Locks 2”
Wheel Spacers 4” Lift Rebuilt
Small Block Chevy with Rv
Cam and other extras
4-Wheelin’ News
September 2008
21
Region 1
Meetings
August 20, 2008, 7:30-9pm,
Crossroads Restaurant - 1904
- 201st Pl SE, Bothell WA
98012-425-488-5611 hosted
by the Dirty 13
Sept. 17, 2008m 7:30-9pm,
98012-425-488-5611 hosted
by the Doo Wop
Oct. 15, 2008, 7:30-9pm,
98012-425-488-5611 hosted
by the GoodTime 4 Wheelers
Nov. 19, 2008, 7:30-9pm,
98012-425-488-5611 hosted
by the Green River Valley
Jeepers
NO DECEMBER MEETING
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Region 2
Meetings
NO DECEMBER MEETING
SEPT. 20
OCTOBER 4-5
Jan 10th 2009 Region 6
Meeting Junction City tba
Pick-up A Mountain
Team Trophy
Challenge
Washington 2008
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Ads are FREE to
PNW4WDA members.
If your Club or
Region has any
activities.
email
Tri-Power
tripower@
before the 25th
2008
SEPT. 14
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Region 3
Meetings
Are always the third Tuesday
of each month, They start at
7:30 PM. The meetings are
held on the second floor of the
VFW Post located at
825 SE Mill, in Portland.
NO DECEMBER MEETING
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Region 4
Meetings
August 12 at Standard
Battery in Moses Lake, WA 7:
30 PM
September 9 at Shari’s in
Union Gap - 7:30 PM
October 14 at Doug Conner’s
shop 3300 Road 96, Pasco,
WA 7:30 PM
November 11 at Standard
Battery in Moses Lake, WA 7:
30 PM
NO DECEMBER MEETING
-
Region 6
14th Annual Jeeping Nomads
4 x 4 Swap Meet
9 AM to 3 PM
Mobile Fleet Service
2003 East Viola, Yakima, WA
Reserve you Vendor Space
NOW
10’ x 20’ - Space $15.00
Drive a jeep to the swap meet
& the driver gets in free. All
other $3.00 admission.
To reserve your space contact
Ron Rutherford at (509) 9666305 or David Stoothoff at
(509) 453-1461
SEPT. 20-21
Washington coastline
Moclips to the Columbia River
Region 1
Ocean City,WA
Angela Holm
253-529-9482
Region 2
Calendar of Events
Twin Harbors – Westport
th
st
August 29
to Sept 1
Christmas Valley Sand Dunes
Labor Day Week-end
Sept 20th Region 6 Meeting
at Horse Falls with Strawberry
Hill hosting Fall Beach Clean
up
Nov 1st Region 6 Meeting at
Klamath-Falls pot-luck
22
Sept.. 26-27-28i
ROCK CRAWL AT
PETERS CREEK
66890 NE Frederick Butte Rd.
Christmas Valley, OR 97641
For Info: Dan (541) 306-0000
/ Shane (503) 730-3263
pnw4wda.org
of the Month
Edward Campbell
360-349-9236/
[email protected]
P.O. Box 393, Bucoda, WA
Long Meadow, Naches
Ranger District: off 1900
Road to 1902 left onto 624
Road.Drivers Meeting: 8am
Potluck Supper Sat. 6pm
Free weekend camping
Bags provided by Department
of Ecology
SEE PAGE 4 FOR MORE INFO
Pam Remley 509-658-2496 or
[email protected]
Chair Persons:
Bob & Barb Woolery
360-893-8447
21719 161st Ave E.
Graham, WA 98338
[email protected]
Region 3
Cape Disappointment
Linda Jessen
360-636-1675
SEPT. 27-28
Outdoor 4x4s Fun Days
Ethel, WA. Contact Joe May
425-788-8647 or Luke May
425-788-2848
Contact Mark Stevens 253892-8836 or Gary Yates
we are putting on the 2nd
annual TTCW on Oct. 4th & 5th
this is a trail type rig
team
endurance
event.
this is not a race but a challenge
for a 4 person/ 2 rig team
to test your skill not only driving
but problem solving and other
tasks. for more information
and sign-up see the web site
www.TTCW.org
February
2010
PNW
SEPT. 28
White Knuckle 4 X 4 9 annual
SWAP MEET. Enumclaw
Exposition Center.
SEE AD ON PAGE 8
SEPT. 28
MUD FEST 2008
Mud Drags / McCleary, WA
call Steve: 253-537-3755
or Vist website:
mudslingers4x4.com
will be celebrating its
50
th
Anniversary
OCTOBER 3-5
2008 - Washington
State Trails Coalition
Conference
Spokane, Washington
AT TEN TI O N
A conference that targets state
motorized and non-motorized
outdoor
recreation
trails,
working to protect, promote
and
enhance
statewide
systems. The 2006 topics
were: building trails for future
generations; how government
funding works; setting priorties
with limited resources; to
dealing with opposition your
trail system. Contact Arlene
Brooks
FORGET TO TAKE PICTURES
OCTOBER 4
EVENT(S) YOU HAVE GONE
Come celebrate the Tacoma
Webfooters
50th
year
anniversary.
Everyone
is
invited to “Keep The Good
Times Rolling” on Oct 4, 2008
4:00pm at Lake Lawerence
Lodge in Yelm, presentation at
5:00pm. There will be dinner,
dancing and memories shared
and memories made. Dinner
is $22.00 per person. RSVP
Kathy Martin 253-843-2870 or
Duneitx6@ aol.com
September 2008
TO ONE AND ALL DON’T
& WRITE UP A STORY
ABOUT THE
TO
THANK YOU, RON
EMAIL:
[email protected]
www.pnw4wda.org
2 Dogs Ink
Billy Bob’s Off Road
Grenier Painting Co., Inc.
Rapid Print Inc
Tera Manufacturing, Inc.
Jay Fellenstein 2/1/2005
900 Meridian E St # 19-226
Milton, WA 98354
253 250-8093 Fax: 253 952-6398
www.2dogsink.com
Bob Hallibueton
5/4/2006
10023 128th St E # 7
Puyallup, WA 98373
253 286-2344
Chris Grenier
4/2006
9214 Longhorn Loop SE
Olympia, WA 98051
360-
Ron McDonald
6/1987
6202 NE Hwy 99, Ste 2
Vancouver, OR 98665
360 695-0595 • Fax: 360 695-1043
[email protected]
Gage Hartman
1/5/2006
5251 S Commerce Dr
Murray, UT 84107
801 288-2585 Fax: 801 288-2571
www.teraflex.biz
Rob’s Off Road &
4wheel Dr. Center
Titan Truck Equipment
Co Inc
Rob Hartshorn
4/2006
11955 SE Hwy 212, Clackamas, OR
P.O. Box 1281, Estacada, OR 97023
503-650-6101 FAX: 503.650.9303
[email protected]
Alan Garrison
8/1/2003
N 605 Fancher
Spokane, WA 99212
509 534-5010 Fax: 509 755-5304
www.TitanTruck.com
Roberson Chrysler Jeep
TLC Plumbing
Harrington’s Trophies
Blue Moon Motor Sports
4x4 Mods
Jim Bullard 1/5/2006
PO Box 28537
Bellingham, WA 98228
360 303-8741 Fax: 360 752-2252
www.4x4mods.com
4WheelingPlus.com
Ron Dunn Jr
4631 Thorp Prairie Road
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 964-2121
http://store.4WheelingPlus.com
Advanced Adapters Inc
Mike Partridge
4320 Aerotech Center Way
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805 238-7000
Fax: 805 238-7201
www.advanceadapters.com
Al’s Repair
Al Yenney
4/1/2003
900 N Avery
Pasco, WA 99301
509 547-8021
ARB 4x4 Accessories
Lisa Wood
7/1/1991
720 SW 34th Street
Renton, WA 98055
425 264-1391 Fax: 425 264-1392
www.arbusa.com
ATV & Off Road Expo
Shawn Kolbe / PO Box 8836
Portland, OR 97207-8836
503 796-0858
B&B Excavating
Bob Brooks
7/1986
21520 SE 346th
Auburn, WA 98092
253 833-8747
Chris Johnson
1/4/2006
1022 E Kessler
Sultan, WA 98294
206 948-9209
www.bluemoonmotorsports.net
Cascade Offroad
Equipment
Joe Zaichkin 11/3/2006
15012 Meridian E Ste 1
Puyallup, WA 98375
253 840-1171
Country Tractor &
Garden
Lee Hill
6/2006
2147 Jackson Hwy
Chehalis, WA 98532
360 748-3110
Crawl Magazine
Tim Piele
2/2006
P.O. Box 1416
Tacoma, WA 98401
253-272-2171
Dan Marek Insurance
Dan Marek
PO Box 44076
Tacoma, Wa 98444
253 537-4000 Fax: 253 536-3338
Drive Line Svc of Portland
Kevin McCaffrey
1/1/1989
9041 NE Vancouver Wy
Portland, OR 97211
503 289-2264 Fax: 503 289-5838
www.driveshafts.com
Drivelines NW
David Lee
2/1/1991
1943 4th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
206 622-8760 Fax: 206 622-7609
www.drivelinesnw.com
Eastside Chrysler Jeep
Barry Chevrolet
Denver Morford
1/2004
548 S Basin Street
Ephrata, WA 98823
509 754-2411 Fax: 509 754-2415
www.barrychevrolet.com
Barton Jeep
Levi Chipps
5/2005
10819 E Sprague Ave.
Spokane, WA 99206
509 928-1300 Fax: 509 922-4288
www.bartonjeep.com
Baxter Auto Parts
Larry Wilder
2/5/2006
5950 North 9th
Tacoma, WA 98406
253 597-6050 Fax: 253 272-2088
www.baxterautoparts.com
Big Rocks Offroad, LLC
Greg Holmberg
5/1/2005
7613 NE St Johns Rd Ste C
Vancouver, WA 98665
360 567-3347
www.bigrocksoffroad.com
4-Wheelin’ News
Mike Gerber
8/1/1989
200 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425 453-3223 Fax: 425 453-9714
www.eastsidecj.com
First Rate Mortgage
Phil Fisk
4/2006
2110 116th Ave. NE, Ste E
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-289-0765 Office
206-271-5087 Cell
[email protected]
Gold Hammer Body &
Paint
Art Waugh
12/1/1985
5570 S Santiam Hwy # 15
Lebanon, OR 97355
541 409-3390
Gray Beards Truck Parts
Jim Craven
44033 179th Place SE
Gold Bar, WA 98251
360-793-5497
John or Norma 4/1/2003
717 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
509 943-2593
Jantz Engineers
Carl Jantz
5/2006
20555 Pugh Rd. NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-598-2773
Johnson Custom Iron
Scott Johnson
10/2006
14215 N Thayer Rd
PO Box 155
Rathdrum, ID 83858
208-687-9353 Fax 208-687-9353
[email protected]
Jet Chevrolet
Dan Johnson
7/1/1997
35700 Enchanted Pkway
PO Box 4986
Federal Way, WA 98063
253 838-7600 Fax: 253 874-7070
www.jetchevrolet.com
M J Moar Company
Mike Moar
3/4/2006
20537 NW Sauvie Island Rd
Portland, OR 97231
503 621-3101 Fax: 503 621-9855
www.mjmoarcompany.com
Mark Topping’s Auto
Warehouse
Mike Sears
9/4/2006
726 Highway 410
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360 802-0200
www.myautowarehouse.com
John Adovnik, Mgr 6/5/2006
3100 Ryan Dr SE
Salem, OR 97301
503 363-4117 Fax: 503 362-1439
www.url:robersonmotors.com
Roberts Motors
Jim Roberts
8/1/1989
2323 Auburn Way N
Auburn, WA 98002
866 438-5337 Fax: 253 804-1050
www.robertsauto.com
Northridge 4X4
David Johnson
6/2004
6759 NW Northridge Ln
Bremerton, WA 98312
360 340-0282
www.northridge4x4.com
Town & Country
Chrysler Jeep
Dave Scott
7/1/1998
13733 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
800-639-2277
Tom Matson Dodge & Jeep
Roger Jobs Jeep Inc
Roger Jobs
2/1/2005
2200 Iowa St
Bellingham, WA 98226
360 734-5230
www.rogerjobs.com
BOB JONES
4/2007
2925 Auburn Way N.
Auburn, Wa. 98002
1-866-785-4809
Fax 253-833-6700
Trailready-RSI
Rubicon4x4
Jack Lancaster
3/1/2005
74 Lakeside Dr
Killen, AL 35645
256 757-5885
www.rubicon4x4.com
Sheridan Carquest Auto Parts
Kirt Amundson
1/2/2006
1233 W Main St
Sheridan, OR 97378
503 843-4486 Fax: 503 843-2067
Larry Trim
1304 80th St SW
Everett, WA 98203
425 353-6776
Uhlmann Motors Inc
Steve Brever
7/1/1990
173 Hamilton Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
360 748-3355
www.uhlmannrv.com
Ute Ltd
NetRiver
Ryan Maloney
6/1/2004
555 Dayton St Ste A
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 741-7014
www.netriver.net
Terry Johnson
5/1/1994
2442 NW Market St # 9
Seattle, WA 98107
206 783-1548
Snohomish Transmissions Inc
Rick Pratt
3/1/1992
17476 147th St SE
Monroe, WA 98272
360 794-7888 Fax: 360 805-5367
www.snohomishtransmission.com
Standard Batteries Of
Moses Lake
Dave McMains
3/4/2006
400 E Broadway
509 765-8246 Fax: 509 764-2392
[email protected]
Olympic 4x4 Supply
Roy Dickmeyer 6/1994
PO Box 147
Snohomish, WA 98291
360 568-7728 Fax: 360 568-9435
www.oly4x4.com
Stearns Sawing &
Drilling
Pine Grove Junction LLC
Suzy-Q’s Gifts
Craig Cooper
1/2006
P.O. Box 314
Republic, WA 99166
509-775-3304
Lisa Willett
7224 Hillridge Place SE
Port Orchard, WA 98367
360 874-1850
www.giftworldnet.com/suzyqsgifts
Randy Cryer
3/25/2003
PO Box 46457
Seattle, WA 98146
206 510-8621
www.uteltd.com
Warn Industries
12900 SE Capps Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
www.warn.com
Woody’s 4x4 Inc
Lee Woodruff
8/1/1988
6408 NE St Johns Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
360 693-6840 Fax:360 693-0067
www.woodys4x4.com
Paul Stearns
1/4/2006
12233 Ashworth N Sp # 69
Seattle, WA 98133
206 817-6695 Fax: 206-817-6695
If any of the listed
information is not
correct please
e-mail us at:
[email protected]
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