NOHVCC Newsletter

Monday, July 9, 2007

	4-H ATV SAFETY PROGRAM HAS A LONG REACH IN THE AG WORLD An all-new program features tons of safety info for rural families who work and play on 4-wheelers on a daily basis. The 4-H ATV Safety program helps young people, parents, caregivers and other community members come together to help ensure that every ATV ride is a safe ride. Parents and other adults have a lot of power when they work with young people to support their safe behaviors while riding ATVs. Check out the programs>>
	MYERS RECEIVES ATVA MOST VALUABLE PERSON AWARD Glenn Myers (right), treasurer and government officer of the Cheaha Trail Riders Club and the NOHVCC Alabama State Representative, recently received the highest honor bestowed by the All-Terrain Vehicle Association for his outstanding efforts and sacrifices in promoting ATV recreation for youth and adults. Read more>>
	NEW WEB "LINKS" FOR NATIONAL OHV ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS ARRA, BRC, SVIA- what do all those letters mean and how exactly can those organizations help you become a better OHV advocate? To find the answers, simply check out our newly revised NOHVCC OHV Resource Links Page which includes a detailed description of each organization as well as links to their home page (major land agencies are also listed). In fact, if your OHV club or association has a "links" page on their website, go ahead and make a link to our Resource page as well to get all these national organizations covered.
	"PLANNING AND DESIGN OF OHV TRAILS" ONLINE COLLEGE COURSE STARTS IN THE FALL AT MARSHALL U. Students, professional land managers or anyone else is welcome to apply. The OHV Recreation series of courses are unique to this West Virginia University and were designed with guidance from the NOHVCC. Click to see course description and dates and information on how to enroll.
	FOREST SERVICE'S RECREATION AND TRAILS PROGRAM ON TRACK TO GET MORE MONEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 American's for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA) report that further progress has been made in terms of getting more money appropriated for the Forest Service's Recreation and Trails programs. In fact, your representatives should still be hearing from you on this matter and by becoming a member of the ARRA (which is free) you'll be notified how to make your voice heard quickly and easily on OHV land-use issues. Read more>>.
	PENNSYLVANIA'S ROCK RUN RECREATION AREA CELEBRATES ITS GRAND OPENING Covering more than 6,000 acres, the Rock Run Recreation Area provides a nearly endless network of trails for 4-wheelers and dirt bikes and are designed for riders of all levels. Originally coal company property, the park has an interesting history of how it came to be. Check out their home page.
Click on photo to enlarge	FOR SALE: ENCLOSED 24-FOOT TRAILER The NOHVCC Peterbilt Semi has been sold! However, we still have an enclosed 24-foot, tandem axle Competitive trailer for sale for $5000 OBO. For further information contact Russ Ehnes at the NOHVCC home office; 800-348-6487 or e-mail at trailhead@nohvcc.org
	PLAN 2007 WORKSHOPS IN YOUR AREA NOW! DATES ARE OPEN FOR OHV ASSOCIATION, OHV MANAGEMENT, AND USFS ROUTE DESIGNATION WORKSHOPS The NOHVCC will be finalizing much of their 2007 workshop calendar throughout the winter. Contact them now at 800-348-6487 or trailhead@nohvcc.org to discuss any proposals for the coming year.

NOHVCC EVENT PARTICIPATION

Smuggler Poker Run, Olympia, WA

August 18-19

NOHVCC WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Oregon State OHV Organizational Workshop and AMA "Ride Into Political Action" Seminar, Salem, OR Press Release and Registration	Aug. 4-5
Eastern Oregon USFS OHV Route Designation Workshop, LaGrande, OR Press Release and Registration	USFS Personnel Aug. 9-10 Public Aug. 11-12
Arkansas State OHV Organizational Workshop and AMA "Ride Into Political Action" Seminar, Russellville, AR Press Release and Registration	Aug. 11-12
Nevada USFS OHV Route Designation Workshop, Reno, NV Press Release and Registration	USFS Personnel Aug. 23-24 Public Aug. 25-26
Texas USFS OHV Route Designation Workshop, Conroe, TX Press Release and Registration	USFS Personnel Sept. 27-28 Public Sept. 29-30

JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Roy Garrett - 10th
Russ - 29th
Mona - 30th

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