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Tom,
are you going to any of the Johnson Valley Scoping meetings this week?
Terry

#27

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#26

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:10 am
Subject: this is why I wish others would speak up, their better at it than I am...

ke6wva

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Here is the bottom line of Tom's concern.

Since January of this year, the Division has been keeping information rather close to the vest as it relates to the Gov's budget. The budget shows clearly 84 NEW positions to the Division. It mentions something to the effect about these NEW positions being a part of SB 742.

In a meeting via telephone with the "OHV Leadership", Ms Greene was questioned about:

1. Where SB 742 shows anything related to the 84 positions.

2. What is each title of the positions.

3. Where are these folks going to work.

After quite a stuggle attempting to get this information, we were first presented a list (in this thread) a couple of months AFTER requesting it.

Then, we have asked again and again to show where SB 742 provides for this. To date, no answer.

Finally, we have asked where these folks who are hired are going to be placed. We got something in the past week or so about Huber Dunes (about 300 or so acres) and the Freeman Property (Truck Haven).

Truckhaven is not even close to being a part of the SVRA system, so the budgeted amount is just fluff. Huber Dunes? How many of this 84 positions are needed there?

If the Division would just provide the Budget Change Proposal ("BCP") submitted to the Department of Finance, the answers would be there for all to see.

So now, I guess its time to get our elected folks involved and have them ask for this document because the Division is not giving us the information we want.

Jerry, these new positions are what is called permanent person years and once hired, they are difficult to remove.

This was a bellweather year for the fund. But, because OHV registrations are down (way down) and related gas tax transfer income is likely way down, the Division is steering towards a collision course of more on the payroll than the income stream can support.

And, for most D-37 folks, are looking for BLM/Forest Service opportunities, I'd think D-37 might just want more to the Grant side of the funds vs. expanding the SVRA system and related staff.

I see a day in the future that most all of our OHV funds will be swallowed-up by Division O&M and no new facilities to show for it.

Tom does not get his message across sometimes but he is on the right track on most Division business. I'd say he is pleaing with you and other leadership to get the questions answered by the Division.

A bit of "sunshine" on what the Division is doing with OUR OHV funds should be demanded by and reported on to the OHV community.

#25

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2008 9:05 pm
Subject: This is how Your OHV Registration money is used

ke6wva

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LINK to the CA DMV GREEN / RED Sticker info

This is how Your OHV Registration money is used

RED Sticker Riding schedule

#24

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:28 pm
Subject: Revisions to the 2008 draft regulations as a result of public comments.

ke6wva

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Revisions to the 2008 draft regulations as a result of public comments.

August 1, 2008

4970.05(f)(3) General Application Requirements

The word "agency�s" was added to clarify the sentence. The revised sentence reads, "Cash value for volunteer time shall be determined using the agency�s hourly reimbursement rate for�"

4970.06.3(d) Soil Conservation

The word "adapt" was changed to "adopt". The revised sentence reads, "The Soil Conservation Plan shall reference, adopt, and utilize the methods, considerations, and other�"

4970.07(f) Application Submission

The word "only" was added to the sentence for clarity. The sentence now reads, "Prior to the final Application submittal, Applicants may only modify their Application as a result of OHMVR Division preliminary review and/or public comments."

4970.10.1(c)(1) Ground Operations

The first deliverables was restructured with the sixth deliverable for clarity. Sentence now reads, "Maintenance of OHV Opportunity including necessary rerouting of roads and trails to address operational concerns,"

4970.13(e) added "Voluntary sound testing station" as a sample deliverable.

Criteria:

General Criteria item 1

Clarified term "visitor day"

General Criteria item 7

The "Yes" box mistakenly directed applicants to explain the response and skip to item 9. It should read item 8.

General Criteria item 9

The "No" box mistakenly directed applicants to skip to item 11. It should read item 10.

General Criteria item 11

The "Yes" box mistakenly directed applicants to explain the response and skip to item 13. It should read item 12.

Development Criteria item 13

The presence of "No" riparian/wetland issues now earns applicants 10 points.

Planning Criteria, item 4

The word "proposal" was added to clarify the question. The question now reads, "The Project proposal was developed with public input employing the following�"

Planning Criteria, item 10

Deleted

Restoration Criteria, item 2

The fifth check box was removed. Archeological and historical resources are captured in the second check box.

Restoration Criteria, item 11

Expanded examples in question

#23

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:51 pm
Subject: New Commissioner Orientation

ke6wva

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http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25515

Sounds interesting, they said the public is welcome on a first come first served basis with an RSVP, as space is limited so I'm not blaring this all over the place. Also it's no secrete as it's on the States web site...Tom

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New Commissioner Orientation

NOTICE OF MEETING

NEW OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE RECREATION
COMMISSIONER BACKGROUND INFORMATION & ORIENTATION

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
10:00 am - Until Adjournment

OHMVR Division Headquarters
1725 23^rd Street
Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95816

The newly appointed Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Commissioners will meet at the OHMVR Division Headquarters to receive background information and orientation on the OHMVR Program. No business will be conducted.

Meeting facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need specific accommodations, please call Vicki Perez at (916) 324-5801.

Inquiries may be directed to Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, 1725 23^rd Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, California 95816, (916) 324-5801, or ohvinfo@...

Philip B. Jenkins, Chief
California State Parks
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division

AGENDA

NEW COMMISSIONER BACKGROUND INFORMATION & ORIENTATION

August 27, 2008

OHMVR Division Headquarters
1725 23^rd Street
Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95816

10:00 am -- New Commissioner Background Information and Orientation

History and Mission of the OHMVR Program
Statutory authority and responsibilities
General Plans for SVRAs
Ethics / Open Meeting Law
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
Communications / Media Contacts
Discussion / Q&A

#22

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:21 pm
Subject: How to vote in the CORVA elections...

ke6wva

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How to vote in the CORVA elections...

However you wish to vote for I do recommend all CORVA members show up at the meeting, however if you can't groups of ten CORVA members or more can assign a delegate, if your not a CORVA Club (most common scenario) use this form:

http://www.corva.org/Forms/LETTER%20...20DELEGATE.pdf

Only the delegate needs show for the meeting and must be there at 9 AM
I doubt if anyone can utilize the CORVA Club form at this point but here's the link, please read the instructions on this form very carefully:

http://www.corva.org/Forms/LETTER%20...20DELEGATE.pdf

ALL CORVA members voting must have the dues paid up to date...TJ

#21

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Wed Jul 9, 2008 9:40 am
Subject: Re: [SBNF_AAT] I am running for office in the July 13Th CORVA elections

ke6wva

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A Brief Bio,

I have been involved in OHV Volunteer programs since 1993, started Off Roading in 1987 when I purchased my first 4x4, actually 2 the first being an old scout and the second being a new Dodge Radar. Started riding ATV�s and motorcycles in 1999, purchased a Yamaha XT 350 the next year, which primarily gets used for Volunteer patrolling. Was a founding member of the Dirt Devils 4X4 Club and helped draft their originals by laws, this Club is very active with Cal 4 wheel and adopt a tail programs, also hosted an Off Road triathlon in 1994. As one of the original founding Volunteers with the San Bernardino National Forest OHV program I held three leadership positions, Communications (radio), Membership and Sound monitor Coordinator. Also received a conservation award for developing their sound monitoring program, along with numerous awards for general contributions to this, and the Forest service adopt a trail program.

As far as background I�ve been a member of CORVA since 2005, been attending OHMVR Commission meetings, workshops and conference calls actively since 2004, was very active with the last California South Forest province Land Plan Revision. Have taken classes offered by Trails Unlimited in the area of trails layout and design, and am a certified civilian sound test technician, training in trail maintenance done though Forest Service Volunteer programs. As far as political work I walked precincts and was very active in assembly campaigns in the 90�s, most of this was under the direction of the N.R.A. (National Rifle Association), they believed in developing relations with local representatives. Have been attending various meetings for around a decade, with Forest service, B.L.M. or anything pertaining to land use which we all know now covers a wide range of areas. As far as party affiliation I was a Democrat till 1993 when I switched to Republican, main reason for the switch was I couldn�t stomach Bill Clinton telling us what the American people want, couldn�t think of a better way to tell him no.

My goals and aspirations are though CORVA to develop the same wining formula that briefly caused the Democrats to lose control of the assembly, this was again in the 90�s and I believe it can be done again, we have everything the N.R.A had and more.

--- On Sun, 7/6/08, tom tammone <ke6wva@...> wrote:

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Subject: [SBNF_AAT] I am running for office in the July 13Th CORVA elections
To: "sbnfa OHV" <sbnfa-ohv@yahoogroups.com>, "AAT group" <SBNF_AAT@yahoogroups.com>, WILDOMAR-OHV@yahoogroups.com, "cnf" <corral-canyon@yahoogroups.com>, ohmvr@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008, 8:01 PM

Hi all,

I am running for the office of Assistant Director-Legislatio n

I simply feel CORVA as an Organization needs to be more closely involved with Legislative issues, for example SB 1228 the ATV safety bill is moving on virtually unopposed and un amended. We just passed an ATV Safety bill last legislative cycle, without even taking any time to see if the previous bill AB 2755 can be complied with, this new bill needs to be further studied to be sure we're not locked into an unfunded mandate. CLORV has unfortunately failed us in the last primary election, they didn't provide any voter recommendations and CORVA could be doing more to fill the gap in legislation issues. CORVA needs to strive to be at the table though the development of these bills, experience has shown we just can't pass the buck and expect things to get done, I feel I could be of much service to the OHV Community in this area.

Thanks and best regards.

Thomas Tammone

#20

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Wed Jul 9, 2008 9:40 am
Subject: Re: [SBNF_AAT] I am running for office in the July 13Th CORVA elections

ke6wva

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A Brief Bio,

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Subject: [SBNF_AAT] I am running for office in the July 13Th CORVA elections
To: "sbnfa OHV" <sbnfa-ohv@yahoogroups.com>, "AAT group" <SBNF_AAT@yahoogroups.com>, WILDOMAR-OHV@yahoogroups.com, "cnf" <corral-canyon@yahoogroups.com>, ohmvr@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008, 8:01 PM

Hi all,

I am running for the office of Assistant Director-Legislatio n

I simply feel CORVA as an Organization needs to be more closely involved with Legislative issues, for example SB 1228 the ATV safety bill is moving on virtually unopposed and un amended. We just passed an ATV Safety bill last legislative cycle, without even taking any time to see if the previous bill AB 2755 can be complied with, this new bill needs to be further studied to be sure we're not locked into an unfunded mandate. CLORV has unfortunately failed us in the last primary election, they didn't provide any voter recommendations and CORVA could be doing more to fill the gap in legislation issues. CORVA needs to strive to be at the table though the development of these bills, experience has shown we just can't pass the buck and expect things to get done, I feel I could be of much service to the OHV Community in this area.

Thanks and best regards.

Thomas Tammone

#19

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon Jul 7, 2008 3:01 am
Subject: I am running for office in the July 13Th CORVA elections

ke6wva

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Hi all,

I am running for the office of Assistant Director-Legislation

I simply feel CORVA as an Organization needs to be more closely involved with Legislative issues, for example SB 1228 the ATV safety bill is moving on virtually unopposed and un amended. We just passed an ATV Safety bill last legislative cycle, without even taking any time to see if the previous bill AB 2755 can be complied with, this new bill needs to be further studied to be sure we're not locked into an unfunded mandate. CLORV has unfortunately failed us in the last primary election, they didn't provide any voter recommendations and CORVA could be doing more to fill the gap in legislation issues. CORVA needs to strive to be at the table though the development of these bills, experience has shown we just can't pass the buck and expect things to get done, I feel I could be of much service to the OHV Community in this area.

Thanks and best regards.

Thomas Tammone

#18

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon Jun 2, 2008 12:02 am
Subject: OHMVR Division Growth

ke6wva

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Something that's been floating around out there about the budget, still nothing official from the State, but if this has to do with the $20.4 Million it would put the Division budget at $60 Million dollars. Been some speculation it's just another bargaining chip, which is all part of the budget game we go though every year, all I know is when Widell released his per-Y2K need for management statement, I doubt 500% budget increase is what he had in mind.

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OHMVR Division Growth BCP
Fiscal Year 2008-09

Position Count

Fiscal Year 2008-09

Position Count

Administrative Services New Position

Staff Services Analyst 4

Management Services Technician 5

Office Technician 3

Office Assistant 0

New Position
Staff Services Analyst 4

Management Services Technician 5

Office Technician 3

Office Assistant 0

Total Administrative Services 12

Technical Services New Position

Associate Civil Engineer 0

Auto Mechanic 2

Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2

Laborer 3

Maintenance Aid (seasonal) 0

Maintenance Mechanic 3

Park Maintenance Assistant 1

Park Maintenance Chief I 1

Maintenance Chief III 0

Park Maintenance Supervisor 0

Park Maintenance Worker I 5

Park Maintenance Worker II 3

Skilled Laborer 3

SP Equipment Operator 2

Water Sewage Plant Supervisor 0

Total Technical Services 25

District Services New Position

Assistant Archaeologist 1

Associate Park and Rec Specialist 5

Associate State Archeologist 1

Civil Engineering Tech II 0

Environmental Scientist 6

Park and Rec Specialist 2

Research Analyst I 0

Staff Park and Rec Spec 2

State Park Interpreter I 7

State Park Interpreter III 1

State Park Resource Ecologist 0

Total District Services 25

Visitor Services New Position

Lifeguard 1

State Park Rangers 16

State Park Superintendent I 0

State Park Superintendent II 1

Supervising State Park Ranger 4

Total Visitor Services 22

New Positions

Total Administrative Services 12

Total Technical Services 25

Total District Services 25

Total Visitor Services 22

Total Positions 84

#17

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon May 19, 2008 12:07 am
Subject: Re: [SBNF_AAT] Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands

ke6wva

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Do Something, or lose Riding Dirt Forever.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is having a Senate Committee Hearing to hear testimony on us using Public Lands throughout the US for OHV use Jun 5 at 09:30 AM:

Full Committee Oversight Hearing: To receive testimony regarding off-highway vehicle management on public lands (SD-366)

I urge you to contact not only our State Senators, but everyone you know to inform Senate that we as a community disapprove of closure any more. We ask that the US Senate provide oversight over the recent BLM activity on closure, and become concerned that our muti-billion dollar industry in OHV is threatened by the BLM's activities, and the uprising Green Agenda.

We as a community support Conservation and Management of our Lands, Not Closure.

Please, before it is too late, do something today. Write, email, call. Let your voice be heard.
Here is a list of the Senate Member's and a link to the Senate Committee:
http://energy.senate.gov/public/inde...=About.Members

Democrats
Chairman Jeff Bingaman (NM)
Daniel K. Akaka (HI)
Byron L. Dorgan (ND)
Ron Wyden (OR)
Tim Johnson (SD)
Mary L. Landrieu (LA)
Maria Cantwell (WA)
Ken Salazar (CO)
Robert Menendez (NJ)
Blanche Lincoln (AR)
Bernard Sanders (VT)
Jon Tester (MT)

Republicans
Pete V. Domenici (NM)
Larry E. Craig (ID)
Lisa Murkowski (AK)
Richard Burr (NC)
Jim DeMint (SC)
Bob Corker (TN)
John Barrasso (WY)
Jeff Sessions (AL)
Gordon Smith (OR)
Jim Bunning (KY)
Mel Martinez (FL)

--- On Mon, 5/12/08, tom tammone <ke6wva@...> wrote:

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Subject: [SBNF_AAT] Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands
To: ohmvr@yahoogroups.com, "open topic sbnfa" <SBNFA_OHV_OT@yahoogroups.com>, "AAT group" <SBNF_AAT@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "ohvinfo/ ohm" <ohvinfo@...>
Date: Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:33 AM

Congressman Hunter from San Diego was hoping to get an act of Congress, that mandated OHV along with other forms of recreation has a right to exist, my fear is CBD will keep the tone of this meeting that we don't. The NRA is litigation based and has the 2nd amendment behind them, we have nothing, let's not let CBD run with this by themselves by showing up in huge numbers, Congress needs to hear in numbers too large to ignore. We are here, we are legitimate, and we have a right to exist, they should also back that up with some funding.

Tom

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Contact: Cyndi Tuell, Center for Biological Diversity, (520) 444-6603

Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on
Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), has announced that an oversight hearing on “Off-highway Vehicle Management on Public Lands” will be held June 5.

"Every day, damage is done to habitat critical to the survival of threatened and endangered species. This happens on lands that belong to all of us, yet little is done to enforce the existing laws,” said Cyndi Tuell, Southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We need to push agencies to make sure visitors to these lands comply with the rules and stay out of sensitive areas.” In the arid Southwest, many species of plants and animals depend on rare and fragile ecosystems for their survival. Off-road vehicles can destroy miles of stream habitat in a matter of minutes.

Off-road vehicle use on public lands has increased dramatically over the past several decades. This increase, combined with a lack of law enforcement, has resulted in significant damage to public lands, causing erosion, air and noise pollution, and habitat destruction, and contributes significantly to global warming. Trails designed for hikers suffer considerable damage when used by motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Hikers and others seeking the quiet solitude of the forest are often confronted with the noise and pollution of off-road vehicles. As gas prices continue to rise, the use of off-road vehicles will become an increasingly expensive recreational choice.

In 2005, the National Forest Service began a process to rein in the damage caused by off-road vehicles through a process called Travel Management. This process allows the Forest Service to designate which trails, roads, and areas will be open to motorized travel to protect natural resources throughout the country. In Arizona and New Mexico, the Forest Service is currently designing plans to protect our nation’s rivers, forests, and endangered species from the ever-growing threat of unmanaged off-road recreation. These plans should be complete by late 2009.

What: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Hearing Regarding Off-Highway Vehicle Management on Public Lands.

When: Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 9:30am, Eastern Time, 7:30 am Mountain Time, 6:30 am Pacific Time

Where: Washington, D.C.

Who: Full Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; witnesses will be announced.

For more information, visit http://energy. senate.gov or http://www.biologic aldiversity. org/c...uin/ index.html

#16

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon May 19, 2008 12:07 am
Subject: Re: [SBNF_AAT] Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands

ke6wva

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Do Something, or lose Riding Dirt Forever.

--- On Mon, 5/12/08, tom tammone <ke6wva@...> wrote:

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Subject: [SBNF_AAT] Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands
To: ohmvr@yahoogroups.com, "open topic sbnfa" <SBNFA_OHV_OT@yahoogroups.com>, "AAT group" <SBNF_AAT@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "ohvinfo/ ohm" <ohvinfo@...>
Date: Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:33 AM

Congressman Hunter from San Diego was hoping to get an act of Congress, that mandated OHV along with other forms of recreation has a right to exist, my fear is CBD will keep the tone of this meeting that we don't. The NRA is litigation based and has the 2nd amendment behind them, we have nothing, let's not let CBD run with this by themselves by showing up in huge numbers, Congress needs to hear in numbers too large to ignore. We are here, we are legitimate, and we have a right to exist, they should also back that up with some funding.

Tom

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --

Contact: Cyndi Tuell, Center for Biological Diversity, (520) 444-6603

Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on
Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), has announced that an oversight hearing on “Off-highway Vehicle Management on Public Lands” will be held June 5.

"Every day, damage is done to habitat critical to the survival of threatened and endangered species. This happens on lands that belong to all of us, yet little is done to enforce the existing laws,” said Cyndi Tuell, Southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We need to push agencies to make sure visitors to these lands comply with the rules and stay out of sensitive areas.” In the arid Southwest, many species of plants and animals depend on rare and fragile ecosystems for their survival. Off-road vehicles can destroy miles of stream habitat in a matter of minutes.

Off-road vehicle use on public lands has increased dramatically over the past several decades. This increase, combined with a lack of law enforcement, has resulted in significant damage to public lands, causing erosion, air and noise pollution, and habitat destruction, and contributes significantly to global warming. Trails designed for hikers suffer considerable damage when used by motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Hikers and others seeking the quiet solitude of the forest are often confronted with the noise and pollution of off-road vehicles. As gas prices continue to rise, the use of off-road vehicles will become an increasingly expensive recreational choice.

In 2005, the National Forest Service began a process to rein in the damage caused by off-road vehicles through a process called Travel Management. This process allows the Forest Service to designate which trails, roads, and areas will be open to motorized travel to protect natural resources throughout the country. In Arizona and New Mexico, the Forest Service is currently designing plans to protect our nation’s rivers, forests, and endangered species from the ever-growing threat of unmanaged off-road recreation. These plans should be complete by late 2009.

What: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Hearing Regarding Off-Highway Vehicle Management on Public Lands.

When: Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 9:30am, Eastern Time, 7:30 am Mountain Time, 6:30 am Pacific Time

Where: Washington, D.C.

Who: Full Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; witnesses will be announced.

For more information, visit http://energy. senate.gov or http://www.biologic aldiversity. org/c...uin/ index.html

#15

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Wed May 14, 2008 12:16 am
Subject: Anyone know how to get a hold of Widell, it would be interesting to sit down with hime now...

ke6wva

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OHV in Y2K

Open or Closed: The Choice is Ours

by Dave Widell
California State Parks

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division

Year: 1976

Place: Somewhere in the Southern California Desert

A group of young riders make their way from their suburban homes, bikes in the back of a pickup, and head for a short trip to the wide expanse of Southern California’s desert. A quick jump from the state highway to county roads places the group in a landscape reminiscent of a set from Planet of the Apes. But it’s not movie magic. It’s real and it’s the California desert—dry, quiet, unassuming, enormous. Bikes out, gear on, see ya!

As difficult as it is for some to comprehend, these riders are on a quest for peace and solitude. The world is theirs and, better yet, no one is around and no one seems to care about what they do or where they go. No signs, no fences, empty. California’s population is one-half the size it is now, the Eagles just released Hotel California, Vietnam is over, the Endangered Species Act is in its infancy. Life is good.

Year: 2000

Place: Somewhere in the Southern California Desert

Southern California has ballooned to some 20 million people and is still giving birth. What once were agricultural fields have been replaced by subdivisions and strip malls. Creeping development within rural areas has begun to place riders in conflict with homeowners. Implementation of the Desert Protection Act is in full swing. Expansion of wilderness designations has placed millions of acres of historic off-highway vehicles (OHV) riding areas "off limits." Turtles, lizards, Sierra Club, and NIMBY’s are at increasing odds over what these kids want to do most—RIDE. It’s not so easy anymore. Green Stickers, Red Stickers, spark arresters, cops, fences, more closed areas, less hill climbs, bad press. Life’s not so good.

Now what? California’s OHV program turns 30 years old next year and much has changed since the program was created with the support of the environmental and off-highway recreation communities. Today, in a rapidly urbanizing state, many people have an interest in OHV activity beyond the traditional enthusiast.

As California has grown, interest in off-road recreation has rapidly expanded and so has the interest in protecting the state’s remaining natural resources from the impacts associated with unmanaged OHV recreation. What once was isolated to remote regions of the Southern California desert or Sierras and enjoyed by relatively few bikers and 4-wheel drive owners now involves some 4 million people and an associated $3 billion industry. Today, snowmobiles, a diversity of trail bike riders, an exponentially expanding sport utility vehicle community, dune buggies and all-terrain vehicles share the sport. In other words, the sport has grown and the state, in terms of elbowroom, has shrunk. It’s a tough situation for a sport that requires a lot of space and prefers few neighbors. In addition, those effected by the sport, both directly and indirectly, have changed, as rural county and law enforcement interests struggle with the challenge of providing for OHV recreation while ensuring maximum public safety. Most agree that the intent of the OHV program is sound, yet with the program facing legislative reauthorization in 2003, many also believe that some reforms are in order.

The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) of California State Parks recently initiated a Stakeholders Roundtable composed of statewide OHV interests for the purpose of developing an approach to dealing with conflicts and concerns as it relates to the upcoming reauthorization. Such issues as soils and wildlife monitoring, in-lieu of funding to counties, noise and emission levels, and increasing conflicts between historic OHV areas and expanding urbanization are hot topics that are being tackled by the Roundtable. These topics will also be addressed during a panel discussion led by myself at a joint meeting of the California Biodiversity Council and the Regional Council of Rural Counties on September 20, 2000 in Rohnert Park, California.

Panel members will include representatives from rural counties, law enforcement, off-highway recreation, and the environment. The focus of the discussion will relate to California’s off-highway vehicle recreation program and how it will be managed in the future in order to reduce impacts to the environment while providing well managed off-highway access and recreation. The OHMVR Division will also provide an overview of the OHV program and unveil a new approach to the management of off-highway vehicle recreation that is intended to make the program more accountable to the public and the environment.

#14

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Tue May 13, 2008 5:27 am
Subject: Re: Re: The "obsolete" sticker

ke6wva

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I talked to John Pelonio today, he just said it happened a few years ago and this is the first time anyone said anything about it, perhaps we should have made an issue of it a few years ago. The only reason the question came up is I'm replacing old faded stickers on my jeep, was wondering if they still had any and he said their no longer authorized to give them out, there obsolete. What is certain is if I'm going to pay for an OHV plate, if they use a State logo it better be like the old one, the feeling I got is they like it to and we're just waiting to hear it from us.

Tom

--- On Mon, 5/12/08, Ken Knull <ken@...> wrote:

From: Ken Knull <ken@...>
Subject: [OHMVR] Re: The "obsolete" sticker
To: OHMVR@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:08 PM

Ask Daphne, or Phil at the Department.. . that old one works for me.

#13

From: "Ken Knull" <ken@...>
Date: Tue May 13, 2008 5:08 am
Subject: Re: The "obsolete" sticker

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Ask Daphne, or Phil at the Department...  that old one works for me.

#12

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Tue May 13, 2008 4:39 am
Subject: The "obsolete" sticker

ke6wva

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I wounder who decided this old sticker is obsolete, or more importantly who would object to bringing it back, I personally feel it's more Representative of an OHV program that the new one. Let's bring it back!!!

Tom

#11

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon May 12, 2008 5:33 pm
Subject: Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands

ke6wva

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Congressman Hunter from San Diego was hoping to get an act of Congress, that mandated OHV along with other forms of recreation has a right to exist, my fear is CBD will keep the tone of this meeting that we don't. The NRA is litigation based and has the 2nd amendment behind them, we have nothing, let's not let CBD run with this by themselves by showing up in huge numbers, Congress needs to hear in numbers too large to ignore. We are here, we are legitimate, and we have a right to exist, they should also back that up with some funding.

Tom

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Contact: Cyndi Tuell, Center for Biological Diversity, (520) 444-6603

Senator Bingaman Announces Congressional Hearings on
Off-road Vehicle Management on Public Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), has announced that an oversight hearing on “Off-highway Vehicle Management on Public Lands” will be held June 5.

"Every day, damage is done to habitat critical to the survival of threatened and endangered species. This happens on lands that belong to all of us, yet little is done to enforce the existing laws,” said Cyndi Tuell, Southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We need to push agencies to make sure visitors to these lands comply with the rules and stay out of sensitive areas.” In the arid Southwest, many species of plants and animals depend on rare and fragile ecosystems for their survival. Off-road vehicles can destroy miles of stream habitat in a matter of minutes.

Off-road vehicle use on public lands has increased dramatically over the past several decades. This increase, combined with a lack of law enforcement, has resulted in significant damage to public lands, causing erosion, air and noise pollution, and habitat destruction, and contributes significantly to global warming. Trails designed for hikers suffer considerable damage when used by motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Hikers and others seeking the quiet solitude of the forest are often confronted with the noise and pollution of off-road vehicles. As gas prices continue to rise, the use of off-road vehicles will become an increasingly expensive recreational choice.

In 2005, the National Forest Service began a process to rein in the damage caused by off-road vehicles through a process called Travel Management. This process allows the Forest Service to designate which trails, roads, and areas will be open to motorized travel to protect natural resources throughout the country. In Arizona and New Mexico, the Forest Service is currently designing plans to protect our nation’s rivers, forests, and endangered species from the ever-growing threat of unmanaged off-road recreation. These plans should be complete by late 2009.

What: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Hearing Regarding Off-Highway Vehicle Management on Public Lands.

When: Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 9:30am, Eastern Time, 7:30 am Mountain Time, 6:30 am Pacific Time

Where: Washington, D.C.

Who: Full Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; witnesses will be announced.

For more information, visit http://energy.senate.gov or http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/c...uin/index.html

#10

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Thu May 1, 2008 4:02 pm
Subject: One of my focus group comments

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I have grave concerns about this elusive group known as the "stakeholders", there is much public input on both sides of the issues both official and unofficial, that indicates much displeasure with the vial of secrecy this group has operated under. I must strongly disagree with any comments from any speakers at the focus groups, regarding continuing to have any faith in this or similar process, comments that imply the public is just too uninformed to comment only underscores the need for more transparency.

Tom Tammome

Quote from the Feb 2 2004 Commission meeting,

Tom Welch, Save Our Forest Organization, indicated he was pleased to see the

Commission’s notices and agendas on the web site. He would also like to the

Stakeholder’s schedule on the web site. He also asked about the status of the fuel tax

survey. Chair Spitler informed him to call staff for information on the fuel tax survey.

Mr. Welch stated he was glad to see that the San Bernardino NF was now closed to

OHV usage due to the fires and hoped it would stay that way. He stated he has seen

many OHV violations that now will be eliminated.

Tom Tammone, public citizen, stated he is a volunteer in the San Bernardino NF and

has surveyed the trails. He had not seen any OHV violations.

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:21 pm
Subject: ID plates for OHV's (study mandated by SB742)

ke6wva

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I support the California States OHMVR Division in what the Deputy Director proposed, in regards to simply making the registration numbers larger, as apposed to making new ID plates for OHV's (study mandated by SB742). Law Enforcement input at public meetings also appears to support this change, the only thing I would recommend is dropping the RED sticker, just call it what it really is which is a seasonal Green sticker. Just leave it the same color and impose the word "seasonal" across it, or perhaps make up a tree like simple to indicate seasonal, I feel this would eliminate some of the confusion which believe it or not, still exist.

Tom

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:34 pm
Subject: I intend to run for a seat on the States OHMVR Commission

ke6wva

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This was a from letter quoted below was started by Kim Kammer in 2004, one of many that helped trigger the OHMVR audit, now that it's all said and done I must ask:

Did the OHMVR Audit achieve it's goals?

Attending the current focus groups has left me in aha, any know-en candidates for the OHMVR Commission have no apparent interest in this issue, at least ones that I would consider supporters of Off Road MOTORIZED recreation. The new Commission roll under SB742 is to report on the status of the Division, not allocate grant funds, our leadership which the Division has been allowed to establish, apparently has no interest in taking Division to task on it's enormous budget.

This is unacceptable, therefor I feel I have no other choice but to run for a seat on the States OHMVR Commission, I would appreciate your support and/or input.

Tom Tammone CORVA member, and OHV Volunteer coordinator.

(949) 439-6566

ke6wva@...

Quote:

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814

Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:

This letter is to request that the Department of Finance look into the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Community’s concerns that OHV Trust Funds may be overextended, and the spending definition of what is OHV related stretched too far. Over the years the OHV Community was uninvolved in the State Parks Department ‘s use of OHV Trust Funds for operational expense, and on many capitol outlay items, and this may have been a big mistake on our part.

The amount of OHV Trust Funds for support of the Parks Department has grown from 12.2 million dollars, to a proposed 37.8 million, in just five years, a 210% increase. During the Wilson administration the increase over eight years was only about 20%. I request to be informed of details of all the expenses included in the 37.8 million dollars of OHV Trust funds proposed for use by Parks Department for operational support.

The proposed budget includes positions to immediately staff an OHV Park in Riverside, with toxic waste cleanup issues and other significant concerns. This proposed OHV Park will not likely be open within the next three years, if ever. Still even these staff increases alone do come close to explaining the steep OHV Trust Funds spending increases, so contracting expenses need also to be looked at carefully.

The OHV program is conducting a study of it’s main revenue source, gas tax revenues. It unsound to raise spending greatly when future revenues are uncertain. Also, the OHV program itself is set to legislatively sunset on January 1st, 2007. On top that, the OHV Trust Fund reserves have been wiped out due to recent unusually high spending levels.

Please investigate this matter in detail, and please give pause to these huge Parks Department support budget increases from the OHV Trust Fund. It is important that the Public OHV Community can again be confident that our tax dollars, and OHV Trust Funds, are really only for what they were intended for in a truly frugal manner. Please contact me for further information and I very much appreciate your help.

Yours truly,

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:30 am
Subject: Grant focus groups summery

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Last two days I had an an opportunity to attend all but the law Enforcement portion, did get a Chance to make some points as to how it relates to education, such as a lack of sound "noise"citations issued anywhere outside State SVRA's. Eco's didn't make much of an effort to bend law enforcement to just dealing with illegal garage riding, my input was areas with lack of opportunities grants providing that should have a higher priority than law enforcement.

Problem is what they now call Safety grants would include Rescue 3 for instance wanting automatic defibrillators, nothing to do with education that should be operations, hard to swallow at 5% for safety and education. The Eco's want scoring points for things like having the most complete "diverse" overall proposal, kind of makes me have flash backs of old "plan six" CBD and SC sponsored in the Forest Land Plan revision here a few years ago. They also want scoring points for grants that include other things than motorized recreation, guess their citing pursuits in the fuel tax study, anything to dilute the funds true intent. I would suggest instead fixing that aspect of the fuel tax study, and just diverting that money to other programs rather than letting them screw with ours. Division needs to be sure we know who's applying for what, the way things went last year now that any non profit can apply for just about anything, we can be in for some big surprises form non profits that have many ways to comply with the public input portion, without us knowing tell it's too late.

Considering the total amount applied for last year, is less than what's in the proposed budget next year, I suggest any caps in the regs be contingent on showing there's a shortfall first, just some early thoughts so more to come, please do chime in.

From: tom tammone <ke6wva@...>
Date: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:54 am
Subject: Grants and Regulations Focus groups start today...

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Grants and Regulations

REGULATION FOCUS GROUPS

The Division is conducting focus groups to seek input for regulation changes needed to comply with SB 742. To register for a focus group, please contact the Division at (916) 324-4442 or at ohvinfo@.... For information, please click on the following link.

REGULATION FOCUS GROUP

FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS

We are seeking your input on the following questions which will be addressed at our focus group meeting. Click on the following link to view the questions. You do not have to attend a focus group to respond to these questions; you may submit your input by emailing us at ohvinfo@....

FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS

Noise issues: http://www.quietbike.org/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QUIETBIKE/

OHMVR & grants issues: http://ohmvr.com/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/OHMVR/

Law enforcement money must go primarily to agencies that are providing legal OHV opportunity, last priority is to areas that are having problems due to a lack of OHV opportunities. However these areas should be given high priority for grants that are intended to provide OHV opportunity, point is the fund is to supplement OHV activity therefor it's only real obligation as far as Law enforcement, is to provide for the opportunity it directly creates. Agencies applying for OHV funds are responsible for fulfilling basic needs, such as keeping their sound meters calibrated and their staff certified to use them. Division needs to provide a center point where OHV users can get information on Voluntary sound checks, ether from Law enforcement or non law enforcement groups using OHV trust fund money for sound testing equipment.

PAR reports need to be simplified so Volunteers with both Education and Trail maintenance skills, can use both skills on the same day and get credit for both. Environmental documentation such as NEPA and CEQA need to be simplified for Trail maintenance projects, a simple MOU with an agency which has done this work should be more that adequate for trial maintenance, based in preventing soil loss. Documentation for restoration work needs to be at least as demanding, as what would be needed for trial construction, same mentality as saying welfare needs to be harder to get than a building permit. Also restoration work brings the added danger of introducing invasive species, so there's more to this than just what the funds intended to be used for, but let's always keep that in mind.

From: "Tom Tammone" <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:25 pm
Subject: FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS

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FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS

We are seeking your input on the following questions which will be
addressed at our focus group meeting.  Click on the following link to
view the questions.  You do not have to attend a focus group to
respond to these questions; you may submit your input by emailing us
at ohvinfo@....

http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1140/files/focus%20group%20questions.pdf

This was just taken from the States web site, if you follow the link
below the question taken from the above link, you would have a
difficult time understanding the question!

3. Past grant cycles have experienced a lack of Restoration
applications to expend all available Restoration funds. What factors
or outreach efforts should be considered that would encourage
entities to identify projects and apply for funding?

http://ohmvr.com/ftp/DraftOHVApplication.pdf

From: "Tom Tammone" <ke6wva@...>
Date: Sun Apr 6, 2008 9:26 pm
Subject: The COW summit summery

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The "Summit" actually was more productive that I expected, ORBA,
Friends of Giant Rock and myself appeared to be the only ones there
from OHV groups, the Deputy Director was there along with the
Division Chief for the in-tier day. Dispute the overall negativity of
some of the keynote speakers, overall the tone was to stop just
raking over the same problems, spend more time looking for solutions,
Greene stated the Governors recommended budget for the grants program
is $26 Million. CWC gave an upbeat power point presentation about how
SB742 would help with solutions, how happy they were they could apply
for grants as non profits, not only under Restoration but O$M as
well, they seam to agree with me that Trail maintenance based in
preventing soil loss is conservation along with operations.

This may not go over well with those that look at it as (O&M) our
money, and restoration their money but I will recommend everyone
attend the regulations focus groups. My concern here is they may try
and find ways to use O&M money for their restoration projects, we
need to also comment that the NEPA and CEQA requirements for basic
trail maintenance, need to be much less restrictive that trail
construction and restoration. Also it was interesting they were
figuring $30 Million in their presentation, which I said hey don't
know where you got that number but you can always ask, I aways said
more money should go for grants.

Division was getting hammered with 2 to 3 decade old photo's of
erosion problems at SVRA's, gees no wonder why we spend so much on
these things, since we can't buy land anywhere we're stuck with some
that are real money pits. So my focus again with Division is why
can't we fix this land deal problem, and what can Volunteer groups do
to deal with ongoing maintenance issues at some SVRA's. Bottom line
is if there is going to be a sixty Million dollar budget, $30 Million
should go for grants, and $30 Million for Division and the SVRA's (my
opinion).

Actually had some very constructive dialog with the historical
people, about how to protect high value resources that are only
visible from the air, and informing riders about the need to say out
of certain areas without over broadcasting them. The deli-ma is if
you call too much attention to these sites, then they turn into a
tourist trap and get trampled by the well intended on lookers and
even Vandals. The route designation process well eventually fix this
problem, till then if you are not on a designated route, you have no
idea what you could be running over, and in this case the damage is
not repairable.

From: "Tom Tammone" <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:42 am
Subject: Re: Weekend Warrior is involved in donating to an action program

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Found a link in one of CORVA's new articles of all places, perhaps
we're all closer to being on the same page than we think. Only
difference at a glance is this appears to be more of a lobbying based
org, not a grants program geared directly to-wards on the ground
programs.

http://www.actionprogram.info/

--- In OHMVR@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Tammone" <ke6wva@...> wrote:
>
> Weekend Warrior is involved in donating to an action program, does
> anyone here have any good information about this?   Tom...
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
-
> http://www.toyhaulermagazine.com/warrior.html
>
> Weekend Warrior trailers are more than just a toyhauler
manufacturer.
> This company is an inspiration for anyone who has ever had the
dream
> to build something, that "YOU" thought was a good idea. And to
watch
> that dream explode into more than you could have ever imagined.
From
> humble beginnings to the leading toyhauler manufacturer, Weekend
> Warrior has created an enthusiasm and competitiveness throughout
the
> RV industry. Now, 15 years later, there are companies that make
their
> living making products just for toyhaulers, including us! There are
> several new manufacturers that are only building toyhaulers trying
to
> follow that Warrior profile. In fact, toyhauler sales may have
saved
> the RV industry over the last couple of years, attracting buyers
from
> a completely new market. All of this because one guy took an idea,
> believed in it, nurtured it, and didn't give up. On behalf of all
of
> us who make a living from these unique RV's, our hat's are off to
> you... Nice job.
>
> I had the opportunity to take to Sturgis, South Dakota one of
Weekend
> Warriors (WW) wide body 2006 LE 3305 Billet Edition toyhaulers. My
> first impression of the trailer was that it was very distinctive.
The
> graphics and the gel coat sides really made this Toyhauler standout.
>
> Weekend Warrior is one of the icons of the toyhauler market. These
> units are all they build so all of their research/ development
monies
> are spent trying to build the best toyhauler out there. To top it
off
> the people that run the company are people that like to play � they
> use the products to keep the development process fresh. One of the
> other things that I noticed on the outside of the trailer was the
> ACTION PROGRAM sticker. This means, that every trailer that Weekend
> Warrior sells, they donate money to the Action Program. This
> organization helps keep our lands open for everyone. I wish every
> manufacture was on board!!
>
> This trailer was a triple axle 5th wheel. It had smooth sides and a
> gvwr of 16,000lbs. The tires were ST225/75R15 load range D with
> chrome rims and special WW rim caps.It also had electric brakes on
> all axles. The front had a huge storage cabinet underneath the 5th
> wheel section with flood lights on the entry side and rear. It had
an
> outside shower, pressure washer, and an easy to get to dump
station.
> Even the fresh water drain was easily accessible. This rig had an
> Onan generator, 50 amp service, two fuel tanks �one for the
generator
> and a bigger one for the fuel pump station. The rear ramp door had
> hidden springs and the trailer was a dove tail for easy loading.
>
> The "Billet Edition" interior isn't about billet parts; it's about
> the contemporary look and colors inside this coach. You can tell
that
> the designers spent a lot of time on the interior to make
everything
> functional and as user friendly as possible. Even without slides
this
> trailer feels very big inside. After you unload the toys, options
> like the bay windows, and the massive amounts of storage lets you
> know everything has been well thought out. The couch with arm
rests,
> the swivel chairs and the rest of the interior are all custom made
> for Weekend Warrior. The cabinets all have storage on top with
ridges
> to hold everything up there. Ours had the two electric beds in the
> back with the bottom bed that could be used as a couch; you could
sit
> either direction (looking out the ramp door or into the coach).
Even
> the wheel wells were carpeted with lips on top for storage to keep
> things from falling off. There was a rotating TV cabinet and this
> unit was cable, and satellite ready.
>
> The kitchen had a stylish angled sink with plenty of counter top
> space and filtered water set-up. It also had a retractable pantry
to
> make storing food easier. The cd/stereo was in the kitchen with
> separate switches to turn the speakers of your choice on and off.
> Also, there was a storage shelf overhead in the kitchen to store
big
> items like gear bags, sleeping bags, pillows or whatever you
needed.
> The fuel gauge was on one of the cabinets with a switch to choose
> which tank you wanted to check the fuel level in. The kitchen even
> came with a matching trash can to match the billet interior.The
> bathroom had enough room to sit on the toilet comfortably and even
> had a magazine rack in it to read your favorite copy of ToyHauler
> Magazine. The shower had a soft sided door that allows extra room
> while showering. The full size sink was on the other side, in the
> master bedroom, with a built in soap dispenser, mirrored medicine
> cabinet and storage underneath.
>
> The bedroom was very nice with plenty of room, once again without a
> slide, I didn't feel like we were missing anything. The bed had
> storage underneath and had special "Billet Edition" comforter and
> pillows to match the theme of the rest of the trailer. An overhead
> cabinet for the TV and little cubby holes to put your nick knacks
in
> by the head of the bed are just some of the "attention to detail"
> items that Weekend Warrior offers.
>
> The one advantage that we had with this 5th wheel trailer is, when
we
> stopped at the different campgrounds we didn't have to unload the
> toys to sleep at night. The master bedroom, bathroom and kitchen
were
> easy to access with the toys still loaded.
>
> I towed this trailer 2800 miles with no problems. It didn't sway or
> stray the entire trip.
>
> Weekend Warrior made every attempt to make each inch of the trailer
> usable, with style. The other thing this trailer had was the
Weekend
> Warrior logo's everywhere, they are very proud of their trailers so
> they are letting you know who built it.
>
> Weekend Warrior trailers are available from a variety of sizes
> starting with their 18' supercross trailer. If you would like more
> information regarding Weekend Warrior products, please call
> 800.500.9914 or visit www.warriormfg.com.
>
>  -Terry Gluckman
>

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From: "Tom Tammone" <ke6wva@...>
Date: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:54 pm
Subject: Weekend Warrior is involved in donating to an action program

ke6wva

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Weekend Warrior is involved in donating to an action program, does
anyone here have any good information about this?   Tom...

---------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.toyhaulermagazine.com/warrior.html

Weekend Warrior trailers are more than just a toyhauler manufacturer.
This company is an inspiration for anyone who has ever had the dream
to build something, that "YOU" thought was a good idea. And to watch
that dream explode into more than you could have ever imagined. From
humble beginnings to the leading toyhauler manufacturer, Weekend
Warrior has created an enthusiasm and competitiveness throughout the
RV industry. Now, 15 years later, there are companies that make their
living making products just for toyhaulers, including us! There are
several new manufacturers that are only building toyhaulers trying to
follow that Warrior profile. In fact, toyhauler sales may have saved
the RV industry over the last couple of years, attracting buyers from
a completely new market. All of this because one guy took an idea,
believed in it, nurtured it, and didn't give up. On behalf of all of
us who make a living from these unique RV's, our hat's are off to
you... Nice job.

I had the opportunity to take to Sturgis, South Dakota one of Weekend
Warriors (WW) wide body 2006 LE 3305 Billet Edition toyhaulers. My
first impression of the trailer was that it was very distinctive. The
graphics and the gel coat sides really made this Toyhauler standout.

Weekend Warrior is one of the icons of the toyhauler market. These
units are all they build so all of their research/ development monies
are spent trying to build the best toyhauler out there. To top it off
the people that run the company are people that like to play � they
use the products to keep the development process fresh. One of the
other things that I noticed on the outside of the trailer was the
ACTION PROGRAM sticker. This means, that every trailer that Weekend
Warrior sells, they donate money to the Action Program. This
organization helps keep our lands open for everyone. I wish every
manufacture was on board!!

This trailer was a triple axle 5th wheel. It had smooth sides and a
gvwr of 16,000lbs. The tires were ST225/75R15 load range D with
chrome rims and special WW rim caps.It also had electric brakes on
all axles. The front had a huge storage cabinet underneath the 5th
wheel section with flood lights on the entry side and rear. It had an
outside shower, pressure washer, and an easy to get to dump station.
Even the fresh water drain was easily accessible. This rig had an
Onan generator, 50 amp service, two fuel tanks �one for the generator
and a bigger one for the fuel pump station. The rear ramp door had
hidden springs and the trailer was a dove tail for easy loading.

The "Billet Edition" interior isn't about billet parts; it's about
the contemporary look and colors inside this coach. You can tell that
the designers spent a lot of time on the interior to make everything
functional and as user friendly as possible. Even without slides this
trailer feels very big inside. After you unload the toys, options
like the bay windows, and the massive amounts of storage lets you
know everything has been well thought out. The couch with arm rests,
the swivel chairs and the rest of the interior are all custom made
for Weekend Warrior. The cabinets all have storage on top with ridges
to hold everything up there. Ours had the two electric beds in the
back with the bottom bed that could be used as a couch; you could sit
either direction (looking out the ramp door or into the coach). Even
the wheel wells were carpeted with lips on top for storage to keep
things from falling off. There was a rotating TV cabinet and this
unit was cable, and satellite ready.

The kitchen had a stylish angled sink with plenty of counter top
space and filtered water set-up. It also had a retractable pantry to
make storing food easier. The cd/stereo was in the kitchen with
separate switches to turn the speakers of your choice on and off.
Also, there was a storage shelf overhead in the kitchen to store big
items like gear bags, sleeping bags, pillows or whatever you needed.
The fuel gauge was on one of the cabinets with a switch to choose
which tank you wanted to check the fuel level in. The kitchen even
came with a matching trash can to match the billet interior.The
bathroom had enough room to sit on the toilet comfortably and even
had a magazine rack in it to read your favorite copy of ToyHauler
Magazine. The shower had a soft sided door that allows extra room
while showering. The full size sink was on the other side, in the
master bedroom, with a built in soap dispenser, mirrored medicine
cabinet and storage underneath.

The bedroom was very nice with plenty of room, once again without a
slide, I didn't feel like we were missing anything. The bed had
storage underneath and had special "Billet Edition" comforter and
pillows to match the theme of the rest of the trailer. An overhead
cabinet for the TV and little cubby holes to put your nick knacks in
by the head of the bed are just some of the "attention to detail"
items that Weekend Warrior offers.

The one advantage that we had with this 5th wheel trailer is, when we
stopped at the different campgrounds we didn't have to unload the
toys to sleep at night. The master bedroom, bathroom and kitchen were
easy to access with the toys still loaded.

I towed this trailer 2800 miles with no problems. It didn't sway or
stray the entire trip.

Weekend Warrior made every attempt to make each inch of the trailer
usable, with style. The other thing this trailer had was the Weekend
Warrior logo's everywhere, they are very proud of their trailers so
they are letting you know who built it.

Weekend Warrior trailers are available from a variety of sizes
starting with their 18' supercross trailer. If you would like more
information regarding Weekend Warrior products, please call
800.500.9914 or visit www.warriormfg.com.

  -Terry Gluckman

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From: "Tom Tammone" <ke6wva@...>
Date: Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:26 pm
Subject: Getting started

ke6wva

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I've been hoping others would jump in with their ideas, but I'm going
to open things up by sharing what I've been out talking about. Many
major cooperations have grant programs, Honda, Yamaha, Dupont, Polaris
and on it goes, many mom and pop and even mid size companies don't have
the resources to start a grants program. My suggestion is all the CORVA
clubs for example can appoint their own Commissioners, in addition to
the large companies everyone with a stake on Off Road recreation can
donate. This could be from the guy that makes custom hand grips, to the
fast food joint we all stop at for a taco, and even personal donations.

Point is everyone will have a center point to put monetary support,
where they know it will go nowhere but total support of our sport.

I hope you join me...Tom