The South District will be having a special election on Thursday for SD vice president, SD membership chair and SD... http://t.co/614iobJ4
Cal4wheel was formed in 1959 by some four-wheelers who were getting tired of their trails being closed. They also wanted to host good quality events for their fellow four-wheelers, and to provide education in safe four-wheeling practices and trail conservation.
14
May
41st Hi Desert Round-Up: "You Can't Put a Price on Fun"
The 41st Hi Desert Round-Up is finally back on track and ahead of last year. With all the delays, it had put the event behind schedule, but we have made up for lost time. We have a number of new South District clubs that have come forward to support the event and the association. When I say new, I mean new to help with the event. My hope is that we will have some new people step up and take on the job of chairing HDR next year. If we start now we should, and I say should, be able to find someone that is willing to chair HDR 2013 by year's end.
With the Final Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Johnson Valley due out sometime this month, we need to step up our fund raising. And one way you -- as a Cal 4 Wheel member -- can help out, would be to attend the association events. By doing so, you will not only have a good time, you will be helping with your registration money. If we all work together, we just may be able to change the outcome of Johnson Valley. The association and the rest of the CMRC members are hard at work to find the best solution for Johnson Valley. But like anything that has to do with land use issues, it takes money. Money in land use can be compared to your gas tank -- the more you put in, the farther you can go. So we will have a large bottle at HDR for donations. In fact some clubs and individuals have already made pledges.
14
May
Molina participant killed on way home
Mel Dunham killed on his way home from Molina Ghost Run
I am deeply saddened to report that my friend and fellow Cal4wheeler, Mel Dunham did not make it home from the Molina Ghost Run. His Jeep blew out a tire on I-5 on his way home, sending it into a roll. Mel did not survive.
He had called his wife Sunday morning to let her know he was on his way home, and that he had great time at the Molina Ghost Run. He was already planning to go back next year.
The photo I posted on the Central District's Facebook wall of Steve Egbert spotting the Jeep over the rock pile is Mel in his YJ (Facebook photo). I am sorry to dampen the mood, I just wanted you to know that he had a great last weekend, and truly enjoyed the event.
Our sincere condolences go out to Mel's family, friends and fellow four-wheelers on this tragic loss.
07
May
Board meeting schedule change
There will be a change to the schedule of the Saturday, May 19, 2012 board meeting. The board meeting will start at 1PM at our Sacramento office, 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA. There will be a short general session and then an executive session to review contractors and employees.
On Sunday, May 20, 2012, the board will convene at its regularly scheduled time of 9AM at the Sacramento office.
07
May
Special meeting scheduled for South District
The CA4WDC Board of Directors wishes to announce that there will be a special meeting on May 17, 2012 from 7-9 PM to elect new South District officers, including the vice president, secretary/treasurer, and membership chair. The meeting will be held at Motel 6, 231 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA.
Please plan to attend. Nominations are now open for these positions. To learn more about the duties required for each office, download the current CA4WDC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) here: http://cal4wheel.com/governing-documents-and-forms/item/ca4wdc-standard-operating-procedures?category_id=21. A user account is required to access this document.
23
Apr
Volunteers needed for Pismo Car Show
Show is Father's Day weekend, June 15-17, 2012
The organizers of the Pismo Car Show have offered CA4WDC an excellent opportunity to display and sell tickets for the sweepstakes vehicle and sweepstakes trailer in a free booth. In addition, the promoters will be making a substantial donation to the association. Over 175,000 people attend the show, and we need your help to make it happen.
In exchange, we need to provide volunteers to man the barricades at the event from Thursday (June 14, 2012) through Sunday (June 17, 2012). Volunteers will be given a free T-shirt, and you'll be front and center to all of the action at the show.
30
Apr
Harry Baker resigns as South District VP
Update: Jesse and Cheryl May, the South District Membership Chair and South District Secretary/Treasurer respectively, have announced their resignations effective immediately.
The CA4WDC Board of Directors regretfully announces that South District Vice President Harry Baker has tendered his resignation.
The board would like to thank Harry for his decades of service and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
11
Apr
Top Washington DC lobbyists hired to help save Johnson Valley
Reprinted from the Offroadpress.com
The California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC), an umbrella group of the eight largest OHV access groups in California, has agreed to contract terms with the Livingston Group, LLC in Washington, DC to help stave off the expansion of the 29 Palms Marine Base. The move comes on the heels of the expected April 27, 2012 release of a Final Environmental Impact Study (FEIS) by the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps wishes to annex approximately 160,000 acres of the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle area, which is the largest open OHV area in the United States and contributes over $70 million dollars into the economy of the surrounding High Desert communities annually.
