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THE ROUGHWHEELERS 2023 Vanderbilt Lane Redondo Beach, CA 90278

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2500-B Marine Avenue ● Redondo Beach, CA 90278-1104

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ATTENTION ROUGHWHEELERS

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WHAT’S UP THIS MONTH GENERAL MEETING Friday, October 9th, 2020 from 8-10pm @ The Living Spaces Parking Lot BOARD MEETING: The Board Meetings will be held on the Thursday one week prior to the General Meeting at a place to be announced. The Board Meetings are open to club members only. September Run: El Mirage OHV October 23-25, 2020 Mailing Address:

The RoughWheelers 2023 Vanderbilt Lane Redondo Beach, CA 90278 NOTE: All newsletters will feature Birthdays from the 15th to the 14th of the next month. As a member, if your Birthday, Membership or Anniversary is not mentioned, please contact me to update our records. BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

October 15 – November 14

Birthdays

• Andy 10/16 • Erik 10/22

(Andy’s son) • Rosalind Thomen 10/24 • Stanley Lykins 11/13 • Mike Solis 11/13

Memberships (October)

• Dave-10/1969-51 years • Vic -10/1981-39 years • Michael 10/2016-4 years • Nick -10/2018-2 years

Weddings (October)

• Bob & Rhonda - 31 years • Chips & Christa - 17 years

Members in Memoriam

• Greg (Spud) 10/14/64-1/27/2010 • Kent (Lion) 10/14/39-3/5/2008

2020 OFFICERS President: Steve Telenko (310) 740-7780 Vice President: Andrew Steffy (618) 214-1522 Secretary: Karen Lykins (310) 938-2257 Treasurer: Mike Solis (310) 486-3987 Editor Karen Lykins (310) 938-2257 Sergeant-at-Arms: Stanley (Plugger) Lykins (310) 938-2256 Safety Chairman: Jim Leamon (310) 938-1406 Wagon Master: Mynor Moreno (323) 440-1883 El Mirage Liaison Nathan Asdourian (310) 571-5098 CA4WDC Delegate TBD Historian TBD

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EDITORS NOTE: This newsletter belongs to the club, and any items you may want to include are welcome, space permitting. This includes our friends at CA4WD and El Mirage OHV. The DEADLINE for the November newsletter is Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Contact me at (310) 938-2257. My email address is kslhome@aol.com Club Website: http://www.roughwheelers.com Club Facebook Page: The Roughwheelers – Off Road Club

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ROUGHWHEELERS GENERAL MEETING September 11, 2020 (Called to order at 8:04 pm)

(In person and via Zoom) PLEASE BRING YOUR NEWSLETTER TO THE MEETING Members: (22) Stanley Lykins-Karen Lykins-Jim Leamon-Keith Graham-Sandy Graham-Mike Lynch Andrew Steffy-Bruce Ward-Dave Weston-Serge Levesque-Ses Gonzales-Mynor Moreno Nathan Asdourian-Steve Telenko-Jerry Bullard-Dave Telenko-Toni Telenko-Noel Park Delia Crochetiere-Dale Rice-Cole Walton-Curt Champlain Guests: (2) Brian & Stacy Keown All members and guests were welcomed. Read the minutes of the previous meeting corrected or approved as printed. Announced all Birthdays, Anniversaries, Memberships and Memoriams for August/September. MEMBER ELIGIBILITY: Curt Champlin has fulfilled the requirements of 3 meetings and 3 runs within an 18-month period. After a brief discussion, a motion was made and

seconded to have him join the Roughwheelers. Welcome Curt. REPORTS:

• PRESIDENT: Present – No report. • VICE PRESIDENT: Present – No report. • SECRETARY: Present – No report. • TREASURER: Absent – No report. • EDITOR: Present – No report. • SERGEANT AT ARMS: Present – We have an attendance raffle only. • SAFETY CHAIRMAN: Present – No report. • WAGONMASTER: Present – No report. • EL MIRAGE LIASION: Present – El Mirage Visitor’s Center is open. • CA4WDC DELEGATE: None at this time. • HISTORIAN: TBD

REFRESHMENTS: October – Serge Levesque TRIP REPORT: • Steve Telenko reported on Miller Jeep Trail. • Andrew Steffy reported on Coyote Lake. AWARDS • ACE DRIVER: Jerry for running the whole trail without a clutch. • MASTER MEC: Jerry for breaking his slave cylinder for his clutch. • BACK SEAT DRIVER: Andrew for making his backseat available for his dog. • PHYLLIS DILLER: Not awarded.

• PRINCESS: Not awarded. OLD BUSINESS: Hubs Bob Hughes Noel has reported that after our last meeting, Delia has sent a “Get-Well” card to Bob and has signed everyone’s name in the card. In addition, Keith reported that in talking with Rhonda, Bob had a stroke after he got home from the hospital. He is doing okay. They are moving down into the valley. The house is all packed. His gun collection is almost all sold off. We should all give Rhonda a call for moral support. She is running everything for herself and Bob at the present time. NEW BUSINESS Steve Gardiner As everyone may know, Steve Gardiner, a long-time member of CA4WDA

and a friend to many, passed away on August 17, 2020. It was suggested that the club donate $300.00 to the CA4WDA Foundation in Steve’s name. A motion was made by Hubs and seconded by Keith Graham. The motion passed. A check will be requested from the Treasurer. The Leamon-Lykins will be attending his “Celebration of Life” on September 19, 2020 at the Slash-X Ranch outside of Barstow.

Monthly Run The September run to Sherman Pass was cancelled due to the fires. Club Contact It has been suggested that we change the current contact information for the

club in both the “In Gear” magazine and the on-line contact to an active member of the club. Currently Tuvia is the contact in the magazine and Montego is the contact on-Line. Although these members are very knowledgeable, they are not the most active. Currently we are getting members from the current membership by word of mouth. This will be further discussed at the October meeting.

Monthly Meeting After the adjournment of the September meeting, members were discussing discontinuing the Zoom meeting. There were 16 members in the parking lot and only 6 via zoom. Everyone in the parking lot were social distancing and some wearing mask, including me. We have had many difficulties with the zoom meetings, too many people talking over one another and not hearing everyone. So until our meeting resume at the Rod and Gun Club we will continue to meet in the parking lot near the Galleria. Remember to bring your chair and be prepared to purchase your raffle tickets because we will start having our raffles again. FINES COLLECTED: $0.00 ATTENDANCE RAFFLE: The September winner of the Attendance Raffle of $10.00 was

Serge Levesque. As he was present at the parking lot meeting, the Raffle goes back to $10.00 for October. Serge has generously donated his

Attendance Raffle money to “The Celebration of Life-CA4WDA Foundation” In the name of Steve Gardiner.

REMEMBER: You must be present to win the Attendance Raffle.

GUESTS CLUB MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT STATUS NAME MEETING RUN/EVENTS Gary Neese 1/2019 5/2019 – El Mirage OHV Recreation Area 4/2019 Jed Douglas 7/2019 Eric Hymouritz 8/2020 Mike Costigan 8/2020 Brian & Stacy Keown 8/2020 5/2020 – Non High Desert Roundup 9/2020

PRE TRIP INFORMATION RUN: El Mirage OHV Recreation Area WHEN: October 24 - 25, 2020 LEAVE: On your own time or contact other members for convoy information. RUN TYPE: Base Camp TERRAIN: Desert washes, hills, gulches to meander thru, tight canyons and rocks. DIRECTIONS: Take the 405 North to the 5 North to the 14 North to Palmdale Blvd. Exit and

Turn right. Going East, travel approx. 13 miles until it ends. Turn left onto 240th Street for approx. 1.5 miles, then turn right (East) on El Mirage Road approx. 9

miles to El Mirage OHV Recreation Area. Turn left and continue into the Visitors Center. Let the Visitors Center know that you are with the Roughwheelers 4 Wheel Drive Club for trail maintenance. After the Visitors Center, continue on the road up the hill and follow the road until you see Out-House #9. Just pass the Out-House, look for the wash road on the right marked by piles of rocks on both sides heading Northeast with blue ribbons on the bushes. Turn right and take the trail until you see our campsite at the base of the largest hill (The Crow’s Nest). There is plenty of room for campers, trailers and tents. NOTE: The wash road may be hard to spot, go fast and you have gone past!

THE PLAN: Clean our trail. Explore and create additional trails. LAST GAS/SUPPLIES: Palmdale Blvd. TRAIL RAING: 3 – 4+ BRING: Firewood, water, spare parts, sunscreen, food and clothes. CB: Channel 4 always. HAM: 146.440 WAGONMASTER:

EVERYONE BRING FIREWOOD-IF PERMITTED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL MEMBERS TO BRING FIREWOOD, NOT JUST A FEW.

WHO WE ARE…We're the California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. Since 1959, our non-profit organization has actively promoted the advancement of vehicle oriented outdoor recreation. Today, association represents over 8,000 members and 160 member clubs. We are the largest organization of this type in California and represent owners of all makes and models of 4WD vehicles, as well as non-owners who support responsible vehicle-oriented recreation.

Following are the up-coming events hosted by CA4WDA: Operation Desert Fun October 16-17, 2020 Borrego Springs, CA Panamint Valley Day November 13-15.2020 near Trona, CA

Celebration of Life for Steve Gardiner It was a somber day. The service started around 6:30pm with a helicopter fly over by a rescue service for Steve Gardiner. There were many clubs present as well as the three districts and other organizations including CORVA. Many people spoke with their experiences with Steve and how he at one time or another helped them. There were many tears and lots of laughter too.

Time to think of Nominations for 2021 Officers For 2021 there are 8 positions that are elected. They are President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Sergeant-at Arms, Safety Chairman and Wagon Master. The positions of El Mirage Liaison, CA4WDA Delegate and Historian are appointed positions.

The definitions for each position are listed in everyone’s Roughwheeler Manual. Nominations will be made in November and the voting will be done in December.

Run Planning Meeting

The run-planning meeting is being held next month, Saturday, October 10, 2020. It will be an outdoor event for social distancing at the Leamon House. The address is 22306 Avis Court in Torrance. Time is 10am until done. Please bring your chair. Canopies will be provided for shade.

LOOK TO THE FUTURE

October 2020

• October 9, 2020 – Roughwheelers Membership Meeting in Redondo Beach, CA. • October 10, 2020 – Roughwheelers Run Planning Meeting – Leamon/Lykins Home • October 12, 2020 – Columbus Day • October 16-17, 2020 – CA4WDA Operation Desert Fun, Ocotillo Wells, CA. • October 23-25, 2020 – Roughwheelers Monthly Run to El Mirage OHV Recreation Area. • October 31, 2020 – Halloween

November 2020

• November 1, 2020 – Daylight Savings Ends • November 11, 2020 – Veterans Day • November 13, 2020 – Monthly Run to Panamint Valley Days & Roughwheelers Membership

Meeting in Panamint Valley • November 26, 2020 – Thanksgiving

December 2020

• December 10, 2020 – Hanukkah • December 11, 2020 – Roughwheelers Membership Meeting in Redondo Beach, CA. • December 12, 2020 – Roughwheelers Annual Christmas Party • December 25, 2020 – Christmas • December 30-January 3, 2021 – Roughwheelers End of Year Run to Calico.

Happy Halloween