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4W613 Abandoned Truck Removal.....Pages 6-9Regrouping at Strobach Mountain 4x4 Trailhead. Looking back off of the rock climb.

Ready to be winched out. I walked up to see what the holdup was. It was just a tight spot for the K5.

A chat about the abandoned truck removal.

Here come the others.

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4 Presidents Message by Angie Marek

STORIES / REPORTSSTORIES / REPORTS

4-5 Oregon Dir. Report by Randy Drake

13-15 Region Reports by The Directors

DEPARTMENTSDEPARTMENTS

22 Calendar of Events21 Classified ADS

3 PNW Officers List

23 New PNW4WDA Sponsorship Program & Associate Members list

4W613 Abandoned Truck Removal.....Pages 6-9

2012 NW Points Standings....Pages 9

CONSTITUTION & BYLAW PROPOSAL ..Pages 10-11

SUMMER CONVENTION TROPHIES...Pages 16-17

Comp. Rule Changes and Ballots....Page17

3 Change of address

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PRESIDENTAngie Marek/Dan14202 4th Ave. E.Tacoma, WA 98445800-537-7845 / [email protected]

SECRETARYSande Nettnin/Earl519 N Fisher PlaceKennewick, WA [email protected]

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IDAHO EXEC. DIRECTORForrest Dexter/Debra HoustonP.O. Box 810Veradale, WA [email protected]

OREGON EXEC. DIRECTORRandy Drake/Mona19210 Pinehurst Rd.Bend, OR [email protected]

WASH. EXEC. DIRECTORJim Putman/Tina10021 61st Avenue EPuyallup, WA [email protected]

INTER ASSOC. DIRECTORSDon & Carol Jensen946 - 18th, Longview, WA 98632360-577-0111 Voice/[email protected]@pnw4wda.org

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Angie Marek

PNW4WDA President

Randy DrakeOregon Exec. Director

OREGONExec. Director

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2013 Trail Jamboree July 10-14

Registration begins February 18, 2013 www.pnw4wda.org

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This message is short and sweet. Due to family issues I totally lost track of time and did not get the article sent in. Ron, doing his wonderful job of editor let me slide and write a quick note. I really appreciate all he does in getting the paper together and out to our members. It is a big job and it as well as the rest of the positions in our Association are volunteer.

I just want to take a minute and wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Take a moment to let your friends and family know how much they mean to you. I am very thankful for my family, my friends, the opportunity to serve as your president and all the blessings that have been bestowed on me.

Don’t forget to send in your winter convention reservation forms it is going to be really fun!

Happy Thanksgiving,Angie Marek

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The month of October has slipped away into history for another year. It went way to fast and the shotgun stands in the corner gathering cobwebs which I am sure sadden the heart of the hounds.

I would like to dedicate this month to the PNW Men of Region 3. Particularly to the Club of Those Guys Off Road who have pretty much giving up their entire summer to building one trail within the Mt Hood National Forest. This is very important fi rst step towards achieving a trail system that allows a Class II user a meaningful outing in our National Forest within the state of Oregon.

This as all true Class II trail systems will require the Four-Wheel drive to be engaged. It is a sad thing that the Forest Service within Region 6 has closed Thousands of miles of this type of trail to Class II users. Many of these trails

had been used by our early ancestors for well over a hundred years and were handed down to us from our fathers to use. Most of these men encounter the Jeep in WW II and once returning from war purchase these jeeps for average fee of $250 dollars to take their families into the Mt Hood National Forest and the surrounding forest lands. In the early days of four wheeling there was no other way to access this forest except in a four by four. Jeeps were cheap and most of the family would fi t with camping supplies for the weekend thus the jeep became a household word and the public lands and forest could be accessed in less than a day’s drive from downtown Portland.

The following script is the words of Jon Halleaux of Those Guys OffRoad and I fell no need to change them. One of the newest trails in Oregon on public lands is located in LaDee Flats Off Highway Vehicle Routes in the Mt Hood National Forest. Yes it is a true Class II trail built by members of the PNW and you will need to engage the hubs and shift the short lever into low range. To view the map or copy it go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5301095.pdf

So many people have been involved in this project; I really appreciate all the time they have put in and help they have given me. Here is a list of some of the all-stars who have been there nearly every weekend with me so far.... (We have worked the trail 9 weekends straight so far). Dave Hiatt – ODF. You were there at Warn when Dave stepped up and volunteered his personal time to help design the trail system. He has driven hundreds if not thousands of miles to make this happen, and has spent countless hours in the fi eld, on the phone, and buried in paperwork to help us make this happen. He has taken the time to teach techniques for building sustainable, enjoyable class II trails in a wet forest, and is always there when I need a helping hand. We could not have done this without his assistance. Malcom Hamilton – Recreation Director USFS MT Hood National Forest. Malcom was who we fi rst worked with when discussing the need for trails and our desire to build them. He had the vision and understood our need for real trails. He helped guide us in the forest to obstacles we hope to include in future trails and helped us navigate through the processes that where new to us. Kathleen Walker – Westside Recreation Manager USFS MT Hood National Forest. Kathleen has helped us on the fi eld, in the offi ce, and in Salem. Legal class II trails are a brand new concept in the MT Hood National Forest, and together we have had to both learn a lot about what it would take to build out this entire OHV system. Aaron Pedersen – Westside Assistant Recreation Manager USFS MT Hood National Forest. Aaron is the local rec manager in the area we are building trails and his support for the project has been awesome. He has always been extremely positive of the work we are doing, thanks us for our time, and even helped arrange Tread Lightly! training at the Estacada Ranger Station. Scott Wagner – Clackamas River Ranger District USFS. Scott has been the man in the fi eld with us. He helped with organizing a crew to come brush the trails early on in our build. He came out to Tillamook with us and toured the trails out there to understand the type of trails and techniques we would use

to build them. It was his fi rst time ever wheeling, and he had a blast and it truly opened his eye to why we enjoy what we do. Unfortunately Scott’s position was recently cut, and I will miss working with him. He’s a great guy both professionally and personally.Tread Lightly! – Can’t say enough about this organization. They have helped us with grants, signage, and just general knowledge and support. Jason Ketterick and Justin Lilly have been awesome to work with, and have helped us get this trail construction off the ground. Bill Manbeck – Those Guys Off Road VP. Bill has been there with me since day one of meeting with the USFS to get this project started, and has been there nearly every weekend to help construct the trail. He has put his winch to the test to help haul up fallen logs to anchor the trail with, and has helped manage the crew of volunteers while I drive the excavator day and night to create the trail. Desmond Caravella – Those Guys Off Road. Desmond has worked countless hours on the excavator, often through the dark of night during fi re restrictions when that was the only time we could work. He has allowed us to use his tow rig to haul equipment and machinery to the trail. His dedication to this trail system and vision for creating obstacles has been inspirational. Ryan Simpson - Those Guys Off Road. I should also thank Ryans wife

Ryan has put in countless hours on the trail, and is letting us stage equipment at his house. Not only have we taken over his house with equipment, and having Ryan out in the woods with us all weekend, Ryan has also been serving as our master repair man, often working on the equipment all week so we can beat on it all weekend. Dusty Webinger – Those Guys Off Road. Dusty has been another one who has put in massive hours on the excavator shaping trail, and harvesting boulders. He has also helped trouble shoot equipment in the fi eld, fi ne tune obstacles, and keeps us all going with his great sense of humor. Kyle Condray – Those Guys Off Road. Kyle is one of our newest club members but has shown his heart and commitment to the trail system by helping harvest fallen logs, hand harvesting rocks, and testing obstacles with his little but mighty TJ. ChazWolfard – Grand Krawlers Off-Road. Chaz has helped the trail in so many ways, a lot of them without even stepping on the trail. Chaz has helped organize work parties and fund raising events and has been one of the main driving forces in getting our trail system and work parties advertised on KUPL New Country 98.7 FMTim Anderson – JeepTubes.com. Tim has teamed up with Chaz and has helped drive donations of time, equipment and material for the trail and fund raising activities. As if that wasn’t enough, Tim also recruited his Dad and his 4 wheel drive Kubota Tractor to come out to the trail to help us shape trail sections, haul logs, and move boulders. TicTak – KUPL Evening DJ.TicTak has been awesome to work with to help gain exposure to the new trail system, our work parties and our need for equipment. When he heard we needed a dozer and heavy machinery to rip the road, he jumped on the airwaves and called out for people to step up. My phone began to ring off the hook and we literally had over 100 people at our


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next event. TicTak and the entire KUPL crew continue to assist us in advertise fund raisers and work parties. They’ve really helped us catch our second wind. Chris Sines – Sines Construction. When the call went out for big machinery Chris was the fi rst to step up. He asked not only what we thought we needed, but what we needed it for. This helped greatly, because having him understanding what we were doing enabled him to pick the right piece of machinery for the task. He showed up with a massive excavator attached to his dump truck, and that day he created some of the most awesome obstacles on the trail... work that would have taken us a week he was able to complete in a day. Corey Young – Generous donor. When I asked for help with money

for fuel, or machinery rental Corey stepped up, and donated 220 gallons of off road diesel... even delivering the fi rst 110 gallons to us. Now that may not seem like much, but Corey lives over 2 hours away.... each way. His donation saved us an easy $900-$1000. Without this donation we likely would not have been able to get as far into this build as we have. There are so many more people I should be naming, Steve, John, Pat, Sean, Mike, Ryan and many more. This has truly been a project that is being done by the community for the community. It’s been challenging, and at times has seemed impossible, and we still have a lot of work to do, but the way the community has come out and supported this system has made overcoming the challenges possible and well worth the hard work and effort we will continue to put into this

system. Lastly, I should also list you Randy and the rest of the DC4W crew. You and Mona have been a huge help with helping me understand how to work my way through the river of red tape, and seeing the work you and the DC4W crew have done on the East side of the mountain has been an inspiration to us over here to keep at it, have perseverance, and never give up in working for real class II trails in our local forest. Thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you Jon and all of those mentioned above for creating a Class II trail on public lands. I look forward to the rest of the Class II trail system in this area.

Above is testimony that you and your club could and should also be involve

in the next chapter of Class II trails in the state of Oregon. This year tens of thousands of road miles have been or will soon be closed to Class II users. We; the people of Oregon need men like the above mentioned to step up and change the world we currently live. If you and your club (or clubs) don’t step and create routes for our usage on public land our future will revolve around very short Class II trails. The problem with these short trails they are loved to death in short order and taken thousands of miles of Class II trails have been closed to us we need thousands of miles of trails have to be built. The PNW needs your help or the existing Class II trails will soon be over crowded to death.

Respectively submitted: Randy Drake Oregon Executive Director.

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Bill Manbeck tries a new section of the 800 trail in his Scrambler

Bill Hutchens tests the depth of the hot tub with his snorkeled TJ.

Desmond Caravela placing boulders in one of the section of the 800 trail.

Patrick Mintun driving Jon’s TJ in the new section of the 800 trail.

A group of local enthusiasts wind their way through the tight twisty sections of the 800 trail.

“Those Guys Off Road” building the new trails at Mt Hood NF.


4W613 Abandoned Truck RemovalReport & photos by Clay Graham / Eastern Washington Adventures

Someone left their truck on 4 wheel drive trail 613 south of Strobach Mountain in the fall of 2011. The Department of Natural Resources had to go through the legal stuff to be able to move it off of the land they manage. This was a long process and by the time we were given the go ahead to move the truck, it had been vandalized by many. The first time we saw the truck in June 2012, the battery was missing. A month later someone had shot the truck up with small caliber bullets.

On August 26th, 2012 a few clubs of the Pacific Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association Region 4 got together to remove the abandoned truck off 4W613. These clubs were Yakima/Kittitas Forest Watch (a division of Eastern Washington Adventures), Jeeping Nomads and Yakima Ridgerunners.

We met up at Nasty Creek Corrals around 9 AM to air down and sign the DNR volunteer form. The DNR gave us a battery and some gas to see if we could get the truck started. Josh Wesselius (Yakima Ridgerunners) and Steve Haverfield AKA "Havo" (Yakima/Kittitas Forest Watch) bought up four tires on 8 hole Ford wheels just in case the wheels on the truck were missing. Steve Haverfield (Yakima/Kittitas Forest Watch) hauled the tires on his Toyota truck. James Ewing (Eastern Washington Adventures) brought up his K5 to tow the abandoned truck.

We had a drivers meeting and then convoyed up to the abandoned truck. Mike Nelson from the DNR rode with Ron Rutherford (Jeeping Nomads).

A long the way we regrouped at the Strobach Mountain 4x4 Trailhead and then again on Strobach Mountain. Once at the abandoned truck we found some more damage to the truck. Some bigger bullet holes were added, the carburetor was missing and someone took the tires along with the lug nuts.

A lot of volunteers went to work getting the truck ready to be hauled off the trail. The truck was sitting on the ground so it had to be jacked up which was not that easy since it was on the side of a hill. Volunteers dug holes for the tires so the truck would not have to be jacked real high. They put on the tires that Josh and Havo brought up. Josh also had some lug nuts. They used Havo's on board air and impact gun to bolt on the rims.

As the guys worked on getting the tires on, Darin (Eastern Washington Adventures) and Kris Eims (Yakima Ridgerunners) worked on breaking the steering free. Ron Rutherford (Jeeping Nomads) got the guys with the winches lined up to pull the truck onto the trail.

Once everything was ready they winched the abandoned truck onto the trail with Josh Wesselius (Yakima Ridgerunners) and Unknown (Jeeping Nomads) TJs. Darin Clack (Eastern Washington Adventures) steered the abandoned truck.

Next Josh Wesselius (Yakima Ridgerunners) used his TJ the hold back and push the abandoned truck steered by Darin Clack (Eastern Washington Adventures) down 4W613 then out the Strobach Mountain 4x4 Trail.

At the end of the Strobach Mountain 4x4 Trail the volunteers pulled off the 4 loaner wheels and left the truck on the ground for the towing company to pick up.

I would like to thank all the volunteers that gave up their Sunday to help with the abandoned truck removal.

Here are some photos of the day.

Ron Rutherford (Jeeping Nomads) talking about the abandoned truck removal plan.

Moving up Strobach Mountain 4x4 Trail.

Looking back off of the rock climb.

Heading out.

Regrouping at Strobach Mountain 4x4 Trailhead.



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Looking at the long ridge ahead to follow.

Regrouping near Strobach Mountain Vista.

Let the work begin!

Here is the abandoned truck with more damage and missing parts.

Lucky we brought up some tires.

Darin working on the steering lock.

Working on getting the tires on.

Havo supplying air and tools.



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Working out the winching details.

Straightening the bent dust cover.

Ready to be winched out.

Resetting the winch points.



The abandoned truck in on the trail. Ron calls lunch.

After lunch we started down the trail with Josh holding the truck from rolling to fast.

Yes, some brakes!

Women Total Bonus Men Total Bonus

Krystal Schwartz 550 1 Scott Mathany 540

Diana Prine 480 2 Dustin Mohan 275

Terri Mohan 350 3 Kevin Mohan 250

Kelsy Mueller 340 4 Brad Schwartz 225

Theresa Taylor 160 5 Jon Gordon 160

Tessa Schwartz 160 5

Men Class Bonus Women Class Bonus

2WD Short 6

Ryan Downs 280 0 Cindy Anglo 505 35

Christian Learned 130 0 Short 8

Short 6 Lisa Zetner 695 40

Frank May 810 65 Theresa Taylor 610 160

Roy May 605 10 Medium

Short 8 Terri Mohan 720 350

Jon Gordon 840 160 Tessa Schwartz 520 160

Kevin Parker 720 135 Melody Reynoldson 440 135

Ryan Gordon 595 70 Long

2012 NW Points System

Top 5 Men and Women Bonus Points

Final Class and Bonus Points

Ryan Gordon 595 70 Long

Dustin Mohan 465 275 Krystal Schwartz 900 550

Steve Zenter 450 5 Kelsy Mueller 575 340

Dave Taylor 410 5 Anna Cushing 390 25

Medium Sabrina Dzierzanowski 200 10

Kevin Mohan 685 250 Legends

Bryan Schwartz 470 105 Joyce Julsrud 375 0

Derek Mathany 205 40 Street & Trail

Willie Reynoldson I 175 0 Chere' Horn 855 60

Long Vicki da Mora 575 70

Scott Mathany 905 590 Open

Brad Schwartz 575 225 Diana Prine 480

Wayne Larrent 465 110

Tim Dzieranowski 450 115 Boys 13 15 Total Class Total Bonus

Rick Wiltfong 360 0 Zack Zenter 835 640

Allan Cushing 240 40

Legends Girls 13 15

Doug Sherman 735 5 Peyton Parker 710 595

Bubba Trokey 475 45 Amanda Parker 670 405

Street & Trail Madison Early 515 390

Scott Schrader 810 0

Jay Jenkins 710 0

TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTHReport & photos by Clay Graham /

Eastern Washington Adventures

Forest Watch Volunteer Program The "Forest Watch Volunteer Program" is open to everyone. All outdoor enthusiasts including campers, hikers, bird watchers, horsemen, fishermen, hunters, ATV riders, 4 wheelers, snowmobilers, etc are encouraged to participate.

This is a volunteer program for those who are willing to report violators that break the rules on our Public Lands. If people know we are watching then hopefully we can lessen the damage done and keep access to our public lands open and reduce the amount of money being spent for repairs to these areas.

No meetings, work days or membership dues are required. Just Vigilance and a willingness to take pictures of and report offenders caught in the "act". For more info please visit us on the web at:

ForestWatchVP.org

The "Forest Watch Volunteer Program" is a non-profit program under

Yakima/Kittitas Forest Watch Association - Yakima/Kittitas ORV Trail Watch Association

Change of Address?PNW4WDA Membership • C/O: Kristin Smith

P.O. Box 1536, St. Helens, OR 97051253-529-9482

E-Mail: [email protected]


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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAW PROPOSAL

ARTICLE V SECTION 3

Constitution/Bylaw presently reads:

The elective officers of the PNW4WDA shall be elected from those members who have been members in good standing for at least one year. The elective officers, with the exception of the Region Directors and the Competition Chairman **and Treasurer, shall be nominated at the Delegates Business Meeting in September and elected at the annual Delegates Business Meeting in February. The office of Competition Chairman shall be nominated at the Delegates Business Meeting in February and elected at the Delegates Business Meeting in September. There may be further nominations from the floor before the vote is held. **Theoffice of Treasurer must submit their intention to run for the office by the December Board of Directors meeting with the following attachments. They must include a written resume including leadership experience, computer knowledge of the current PNW programs, reasonable experience with budgets and profit and loss plus 2 references from other groups or organizations. No new nominations of this office shall be allowed after the December Board Meeting. After approval of the Board of Directors this office shall be elected at the annual meeting in February. If no qualified candidate applies in the required time, then the president will appoint a person to the position with ratification of the board. The State Executive Directors shall be a resident of their respective state; they shall be nominated, voted on and elected by delegates of clubs incorporated in their respective states at State caucus only.

Proposed Constitution/Bylaw amendment to read:

Proposal: Article V Section 3

The elective officers of the PNW4WDA shall be elected from those members who have been members in good standing for at least one year. The elective officers, with the exception of the Region Directors and the Competition Chairman and Treasurer, shall be nominated at the Delegates Business Meeting in September and elected at the annual Delegates Business Meeting in February. The office of Competition Chairman shall be nominated at the Delegates Business Meeting in February and elected at the Delegates Business Meeting in September. There may be further nominations from the floor before the vote is held. The State Executive Directors shall be a resident of their respective state; they shall be nominated, voted on and elected by delegates of clubs incorporated in their respective states at State caucus only. All candidates for elected offices covered by Director’s and Officer’s insurance must complete the candidate questionnaire.

Intent: to clarify the requirements for the office of Treasurer as well as the requirements for running for the office. Date to Take Effect: Immediately

____Board of Directors______________________ _________Carol Jensen IAD #1________________

Signature of proposing: (1) Member, (2) Board of Signature and Approved by: (1) Club Name, and/or Directors, (3) Region, or (4) Competition Committee (2) Officer and Title

DATE: March 15, 2012


ARTICLE V SECTION 5

Constitution/Bylaw presently reads: Section 5. currently reads

Candidates for the office of Treasurer shall submit in writing the information necessary to ensure verification of their qualifications for bonding as required in Article VI, Section 4, upon nomination. The Board of Directors will publish the requirements in the newsletter preceding nominations.


Section 5

Candidates for the office of Treasurer shall submit in writing the information necessary to ensure verification of their qualifications for bonding as required in Article VI, Section 4, upon nomination. The Board of Directors will publish the requirements in the newsletter preceding nominations. Candidates for the office of Treasurer must submit their intention to run for the office by the December Board of Directors Meeting. Candidates should have reasonable experience with budgets and profit and loss statements. Also helpful is leadership experience and a knowledge of the current computer programs of the PNW4WDA. Letters of recommendation are accepted but optional. The Board of Directors will review the applications at the December Board of Directors meeting and after Board approval qualified candidates will be nominated at the Delegates Business Meeting in February.

Intent: to clarify the requirements for the office of Treasurer as well as the requirements for running for the office.

Date to Take Effect: _Immediately* * * * * * * * * * * *

____Board of Directors____________________ _____Carol Jensen IAD #1___________________Signature of proposing: (1) Member, (2) Board of Signature and Approved by: (1) Club Name, and/or

Directors, (3) Region, or (4) Competition Committee (2) Officer and Title


2012 BlueRibbon Board of Directors Election Results

LAS VEGAS, NV (October 29, 2012) -- The BlueRibbon Coalition is proud to announce the results of the recent BRC Board of Directors Election, which saw the re-election or election of four candidates to positions on the BRC Board of Directors.

Re-elected to the BRC Board of Directors is Joni Mogstad, who currently serves as our President. The three new candidates elected to the board are Chad Booth, Kevin Carey and Dan Thomas. The BlueRibbon Coalition would like everyone to join them in welcoming these fine new board members. Each of them brings a number of outstanding assets to the recreational access table, and we look forward to working with them as they assume their new positions at the onset of 2013.

BRC would also like to thank all those who participated in the election and submitted their vote. This year's election--along with the BRC General Membership Meeting itself--went off without a hitch primarily due to the input of these dedicated participants!

The final tally of election results was tabulated at the BRC General Membership Meeting on October 27, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. All votes were gathered from members in good standing, and were tabulated on location, online, via absentee ballot, or via proxy vote. The rules and standards used in the election, as well as those of the Board of Directors itself, are outlined in the Bylaws of the BlueRibbon Coalition, Inc.

Michael Patty Phone: 1-800-258-3742 Email: [email protected]: October 29, 2012

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ARTICLE VI SECTION 4

Constitution/Bylaw presently reads:

Section 4.

*TREASURER: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to have custody of all PNW4WDA funds and at each meeting submit an actual financial report showing all income and expenditures for the last period. An accurate account will be kept regarding all financial transactions. **As current club membership rosters are received the Treasurer shall issue membership cards one to a single membership and two membership cards to the member and their spouse or partner and any dependent children 16 to 20 years of age. It shall also be the duties of this office to supply the board of directors a printed current roster for delegate meetings and other times when directed by the PNW4WDA President. TheTreasurer with the aid of the other officers shall draw up a budget for the next term of office. The budget is subject to approval or change by the delegates at the annual Delegates Business Meeting in February. It shall also be the duty of the Treasurer to notify in writing each member club and each individual member, sixty (60) days prior to their dues due date. The Treasurer shall be bonded in accordance with established bonding procedures and in an amount sufficient to protect the Association from loss. Such cost of bonding will be paid yearly out of the PNW4WDA treasury to a company selected and designated by the Board of Directors. Two (2) signatures are required on all PNW4WDA Checks and no two people in the same household may sign. An audit of the books shall take place prior to the annual Delegates Business Meeting in February.


*TREASURER: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to have custody of all PNW4WDA funds and at each meeting submit an actual financial report showing all income and expenditures for the last period. An accurate account will be kept regarding all financial transactions. The Treasurer will oversee all association event accounts. The Treasurer may at the discretion of the Board of Directors, coordinate the required PNW4WDA financial statements by an independent Certified Public Accountant. **As current club membership rosters are received the Treasurer in coordination with the membership chairperson shall issue membership cards one to a single membership and two membership cards to the member and their spouse or partner and any dependent children 16 to 20 years of age. It shall also be the duties of this office in coordination with membership to supply the board of directors a printed current roster for delegate meetings and other times when directed by the PNW4WDA President. The Treasurer with the aid of the other officers shall draw up a budget for the next term of office. The budget is subject to approval or change by the delegates at the annual Delegates Business Meeting in February. It shall also be the duty of the Treasurer to notify in writing each member club and each individual member, sixty (60) days prior to their dues due date. The Treasurer shall be bonded in accordance with established bonding procedures and in an amount sufficient to protect the Association from loss. Such cost of bonding will be paid yearly out of the PNW4WDA treasury to a company selected and designated by the Board of Directors. Two (2) signatures are required on all PNW4WDA Checks and no two people in the same household may sign. An audit of the books shall take place prior to the annual Delegates Business Meeting in February.

INTENT: to clarify the requirements for the office of Treasurer as well as the requirements for running for the office. Date To Take Effect -_Immediately___

* * * * * * * * * * * * _________Board of Directors_______________ Carol Jensen IAD #1

Signature of proposing: (1) Member, (2) Board of Signature and Approved by: (1) Club Name, and/or Directors, (3) Region, or (4) Competition Committee (2) Officer and Title


Trail Political Action Committee (TPAC)

Dear Trail Voter,

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Some congressional races are won or lost by less than 50 votes or just one vote per precinct. With the election just a few weeks away, it is important for trail voters to inform their Facebook friends about our targeted races and encourage them to go to the polls on November 6 and VOTE!

TPAC knows many people are busy trying to make a living and don’t have time to follow political campaigns. That is why it is important for YOU to LIKE the pro-trail candidates below so your social networks throughout the country will know about these candidates and the issues.

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U.S. Senate

Tommy Thompson (WI-Senate)http://www.tommyforwisconsin.com/

Dean Heller (NV - Senate)http://deanheller.com/

Denny Rehberg (MT-Senate)http://dennyrehberg.com/

George Allen (VA- Senate)http://www.georgeallen.com/

Jeff Flake (AZ - Senate)http://www.jefffl ake.com/

Heather Wilson (NM-Senate)http://heatherwilson.com/

Rick Berg (ND-Senate)http://www.bergfornorthdakota.co

m/view/

U.S. House of Representatives

John Koster (WA CD-1)http://www.kosterforcongress.com/

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website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Koster-for-Congress/

246070079439

Dan Lungren (CA CD-7)http://www.danlungren.com/

Chip Cravaack (MN CD-8)http://chipcravaack.com/

Ricky Gill (CA CD-9)http://www.rickygill.com/

Scott Tipton (CO-CD-3)http://www.votetipton.com/

Thanks in advance for taking a few minutes to help save our trails via

the election process.

Feel free to check back into these campaigns throughout the week to see how many of your friends are

getting engaged.

Thanks also for your support of TPAC.

Don Amador, FounderThe Trail PAC

www.thetrailpac.com

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Angela HolmRegion 1 Director

Play Day Sponsorship

Application Form Make your 2013 event a success - two ways to get a sponsorship

- Clubs thinking of putting on a Play Day for the 2013 race season can now get financial

help by applying for a sponsorship up to 2000.00

or

-Clubs that hosted a Play Day in the past can apply for a social event sponsorship up to 1000.00.

Requirements for Play Day Sponsorship:

Play Days must consist of two days.

Play Days must be entered into the points system.

Saturday must consist of two motorized racing events and one kids event (ex: pull toys, kids big

toys – anything that kids would like to do).

Saturday evening must have a social event for all ages (ex: dance, family activities).

Sunday must have at least one motorized racing event.

Play Day location must be within Washington or Oregon state.

Clubs must be current members of the PNW4WDA.

Itinerary of events must be attached to application.

Play Day Sponsorship applications are due by Feb. 1st in order to get race schedules started by Mar. 1ST

This sponsorship is intended for new groups that are willing to host a race but need help funding their first

Play Day. Application deadlines will help build an early race schedule which will help families plan

vacation time around play days and make your event more successful.

Requirements for Social Event Sponsorship:

You must have a Play Day that consists of two days or more in 2013 Race season.

The funded event must be a family event for all ages.

Social Event Sponsorship applications are due by Feb 1, 2013.

Our mission is to help new and old clubs promote more family Play Days for the 2013 Race season.

Please complete form below to apply.

Club Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of event:___________________________________________ Amount of sponsorship: ____________________

Social Event type:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone #:________________________Email: _______________________________________________________________

Person to contact:____________________________________________________________________________________

Please return form to a Spanaway Moonshiner member or mail to the following address:

Spanaway Moonshiners Jeep Club PO Box 395 Spanaway WA 98387

Sponsorships are limited and groups applying will be notified within 45 days - Offer expires 2/1/13

REMINDERDeadline is the 21st of each month

Artciles are best in a WORD (2003) docPictures in a ( jpg or tiff )

Ads are best since as a PDF email: [email protected]

October 17th, 2012The meeting was called to order by Angie Holm at 7:05, followed by the fl ag salute and a moment of silence for the ill and departed. There were 10 delegates present, representing 6 clubs.

Guests: No guests tonight

Correspondence:

Secretary Report: Motion was made by Ed Tenney from Dirty 13 and Timber Tamers to approve the minutes as distributed to Yahoo groups and Tri-Power Any Hayter from Dirty 13, 2nd.

Directors Report: - Angie Marek is looking into telephone conference meeting with the developers of our membership program for all Club Admins. to attend. They will walk us through the program on what steps we need to take to make the program more user friendly when trying to update members etc. – by way of update, Angie Marek was able to get the webinar/phone conference set up for Sunday, November 11th at 10am for all club admins. who would like help and get questions answered regarding the new system for membership. If you are interested contact Angie and she will forward your information to Angie Marek for the webinar/phone conference.

Treasurer’s Report: There was a written report. Dan states that we are being charged a service fee for a copy of any checks written from our account to appear on our monthly statement; Dan has asked the bank to stop printing copies of the checks. Competition: The season is over until next year. Next event is Barrels in the Dome January 2013. Contact Dave Taylor if you are interested in either helping or participating. Land & Legislative:

• Walker: the recent fi res closed all trails on Walker however since most of them have been contained Walker was able to reopen on Friday, October 12th. The re-route being done on mainline will be completed by next week. A temporary solution of widening the route at the top for a culvert. DNR feels good about their presentation done for the NOVA funds. Jim Cayhill is now doing recreation for Clear Lake. The new DNR person will only allow changes on trails if it can be



Kyle WieboldRegion 3 Director

maintained.• Reiter: 1st 4x4 “green trail” is only

about 1000 feet. There are 2 trails off the main trail and a service road for maintenance. There are a few rocks and trees on the trial, but it is not exactly what was wanted or discussed but how the DNR engineer wanted it designed. There will be an invite only run with DNR in a few weeks. It is not open to the public.

Club Power/We Did It/Quill Power: Keep fi lling out your forms and turning them to Angie to be sent off to Kathy Greenwood. Pictures would be great too. Angie also would like the clubs turning in the forms to submit an article to Tri-Power.

Membership: Kristin Smith is the new Membership chair for PNW. Angie is still helping and showing Kristin the reports that need to be run to get dues letters out. If your club has a club admin signed up on the new website, they will get an email reminder about dues for 2013. A hard copy of the dues renewal letter will also be sent to everyone via snail mail. Angie believes that these will be coming in the mail/email within the next two weeks. Don’t forget, dues are due on January 1, 2013. If you have questions or concerns, contact Angie.

PR:

Region Reports: Thank you to the Rainier Ridge Rams for hosting tonight’s meeting. This year is their 20th anniversary. Most of the club consists of Jeeps but they have some Samuri’s and Toyotas. They club consists of 15 families.

Food Drive: Don’t forget to bring any canned food for the Maltby Food Bank and Maltby Women’s shelter to a meeting or at Luke’s shop.

Teddy Bears: Don’t forget to bring any stuffed animal for Grace to take to her contact for Monroe Hospital.

OSP:

Winter Convention 2013: Grace reported that the WC 2013 plans are going well. The ad for WC was already put into the Tri-Power. We will be auctioning off the head table, having a raffl e and having a silent auction. The committee has fi nalized the amount of mugs and steins to order for pre-sales. Don’t forget the steins are pre-order only!

Old Business:

Ratifi cation to Region1 September Minutes – At September’s meeting there were nominations for the Region offi cers including Competition Chairperson. Bubba Trokey was nominated by Dave Taylor and also accepted the nomination through Dave. As Bubba was the only nominee for Competition chairperson; he obtained the position.

Nominations of Region Offi cers are as follows:

Director: Angie HolmVice Director: Andy HayterTreasurer: Dan ColeSecretary: Grace May

New Business:

Mike Jones was nominated at September meeting for Vice Director. However he said he would withdraw if someone else would take the position.

Andy was the only new nomination from October’s meeting. Offi cial voting will be in November so the new/returning offi cers can start fresh in January. Nominations will continue until November region meeting. Good of the Order: Thanks to the Rainier Ridge Rams for hosting tonight’s meeting. They supplied quite a few raffl e prizes and nice goodies to snack on. The following individuals won a raffl e prize:

Raffl e items: Etched glass mug with PNW logo: Dan Cole of Dirty 13;Etched glass mug with PNW logo: Jim Paget of Rainier Ridge RamsCeramic beer mug with PNW logo: Jim Paget of Rainier Ridge Rams

Hosting Schedule: subject to changeNovember 21st- Region 1 BoardDecember- No Meeting

Upcoming Events: Meeting Adjourned at 8:13pm.

Submitted by Grace May & Angie Holm

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16 October 2012Region 3 Director Kyle Wiebold called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. followed by the fl ag salute and a moment of silence for the sick and departed.

ROLL CALLTwelve Clubs were present this evening including Cascade Cruisers; Flat Broke & 4-Wheeling; Hubs in; Mud Puppies; Mud-A-Rama; Our Gang Off-Road; Piston’s Wild –Oregon; Piston’s Wild –Washington; PNW Individual Member Club; Push N Pulls; Sand Fleas; Those Guys Off Road.

GUESTS: Bri and Bub Off-road

HOSTING CLUB: Thank you Region 3 for the hamburgers tonight.

MINUTES

Paula Freimuth made the motion, seconded by Ryan Wells, that the September 2012 meeting minutes be accepted as printed. The motion carried.

OFFICER REPORTSRegion Director Kyle Wiebold – Kristen Smith will be taking over membership for the PNW. A training session has been set for November 9, 2012 to train club(s) on the new software. Kyle attended the Shore Patrol wrap up meeting. Vice Director Tom Fisher – No ReportSecretary Margaret Schiedler– Thank you Kyle for taking care of my secretary duties last month. Treasurer Rick Levine – Gave the treasurer report for September and October 2012. Rick Smith made the motion, seconded by John Halleux to accept the treasurer report as read. The motion carried. Public Relations James August – No ReportCompetition Marty Tilford – AbsentOregon Land Matters Jeff Bowman – Absent. Trail construction at La Dee Flats is 60% completed. For more information and to fi nd out how you can volunteer, please go to Those Guys Off Road Facebook page for more details. The anchor point is done at Waterfall Trail (Brown’s Camp) thank you to everyone that volunteered and helped on the project. Washington Land Matters Ryan Wells – Question and answer session regarding the Yacolt Burn. Remember to check the website for trail closures

Club Power/We Did It/Quill Power Don and Carol Jensen – Carol has turned in the We Did It paperwork for the Shore Patrol event.IAD Don and Carol Jensen– Blue Ribbon Coalition is meeting with PNW Region 4Ways and Means Kristen Smith– She has stickers

OLD BUSINESSBri and Bub Off-Road was in charge of 4 Wheel Parts event this past weekend and wanted to thank PNW Region 3 and Piston’s Wild for the food donation.

NEW BUSINESSOpen Nominations for Director: Kyle accepted nominationOpen Nominations for Vice Director: Tom Fischer accepted nomination Open Nominations for Secretary: Margaret Schiedler accepted nominationOpen Nominations for Treasurer: Rick Levine accepted nomination.Region Director closed the nomination until next month.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

ADJOURNMENTThe meeting is adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,Margaret SchiedlerRegion 3 Secretary

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Earl NettninRegion 4 Director

OCTOBER 9, 2012SELAH, WA

Director Earl Nettnin (Desert Rats) called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence for the sick and departed was observed.

GUESTS: Jeff Jones Department of Natural Resources, (DNR) Recreation Manager for the Ahtanum State Forest and the Wenas area brought is wife Karen with him.

MINUTES: Ed Massey (Sand Commandos & Hurtin’ Units) made a motion seconded by Doug Conner (Roman Chariots) that we accept the September 11, 2012 minutes as printed, motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT: given by Sande Nettnin (Desert Rats). We still have some bills from Pick Up A Mountain to take care of. Hope to have a full report next month.

COMP: Our 2013 Comp Co-Chairmen Kevin and Terri Mohan (Nitty Gritty) were elected at the September meeting. Nothing is going on at this time; everyone is repairing and rebuilding their rigs.

MEMBERSHIP: Nothing new to report.

PNW WEB Site: everything is pretty much the same. The Region 4 minutes are always posted on line and can be found in the Forum, click on Your Regional Forums and go to Region 4 minutes. Clay Graham (Yakima Kittitas Forest Watch) said the Region 4 Face Book is getting a lot of comments.

CLUB POWER/WE DID IT: Chairman Gary Harting (Desert Rats) was not present; he is having some family issues. We have the forms from Pick UP A Mountain that we will give to him. Please keep fi lling out reports when your club

has an activity. New forms are available, contact Gary at 509-302-5587 or [email protected] if you need any.

TRAIL JAMBOREE: We have a new person who has agreed to take on registration; her name is Teresa Kosel (Spanaway Moonshiners). This will be a very big help for Kelda.

JR. JEEPERS: Advisor Gloria Joralemon (Shindig Wheelers) gave a report. She said they received $16.80 for aluminum cans from Pick Up A Mountain. They have a balance of $173.49 (includes money from the sale of their patches). Patches were a dollar each. A plaque was awarded to Krista Palachuk; she has graduated out of Jr. Jeepers. Gloria announced that she is handing over the program to Teia Ireland (Yakima Kittitas Forest Watch). Region Director Earl Nettnin presented Gloria with a plaque thanking her for three years of serving as the Jr. Jeepers Advisor. Gloria was instrumental is getting our program up and running in Region 4. Thank you Gloria for all your hard work; the region appreciates it more than you will ever know. Other regions have been interested in seeing how our program worked.

PR: Clay Graham (Yakima Kittitas Forest Watch) will put information out to our Region 4 list on activities if you send him the information. He also will post it on Face Book if you want him to.

LAND MATTERS:Director Earl Nettnin asked Jeff Jones (DNR) to report on activities in the Ahtanum. Jeff said he is new to this program as he started last March so he’s only been on board for seven months; his experience has been with 4-legged mules and snowmobiles. He said he does not have a background in Jeeping, Quads etc. so he does not really know what challenges we face, but he is willing to learn, and work with us on what we would like to see happening. Jeff thanked the volunteers, he said without us things would not get done. He especially thanked everyone who attended the Ahtanum clean-up; and the volunteers who took out the abandoned pick-up on the 613 trail. The Ahtanum State Forest Plan is a ten year plan. The White’s Ridge Trail Head is a motorized trail head from December 15th to April 1st particularly for snowmobiles, the rest of the year it is a non-motorized trail head for hikers and equestrians. Jeff said some discussion on why quads and other motorized could not use it were spelled out in the plan for the Ahtanum State Forest. Jeff said they are building a ten mile trail for hikers and horsemen so they can use that trail head in the summer time. Jeff said this

will be completed next fall. He said several stumps have been removed from the trail head and they will be using some fencing and a toilet was put at the east end, also they brought water to it making it camping accessible, they also put in a covered pavilion. Jeff said it’s coming together pretty good, they are about a year behind. They are always looking for volunteer hours for the projects they have planned. In the plan it calls for another ORV Park. The plan called for expanding the Ahtanum campground, they have a really good spot above the Ahtanum Campground that they believe will be a start to expanding the campground. Jeff said he is looking for comments on what we would like to have so when they present the project for grants they will have some idea of what we want and what it will cost. Jeff stressed the importance of writing letters to our legislators in Olympia to appropriate funds so we can accomplish the projects. Grants are really hard to come by as several groups are competing for the same dollars. We really need to write letters stressing the importance of recreation in the state forest. Jeff said he thought it would be good to have all users sit down together and discuss what we would like to present to our legislators in January regarding capitol funds. Jeff said the Discover Pass dollars didn’t bring any new money to the program, it just allowed them to fi x the back log of maintenance. Logging has impacted everyone. We need to remember that this is a working forest and sale of logs is what funds the trust for our schools. Logging will take place until the snow fl ies so we need to be patient, roads will be closed from time to time. The bridge is in on the North Fork. Snow Cabin is open; a lot of new signs are up. The road from Jackass to the North Fork will not be a full time road. However, we are not giving up on it just yet, so please keep writing letters. To get a hold of Jeff use his cell phone 509-961-3525 or email him at [email protected], he is always glad to hear from you. He wants us to come and recreate in the Ahtanum. He would like to have the Forest Watch up and running again this winter. Jeff would like to get all users together sometime this winter and talk about various issues and concerns. Jim Putman our Washington State Executive Director for the PNW4WDA has a state meeting in January on this side of the mountains for land matters only so maybe Jeff would like to attend and have an opportunity to address the users. The Secretary will pass on Jeff’s information to Jim Putman.

Ron Rutherford (Jeepin’ Nomads) reported an area in the Ahtanum he had Jeeped in for about 25 years is now considered a riparian area,

and is closed to snowmobilers too because the groomer can’t get between the trees. Ron has been talking to the higher ups about keeping it open and some think it’s a good idea to open it others say NO. Ron isn’t giving up on this just yet.

Clay Graham (Yakima Kittitas Forest Watch) said the Ahtanum clean-up is scheduled for July 27, 2013.Clay also said there will be a meeting for the Wenas Wild Life area this Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Fire Station on Freemont in Selah because of the no shooting rules. Clay also said the Naneum Ridge State Forest Committee he is on had scheduled a fi eld trip but due to all the fi res it’s on hold for now.

Doug Conner (Roamin’ Chariots) tried to get an update of the status for Peterson Road to Juniper Dunes. No engineer was in the offi ce to answer questions. The road to Juniper Dunes is open.

Clay Graham said the Beverly Dunes clean-up is scheduled for April 27, 2013. He said there are no issues at this time.

NACHES AREA UPDATES: The Pyramid Bridge Trail (motorcycle Trail) has received the materials needed, but will not be able to work on the project until next July. A work party at Copper City is October 10 – 13. Jim Putman (The Hombres) is in charge of this, special arrangements were made with the Forest Service and they will have a special crew working with Jim and his people. The 1808 Project will go back to bidding, the Forest Service only received one bid and it was extremely excessive, so the new bid will go out to a wider audience. The recently presented grants to NOVA are fi nished and the RTP grants have been turned in; thanks to all who wrote letters of support. The Deep Creek Horse Camp and Trail Head Project planning is underway with Title II money. Minnie Meadows and Bake Oven Toilets have received Title II money; the exact date of project completion is unknown. Roads: The 1913 Bridge is fi xed; 1900 mile post 5.0 and 2.0 repairs are completed; Pileup Creek (1900) has the new crossing in but there is still some fi nishing construction occurring with a chance for some delays; the 1601 arch is in the process of going in now. Should be open in 3 weeks hopefully sooner; 1605 has always been open, but construction is occurring to enhance the crossing. In general several road projects and maintenance have experienced delays in the past couple months, and the south zone engineers are working hard to fi nish up all work possible before


Continued from page 14the snowfall. Several engineers were assigned to various tasks on fi res and were delayed due to the IFPL (Industrial Fire Protection Level) being at a Level III and some Level IV for some period of time. The future of ERFO (Emergency Road Repair Funds) Project is still in the planning phase and they are continuing to accept comments and feedback during the scoping period. The next news you will hear on them is when the EA/CE (Environmental Analysis/Categorical Exclusion) has been completed and the preferred alternative is presented then you will have a chance to comment during the offi cial comment period. The only project that will not have an offi cial comment period is the FSR 4517-117 on the Cle Elum Ranger District. CLOSURES: Engineers have been surveying 1501, 1703, and 1708 (word has it that someone removed the barricade on the 1501 and people are driving in the creek). Merrick Graves (Naches Ranger District & High Country Cruisers) said there is no money to put it back so if you are caught driving in the water it’s a fi ne of $1500. There is also a temporary fi re access to the 1702. We did hear from the Naches District that the PNW4WDA represents the most responsible users in the 4-Wheel Drive community and they hope that we will continue to spread the word respecting the closures. The NEPA 101 and Comment Writing Workshop has been postponed and they will let us know as soon as a new date has been set. They also plan to have a powerpoint that groups can use and share. FIRES: The fi res are winding down but conditions are still dry. Woodcutting has ended and will not be extended. NO campfi res on Forest Service land until the signs come down, if you are caught having one it’s a $1000 fi ne. They will not say the fi res are offi cially out until we get signifi cant snow fall. The next TWIG meeting is scheduled for November 6th Election Day and we are hoping it won’t be canceled. Michelle King the NEPA Planner for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National

Forest has taken on another job, she is now the Public Information Offi cer; Doug Jennings is retiring. Ron Rutherford (Jeepin’ Nomads) said he felt we had made some progress with the Naches District this summer working with Jeff Leisy (Naches Forest Service Trails) and that Jeff was ill, however, he is back on the job now taking things a little easier for a while. We are glad to hear he’s back. We still have no news on the Travel Management Plan it was to be out this fall and the Forest Revision Plan was to be out in the spring of 2013; they didn’t want them both coming out together. We have no news on either one of them.

Pam Remley (Volunteer Trails Coordinator & Shindig Wheelers) has not received anything from anyone on their adopted trails. They were to submit their hours and details of their work to her as well as the Forest Service. Some just submitted it to the Forest Service. This is still a work in progress so we need to have patience. They did have a trail appreciation work party in July.

LATE BREAKING NEWS: Copper City & Granite Lake CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act) PROJECT. The Naches Ranger District would like you to review and comment on the proposed removal actions for the Copper City Mill Site and a mining prospect on the western shore of Granite Lake. After 100 years someone has determined that the mining operations that took place could be endangering health. Information on this can be found by going to http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/okawen/landmanagement/projects click on the link under CERCLA projects for “Copper City Mill and Granite Lake Prospect Cleanup”. The offi cial comment period will end November 28, 2012. If you are on our alert list this information has already been sent to you.

The NOVA committee met the fi rst

week in October and we have not received any results of how the funding went. Recreation Trails Program (RTP) grants had 77 to review. Doug Conner (Roamin’ Chariots) sits on this committee; he said there was about 5.3 million dollars needed and only about 2 million dollars to award. He said letters are very important. He also said he was not planning to continue as he has done it for 8 years representing motorized, so an opening will be available.

Washington State Trails Conference: it’s not too late to attend October 25 – 28 in Vancouver, WA at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center. If you have questions call Pete Beaupain 253-569-2473 or [email protected].

OLD BUSINESS:Pick Up A Mountain (PUAM) follow up. Coordinator Pam Remley (Shindig Wheelers) said she felt things went very well. She apologized again for forgetting to put one of the sponsors on the back of the shirts. The Eastern Washington Dirt Riders donated $250 and somehow they were left off the fi nal list that was turned in to the t-shirt place. Randy Hayes (Sand Commandos) stepped up and ran the Corn Shucking contest. The Desert Rats got tables ready for the pot luck on Saturday night and Yakima Kittitas Forest Watch headed up by Lisa Graham was in charge of cooking and serving the breakfast on Sunday morning. Next year Pam would like to have every club in Region 4 take on one of the jobs. Next year Luke Ireland (Yakima Kittitas Forest Watch) and Mike Palachuk (Shindig Wheelers) have volunteered to be in charge of the raffl e. Irene Davidson Naches District Ranger and her driver Jodi Leingang stopped by to see how things were going and they seemed impressed at the number of volunteers we had. Everyone seemed to have a great time and have said they will be back next year. Not everyone who attended

signed in and that’s a problem. Pam said we had three clubs from Region 1; four clubs from Region 2; nine clubs from Region 4; and one club from Region 7 as well as non PNW member clubs.

NEW BUSINESS:Next month nominations will be opened for Region 4 offi cers for 2013. Nominations will be opened again in January and voted at that time.

CLUB REPORTS: Due to the lateness of the hour club reports were not given.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:Remember to be sure and vote November 6th and remember who our friends are and vote accordingly.

For the fi rst time in 15 years the Sand Commandos are not having their Haunted House in October.

Sande Nettnin (Secretary/Treasurer & Desert Rats) thanked everyone for birthday wishes and the brownie with the candle. What a great bunch of people to spend your birthday with, I love you all.

THE NEXT MEETING DATES FOR REGION 4 WILL BETuesday November 13, 2012 in Pasco at Doug Conner’s shopNO DECEMBER MEETING

FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTSPNW4WDA BOARD meeting December 1, 2012 in Longview, WAWinter Convention February 8-10, 2013 in Bothell, WA hosted by Region 1

Randy Hayes (Sand Commandos) made a motion seconded by Gloria Joralemon (Shindig Wheelers) to adjourn the meeting at 9 PM; motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sande Nettnin, Region 4Secretary/Treasurer

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2012 SUMMER CONVENTION

TROPHIESKIDS PULL TOYS

BOYS 0-3 1. COLE SCHWARTZ BOYS 4-61. SETH WOOLETT 2. BEAU PEARSON 3. GRANT ALLAWAYGIRLS 0-31. KYLA BRYAN 2. BROOKE SCHWARTZ 3. RUBY ALLAWAY GIRLS 4-6 1. GRACY WOOLETT 2. BLAKELY BRESEE 3. REESE ALLAWAY 4. TAYLOR SCHWARTZ

KIDS BARRELBOYS STEERING ONLY 0-91. AIDEN CURTIS 2. CALEB JONES BOYS 0-9 SHORT1. GARRET MATHANY2. WYATT ANICKERBOYS 0-9 LONG 1. AUSTIN LIESEGANG BOYS 10-12 LONG1. BEN ANICKER2. JESSE LIESEGANGBOYS 13-15 SHORT 1. ZACH ZENTNERBOYS 13-15 LONG1. LOGAN MUELLERGIRLS STEERING ONLY 0-91. REESE ALLAWAYGIRLS 0-9 LONG1. TAYLOR SCHWARTZ 2. JULIAUNA WILLIAMS 3. GRETCHEN BRESEE 4. BROOKE SCHWARTZGIRLS 10-12 MEDIUM 1. BRILEY MATHANYGIRLS 13-15 SHORT1. PEYTON PARKERGIRLS 13-15 MEDIUM 1. MADDIE EARLY

KIDS OBSTACLE BOY STEERING ONLY 0-91. CALEB JONES 2. AIDEN CURTIS BOY 0-9 SHORT 1. GARRET MATHANYBOYS 0-9 MEDIUM 1. MASON WILLIAMS BOYS 0-9 LONG 1. JESSE LIESEGANG 2. WYATT ANICKER 3. HARRISON LEHRBOYS 10-12 LONG 1. BEN ANIKER BOYS 13-15 SHORT1. ZACK ZENTOR BOYS 13-15 LONG 1. LOGAN MUELLER GIRLS STEERING ONLY 0-9 1. REESE ALLAWAY 2. TAYLOR SCHWARTZ 3. GRETCHEN BRESEE 4. KYLA BRIANGIRLS 0-9 MEDIUM 1. EMMA WILLIAMSGIRLS 0-9 LONG

1. AMBER BARNESGIRLS 10-12 SHORT 1. BRILEY MATHANYGIRLS 13-15 SHORT1. PEYTON PARKER 2. AMANDA PARKERGIRLS 13-15 MEDIUM 1. MADDIE EARLY

BARRELSMENS SHORT 41. CURT JULSRUD 2. RYAN DOWNS 3. CHRISTIAN LEARNEDMENS SHORT 61. ROY MAY2. FRANK MAY MENS SHORT 81. DEREK MATHANY2. RYAN GORDON 3. DARREN JUNGMEYER 4. JON GORDON MENS MEDIUM 1. KEVIN PARKER2. KEVIN MOHAN3. ZACH CURTIS 4. BRYAN SCHWARTZ MENS LONG1. SCOTT MATHANY 2. LUKE MAY 3. ALLAN CUSHING 4. BRAD SCHWARTZ MENS LEGEND 1. BUBBA TROKEY2. DOUG SHERMAN3. GARY MARSHALL4. LARRY LIESEGANGMEN STREET TRAIL SHORT1. BRENT BRADSHAW2. SCOTT SCHRADER

BARRELSWOMEN SHORT 61. DIANA PRINEWOMEN SHORT 81. CINDY ANGELO2. KIM BRYAN3. MICHELLE O’BRIEN4. AMANDA JUNGMEYER WOMEN MEDUIM 1. TERRI MOHAN 2. CARMEN TRUMMERT 3. KENDRA TRUMMERT 4. DANIELLE GIVENS WOMEN LONG 1. MEGAN ALLAWAY2. KELSEY MUELLER3. TRAYCE CURTIS4. TAYLOR FOLDENWOMEN LEGEND 1. JOYCE JULSRUD WOMEN STREET TRAIL SHORT 1. CHERE HORN

OBSTACLEMENS SHORT 4 1. CURT JULSRUD 2. RYAN DOWNS3. CHRISTIAN LEARNED

MENS SHORT 61. ROY MAY 2. FRANK MAY MEN SHORT 81. JON GORDON 2. RYAN GORDON 3. DARREN JUNGMEYER 4. DUSTIN MOHAN MENS MEDIUM

1. ROBERT WILLIAMS2. DEREK MATHANY3. TYLER SHIPMAN4. ALEX LITTLEBOYMENS LONG1. SCOTT MATHANY 2. BRAD SCHWARTZ 3. JON JONES 4. TIM DZIERZANOWSKI MENS LEGEND 1. GARY MARSHALL2. DAN RHEAUME3. DOUG SHERMAN4. BUBBA TROKEYMENS STREET TRAIL SHORTBRENT BRADSHAWSCOTT SCHRADER

OBSTACLEWOMEN SHORT 6 1. CINDY ANGELO WOMEN SHORT 81. DIANE PRINE2. AMANDA JUNGMEYER3. THERESA TAYLOR4. TONI OSBORNEWOMEN MEDIUM1. MARGI WILLIAMS 2. CARMEN TRUMMERT 3. SHELBI CURTIS 4. TAMMY HALLIBURTON WOMEN LONG 1. TAYLOR FOLDEN2. MEGAN ALLAWAY3. KRYSTAL SCHWARTZ4. KELSEY MUELLERWOMEN LEGEND1. JOYCE JULSRUD 2. CARLA LIESEGANGWOMEN STREET TRAIL SHORT1. CHERE HORN

X – COUNTRYMENS SHORT1. FRANK MAY 4MENS SHORT 61. CURT JULSRUD2. ROY MAY MENS SHORT 81. DUSTIN MOHAN 2. MICKEY ALEXANDER JR 3. KEVIN PARKER 4. JON GORDON MENS MEDIUM 1. TYLER SHIPMAN2. KEVIN MOHAN3. DEREK MATHANY4. JW WILLIAMSMENS LONG1. LARRY CURITS 2. JOE MAY 3. BRAD SCHWARTZ 4. SHAWN CURTIS MENS LEGEND 1. TROY SHIPMAN2. GARY MARSHALL3. DAN RHEAUME4. DOUG SHERMAN MENS STREET TRAIL SHORT1. BRENT BRADSHAW

X – COUNTRYWOMEN SHORT 61. CINDY ANGELO WOMEN SHORT 81. THERESA TAYLOR2. AMANDA JUNGMEYER3. TONI OSBORNEWOMEN MEDIUM1. TERRI MOHAN

2. KENDAR TRUMMERT WOMEN LONG1. KRYSTAL SCHWARTZ2. KELSEY MUELLER3. TESSA SCHWARTZ4. TRAYCE CURTIS

COMP DRAGSMENS E CLASS1. BILL D ADAMS 2. MIKE BARNES 3. DON HARMON MENS G CLASS1. JOHN REDIFER2. ZACK JONES3. BRUCE CURTISMENS H CLASS1. LARRY CURTIS 2. BRENT BRADSHAW 3. KEN PEERSON MENS X CLASS1. ERIC HIBBS2. JOHN ZIGLER3. 6046WOMEN B CLASS1. TRAYCE CURTIS 2. MONA DRAKE WOMEN C CLASS1. MICHELLE BRESEE2. LIZA ZENTNERWOMEN D CLASS1. TRAYCE CURTIS 2. KIM BRYAN WOMEN E CLASS1. RENEE TALBUET2. WENDY BARNES3. TINA ALEXABDER WOMEN F CLASS1. KILLIE REDIFER2. KATIE BROWN

BRACKET DRAGSMEN B CLASS 1. TONY LANDAUER MEN C CLASSERIC HIBBS MEN D CLASS1. SCOTT ADAMS MEN E CLASS1. STEVE ZENTNER MEN F CLASS1. MIKE BARNES MENS G CLASS 1. JONE REDIFERMENS H CLASS1. STEVE FISH MEN I CLASS 1. THOMAS BROWNMENS J CLASSFRANK MAYWOMEN A CLASS1. SHELBI CURTIS WOMEN C CLASS 1. CRYSTAL CROWDERWOMEN D CLASS1. MERGI WILLIAMS WOMEN F CLASS1. MONA DRAKE WOMEN G CLASS1. TONI OSBORNE WOMEN I CLASS1. KILLIE

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COMPETITION SAFETY RULE PROPOSAL FORM

ARTICLE B SECTION 3 TITLE Competition Class

Rule presently reads: 1) Three (3) short wheelbase (4) (6) (8) cyl. Through 85” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 2) One (1) medium – 4, 6, 8 cyl. 86” through 101” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 3) 2/11/95. One (1) long wheelbase – (4, 6, 8) cyl. 102” and over. Three (3) Place Trophies.4) One (1) Legend Class age 45 and older, no wheelbase and no cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.

Rule amended to read: Addition to above to be numbered if voted in # One (1) Two Wheel Drive Class. No wheelbase, no cylinder. Three (3) Place Trophies.

INTENT: To add more classes to Competition Class

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Date to Take Effect February 15, 2013

* * * * * * * * * * * * Butch Danielson David R. Taylor Competition Chairman Signature or proposing: (1) Member, (2) Board of Signature and Approved by (1) Club Name, and/or Directors, (3) Region, or (4) Competition Committee (2) Officer and Title

DATE: October 12, 2012



Rule presently reads: 1) Three (3) short wheelbase (4) (6) (8) cyl. Through 85” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 2) One (1) medium – 4, 6, 8 cyl. 86” through 101” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 3) 2/11/95. One (1) long wheelbase – (4, 6, 8) cyl. 102” and over. Three (3) Place Trophies.4) One (1) Legend Class age 45 and over, no wheelbase and no cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.

Rule amended to read: Addition to above to be numbered if voted in # one (1) Side by Side class no wheelbase, no cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.


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Date to Take Effect February 15, 2013

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Curt Julsrud David R. Taylor Competition Chairman Signature or proposing: (1) Member, (2) Board of Signature and Approved by (1) Club Name, and/or Directors, (3) Region, or (4) Competition Committee (2) Officer and Title




Rule presently reads: 1) Three (3) short wheelbase (4) (6) (8) cyl. Through 85” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 2) One (1) medium – 4, 6, 8 cyl. 86” through 101” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 3) 2/11/95. One (1) long wheelbase – (4, 6, 8) cyl. 102” and over. Three (3) Place Trophies.4) One (1) Legend Class age 45 and older, no wheelbase and no cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.

Rule amended to read: Addition to above to be numbered if voted in # (1) Steering Brake Class 1. All 4-wheeldrive vehicles with steering brakes. No wheelbase, no cylinder. Three (3) Place Trophies. INTENT: To add more classes to Competition Class __________________________________________________________________________________________ Date to Take Effect February 15, 2013

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Butch Danielson David R. Taylor Competition Chairman Signature or proposing: (1) Member, (2) Board of Signature and Approved by (1) Club Name, and/or Directors, (3) Region, or (4) Competition Committee (2) Officer and Title


COMPETITION SAFETY RULE PROPOSALS

OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR WINTER CONVENTION 2013


Rule presently reads: 1) Three (3) short wheelbase (4) (6) (8) cyl. Through 85” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 2) One (1) medium – 4, 6, 8 cyl. 86” through 101” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 3) 2/11/95. One (1) long wheelbase – (4, 6, 8) cyl. 102” and over. Three (3) Place Trophies. 4) One (1) Legend Class age 45 and older, no wheelbase and no cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.

Rule amended to read: Addition to above to be numbered if voted in # (1) Steering Brake Class 1. All 4-wheeldrive vehicles with steering brakes. No wheelbase, no cylinder. Three (3) Place Trophies.


Date to Take Effect February 15, 2013 YES _____ NO______


Rule presently reads: 1) Three (3) short wheelbase (4) (6) (8) cyl. Through 85” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 2) One (1) medium – 4, 6, 8 cyl. 86” through 101” wheelbase. Three (3) Place Trophies. 3) 2/11/95. One (1) long wheelbase – (4, 6, 8) cyl. 102” and over. Three (3) Place Trophies. 4) One (1) Legend Class age 45 and over, no wheelbase and no cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.

Rule amended to read: Addition to above to be numbered if voted in # one (1) Side by Side class no wheelbase, no cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.


Date to Take Effect February 15, 2013 YES______ NO_____

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Rule presently reads: 1) Three (3) short wheelbase (4) (6) (8) cyl. Through 85” wheelbase.

Three (3) Place Trophies. 2) One (1) medium – 4, 6, 8 cyl. 86” through 101” wheelbase.

Three (3) Place Trophies. 3) 2/11/95. One (1) long wheelbase – (4, 6, 8) cyl. 102” and over.

Three (3) Place Trophies. 4) One (1) Legend Class age 45 and older, no wheelbase and no

cylinder break down. Three (3) Place Trophies.

Rule amended to read: Addition to above to be numbered if voted in # One (1) Two Wheel

Drive Class. No wheelbase, no cylinder. Three (3) Place Trophies.


Date to Take Effect February 15, 2013 YES_____ NO_______

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1. PNW4WDA Competition and Safety Rules will be voted on by PNW4WDA members in good

standing and have a current competition tech number. There will be two (2) votes per

competition number, per paid membership.

2. Ballots are to be mailed to the PNW Competition Chairman or in his/her hands no later than

January 31st

. To make votes count and remain anonymous, copy or cut ballots out of Tri Power,

mark the ballots, SEAL the ballots in an unmarked envelope, place the unmarked envelope in

another envelope; address it to the PNW Competition Chairman. Write Comp Tech number on

the back of the envelope.

3. Send ballots to: David R. Taylor, PNW4WDA Competition Chairman, 13714 228th

Street SE,

Snohomish, WA 98296 5423

TOP E BRACKET DRAGS MEN SCOTT ADAMS TOP E BRACKET DRAGS WOMENCINDY ANGELO

TOP E COMP CLASS MEN LARRY CURTIS

TOP E COMP CLASS WOMENTERRI MOHAN

TOP E STREET & TRAIL BRENT BRADSHAW

MEN BILL HARTZ MEMORIAL DAVE TAYLOR

REGION CHALLENGEREGION 2 MEN1. BRAD SCHWARTZ 2. BOB HALLIBURTON 3. KEVIN PARKER 4. SCOTT DZIERZANOWSK5. TIM DZIERZANOWSKI

REGION 3 WOMEN1. MEAGEN ALLIWAY2. MARGI WILLIAMS3. TAYLOR FOLDEN4. WENDY BARNES5. SHELBY CURTIS

CLUB CHALLENGEMENS FIRST PLACE1. TROY SHIPMAN 2. ADAM FOLDEN

3. MICKY ALEXANDER 4. TYLER SHIPMAN WOMEN FIRST PLACE 1. TAMMY HALLIBURTON2. DIANE PRINE3. MELODY REYNOLDSON4. DANIELLE GIVENMENS SECOND PLACE 1. DEREK MATHANY 2. JW WILLIAM 3. SCOTT MATHANY 4. DAN RHEAUM WOMEN SECOND PLACE 1. KELSEY MUELLER2. KENDRA TRUMMERT3. CARMEN TRUMMERT4. MICHELLE O’BRIENMENS THIRD PLACE1. DARREN JUNGMEYER 2. RYAN GORDEN

3. JON GARDEN 4. GARY MARSHALL WOMEN THIRD PLACE1. TESSA SCHWARTZ2. TERRY MOHAN3. BECKY ANICKER4. TESSA SCHWARTZ MENS FOURTH PLACE1. ZACK JONES 2. BRUCE CURTIS 3. SHAWN CURTIS 4. JOHN REDIFER WOMEN FOURTH PLACE1. TAYLOR FOLDEN2. CINDY ANGELO3. TAMMY RHEAUME4. TAYLOR FOLDEN

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A HALO FOR A DUST DEVILWritten by Brenda Bowie

When we hear halo we automatically think of angels, not steel rods and screws. This story consists of both.

On November 12th 2011 my husband, Dan Bowie, rolled his jeep three and a half times during our clubs annual snow run at Naches. Without hesitation, the club members of the Eldorado Dust Devils took immediate action. Dan was safely transported to an emergency vehicle and taken to the Yakima hospital where he was told he had broken his neck in two places. There was good news though. He wasn’t paralyzed and had complete function of all body parts. Needless to say still alive!

November 13th a device called a halo was installed on and around Dan’s head. The unpleasant part was four screws being driven into his skull in order to attach the halo and stabilize his head from any movement. After two days in the hospital Dan was stable enough to be taken home.

When we arrived home in Bonney Lake several hours later we received yet another blessing. Four club members had gotten together and delivered a hospital bed with bedding to our living room. Dan’s next three months would have been miserable without this bed due to the fact that he was heavily medicated and had to sleep sitting up. This alone was such an amazing and thoughtful gift that we would have never expected all that was yet to come.

All twenty-three family’s of the Eldorado Dust Devils joined together and scheduled daily meal deliveries to our home. This was very much appreciated and allowed me to focus all of my time on Dan’s needs and maybe squeeze in a nap here and there. Along with the meals came cash gifts from so many friends, club members and friends of friends who didn’t even know us. Including offers of doing any inside or outside household chores, etc. The generosity seemed to never end.

While Dan was receiving visitors on a daily bases, something even larger was brewing.

Our oldest son, Branden, whom witnessed his dad’s accident, had decided he wanted to rebuild his dad’s jeep and surprise him. Branden called a close friend and club member to discuss his plan. The two of them ran with it. It began with the Dust Devils acquiring a stock 1990 YJ. Soon the word got

out and others started donating parts, man hours, their skills and cash. Manufacturers where contacted and many contributed to the cause. Its unbelievable how the jeeping community came together to give to a fellow jeeper.

As the donations where pouring in, the Dust Devils gathered for their annual Christmas party. That evening our son Branden, along with our club members, presented to Dan a card and a picture of his future jeep. Dan was mind boggled, shocked and

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speechless at fi rst. This was something he would have never dreamed of. More than half of that room was in tears, including Dan. That will be a Christmas nobody will ever forget.

At present day, Dan has made a full recovery and has returned to work with no limitations. The gifted YJ is still in the works but getting closer to completion. Dan is eager to go jeeping in his own rig again but we all know these things take time.

Although many thanks have been given over the last year, it never seems to be enough. So Dan, Brenda, Branden and Blake Bowie want to thank all of you that participated in Dan’s recovery and supported this cause. To those who came together to help us get through this unexpected event. It has enriched our hearts and lives. We truly can’t tell you how grateful we are of all of you. For taking time out of your own lives to help our family fi nancially, spiritually and showing us the true meaning of humanity. Thank You To All.

The following is a list of those that gave their generosity.

The Eldorado Dust Devils Jeep Club Those Guys Rod and CustomsTom’s Differential Trail Ready Bead LocksBestopBilly Bob’s OffroadWesco Auto Body SupplyRimrock Mountain SupplyCreative Concepts Auto BodyCTMTacoma WebfootersMastercraftRandi TannerSymon DevriesGeorge and Boomer MontgomeryLewis PalmerDawn PagayPaul ArbonDan and Verna SworyHeath MoyerCostco Fleet Dept. SumnerJeep Glass

If there where any individuals I had not acknowledged please forgive me and know that the Bowie family thanks you.

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We're Looking for Members

OREGON:

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]

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CASCADE OFFROADERSLebanon, OR (541)451-2678

Thunder TrucksAuburn, WA John (253) 606-4019 or [email protected]

SPOKANE 4 WHEELERSSpokane, WA (509) 542-1244 [email protected]

4 At A TimeHillsboro, OR (503) 628-4210

White Knuckle 4x4Puyallup, WA (253) 536-8381 [email protected]

BELFAIR PACK RATSBelfair, WA Sam (360) 275-5253

CLIFFHANGERSSnohomish, WA (360) 568-1663

FOUR RUNNERSKlamath Falls, OR (541) 545-1630 [email protected] www.fourrunners4x4.org

GORGE RIDGE RUNNERSThe Dalles, OR (541) 298-3487

Oly Stumpjumpers 4x4 Club 18621 Hilt Street SW Rochester, WA 98579 (541) 848-5009 / (360) 273-5521 [email protected]

PNW Individual Member ClubLongview, WA (360) 577-0111

Piston’s WildSW Washington/NW Oregon Crystal 360-606-1648 [email protected]

Deschutes County 4-WheelersBend, OR www.deschutescounty4wheelers.com

Rednecks & Rugrats Jeep Club South Prairie, WA Dan (253) 863-6787

Yakima/Kittitas Forest WatchSelah, WA www.ykfwa.org

Windy City WheelersEllensburg, WA (509) 674-9559

WASHINGTON:


1992 YJ JeepPlease help me sell this truck to the right guy. My sons and I built the truck up, though we use Dave Sport in North Bend for the Dana 44s, air lockers, and the suspension lift. The motor also was rebuilt by a professional shop in Kent, WA. This truck is set to go, and priced to sell.

New Rebuilt 4 Cylinder Motor w/ warranty Dana 44 Front and Rear with air lockers Warren 8 Thousand Winch Oversized Wheels, Raised 4 inches (original leaf springs over axels) Slip Yoke eliminator kit Removable Hard Top Great Condition. $6500.00 Steven Fowler | Sr. Consultant. 425-941-6465http://www.sound-leadership.com 6-10

2 Weeks Free use of all Videos* PHOTOs are OK

with your ad. Classifi ed 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], ORFAX 360-695-1043Or snail-mail it to: Tri-Power3902 NE 61st Ave.Vancouver, WA 98661Send ad in Arial font size 10.

1954 CJ3B Hi HoodThis jeep has been off road one time. It lived on a farm hauling water pipe. It has a 231 V6 and a spare. Tilt wheel power steering and brakes. Two speed CJ5 wipers. Full cage, Warn 8000, Caddy hiback leather seats, new tires. I did a LOT of custom work. I have all the orig. parts. The body is old but NO rust or dents and has never been cut up!! Way to many things to list. I need to sell do to medical bills. I’m only asking 6500.00 cash or best offer.You can email me at:butchnguns@ comcast.net

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contact Tom Peters at [email protected] 7-2012

1997 JEEP WRANGLERClean low milage well built TJ. 88,000 miles. 2.5lt-4 cylinder 5 speed. Over $10,000 in after market parts, 6” long arm lift, 1” body, Dana 44 front and rear, ARB air lockers front and rear, 513 gears, rocker guards, corner guards, gas tank guard, roll cage, tire carrier bumper, high lift jack, 33” BFG MT, rear disc brakes, custom exhaust, high steer kit, CB, slip yoke eliminator, new clutch, soft top, bikini top, short throw shifter, after market seats and so on. $8,900 OBO. I have pics. Steve 425-864-5111 3-2012

OREGON:

IDAHO: 800-537-7845

WASHINGTON:

FOR SALE2004 Enclosed trailer.

24 ft, 10,000lb axles, all fi nished inside. $6500.00. Call Ray at

360-481-9367 5-12

FOR SALEUsed Soft Top for LJ. Excellent Condition in Burns area.

$400 OBO, Call Eric at 541-493-2069. 6-12

WANTEDAfter Market Soft Top for 2012 Rubicon in good condition.

Call Rick: 425-359-5337 10-12

Truetrac Lockers – Dana 30 AND Dana 35; 3:58 gear and above; purchased from Randy’s Ring and Pinion; ran in JP Wrangler. Selling as a pair for only $350. Contact: Vern at 360-581-1736 or [email protected] 10-12


2012Region 1Meetings

Angela Holm, DIRECTOR31330 11th Place S.

Federal Way, WA 98003253-529-9482 •

Cell: [email protected]

3rd WEDNESDAY MONTHLY NO DECEMBER MEETING

at 7:00pm-8:30pm -Alfy’s Pizza,

4820 – 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

(425) 775-5459

Region 2Meetings

Dan Morris, DIRECTORP.O. Box 494, Roy, WA 98580

253-761-6536 cell -360-458-0644 home

[email protected]

Our meetings are Held at: 4 Wheel Parts 7602 S

Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA Every 3rd Thursday of the month Except December.

These meetings are open for anyone whom has an interest in our Wheeling community. If you drive a 4x4 Vehicle down one of our trails We want to meet you! Come on out to a region meeting and Have a Slice of Pizza Provided by 4 Wheel Parts.Working hard to change our environment one Trail/person at a time.NO DECEMBER MEETING

Region 3Meetings

Kyle Wiebold, DIRECTORE-mail:

[email protected] 360-772-5682

(are always the third Tuesday of every month)

at 7:30pm NO DECEMBER MEETING

Held at:4-Wheel Parts

Performance Center2700 SE 82nd Ave,

Portland, OR503-774-4000

All members and guests are welcome at this monthly meeting where Region 3 club delegates gather to discuss upcoming events and land matters for the Northwest

2013Feb. 8, 2013

Winter ConventionHosted by Region 1

Bothell, WAsee ad below

March 10, 2013Spanaway Moonshiners

Swap MeetPuyallup Fair & Events Center

For more information/reservations email:

[email protected]

or Kellie’s 253-847-8202

Oregon and Southwest Washington 4x4 recreation areas.Please join us to learn about what is happening on our off-road trail systems in NW Oregon & SW Washington. This is also a great place to fi nd out fi rst hand about work parties, trail events and other 4x4 activities that are taking place. Guests are most welcome and we are always looking for new clubs and individual members to join the association and get involved!

Region 4Meeting

Earl Nettnin, DIRECTOR519 N Fisher Place

Kennewick, WA 99336509-783-6481

[email protected]

August 14 7:30 PMDoug Conner’s Shop3300 Road 96, Pasco, WA

September 11 7:30 PMLiberty Off Road9268 Beacon Road, Moses Lake, WA

October 9 7:30 PMMagic’s Pizza, 309 South First, Selah, WA

November 13 7:30 PMDoug Conner’s Shop3300 Road 96, Pasco, WANO DECEMBER MEETING

Region 6 Meeting

Ann Haak, DIRECTOR35725 North Harney Lane

Burns, Oregon 97220503-349-9875

[email protected] more Info see fl yer’s or

contact Region 6 Dir. year’s dates/ hosts.

September 22nd Region 6 Delegates Meeting/campout/ 430 Rd. road maintenance/dune cleanup/potluck, Hauser, OR, hosted by Strawberry Hill 4 Wheelers

October tba Quack Attack Club Power Work Party

November 10th Region 6 Meeting/run/potluck, Klamath Falls, OR, hosted by Klamath Falls 4 Runners

January 2013 Combination Oregon Delegates Meeting followed by the Region 6 Delegates Meeting TBA

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4 Wheel PartsPaul Barwick7602 S Tacoma WayTacoma, WA 98409253-476-1600www.4wheelparts.com

ATV Mfg. Inc.Herm TilfordP.O. Box 805Brush Prairie, WA 98606360-256-3843www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com

AZ Mobile Auto GlassTom Young 1/11PMB# 321 10611 Canyon RdPuyallup, WA 98373253-845-7940www.azmobileautoglass.com

B&B ExcavatingBob Brooks 7/8621520 SE 346thAuburn, WA 98092 253 833-8747

Billy Bobs Offroad & Truck SpecialtiesBob Hallibueton 5/061322 A Meridian St. EMilton WA [email protected]

Certifi ed Cleaning Serv.Daniel Nobel 3/052103 112th Street E.Tacoma, WA 98445 [email protected]

Dan Marek Insurance 12909 Pacifi c Ave.PO Box 44076Tacoma, Wa 98444253 537-4000 Fax: 253 536-3338danmarek Insurance.com

Daystar Products, Int.841 S. 71st Ave. 7/12Phoenix, AZ 85043800-595-7659www.daystarweb.com

Gold Hammer Body/PaintArt Waugh 12/855570 S Santiam Hwy # 15Lebanon, OR [email protected]

I-5 Uhlmann RVSteve Lux 7/901001 SW Interstate Ave/P.O. Box 1106Chehalis WA 98532800.245.5378 / [email protected]

Jet ChevroletDan Johnson 7/9735700 Enchanted Pkway S.PO Box 4986Federal Way, WA 98063253 838-7600 Fax: 253 874-7070www.jetchevrolet.com

Laird Lighting LtdAndy Laird or Ruth Mc Cully 4/11P.O. Box 70207Eugene, OR 97401541-686-2166

Northwest ServicesBrad Hoyt 4/062016 87th Ave. Ct. EastEdgewood, WA 98371206 948-0549 / 253 [email protected]

NorthRidge 4x4Eric Johnson, Sales 7/125225 NW Newberry HillSilverdale, WA 98383(360) 340-0282www.northridge4x4.com

Olympic 4x4 SupplyCarl Niebuhr 6/94PO Box 147Snohomish, WA 98291360 568-7728 Fax: 360 568-9435www.oly4x4.com

Randy’s Ring & Pinion SvcDianna Lyn 11/9610411 Airport RdEverett, WA 98204425 347-1199

Rapid PrintRon McDonald 6/876202 NE Hwy 99, Stuite 2Vancouver, WA 98665360-695-0595 • 360-695-1043 [email protected]

Snohomish TransmissionsRick Pratt 3/9217476 147th St SEMonroe, WA 98272360 794-7888 • Fax: 360 805-5367www.snohomishtransmission.com

Solar Blaster CorporationDan & Tammy Rheaume 4117 16th Ave SWSeattle, WA [email protected]

Standard Batteries Of Moses LakeDave McMains 3/06400 E BroadwayMoses Lake, WA 98837509 [email protected]

Platinum Sponsors:Randy’s Ring & Pinion

Neal Hollingsworth10411 Airport Rd

Everett, WA 982041-800-347-1188

www.ringpinion.com

4 Wheel PartsPaul Barwick

7602 S Tacoma WayTacoma, WA 98409

253-476-1600www.4wheelparts.com

Daystar Products, Int. 841 S. 71st Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85043800-595-7659

www.daystarweb.com

Gold Sponsors:NorthRidge 4x4

Eric Johnson, Sales5225 NW Newberry HillSilverdale, WA 98383

(360) 340-0282www.northridge4x4.com

Bronze Sponsors:Warn Industries, Inc.Ken Scuito, Director of

Marketing/Customer Serv.13270 SE Pheasant CtMilwaukie, OR 97222

503-722-3015www.warn.com

PNW4WDA SPONSORSHIP

PROGRAMNEW PNW4WDA SPONSORSHIP

At the Board of Directors meeting in December the board adopted a new Sponsorship Program for the Association. This program will help us as we continue to move forward. Due to contractual obligations we had to wait until January 1st, 2011 to start contacting vendors. We have had a wonderful response and I look forward to presenting our sponsors so far at Winter Convention. Listed below are the four levels of sponsorship. If you or someone you know is interested please call the phone number listed below.

Sponsorship Options

Bronze Level-For $1000.00 annually, you will receive an Association Membership to the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association, a running quarter page ad in Tri-Power, a plaque recognizing your involvement with the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association and a link on our website to your business.

Silver Level-For $1500.00 annually, you will receive an Association Membership to the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association, a running half page ad in Tri-Power, a plaque recognizing your involvement with the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association and a link on our website to your business.

Gold Level-For $2000.00 annually, you will receive an Association Membership to the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association, a running full page ad in Tri-Power, a plaque recognizing your involvement with the Pacifi c Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association and a link on our website to your business.

Platinum Level-A customized sponsorship package will be developed to fi t the needs of your company. Other options can include major sponsorship in some of the Associations events as well as additional advertising opportunities.

For Additional Information Call:1-800-537-7845

TLC PlumbingTerry Johnson 5/942442 NW Market St # 9Seattle, WA 98107206 783-1548

Trailready Products LLCLarry Trim12410 Beverly Park Rd.Lynnwood, WA 98087425 [email protected]

Warn IndustriesAdel Adams13270 SE Pheasant CtClackamas, OR 97015503-722-3015 • Fax [email protected]

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