ATVAM News - April 28, 2018 Newsletter of the ATV Association of Minnesota (Est. 1983)

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1 ATVAM News - April 28, 2018 Newsletter of the ATV Association of Minnesota (Est. 1983) Send us your comments, club news, photos and article ideas. them to: dvhalsey@gmail.com. Forward this to club partners and business sponsors if they aren't ATVAM members already. ATVAM members should be receiving this newsletter and MN OffRoad magazine. Let us know if you're not. Please note: Send member renewals to new mailing address: ATVAM, PO Box 300, Stacy, MN E-newsletters are now archived on atvam.org to refer back to on topics. In This e-newsletter: -What Is The Role Of ATVAM Regional Directors? -ATVAM Region 3 All-Club Meeting -Crow Wing County Adopts ATV Ordinance -This Could Be The Ride Of The Year! -Volunteers Wanted To Run ATV Simulator -National ATV Safety Week Is June ATVAM Club Rides & Work Days Coming Up -Thanks For Helping Us Keep Minnesota Trails Open What Is The Role Of ATVAM Regional Directors?

2 Regional Directors are helping bring ATV clubs together to share information and connect trails. Thanks to all the new and current ATVAM Regional Directors for stepping up and taking leadership roles to promote ATVing in Minnesota. On this month's ATVAM State Board meeting/conference call, we welcomed Jay Brunner from Angora with the Voyageur Country ATV, Ryan Horan from Tower of the Quad City ATV Club, and Jeff Leese from Aurora with the Quad City ATV Club, as newly appointed ATVAM Region 2 Directors. Region 2 now has 11 Directors, working together on ATV issues and trails across 7 counties. However, Region 6 has just 1 Director, and Regions 1 and 4 have none -- if your club is in those areas, please consider becoming a Regional Director. Being a Regional Director is a great way to work with ATV clubs in your area, helping them build their clubs, create GIA trails, and much more. To be considered as a Regional Director, talk to one in your area, or contact George Radke, ATVAM president. ATVAM Regional Directors Are The Key To Success.

3 Get To Know Them & Work With Them. Here are the important roles they serve as volunteers: Local point of contact for clubs and ATVAM members, as well as an informed contact for ATVAM and its executive board. Regional Directors can work together as a team and create a network to support each other, in their region and with all Regional Directors. Participate in monthly State Board meetings to stay up-to-date with ATVAM, and help with decisions relating to the "business" of ATVAM, as well as bring regional and local club issues and concerns to the State Board. If you can't attend our monthly board meeting, send an activity report. Let us know what is going on and what we can help you with. Stay in contact with local businesses in your Region. o Contact new businesses about ATVAM membership o Contact expired business members for renewal o Contact business members and ask to exchange web links o Contact expired ATVAM members for renewal o Work with a dealer in your area to sell ATVAM memberships Put up ATVAM event fliers. Contact local publications, radio, TV with ATVAM-provided Media Releases. Help with coordinating ATVAM events. ATVAM runs on Volunteers. o Fall Ride & Rally, Legislative Summit, Vision Conference... o Join a committee or encourage others to join a committee where they can use their talents to help support ATVing in Minnesota Deliver copies of the Minnesota Off Road magazine to dealers, chambers of commerce, and business members. Host regional meetings in your area with clubs to share information on ATVAM, important ATV legislation, and maintaining and connecting trails. Help to start a new ATV club in your region - providing them with a start-up kit. Partner with clubs to organize a regional club ride or other event. Submit articles to Minnesota OffRoad about what is going on in your area and with your clubs. Contact your state representatives and let them know they have an ATVAM State Board member in their district. Ask them to contact you with any ATV concerns. This list of suggested roles and responsibilities is owned by the Regional Directors. It's not all-inclusive, so feel free to add to it with unique ideas for your area. Remember ATVAM Regional Directors are also voting members of the State Board and help to keep this grass-roots organization working to support safe and responsible ATV use in Minnesota.

4 ATVAM Region 3 All-Club Meeting Focuses On New Trails And Connecting Trails We had a great turnout on April 21st in Ironton at the annual ATVAM Region 3 All- Club Meeting. For 4 hours, there was a lot of info sharing on club projects, new trails in the works, and plans to connect trail systems in the future. A number of riders joined ATVAM. Thanks to Rep Lueck (standing in photo), the MN DNR, county land commissioners and many ATVAM members for attending. Thanks to the American Legion for use of the meeting room, and the Cuyuna Iron Range Riders for paying for everyone's burger baskets for lunch. Comments or questions about this meeting and Region 3 clubs? Contact meeting leader and ATVAM 2nd VP Perry May, or Region 3 Directors Ken Irish, Darrel Palmer or Dave Halsey. Know Before You Go! ATV Trail & Forest Road Conditions Vary Widely Across Minnesota

5 Ice fishing on northern lakes is still going strong. In many parts of the state the ground is still frozen. A few ATV trails are open. Others will be closed for a while. Before you head out, always check out the status of Minnesota's ATV trails and State Forest roads on the DNR website, at this link: Crow Wing County Adopts New ATV Ordinance On April 24th, the Crow Wing County Commissioners approved an ATV Ordinance allowing Class 1 & Class 2 ATVs on all gravel and blacktop roads in the county, with a posted ATV speed limit of 30 mph. Commissioner Paul Koering made the motion to adopt the ATV ordinance amendment, which was seconded by Commissioner Rosemary Franzen, and the motion was passed unanimously. Crow Wing joins 23 other Minnesota Counties that have adopted ordinances allowing all ATVs on most or all County Roads. The primary purpose is to allow ATV owners to reach designated ATV trails from their homes and cabins, reach restaurants and gas stations from the trails, and as connecting routes between trail systems. Ordinances vary by county, so be sure to check with your county office or sheriff's department for ordinance details and requirements. In case you missed the last newsletter: This Could Be The Ride Of The Year! Register Today For The ATVAM 35th Anniversary Ride & Roast

6 We're closing in on 100 pre-registered riders! Tell your club members, friends and family. Everyone is invited to help us celebrate ATVAM's 35th Anniversary. With lots of great trail riding, food and camaraderie. It's called the ATVAM Ride & Roast, Saturday, May 19, 2018, at McQuoid's Inn, located in Isle, Minnesota, and right next to the Soo Line South ATV Trail. The cost to attend is $15 per person (includes a great dinner), youth ages 10 and under are free. The schedule is loose to allow people to enjoy the trails.register today at atvam.org Here's the schedule created by the 35th Ride Organizing Team: 7:30 am - Pancake breakfast at McQuoid's, hosted by the Isle Fire Department 10 am - President's Ride, led by ATVAM president George Radke and past presidents. George has been the president since Previous presidents served from 2 to 4 years. George holds the record at 8 years. 4pm - Pig and turkey roast dinner, with sides, beverage and dessert. (Included with your registration) Watch for more on the 35th Anniversary Celebration in the April/May issue of MN OffRoad, with a list of past presidents and a timeline of ATVAM's legislative accomplishments. There is also an ATVAM 35th Ride Facebook page. Make It A Weekend Ride...Reserve Your Lodging Today! Mention ATVAM when making your reservation at McQuoid's to get a special price (note: event discount may require a 2-day minimum). The Isle, MN, Chamber of Commerce website lists additional resorts and campgrounds in the area. Some are located so you can ride right to the trails. Others are not. So be

7 sure to ask. Here is a direct link to the chamber website. Tap on "members" to see lodging options: Thanks To All Club Sponsors! Thanks to these clubs that donated funds for the event: Kiwi Snowmobile-ATV Club, Over The Hills Gang, White Pine Riders ATV Club, North Metro ATV Club, Mille Lacs Drift Skippers, Prospector Loop Alliance, North Woods Quads, Voyageur Country ATV, Cuyuna Iron Range Riders, and Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club. Additional funding is needed. Please mail your club's donation to: ATVAM, PO Box 300, Stacy, MN Event volunteers also needed. Contact Ken Irish (ironrider@ comcast.net). Register today at atvam.org. Thanks to Ken Irish for spearheading this event and to all the organizers and volunteers. See you at the Ride & Roast! Wanted: Volunteers To Run ATV Simulator At Legacy 10-Year Celebrations Paul Purman, Legacy Program Consultant with Minnesota DNR Parks & Trails, has reserved the ATV simulator to be at a series of public events celebrating the passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment in He is looking for a couple volunteers at each event to help run the simulator, showing attendees one of the great efforts the DNR MN DNR photo and ATV clubs participate in to educate the riding pubic on safe, responsible riding. Some of the events were held recently, and the simulator was a big hit with those attending. Locations and dates where volunteers are needed to run ATV simulator: Rochester - Saturday, May 19, :00 pm - 4:00 pm at 125 LIVE. Itasca State Park - Saturday, June 2, :00 pm - 4:00 pm

8 Duluth - Wednesday, June 27, :00 pm - 4:00 pm, at Essentia Health Duluth Heritage Sports Center Your help will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Paul Purman at least one week in advance. Phone: paul.purman@state.mn.us Additional celebrations are also planned (without the simulator). Each event has family-friendly activities to engage and inspire people to get involved with their parks and trails, and to learn about the opportunities the Legacy Amendment offers. For more information, visit National ATV Safety Week Is June 1-10, 2018 The ATV Safety Institute (ASI) has been delivering hands-on ATV rider training since Five years ago, it launched ATV Safety Week to deliver free training to anyone ages 6 and up at participating training sites around the country. None are scheduled in Minnesota, but the ASI course is recognized by the MN DNR as a certification. This year ATV Safety Week will take place June 1 to 10, 2018.

9 You can promote ATV Safety Week by copying and pasting these visuals in your club's website or Facebook page, and sending press releases to local media about your club's ATV safety training classes and other efforts. For more information and to see other safety related ads, posters and handouts you can use to promote ATV safety, visit the ASI website at: Arizona, Utah, Minnesota...We Ride! While some of us were shoveling snow in April, members of the Cook County ATV Club rode in Arizona (above and below left), and Voyageur Country ATV

10 club members rode in Utah at Moab (below right). Awesome rides! Thanks for sharing these photos on your club's Facebook pages, giving us hope that we all will be out on the trails very soon. Here Are ATVAM & ATVAM Club Events Coming Up. Send your club schedule for rides and work days to: Many ATVAM members do not belong to an ATV club and are looking for one to join, ride with and build trails. -Next ATVAM Board Meeting May 15, 6:30 conference call. Watch for with call-in directions. All ATVAM clubs have one spot on the board to participate. -ATVAM 35th Anniversary Ride & Roast May 19, McQuoids Resort, Isle, MN. Details and registration at atvam.org President's ride starts at 10 am. Pig and turkey roast starts at 4 pm. $15.00 per person, kids 10 and under are free. -Save the Date: ATVAM Fall Ride & Rally - September 21-23, 2018 Hosted by White Pine Riders. Event headquarters/banquet/auction: Mlaskoch Farm, County Road 41, Willow River, MN Donations and sponsorships can be sent to: ATVAM, c/o KC, PO Box 832, Isle, MN For more details, visit atvam.org Region 1 Club Rides & Work Days: Bemidji Northwoods Riders OHV Club April 29 - North Trail System Cleanup, 10:30 to 3:00 pm. Meet at Pete's Place West. May 6 - Trail Opener Club Ride, 10:30 Backwoods Bar & Grill May 20 - South Trail System Cleanup, 10:30, Backwoods Bar & Grill

11 More details on club's Facebook page and website at: Roseau/Lake Of The Woods Sportsman Club May 12 - Annual Fish Fry and Membership Drive, 4-7 pm May 19 - Trail Clean Up Details on club Facebook page. Runestone Off-Road ATV Riders (ROAR) May 6 - "Giving Back" Group Ride, Nelson Community Ball Park parking May Camp-n-Ride, Wisconsin trail June 3 - Family Day Picnic Ride, Alexandria area June Dads & Dirt Camp-n-Ride, Round River ATV Trail Details at * * * * * * * * * * Region 2: ATVAM Region 2 All-Club Meeting May 24 --The fourth Thursday each month, at Mountain Iron Community Center, 7 pm. Alvwood Squaw Lake ATV Club May 9th - Club Ride. For information, contact Garrett Ous (garrettous@gmail.com) Northwoods Quads ATV Club May 19 - Charity Ride in honor of Jim Bray. 9 am at Harry's Bar, Hill City. Proceeds to ACS Hope Lodge. Details at club's Facebook page High Lifter Quadna Mud Nationals June 8-10, Quadna Mountain Park, Hill City Reserved camping is now open. North Woods Quads partners on this event. More details on the club's Facebook page, and at the High Lifter website at: * * * * * * * * * * Region 3: Mille Lacs Drift Skippers Snowmobile/ATV Club July 21 - "ATVs Ride Mille Lacs", 8 am - 5 pm Drift Skippers Clubhouse, 600 4th Avenue S., Isle, MN Guided trips available. Details at Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club May 5 - Spring Meeting w/ Pancake Breakfast, 9 am at "The Hub" in Hackensack. (Club ride cancelled due to wet conditions in Chippewa National Forest) Details at: woodtickwheelers.com

12 Over The Hills Gang ATV Club June 2-16th Annual Pork-n-Ride, Granny's Bar & Grill Details at club Facebook page * * * * * * * * * * * Region 4: Please submit for next newsletter. * * * * * * * * * * * Region 5: Southeast Minnesota ATV Club May 5 - Work Day, 9 am, meet at Lee Potters and head out to clean trail. Details: Lee Potters Rain make-up date is May 12th. South Metro ATV Club May Club Ride at Spider Lake ATV Trail June 22-24th -- Club Ride at Hayward WI - (Wisconsin trail pass required) July 21-22nd -- Club Ride at Hill City Trail Details: * * * * * * * * * * * Region 6: Please submit for next newsletter.

13 Sign on the Blind Lake Trail in Aitkin County Keeping Trails Open Depends On All Of Us. Thanks For Supporting ATVAM And Helping Protect The Ride. Invite friends and family to join today! See the mailing label on MN OffRoad magazine for the renewal date of your ATVAM membership. Be sure to include your address on renewal form to receive ATVAM e-newsletters. And send renewals to ATVAM's new mailing address: PO Box 300, Stacy, MN Belonging to ATVAM, you join thousands of riders throughout the state, have fun, and help ensure the future of ATV riding in Minnesota. As a family or individual member for just $20 you receive: -A subscription to Minnesota OffRoad magazine (6 issues per year) -Twice monthly newsletter by with the latest news and information -Membership card and bumper sticker -Invitation to events, including our Legislative Summit and Vision Meeting in the spring, and the ATVAM Fall Ride & Rally, as well as general membership meetings -Discounts with many of our business members -A full-time lobbyist at the State Capitol, helping create pro-atv legislation, and moving forward important bills that help provide funding for new trail systems As a business member for $75 you receive: All of the above, plus: -Your business name, address, phone number, and website listed in each issue of the MN OffRoad magazine and on our website -Discounts on advertising in MN OffRoad magazine -An official ATVAM membership certificate for display in your business To join, contact ATVAM or call (800) ATVAM Follow us for all the latest news!

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