Bulldog Canyon Trip Leaders: Harold & Jeri Liberman Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016

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1 Bulldog Canyon Trip Leaders: Harold & Jeri Liberman Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016 On February 7th there were 10 vehicles that showed up at the Usery Pass Road trailhead. We met at 9:30am and pulled out from the trailhead at 10:00am. The weather and conditions were fantastic. The group consisted of approximately half members and half guests. The route was FR 3554 to FR10, and finally we took FR 1356 to the end of the trail. From there we went to Goldfield for lunch at the Saloon Restaurant. The trip was without any incidents or breakdowns. Many took advantage of the beautiful scenery with numerous photo stops. Mary, Dave, Bill & Mike Jeri & Randi

2 Bulldog Canyon (Continued) Harold & Jeri Tom with daughter & Father In-Law

3 Bulldog Canyon (Continued) Attending Harold & Jeri s Bulldog Canyon Run from left to right: Clete & Randi, Ray, Bill, Jim, Tom with Daughter & Father Inlaw, Mary & Dave, Mike, Larry & Donna and Jim & Tracy Larry & Donna Donna & Mary

4 MEMBERS TRIP REPORTS Barrett Jackson Jim & Wendi Today we did a day at the Barrett Jackson Collectibles Auction at West World in Scottsdale. There were big crowds and over 1500 cars to auction off. Lots of vendors for lots of high end stuff for sale too.

5 Barrett Jackson (Continued) Pavilions (Continued) Pavilions Jim & Wendi We were at the Pavilions car show during the Barrett Jackson Auction. It was a really big show this week.

6 FUTURE TRIPS & EVENTS Apache Junctions Lost Dutchman Days Parade Event Orginizers: Bill & Amy Mihailov Contact # When: Saturday, February 27 We will have more information at this month s meeting. We have spaces reserved for about 16 vehicles. Please have your vehicle shiny and clean, wear a Mesa 4-Wheelers shirt if possible and be ready to wave to the crowd and let them know what a great group of people are the Mesa 4-Wheelers! Signed up so far: Bill and Amy Mihailov pulling our tent trailer Ray and Pat Jenkins Dave and Paula Brown pulling their Snoozie camper Clete and Randy Hruska Lee and Bev Coppage Kevin and Diana Losey Wayne and Tanya Mihailov.with kids and dog Jim and Wendi Kawa Robert Rob Mike and Linda Drawsky Lori Moore volunteered to walk along the route to pass out fliers we need more people to do that too if you don t want to enter your vehicle or ride in a vehicle please let us know you will volunteer to walk with Lori. Mr. Bill th Annual Amy s Campout (Box Canyon Area) Trip Leader: Bill & Amy Mihailov Contact # When: March 4 th - 6 th Box Canyon area, Florence, AZ Please bring everything you need for your camping experience! Tent trailers, small trailers or tents only not motorhome accessible. There are some that plan to take motor homes and camp at the end or Price Road..if you are interested in that, let us know and we will get you motor home campers together! Friday night we will plan a short night run. Saturday will be a free day to play horseshoes, take short trips, explore the area, whatever. Late Saturday afternoon we will set up the barbeques. We will furnish the charcoal grill and barbeque only. Everyone please bring what you want to barbeque and a dish to share. Saturday evening will be spent around the fire. Sunday morning will be the main trip. We haven t decided which trip yet but plan to leave our campsite at 9:30 A.M. and be gone about 5 hours. You are welcome to come for all or any part of this weekend. Please give us a call or if you need a map. We ll have some at this month s meeting too. Mr. Bill Amy@mihailov.com Humbug Open House, Bradshaw Mtn. Trip Leader: Mike Drawsky Contact # When: Saturday, March 12 th Meet: 8:00 for Denny's, Carefree & I-17 Pullout: 9:00 Return: 5:00 Description: Caretaker, Dave Burns, gives a once a year public tour of Humbug and shares his knowledge of this Historic Arizona Ghost Town. Great food, good times and fun facts are the highlight of this exceptional event. To learn more details on this historic mining town, go to the following website: s.htm Sunflower Mine Trip Leader: Mike Drawsky Contact # (480) When: April 16, 2016 Meet: 7AM for breakfast at Denny s, Fountain Hills Pullout: 8:00 Finish Time: 4:00 Rating: 3.0 Adopt-A-Ranch Work Day Trip Leaders: Bill & Amy Information Contact: When: April 23, 2016 Exact details and work project information will come later, BUT, make sure to attend this work day. This is a club approved program and we need to make a really good showing of support. PLAN TO BE THERE!!!! Mr. Bill Memorial Day 2016 El Golfo, Mexico Amy and I would like to go to El Golfo, Mexico again for Memorial Day. El Golfo is a small fishing village about 70 miles north of Rocky Point. We camp on the beach and enjoy the ocean. We usually take a day to drive down the beach about 20 or so miles, look for shells, do some exploring, have lunch and enjoy the beauty. There are no facilities, pack it all in, but there are some restaurants and food stands that we enjoy. Please let us know if you would be interested in going the more folks the more fun! Mr. Bill

7 M4W FUN DAYS April 1-3, 2016 What is fun days? This is a special M4W event where trips are scheduled for Friday night and Sunday morning. Saturday is a day of games for kids and vehicles, a yummy dinner and an evening of entertainment. Where will we be having this fun event? This year s Fun Days will be held once again at the Granite Pit, off Cottonwood Canyon Road, 5 miles south of Florence Junction. This location is motor home, tent & tent trailer accessible. It will be Dry camping.no facilities except for porta-potties. Detailed directions will be provided at a later date. Who can attend? M4W members, potential members & invited guests How much is all this fun going to cost? $35.00 includes camping, access to all events and 2 meal tickets. Additional meal tickets are $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 5-12 years of age. What fun things do we need to bring? Everything you need to camp, chairs, a dish to share for Saturday evening and a skit to present during the entertainment segment. What is the schedule of fun events? 3 days of FUN!!!! Friday, April 1 st Afternoon: Registration opens Firewood arrival Port-A-Potties arrive too! Evening: A Short meeting will be held before the 9:00 P.m. (estimated time) Night run(or the meeting might be held before the entertainment on Saturday, whatever our president decides!) Saturday, April 2 nd Morning: 8:00-9:00 Registration & Raffle prize log in. 9:00 the games begin Afternoon: 1:00-5:30 Registration & Raffle prize log in Evening: 5:45 Bring pot luck dishes to meal area. Don t forget your tables /chairs/utensils and a trash bag for your trash! 6:00 Dinner is served 7:30 Entertainment begins!!! Skits, awards, raffle. Sunday, April 3 rd Morning 9:00 A.M. drivers meeting 9:15 A.M. main run pull out Afternoon: pack up and clean up!!!! Make sure your camping area is spotless!! up any stray trash you see!! Thanks! Help us by picking

8 M4W FUN DAYS April 1-3, 2016 Registration form Name: How many people? M4W member? Invited guest? Register ON OR BEFORE March 26, 2016 $35.00 (Includes participation in all week-end activities and 2 adult meal tickets) Late registration (no exceptions) $45.00 (Includes participation in all week-end activities and 2 adult meal tickets) Each additional adult meal ticket $12.00 Each additional child (5-12 years of age) meal tickets TOTAL DUE $5.00 $ Please make checks payable to: Mesa 4 Wheelers Send check and this completed, signed registration to: Wendi Kawa N. 88 th Pl. Scottsdale, AZ To pass safety inspection, I acknowledge my vehicle must have a hardtop and/or roll bar, seat belts for driver and all passengers, tow hooks front and rear, and a two strap. A C.B. radio is not required but is strongly recommended. I understand that the Mesa 4 Wheelers will do all in its power to assure a safe and successful event, but there is a possibility of accidents happening. Therefore, I hereby assume all risk involved in connection with this event. On behalf of myself, my family, and heirs, I release Mesa 4 Wheelers, Inc., its officers Date: and/or members from any and all liability due to harm, injury or damage which may befall me, my family, my guests and my equipment, whether seen or unforeseen. I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this agreement. Print driver name: Signature:

9 FUTURE TRIPS & EVENTS OPEN INVITATION TO RUN THE RUBICON TRAIL AND DO SIERRA TREK AUGUST 2016 BACKGROUND While running Dusey-Ershim Trail last September there were several folks who mentioned wanting to run the Rubicon Trail this year. As we sat around the campfire with antifreeze coursing through our blood vessels I mentioned doing Sierra Trek too. There was generally a very positive response even after the carnage on Thompson Hill. Mike Drawsky talked with me some more and I promised to research dates, logistics, etc. and see who might be interested. DATES Sierra Trek runs from Aug th. The Jeep Jamboree is exactly the same time. Both Sierra Trek and the Jamboree are very close geographically so there is not much driving in between the two events. My suggestion is to run the Rubicon the week before (August 8-12 range) the Jamboree-Sierra Trek, take a few days off to recreate around the Lake Tahoe area then hit Sierra Trek which is up the mountains just above Truckee, CA. I would discourage doing the Rubicon after the Jamboree as the trail will probably be torn up and may be closed for cleaning and repairs. BASIC FORMAT FOR EACH ACTIVITY The Rubicon is an unstructured event, just us. We meet up, camp, drive, camp being totally selfsufficient. Three days on the trail is great with two nights camping. No rush, time to hike, explore and take in the superb high Sierra beauty. In the first day at Loon Lake and out the third day near Homewood on the NW shore of Lake Tahoe. About 17 miles of 4x4 skill building fun. huge event with many hundreds of folks plus some pretty wild machines not to mention the five dreaded Winch Hills and Fordyce Creek. All this at about 8,000 feet up in the forest with camping by Meadow Lake. The area is rich with early mining history, old graveyard and loads of day runs to explore. The Fordyce Creek run (5 winch hills) is the attraction but plenty of other runs are available. While porta toilets, meals and other amenities are provided we will be camping. OPTION IDEAS There may be some who want to do both events, some just the Rubicon or Sierra Trek. You know your schedule, likes and dislikes, your call. RESEARCH I suggest you take time to do your homework and look into the following. Search The Rubicon Trail. Tons of links, blogs, You Tube, etc. CAL4wheelers. Sierra Trek or Winch Hills. These searches, like the Rubicon, will bring up gobs of info. Pay close attention to the CAL4 info, they are the sponsoring group. Look at registration, safety and vehicle requirements. If you have questions, concerns or want to know more about the area please contact me. I have done both runs several times and am very familiar with the area. Maggie and I summer just north of Truckee. Reno is near for commercial flights, Truckee has a very fine general aviation airport and all services are available in that great town. All supplies, stores you name it can be had there. For those of you who know Pete Engberg and his friend Steve from the Rubicon run several years back and Dusey-Ershim last September they ll be at Sierra Trek. Also my Northern Sierra 4x4 Club will run (Sierra Trek) it too so we ll have lots local knowledgecompany. Sierra Trek is a structured event. Registration is required and a fee charged to be involved in the sanctioned events. Breakfasts and dinners are included plus raffles, live music, no host bar and tons of fun. Most of the big name 4x4 off road racing supply companies are there with displays, T-shirts and goodies for sale. This is a My contact info. smfleming@cox.net cell Hoping this has peaked your interest. Steve Fleming

10 ITEMS WANTED: Hello everyone, I'm looking for a high pinion dana or newer in good shape. I bought a bunch of stuff to strengthen my current low pinion 30 in the LJ but if I can find a nice HPD30 than I will build that one instead. Thanks, Ridley Nolan ITEMS FOR SALE: M4W Flag $15.00 M4W Vehicle Plate $25.00 M4W 5 & 7 Logos $2.00 M4W Banners $5.00 State Decals $2.00 M4W Arm Patches $0.50 United Decals $ foot Car Hauler Trailer - $2500 Comes with a heavy duty load leveling hitch included. Dual kitchen sink, water tank and pump, Refrigerator, stove, microwave, gray water tank, new large portapoty, shower with sink, A/C, water heater, wall heater, crank up queen bed, dual propane tanks with new auto switch regulator, deep cycle battery, power jack, Tires almost new-only pulled one time, brakes all fresh. New generator. Bob Nyberg 49ford8n@gmail.com REFRESHMENTS February Bob & Arlene Biegel Wayne and Tanya Mihailov March Lee & Bev Coppage Harold & Jeri Liberman BIRTHDAYS February 2/15 Hazel Hart March 3/6 Judi Van Keuren 3/7 Amy Mihailov 3/30 Clete Hruska CLUB ANNIVERSARIES Kevin & Diana Losey 02/11 Martin Bode 02/12 Don Doty 02/14 MESA 4 WHEELERS WEBSITE Strong all steel car hauler Aztex manufacture. 16ft, 10K gvw. Good brakes on all four, like new tires, strap box, ramps stored under each side with locking pins, and all lights good. Clear Arizona title. Only reason I am selling is to change trailer type. Bob Nyberg 49ford8n@gmail.com 25 foot Custom Toy Hauler - $5500 To log onto the M4W website go to: What you will find on our website: Photo Gallery (Club Runs & Events) Club Information (About Us, FAQ, Membership, Newsletters, Links) Calendar (Posted Runs & Events) Forum (General Category, Travels, Marketplace) Contact Us (Contact form for new members) Custom hauler made with 2003 Gravley car hauler. 25 X 7 foot box. I haul my 2003 lifted Jeep Wrangler Rubicon in it. I pull it with a 3/4 ton Dodge. The ramp will handle most any vehicle.

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