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Long-time member Ralph Neitzert passed away on March 28th.
Ralph is shown here in his RZR at a past Vega work project & Camp-out.
We have many good memories of Ralph's time spent with us.
Our condolences go out to his family.
April ~ 2017
WSATVA CONTACTS - BOARD MEMBERS
*President: Steve Chapel - [email protected] - 970-241-2409
*Vice President: Ken Sanders - [email protected] - 970-434-5827 S.A.R.C.
President
*Treasurer: Conrad Tucker – [email protected] - 970-245-5356
*Secretary: Mary Tucker – [email protected] - 970-245-5356
*Board Member at Large: John Yurick - [email protected] - 970-640-8911
*Trails: Tom Derryberry – [email protected] - 970-858-7366
*Safari: Position available
*Safety: Larry Bullard – [email protected] – 970-245-9057
*Webmaster: Jim Reed – [email protected]
*Newsletter Editor: Kathie Iles - [email protected] - 970-216-1743
Goodwill Ambassador: Marsha Jones - [email protected] - 970-464-5210
Please check out photos of club rides on our Facebook Page! Don’t forget…if you go on a ride and take
pictures, please share. Everyone loves pictures. If you have a ride report or a funny story we would also like to
share the information! Please go through your pictures of past rides, past events and any picture that relates to
the club for the web page. Send to Jim Reed. His email is [email protected]. Also, please don't hesitate to
let us know of corrections needed. You can contact the following: Website: Jim Reed [email protected]
Newsletter: Kathie Iles [email protected]
Club Camp-outs/work projects/rides
We have set the dates for the 2017 camp-outs. There will be much more information on these as we progress
into 2017 but we wanted to get the dates out so people can make plans. There may be another week of "Just
Rides" announced also.
May 31st through June 4th -------- The Uncompahgre Plateau, Work Project and rides
June 13th through the 18th -------- The Hightower work project – Powerline Camp area
July 11th through the 16th -------- The Vega Trails projects - Camp: Early Settlers, cabins, dry camp
August 16th through 20th -------- Back to Hightower – Powerline Camp area
MINUTES OF WSATVA MEETING Mar. 15, 2017
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Lead by Carol Lehman
GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by President Steve Chapel. We welcome
Guests and New Members: Ralph Bonser & Kathleen Sisac; Shon Birch, from Off-Road Bike group. Please let
Steve Chapel know if you are not receiving the Newsletter. The Minutes for February stand as printed unless
there are corrections.
Steve Chapel introduced Shon Birch, from the Off-Road Bike group. Shon took the floor and presented his
request for Aid Station volunteers from WSATVA to man Aid Stations on May 20th & 21st. He asked for eight
volunteers each day. After Shon made his request, Steve said we would discuss his proposal later in the
meeting and let him know. Shon thanked our Club and left.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Conrad gave the Treasurers Report listing deposits and checks since February
2017.
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SARC: Ken Sanders reported on two call-outs: One was on the Uncompahgre Feb. 19th resulting in several
people being rescued and transported to Grand Junction. The other callout was a ‘stand down’. Ken also
reported on the Team Training held last week which was a success.
TRAILS: Tom Derryberry reminded everyone to report ‘trash pickup’ to either Tom or Steve. The hours you
report are from when you leave home until you return home. These hours are turned into the BLM, which in
turn, can use them to gain grant funding. The BLM ‘Paint the Rocks’ project is scheduled March 21st, 9 a.m. at
the Bang’s Canyon parking lot. Also, Tom reminded us of the Ed Ruland Desert Cleanup scheduled April 15th
(weather permitting) with the location yet to be determined.
SAFARI: Steve reported on the ride March 12th into the Utah desert. There were 31 machines on this ride.
Steve said there were some safety issues and went on to state that this evenings Safety presentation would touch
on some of those issues.
The next ride is Saturday March 18th west of De Beque.
Jim Draper will lead a ride to Rabbit Valley March 25th. Meet at the staging area south of the Rabbit Valley
exit at I-70 interchange at 9:30 am.
Steve said there is also a ride April 1st (weather permitting) from Glade Park into Utah.
There may be a ride in Moab, Utah in May. This would be for Advanced Riders only. More details later.
May 13th will be a ride to Barrel Springs area. More details later.
We also need ride leaders. Contact Steve with your willingness to help.
SAFETY: Larry Bullard presented the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of trail rides. You are responsible for the person
behind you. If you come to a ‘fork in the road’, wait there until the person behind you ‘sees’ you and waves.
This way he will know which ‘fork’ to take. It is okay to ‘drop back’ sufficient to avoid eating dust, but stay
close enough to ensure the group stays together. Larry also presented a ‘hive’ of information on Bees!!!! He
distributed a handout showing which species of bees are common to our area and what to do if you are stung by
a bee.
OLD BUSINESS: Steve addressed the membership on the issue of insurance for the Club. COHVCO has been
heavily involved in promoting SB 17-100, a Bill in the Colorado Legislature to help non-profit groups like
ourselves resolve the question of insurance. Steve asked if the Club would like to make a donation of about
$500 over and above our yearly dues to help COHVCO with the expenses of promoting this Bill. Steve asked
for discussion and then a Motion to approve the payment of the $500. After the discussion, Jon Swanson made
a motion to approve and Paul Frey seconded the Motion. The vote was unanimous.
Steve also related how Conrad and Mary Tucker became involved in the process of ‘assisting’ the passage of
the Bill by attending two Hearings on the Bill, one each in the Senate and House. Conrad addressed the
Committee in both Houses of Colorado. Thank You Mary and Conrad for your assistance in this matter.
COHVCO will host Trail Training in May. They will pay for two of our members to attend this training. Steve
asked for discussion and a Motion for the Club to pay for the additional 2-4 members. After discussion, Paul
Frey moved to pay the cost of the additional members and Larry Jones seconded. Motion passed.
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Regarding Summer BBQ’s in Lincoln Park: Stephanie and Christopher Jackson graciously accepted the
position of ‘logistics people’ to gather the materials for the BBQs. What is still needed are ‘cooks’ to cook the
hot dogs, hamburgers, and brats. Please volunteer your services. (You will get a ‘free meal’ out of it!!!!) If no
one volunteers to cook, we will not have BBQ’s at the Park! So please ‘step up to the grill’ and volunteer!
Cook volunteers are also needed at the Work Parties at High Tower and Vega.
Ken Sanders has shirts for sale.
Paul Frey has whip flags for sale
The ‘deadline’ for placing items for sale in Newsletter is around the 5th of each month. Send details to
Newsletter Editor Kathie Iles.
Next Club meeting April 19, 2017 at the Posse Building, at 7:30 pm, 25 Road and F ½ Road.
Refreshments for next meeting to be supplied by Stephanie Jackson and Jim Martin.
Kenton Page moved to adjourn
Debbie McDonald won the drawing of $37.00
Respectfully submitted, Conrad & Mary Tucker
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SB 17-100 passed by the Senate and House.
SB 17-100 was introduced on 01/27/17. It passed in the Senate on 02/14/17 and passed in the House on
03/10/17. The Title of SB 17-100 is Land Stewardship Volunteer Grantee Immunity. The 'final step' would be
for the Governor to 'sign' the Bill. COHVCO said they would 'let me and Mary know' when the Signing is to
occur so we can 'attend the Signing'. The Signing would be open (I guess by appointment) if any of you want to
go....let me know and I'll relay details as the date gets closer.
Regards, Conrad Tucker
NOTEWORTHY INFORMATION
Each September–May season, Community Concerts of the Grand Valley
.presents a series of six concerts featuring a potpourri of internationally-renowned
musicians, singers, dancers, and theater groups. Tickets for the entire season are
merely $60 for adults or $25 for students, prior to July1, and increase in price by $10
after that date. We are celebrating our 73rd year by throwing in a SEVENTH concert at
no additional cost.
Check us out at www.communityconcertsgrandvalley.org or call 243-1979.
THE ANNUAL ED RULAND MEMORIAL DESERT CLEAN-UP
This annual desert clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 15th (weather permitting). It
will be out 25 Road again and we will stage less than a mile past the canal. Official start time
is 9 am which means you should be there earlier to get unloaded, ready and then partake in
some of the breakfast refreshments provided by Marilyn Ruland. The club will provide water,
orange juice and trash bags. Bring gloves, ATVs/UTVs & small trailers to haul junk back to
the dumpsters. Large items can be drug behind your machine while smaller items can be bagged
and left for one of the people with a trailer to haul back. There will be a second dumpster
staged about a mile farther out in the desert. Most of the trash is in the gullies or behind hills
and the farther you go the more there is. Watch for the new club trailer and come join us as it
only takes about half a day to fill up the dumpsters.
RABBIT VALLEY RIDE
The Rabbit Valley ride had
about 15 riders.
Lunch time!
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DOLORES TRIANGLE RIDE
Our April 1st ride had 17 machines
Break time in the sunshine
All ages decked out for fun.
Lunchtime on the rocks
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Checking out rock formations
What do you think broke that rock in half?
Lightning maybe?
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LOOKING FOR MORE RIDES???
I WANNA RIDE, DO YOU???
Have your name, contact information (including email address) and skill level
added to this monthly section, then feel free to contact or be contacted
by others to get out there and ride!
Contact Kathie Iles at [email protected] or 970-216-1743 to be added to the list.
Here is a list of people who would love to go on rides with you.
Pete Knoll – [email protected]
Skill level: advanced
Trails must not have width restrictions. Moab is his specialty, but he will ride anywhere. He will
return mid- May and will ride Moab on 5/19 & 5/20.
Lee & Judy Humrich – [email protected] or [email protected]
Skill level: intermediate
Jose Rodriguez – 1-970-274-3443 email: [email protected]
Skill level: intermediate
Wayde & Skye Millang – 970-250-8346
email: [email protected]
Jim & Connie Soloman – 970-464-4841 Skill level: advanced
Linda Roush – 970-260-0526
email: [email protected]
Richard & Phyllis McNair – 970-261-6223
Carl Fulkerson – 970-487-0175
email: [email protected]
email: [email protected]
Elizabeth Barry – 640-9256 & Larry Black – 216-9779
Greg & BJ Witt – Greg -305-619-0464 / BJ – 305-509-0718
Skill Level: Greg – Advanced BJ – Intermediate
SUMMER BAR-B-QUE AT THE PARK
We still need at least 2 cooks for our summer BBQ / meetings at
Lincoln Park for June, July, August and September.
This is a cook / cleaning only job.
For details, please call Conrad Tucker at 970-245-5356.
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Marsha Streeter
Nancy Christlieb
Del Martin
Bill Gaskill
Debra Johnson
Bob Herron
Kathleen Miller
Robert Kopetsky
Larry Kuhlman
Rebecca Akens
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Charles Perkins
Doris Janowski
Donald Christlieb
Arthur Cook
Janet Hart
Kim Magnuson
Cathy Moravitz
Suzy Pershall
Barbara Oliver
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Sara Westbrook
Ron Kelley
Nancy Hill
Ken Sanders
Tom Smatla
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Gene Gilliam
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Debbie Pennay
Dan Russell
Phyllis Neitzert
Susan Phy
Lori Corporon
Jenica Gehrett
Marty Pollard
Bill Hutchinson
Irene Marrin
Jim Reed
John Lehman
Janet Alderman
Rose Turner
John Benton
Duane Thompson
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