2018
Published By Driven LLC, Keri Wanner & Yarrum Design LLC, Denise Sanzo ORBA Articles: ..................................................................... 4 A Unified Outdoor Recreation Industry Seeks Economic Benefits Leaders Meet with Trump Administration to Discuss Recreation Expansions............................................................................... SEMA................................................................................... 12 Off-Road Business Association 1701 Westwind Drive #108 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.323.1464 Fax 661.323.1487
THE LONE WOLF................................................................. 14
ORBA Board Members
“The Human Element�......................................................... 24
Chairman: Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts Treasurer: Mark Turner, Daystar Secretary: Lindsay Hubley, Family Events Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA Member: Kurt Miller, Enthusiast Network Member: Jim Chick, Bestop, Inc. Member: J.R. Burke, Polaris ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Dana Wiley 661.323.1464 dwiley@orba.biz
Do you want to save the industry?....................................... 18 Communication Is Key......................................................... 22 RiDE..................................................................................... 26 Peer Pressure Stewardship................................................... 28 Why fill out all those Surveys............................................... 31 Our Members ...................................................................... 38 Calendar of Events:.............................................................. 41 Send future contributions to keri@driven2pushboundaries.com Cover Photo Credits: Craig Olhauser & King of the Hammers
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) is an innovative leader providing professional trail advocacy for motorized access and directing the future of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV).
VISION:
Industry professional using a collaborative based approach that connects business to grassroots through a unified voice for the OHV recreation.
WE EXIST TO:
Exist to advance the off road community by influencing policy and implementing change with congressional lobbying and the ability to work cohesively through partnerships. Send future contributions to keri@driven2pushboundaries.com
CONTRIBUTORS Editorial: Alexis Nelson, ORBA, Scott Jones, SEMA, Polaris, NOHVCC, Fred Wiley, Jerry Smith,
David Hasley, ISMA.
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Craig Olhauser & King of the Hammers
The Time Is Now By Fred Wiley, President & CEO When is the best time to be outside in nature doing what we all love? I think that time is now! All over North America, there is some type of off-road fun and activity happening. The Southwestern deserts are too hot in July and there isn’t much snow, so many outdoor opportunities are limited by the weather and by season. So, whether you wheel, snowmobile, dirt bike, rock crawl, or partake in any motorized recreation, now is the time that all of these activities are happening somewhere across the country and more than likely, it’s all going on right now. Economics 101. A recent government report indicated that motorized recreation is the largest economic driver in outdoor recreation spending. Almost larger than all of the other categories combined. We have known this for a long time, all you have to do is look at the different shows and events around the country. Specifically, look at the Power Sports segment at the SEMA show, the growth of King of the Hammers, Easter Jeep Safari, and Jeep Beach. These are just a few examples from around the country that see more and more vendors and attendees by the year. Permitted events on public land is on the rise and agency reports show strong steady increase of motorized regular day use. ORBA and ONE VOICE will continue to monitor the motorized community throughout the United States and be a strong partner with identifying issues that the different regions are facing on a daily basis. We have representation from every corner of the country and will be able to find positive solutions that will preserve and expand meaningful opportunity on public and private land.
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Commit to Finding Time for a Hobby! By Keri Wanner, National Advocate Editor A prodigy of motorized hobbies, meant my family lived day in and out enjoying the outdoors. The only thing that changed was how we recreated from season to season. Much of my childhood was spent enjoying the toys that my parents sold at their hometown Polaris dealership. My Dad always believed the path ahead was enjoyed the most from the seat of something with a motor in it! During the summer that meant from the seat of a watercraft, winter meant the seat of a snowmobile and the remainder of the seasons were from the seat of an ATV. Although snowmobiling stole my heart, I truly enjoy all sorts of recreations and that includes non-motorized activities as well. As long as I’m outside, I’m happy! However, my passion for snowmobiling lead me to manage the North Dakota state snowmobile trails after college. Who knew fifteen years later, I’d be back in a dealership loving life helping recreationalists and families enjoy the outdoors from the seat of their new toy. At the end of my career serving as Snowmobile North Dakota’s Executive Director, research showed in North Dakota that about 50% of the states snowmobilers also owned an ATV. One thing the question didn’t account for was other types of outdoor recreation such as jeeping, boating motorcycling, dirt biking and side by sides. I always assumed if someone was enjoying snowmobiling during the winter, you can be assured they had a summer toy too! Serving as the BRP Brand Manager for Moritz Sport Marine in Mandan, ND not only has been fun helping recreationalists find their latest toy. It’s filled my need to learn. In other words, its provided me with the geek numbers I long for to help me understand the motorized community and how its growing and constantly changing. What I’ve seen at the dealership is our side by side sales boom while the ATV sales have slowed down; but one thing that is consistent is these users also own another recreational vehicle such as a boat or snowmobile, for some users that might be all three. Last fall while working with the National Off-Highway Conservation Council on developing a report on how recreationalists were using Bureau of Land Management property in the state of Nevada, I had the opportunity to learn even more on motorized user demographics. According to a 2014 study, the following demographics exist among motorcycle and ATV owners. Since the side-by-side industry is still new in the recreational world, numbers are not as available for this type of OHV recreation.
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Nevada, I had the opportunity to learn even more on motorized user demographics. According to a 2014 study, the following demographics exist among motorcycle and ATV owners. Since the side-by-side industry is still new in the recreational world, numbers are not as available for this type of OHV recreation.
Demographics Mean Age Median Age Male Female Single Married Some College College Graduate Post Graduate Employed Students Retired Median Household Income Owners Have Children Under 16
Motorcycle 44.8 Years 47 Years 86% 14% 38% 61% 29% 20% 23% 71% 5% 15% $62,200 31%
ATV 40.3 Years 39 Years 82% 18% 40% 59% 27% 19% 17% 67% 10% 11% $63,400 38%
There is a close representation between both user groups. The minor differences factor in costs of equipment and types of riding in the local area. What this information tells us is the average user is in their forties, married with a family, and employed providing disposable income to enjoy the recreation. In 2014, the US national median income was $52,500; meaning the average motorcycle and ATV user have $10,000 more in disposable income to enjoy the recreation. After factoring in these following statistics, it’s found the above recreationalists are carrying on a tradition started at a young age because of positive experiences. • Most motorcycle riders begin riding off-road in their preteens around the age of 12; • 66% of motorcycle owners indicated their family/friends had a positive attitude towards their interest in motorcycling; only 5% had a negative attitude • 83% of ATV owners indicated their family/friends had a positive attitude toward their interest in ATV’s; only 10% had a negative attitude • 39% of motorcycle owners participate in other outdoor recreations including hiking and camping; 34% participate in hunting and fishing • 50% of ATV owners participate in hiking and camping; 58% participate in hunting and fishing • 53% of motorcycle operation is done on public land in the western United States Why are these geek numbers I love so important; it helps us understand the user groups, so we can cater to them gaining more sales and volunteer/member support! As a smart man once said… “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give,” Winston Churchill. Focus on what you give back by first understanding the hobby!
Celebrating the Four Seasons of Motorized Recreation Today marks the first day of March! Which means spring is almost here and there is so much to do this time of the year. This issue By Alexis Nelson, Proje of the National ct Development & Opera Advocate is all about tions celebrating the four Manager seasons of motorized recreation and the ability to do it all right now. Across the country, enthusiasts are participating in their favorite OHV activity. From snowmobiling on freshly groomed trails in the Northeast and Midwest to racing in the desert, and riding the dirt on single track, there is an adventure around the corner from where you are reading this right now. Unless you happen to be on a remote tropical island, sipping an adult beverage, and chilling out. Regardless, I hope you can take the time and get outside because we all know that life is better when you are off-road! ORBA and One Voice are pleased to announce the launch of the One Voice Website. It’s been a long time coming and we are excited to have a presence in cyberspace. As we continue to build awareness around the One Voice community and as the regions evolve, this platform will serve as a tool for communication and knowledge within and across the regions of the One Voice Community. Please take a moment and check out the One Voice website http:// www.orba.biz/onevoice/! I also want to recognize and thank our fantastic partners at SEMA for their continued support and making this a reality for One Voice. If you haven’t read my blog post about What
One Voice is all about, check it out here. One Voice is committed to promoting the rights of motorized enthusiasts; improve advocacy in keeping public and private lands open for responsible recreation through strong leadership, advocacy, and collaboration. ORBA is always working behind the scenes on multiple projects; it’s what we do best. ORBA implements change and facilitates progress by taking action. This could be in the form of drafting legislation, creating a legal consortium, to assisting organizations in getting established, organized, and developing a strategy in carrying out their mission. Currently, ORBA is working diligently on a project specific in addressing the Special Recreation Permit (SPR) process. Over the last couple of decades, in order to operate a local club event, trail ride, or a fundraiser on federal lands, the organizer (typically a local OHV, jeep, or snowmobile club) is required to apply for a Special Recreation Permit. If you have been through this process, you know firsthand how challenging and daunting this experience can be. Many of the clubs and organizations do not have the resources or the experience to navigate through the cumbersome governmental process. The Special Recreation Permit application has become unpredictable, inconsistent, and financially impractical where the average applicant is forced to withdrawal their event or ultimately break the law. This is not a feasible solution for any interested parties and does not bode well for the OHV community. ORBA is seeking to address this process through a policy change beginning with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Washington DC. The purpose of this change is to obtain better guidance and succinct language where regulators
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and managers no longer have to interpret the language in the BLM Operational Handbook. There are examples across the country of the complicated application process and various interpretations of the permit guidelines. This includes an OHV club applying to host a single day event for its members and their families. In order to obtain the permit, it would have cost the club in excess of $10,000. ORBA is working with the federal legislators to address the law that will direct the SRP process and policy so that small non-profits are not treated in the same manner as large commercial permittees. ORBA’s solution is simple, consistent, and outlines a cost effective strategy realistic in its approach and implemented across the country. The process will provide equal opportunity on all federal land whether the applicant is a large for-profit corporation or a small volunteer non-profit. The goal of the permit reform is to have a consistent application across all public lands and managing entities. If a snowmobile club is looking to host a fundraising event at a staging area in Colorado, and an ATV/UTV club wanting to host a similar event in California, the application should be consistent. The current BLM Operational Handbook is in dire need of revision; as this is the root cause of the various and inconsistent interpretations by land managers. The timing of these events typically occurs on weekends and holidays, where staff and law enforcement officers are called to monitor the event and the permit parameters. By having an unbiased third party/independent monitoring process take place; a significant cost savings will be accomplished. ORBA plans on outlining this process and working with partnering organizations such as Tread Lightly to accomplish the monitoring part of the application. We have several exciting events in the upcoming months including the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab and the Washington DC SEMA Fly-In Event in May. A few of the many topics we will be discussing include the special recreation permit reform and the recent economic study that was released on February 14, 2018 by the US Department of Commerce Research. The study concluded that outdoor recreational spending which is dominated by motorized usage accounted for 2% of the GDP or more than $371 Billion in spending annually. This is valuable information for the OHV community, ORBA members, and industry and ORBA supports and advocates for more studies such as this one to reveal the financial impact of the off-road industry and recreation. For more details and to view the full report, click here. We have a lot to celebrate right now and will continue to work hard in keeping public lands open to motorized recreation access. Until next time, Happy Trails!
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US Forest Service NEPA Streamlining
By Scott Jones, Esq.
The US Forest Service recently closed a public comment period seeking input on how they could streamline the functioning of the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA�) within the Forest Service. We welcomed such an open review of USFS policies and procedures, as many of the guidance documents and requirements encountered in planning are simply badly out of date or relating to challenges that are basically resolved. While the scope of this comment period would be limited by the fact the Forest Service cannot directly amend NEPA, we are hoping that this effort would form the foundation for subsequent review and updating of NEPA by Congress. I just wanted to highlight some of the issues that we addressed in our comments with this article, as some of these could be game changing for motorized recreation. First, the Travel Management Orders must be updated completely by the President or Forest Service guidance implementing these Order must be updated, as these Orders were originally issued in 1972 by President Richard Nixon, which is 4 years before the passage of FLPMA. The challenges that were perceived in 1972 are simply very different than anything on the ground at this point, as FLPMA has addressed many challenges very effectively on the landscape level, such as minimizing impacts from recreation. These decisions have not been updated since 2005 and since 2005 the USFS has basically completed the travel management process and many forests are now entering the second round of forest planning since the passage of FLPMA. In addressing the minimization criteria, either through updating the Executive Orders or guidance documents, managers could address the fact that minimizing impacts was never supposed to be on going and was to relate to the goals and objectives in the forest plan. This kind of recognition would be a major step forward in avoiding the need to minimize all challenges with routes on USFS lands again, which was never the intent of any version of the documents and previously has been specifically declined by the USFS. The second major challenge we wanted to address the management of Wilderness, Roadless and Wilderness Characteristics areas. Too often these areas are managed under standards and expectations that really have no bearing to conditions on the ground and fail to address the fact that multiple use is actually protected in these areas until Congress designates these areas as Wilderness under the Act. Too often motorized recreation is excluded in planning for these areas, due to a possible impairment of areas for designation as Wilderness despite the fact that motorized recreation may have been occurring in these areas well before the Wilderness Act was ever passed. Given the numerous reviews of all USFS lands for possible inclusion in the Wilderness System, it is doubtful that we will find areas that simply were missed previously in the inventory process unless they are created by rule making. We are also concerned that these types of administrative designations make it harder
to deal with the single largest challenge on public lands we are going to see in our generation, mainly poor forest health that has resulted from the impacts of mountain pine beetles and other invasive species. In my humble opinion, our goal in any planning effort has to be “How do we allow managers to address this challenges in a faster and more cost-effective manner?� Clearly that train of thought directly conflicts with these types of designations. Our third issue was recognizing forest service partners/programs and leveraging off the success of many of the state OHV programs. Frequently, we are told that the US Forest Service no longer has maintenance crews and that these crews have been lost over the last 30 years. This is simply incorrect as in many western states, such as Colorado, Idaho and California, where most Ranger Districts have one summer motorized maintenance crew and one winter maintenance because of partners efforts through state and local programs. While these efforts are not funded by the US Forest Service, their benefits are hugely important and should be the model for partner efforts moving forward rather than being overlooked. These programs have also provided significant direct funding for maintenance and improvements on USFS lands, such as parking lots, and US Forest Service efforts to expand fee-based payment structures must avoid charging existing partners for resources they partnered to build. That is simply not in the spirit of partnership but too often is occurring simply due to the movement of staff within the USFS. On a related note to the maintenance teams, many local clubs are becoming even more active in maintenance efforts as a result of previous requests from land managers and these clubs are finding it VERY difficult to obtain cost effective insurance for these activities. Many clubs we have been involved with are asking about coverage for maintenance activities and finding out that their insurer may want $10,000 or more annually for this kind of insurance. Unfortunately, these are the clubs that are asking this question and many are not even to that stage, and many clubs are simply acting without understanding that their club insurance may only be providing limited coverage and others are moving forward with almost no coverage. At some point there is going to be a club or not for profit that gets into a situation where insurance coverage is needed and may not be there. The US Forest Service needs to look at some type of limited immunity legislation for not for profit groups performing stewardship work to avoid this situation. Not only will funding for insurance probably be moved immediately to expand club stewardship on public lands and essentially greatly expand the resources available to local land managers, it will also mean that the Forest Service will be providing similar types of protection for volunteers performing similar projects on state lands have had for decades in some cases.
2018 King of the Hammers Johnson Valley California By Fred Wiley Again, King of the Hammers (KOH) sets another attendance record. Estimates of over 100,000 people attended during the ten-day event and as many as 15,000 campsites. The success of this event is due to the diligent work of Hammer King Production and Dave Cole. The staff, volunteers, BLM, U.S. Marine Corps and the Federal Government are all key to the success of this event. Secretary Zinke personally made sure that the impending “Government Shutdown” would not interfere with the KOH event, making sure that federal partners would stay on the job no matter what happened in Washington DC. The Twenty-nine Palms Marine Corps base Commander also kept the Marines on duty to insure that KOH was a success. There are many partnerships that have been established over the years and they all play a key role in “King of the Hammers”. King of the Hammers has been described as an “OHV spectacle” and others have linked it to the “Burning Man” for the off-road world. The event is a well-choreographed show. Picture an empty desert setting, now water, power, and communications. Building a city that provides street signs, maps, law enforcement, ambulance, public restrooms and even an animal lost and found for 50,000 visitors each day. Every year we are amazed at the new innovations and improvements that keep the KOH spectacle at the leading edge of completive off-road racing.
News from SEMA By Eric Snyder / Stuart Gosswin
California Bill Introduced to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Funding Legislation (A.B. 1874) was introduced to ensure the long-term financial stability of California’s OffHighway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMRV) program by eliminating a recent requirement that $833,000 in monies collected from off-highway vehicle (OHV) taxes and fees be transferred to the state’s general fund rather deposited into the Off-Highway Vehicle Fund. California OHV user-taxes and fees directly fund OHV management and facility maintenance. This self-sustaining program doesn’t require general fund taxes. A.B. 1874 would help protect a program that has been identified worldwide as a successful model for OHV management that supports local economies and benefits conservation and our natural resources. The bill is currently in the Assembly Committee on Transportation. Maryland Bill Introduced to Establish an OHV Trail Fund A bill has been introduced in the Maryland Senate to establish a permanent OHV Trail Fund to construct and maintain OHV trails on land owned or leased by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. There is no current fund for this purpose. If S.B. 606 is enacted, 0.5% of the excise tax collected when titling an OHV would be deposited into the fund. The bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Budget and Taxation. Oklahoma House Committee Passes Bill to Create Titling for Humvees The Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee passed legislation that allows for the titling of high-mobility multipurpose vehicles (so-called Humvees). These are four-wheel drive tactical military vehicles intended to carry a wide variety of military hardware. Under current law, a Humvee is not able to be titled in the state. H.B. 3317 would permit on-road use although not on Interstate Highways. The bill is awaiting House floor action.
Utah House of Representatives Passes Bill to Assist OHV Owners The Utah House of Representatives passed legislation (H.B. 143) to align OHV registration fees with the areas of impact and required services. Currently, there is no specific fund related to OHV trail expansion, maintenance, and infrastructure. After passing the House, the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee advanced the bill, which now awaits a Senate floor vote. West Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Allow Off-Road Recreation in Cabwaylingo State Forest Receives The West Virginia Senate passed a bill (S.B. 498) to create a two-year pilot program allowing ATVs or other recreational vehicles into the Cabwaylingo State Forest. Such access is not permitted under current law. The bill was subsequently passed by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and sent to the House Government Organization Committee for further action. West Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Create New OHV Trail Systems Legislation (S.B. 285) allowing three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems and recreation management programs tailored to the needs of their communities was approved by the West Virginia Senate. The regional recreation authorities would be required to work with private landowners, county officials, community leaders, government agencies, recreational user groups and recreational entrepreneurs to create programs to manage the trail systems. S.B. 285 was amended in committee to align language with companion bill H.B. 2697. The amended bill passed unanimously during committee and floor votes. S.B. 285 has been sent to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. West Virginia Introduces Bill to Allow Greater Off-Road Access to Certain Four-Wheel Vehicles A bill (S.B. 21) was introduced to create a special registration plate granting full-size special-purpose offroad, self-assembled or modified OEM vehicles the same limited access to roads as all-terrain vehicles. Under current law, such vehicles do not qualify for registration as Class A vehicles and are not granted the same access to roads used by ATVs. The bill is currently in the Senate Transportation Committee. Wyoming House Passes Bill to Create License Plate to Protect Wildlife and Motorists The Wyoming House of Representatives passed a bill (H.B. 39) that creates a license plate themed for wildlife conservation. License plate sales will generate additional funding for critical large-scale highway projects that protect wildlife and animals, including the creation of wildlife bridges and underpasses. H.B. 39 recognizes the success of recently installed underpasses that reduced wildlife-vehicle crashes by 81%. The bill awaits committee referral in the Senate. Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan Released for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has issued a draft Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Management Plan for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The recreation area includes over 1.25 million acres surrounding Lake Powell in Arizona and Utah. The draft plan includes five alternatives for managing off-highway vehicles both on and off the road. They range from a “no action” alternative (to continue the existing ORV management policies) to “restricted access” (to limit motorized vehicle use to existing part roads). The National Park Service has recommended “Alternative E.” It would permit ORV use on park roads, designated off-road routes, and along certain shoreline areas but prohibit such use in areas where natural or cultural resources may be at risk. Some existing routes and areas would be closed. Signage and route markings would be improved and a permit system would be implemented to make visitors aware of the managed routes and to recover costs associated with maintaining the routes. Click here to obtain a copy of the plan or provide comments: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/glca-orvplan.
Scott Jones – Ambassador The Lone Wolf – Asking the right questions to win By Ben Janin It is our firm belief that the attorneys and lawyers who fight on behalf of us enthusiasts are the least acknowledged advocates in our sport. They are so driven by their passion and love for our sport that they often sacrifice jobs with better pay in order to dedicate their personal and professional lives to the defense of our community. Here, we introduce Scott Jones- a true motorsports enthusiast who left a career with a prestigious law firm so that he could “look at himself in the mirror and know that he is making a difference”. We sat down with Scott Jones to learn more about him and our sport from his perspective. Ben: Scott, can you tell our audience what is it that you do? Scott: I am an attorney who focuses on policy instead of litigation. My methodology is that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In other words, I practice the art of being proactive as opposed to reactive regarding all kinds of motorsports-related state and federal issues, such as: the endangered species act; building partnerships; and making sure people understand our issues and how to address them. In fact, I have testified in front the US House of Representatives and US Senate, which is quite different for an attorney.
Ben: How did you decide that you were going to be a lawyer? Scott: I grew up living in upstate New York- way upstate New York, so I don’t have an accent [laughing]. Responsible riding in the Adirondack Park meant that you were running from the cops, and, well, that’s not the best model for riding. I was always interested in how we could do better. The shortfalls of running from the cops as a riding experience are really where I started. I never really wanted to go law school, but I didn’t like the jobs I was seeing in other fields, so, I went to law school with an emphasis on environmental law. Unfortunately, there were no jobs in this field of practice in upstate New York- the opportunity was just not there. So, in my first ten years of practicing law, I worked for a number of firms; this included a boutique firm where I was the number two attorney, as well as a large firm that had billable hours of one million dollars a month. We were representing entities such as the NFL Jets football team, DuPont, AIG insurance, and others. The scale was very different when operating with three hundred and fifty attorneys nationwide. It was a great experience, but one morning I looked in the mirror and I knew wanted something more. Fast forward to ten years after I got my law degree; I moved on to work with entities such as the Colorado Snowmobile Association (CSA), the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (COHVCO), and more in the areas of law that I had originally been interested in. This has been part of my test, moving to Colorado to practice my passion even though the money was not initially there. I worked for free for the first year, and to this date it’s still not a billable rate. I have been able to Develop relationships with some great clients who share my passion for the sport and who provide enough revenue to keep the lights on. As a family we are able to do this because my wife believes in my efforts and – between the two of us – we have enough. Just the ability for people to pick up expenses is huge for me. CSA typically picks up my travel expenses, including gas, food and hotel. There is a little bit of everyone giving so I can do the things our community needs. This is just so much different from my previous life as an attorney. The payment for my services is through money that people have given to an organization via their donation money and their membership dues, so I need to be a “different kind” of responsible attorney. Ben: So what have you been up to lately? Scott: Recently I have started working more with the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) and its off-road arm: the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA). This is a new opportunity that is working pretty awesomely and allows me to connect existing clients, like the Trail Preservation Alliance, to each other. It’s about relationships and getting good information off the ground, and each of these partners provides different resources to reach users. There are important messages, so I am sitting down and working with the staff to get these messages out to the public. It can be frustrating for the local groups, so at ORBA we are telling the story so mistakes aren’t replicated. Our communication has greatly improved.
A good example of this includes dealing with sight specific fees and permit issues with agencies such as the BLM and the Forest service. While we are not opposed to fees, we have some concerns. We have programs in place in California through which the motorized community has already given approximately $350 million directly to the forest service and BLM, and in Colorado we have given $100 million to those agencies. These are huge partnerships that span decades, and as a result we are in a much different place than most users’ groups. No other user group has paid for items such as parking lots and toilets in the amounts we have. Will we pay for some things, like developed campsites? Of course. We provide critical funding for the user groups to get there- so don’t ask us to pay it twice. There just needs to be awareness of the program and equity across communities in any discussion. In addition, an agency is never going to earn the $300 million gap funding by selling passes at $5 per day. That simply does not work. It is more important to get an effective program on the ground that allows people see the benefits where they recreate. A single permit for all agencies does not accomplish anything visible on the ground. I don’t know how that works. Pay once into a black hole that no one cares about? Probably not going to be a successful program. This double dip of registration funding and subsequent site-specific fees being charged for the same facilities is not going to go well for the agencies. It will push us apart. We need equity conversations. The motorized community brings a lot to the table that most people have not thought about. Not only do we have programs that are directly giving funds to the agencies, but we are also highly effective in what we accomplish with the money we use. We have valuable experience to bring to any discussion. That includes over thirty years of experience with land management, and the other user groups don’t have programs like our registration programs. We know how to get the most out of every dollar. Our community has been in the process of doing this for decades. There are very few users that are invested at that level. In addition, other user groups have a frame of mind that it’s just tax money, and as a result they have failed to develop ownership interest in the program. They are not as effective, whereas we are using the money wisely. Those foundational balances are important when it comes to site-specific fees and registration programs. We are better on the ground because our passion, and ours is the superior way to go. The off road community’s effectiveness with the usage of funds is second to none. Ben: What advice would you give to your audience? Scott: Strive for quality, build partnerships and learn to ask the questions so that you win! You are not going to win by getting in a blow-to-blow fight with the environmental groups-they have more resources. When you are the little fish in a really big pond, you really need to know your
information and get the hard data and facts so that the end game has quality. Law school taught me how to ask a question. You need to know how to ask a question in a way that will make you win. That’s a tool in the box. Make sure you really know what you are talking about and move forward in a manner that benefits us. You have to take a position and explain why with high-quality information. Understand this- there is limited funding and probably always will be. So, we are going to have questions like “Do we start building trails at five hundred dollars a foot in wilderness, versus five dollars in non-wilderness?” It’s important to think through how we can solve this the best way and benefit the largest user group. When we are opposing things, it’s important to get our goals done without biting off more than we can chew. Understand how to get the best end product. Ben: What are the behavioral traits and skill sets needed to be a successful land-use attorney? Scott: You have to be highly autonomous because you are not going to get a lot of support when things get rolling. You have to be a self-starter so you get the job done. There have been trials and tribulations, and my passion has taken a lot of different turns. I never had a passion to work for myself [sigh], but once the opportunity came up....I needed to take a look in the mirror, and that drove me back into this. Figure out what is important to you. It may be that this is your passion, so stay involved and the passion will manifest. It has taken a long time for me to develop, but I brought in the big picture discussion and that’s helped move things along. Ben: What are your parting words to our audience? Scott: We win! We win a lot! However, as a community, we tend to focus on the losses. We get a lot of stuff done by raising money and going to the public meetings. We do fight. There is a tangible benefit to all these things that we do, but we lose sight of things. We build trails in Colorado. We build opportunities. Look at Bear Creek- we have a new single track that is longer. We have more miles- better miles- than the old trail that was replaced. When we win, everybody wins.
Do you want to save an industry?
By David Hasley, NOHVCC Contributing Writer doing well in school because he was bored and restless.” And further admitting that
Problems: he is not driven by money and the traditional definitions of success. It’s a nearly a decade past the financial debacle era and the Power Sports industry is facing another crisis. Baby boomers are growing out of Answers: the sports, the seemingly Where are the answers? It’s in the human capital. Look no disengaged millennials just further then to “we the people”. There is indication that the aren’t interested, and the industry is not appropriately identifying, recruiting and placing retail supply chain is evolving. its star performers in successful team dynamics. This includes While the industry has Problems: recruiting talent that’s not only in the industry, but also to those It’s a nearly a decade past the financial debacle era and the Power Sports strategically created enticing that might not have decades of industry experience. Need an industry is facing another crisis. Baby boomers are growing out of the sports, the new product lines, they example? seemingly disengaged millennials just aren’t interested, and the retail supply chain have flopped. Dealers are operating more then is evolving. While the industry has strategically created enticing new product lines, ever on Meet Kevin Holt, the one-time heavy commercial construction they have flopped. Dealers are operating more then ever on less and clearly the next So, what drives the man in charge of a now successful multi-million-dollar less and clearly the next move industry professional whom has turned around the Peninsula move among mid to large entities is to once again cut Selling, General and dealership? After completing a six-minute behavioral assessment from Predictive among mid to large entities Moto Group from near distinction three years ago to year to Administrative Expenses (SG&A). Index (PI), it’s abundantly clear that we have a rock star on our hands. He is not is to once again cutmotivated by the money and or ego that needs to be recognized, it’s simply the drive Selling, date (YTD) vs. YTD growth at 1,000%. Oddly enough, Kevin’s General and Administrative Answers: to exert his influence on people and events to get results. career path has been unique. Growing up he openly admits, “to Expenses (SG&A). Where are the answers? It’s in the human capital. Look no further then to Kevin’s drive to get results is so high that PI recognizes it as off the charts! not doing well in school because he was bored and restless.”
Do you want to save an industry?
“we the people”. There is indication that the industry is not appropriately While we are all special people in our own ways, Kevin has the drive to get results well in school because he was bored and restless.” And further admitting that ot driven by money and the traditional definitions of success. identifying, recruiting and placing its star performers in successful team dynamics. through his dominance in the top ninety-nine plus percentile. Kevin is truly an
And further admitting that he is not driven by money and the traditional definitions of success.
This includes recruiting talent that’s not only in the industry, but also to those that anomaly. might not have decades of industry experience. Need an example? Meet Kevin Holt, the one-time heavy commercial construction industry professional whom has turned around the Peninsula Moto Group from near distinction three years ago to year to date (YTD) vs. YTD growth at 1,000%. Oddly enough, Kevin’s career path has been unique. Growing up he openly admits, “to not
So, what drives the man in charge of a now successful multi-million-dollar ship? After completing a six-minute behavioral assessment from Predictive So how does the industry successfully locate more Kevin’s? With out a (PI), it’s abundantly clear that we have a rock star on our hands. He is not ated by the money and or ego that needs to be recognized, it’s simply the drive psychometric solution from a company such as PI, it’s nearly impossible. Otherwise rt his influence on people and events to get results. it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. As much as Kevin is driven to get results his Kevin’s drive to get results is so high that PI recognizes it as off the charts! we are all special people in our own ways, Kevin has the drive to get results extroversion is very low and he is not a person of ego. Quite simply Kevin is not h his dominance in the top ninety-nine plus percentile. Kevin is truly an built to pound his chest and tell the world how wonderful he is. aly. Are you getting it yet? We have an individual who has completely
So, what drives the man in charge of a now successful multi-million-dollar dealership? After completing a six-minute behavioral assessment from Predictive Index (PI), it’s abundantly clear that we have a rock star on our hands. He is not motivated by the money and or ego that needs to be recognized, it’s simply the drive to exert his influence on people and events to get results. Kevin’s drive to get results is so high that PI recognizes it as off the charts! While we are all special turned around a motorcycle dealership, is not originally from the industry, is people in our own ways, Kevin has the drive to get results through his dominance in the top ninetyfrom the school of hard-knocks and if given a traditional interview he may not nine plus percentile.talk about how great he is. Kevin is truly an anomaly. Kevin furthermore shares, “I don’t really know much about the industry and neither does the guy that’s been at it for thirty years.” Imagine how that comes
So how does the industry successfully locate more Kevin’s? With out a psychometric solution from a company such as PI, it’s nearly impossible. Otherwise it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. As much as Kevin is driven to get results his extroversion is very low and he is not a person of ego. Quite simply Kevin is not built to pound his chest and tell the world how wonderful he is.
I don’t really know much about the industry and neither does the guy that’s been at it for thirty years.
have all the answers. Openly he admits, “that people sometimes hate working with me and that I am not yet a good boss.” But he is however very driven to get results, and what may look and feel like a black sheep is actually savior.
As contradictory as it sounds, Kevin is quick to point out how important the Are you getting it yet? We have an individual who has people are. Kevin reflects on the team dynamics at Peninsula Moto Group: completely turned around a motorcycle dealership, is not “When I first took over we were bleeding and quite frankly it was originally from the industry, is from the school of hard-knocks and ifbecause we didn’t have the right people in right places. We are a given a traditional interview he may not talk about how passion driven industry and changing the culture has been the single great most important thing we have done to get our results. This is a he is. motorcycle store and if you are not of that breed, you don’t know what you don’t know.” Kevin furthermore shares, “I don’t really know much about the been at it for thirty years.” industry and neither does the guy that’s Kevin clearly understands just how important it is to have the right people in Imagine how that comes across in an interview, but how spot on he is. the right places. And it’s for these reasons he is moving forward with the PI Essentially, he is stating that just because one has been at it for thirty psychometric solution. Kevin’s leadership is actively considering how people will years doesn’t mean they have the capacity to have all the answers. impact the execution of his business strategies. Such as identifying the creative individuals that can strategically connect and sell product to millennials. Kevin does Openly he admits, “that people sometimes hate working with me and not just want good people in the right places; he wants great people in the right that I am not yet a good boss.” But he is however very driven to get places. Kevin will need his people to be resourceful with the capacity to go beyond results, and what may look and feel like a black sheep is actually their defined roles.
savior.
As contradictory as it sounds, Kevin is quick to point out how important the people are. Kevin reflects on the team dynamics at Peninsula Moto Group: “When I first took over we were bleeding and quite frankly it was because we didn’t have the right people in right places. We are a passion driven industry and changing the culture has been the single most important thing we have done to get our results. This is a motorcycle store and if you are not of that breed, you don’t know what you don’t know.”
to this point, Kevin has been an enormous help to the business. However, ss is now in a growth mode, most recently adding five thousand square Kevin clearly understands just how important it is to have the right people in the right places. And and its service, parts and sales division. Kevin shares, “I need to recruit it’s for these reasons he is moving forward with the PI psychometric solution. Kevin’s leadership t have intent and ambition, but that also have a skillset.” Kevin works he process of hiring and firing revealing, “its hurtful to me to let someone is actively considering how people will impact the execution of his business strategies. Such as eds to feed their families.” identifying the creative individuals that can strategically connect and sell product to millennials. Kevin vin points out, “Many people are too lazy to go through the change. I am does not just want good people in the right places; he wants great people in the right places. Kevin rward with PI not because I need to know myself; I know that I am driven. will need his people to be resourceful with the capacity to go beyond their defined roles. e can’t make dysfunction continue and we are going to move faster then else.” Kevin does not have the time to fire the next person that will not And this is why leveraging the PI is so important, a solution that not only h job fit, but also with team dynamics, managerial impact and culture fit. at’s the barometer for Kevin’s success? Well it appears to be infinite and
Up to this point, Kevin has been an enormous help to the business. However, the business is now in a growth mode, most recently adding five thousand square feet to expand its service, parts and sales division. Kevin shares, “I need to recruit people that have intent and ambition, but that also have a skillset.” Kevin works through the process of hiring and firing revealing, “its hurtful to me to let someone go who needs to feed their families.” Kevin points out, “Many people are too lazy to go through the change. I am moving forward with PI not because I need to know myself; I know that I am driven. It’s that we can’t make dysfunction continue and we are going to move faster then everyone else.” Kevin does not have the time to fire the next person that will not work out. And this is why leveraging the PI is so important, a solution that not only assists with job fit, but also with team dynamics, managerial impact and culture fit. What’s the barometer for Kevin’s success? Well it appears to be infinite and it’s nowhere near in the present time. Kevin understands that the next steps will be difficult because its hard to delegate and that he will need to sacrifice his own thumb print, so the business can grow. He discloses, “The talent in the industry is thin and that it is really tough to have a guy whom is talented.” This is when team dynamics become so critically important. Kevin will leverage PI, knowing how to communicate among additional co-workers that are highly motivated.
Controversial reopening of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) After eight long years of meetings every month and reviewing over 10,000,000 acres for renewable energy sights, someone complains that their size of the pie isn’t big enough and we get to start all over again. First DRECP isn’t law, it’s an administrative policy. Therefore, every time an administration changes, the administrative policy can be changed. That is exactly what is happening with the second review and resulted in an implementation of an eight year planning process. The original plan that rolled out was concerning to ORBA and its off-highway business members. The areas left to motorized recreation were not protected in a way that made sense. The renewable energy developers claim that the areas set up in DRECP for off-highway use are too small and not economically feasible, so they want another bite at the apple. President/CEO of ORBA, Fred Wiley states, “all of the California Desert over the past 50 plus years, has been identified for a use or a protection. The DRECP identified areas for motorized recreation and now they are back on the block.” At what point will common sense be the word of the day. ORBA and its members and partners will continue to participate in the meetings and comments to protect meaningful recreation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SPENDING DOMINATED BY MOTORIZED USAGE Conclusions of Dept. of Commerce Research Denver, CO, February 14, 2018 - Department of Commerce research commissioned by Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel to determine the value of outdoor recreation as part of the Gross Domestic Product was released today. The research identified that outdoor recreation accounted for 2% of the GDP or more than $371 Billion in spending annually and that this value was steadily increasing from 2012 to 2016. This research further concluded that motorized spending was the dominant portion of spending for recreational activity, and almost exceeded all other spending sources combined. This research provides the following breakdown of spending:
“ORBA representatives were always aware of the strong relationship motorized recreation played in outdoor recreation but even we were surprised at the values established in the Department of Commerce Research. This is welcome information and will be very helpful in undertaking land management decisions on public lands moving forward and confirmed what many in the industry had believed for many years” said Fred Wiley, ORBA CEO/President. “Additionally, this information will be very helpful for communities that are targeting recreational activity to replace tax revenue that has been lost when other industries have moved out of the communities” A complete version of the research is available here: https://bea.gov/newsreleases/industry/ orsa/2018/pdf/orsa0218.pdf If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Scott Jones, Esq. at 518-281-5810 or email at Scott.jones46@yahoo.com. PAGE 20
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Communication Is Key To Building Positive Relationships With Land Managers Sent to ORBA, with permission to reprint in National Advocate - Feb 23, 2018
Question 1: Which attributes of land managers with State and Federal agencies make it easier for leaders of off-highway vehicle (OHV) organizations to work with them? A) Knowledgeable B) Honest and fair C) Understand our needs and want to get the job done right D) All of the above The answer, of course, is D. Question 2: Which of those attributes of leaders with OHV organizations make it easier for land managers to work with them? Again, the obvious answer is D. Building a positive and productive relationship between land managers and the leaders of OHV clubs and State associations takes patience, positive attitudes, good communication skills, and mutual respect. That’s the message of a presentation made at the 2017 annual conference of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). It was titled “Working with Land Managers - A Guide To Building Positive Relationships & Facilitating Effective Communications.” Around the country, OHV club leaders and public land managers have varying degrees of success working together on motorized recreation. Some have positive relationships going back decades. Others rarely if ever shake hands, let alone sit in the same room to work on projects important to both, and the riding public at large. “Land managers are people too,” said Tom Crimmins, a retired OHV recreation program manager with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), in his presentation. “Decisions are effected by the kind of working relationships that we build with land managers. Your ability is often established the very first time you speak with them.” His presentation gives a step-by-step process to building positive relationships. Making It Work: -Identify a club member to take the lead as the contact person. This is not the “attack dog” in your group. It’s someone who is willing to commit the time needed, able to work with people and understand the agency and its policies. -Make an appointment. Introduce yourself and the organization, let them know of your interests, ask about their concerns about OHV use, and offer assistance.
-Offer to take land managers and program managers for a trail ride. Plan a trip that leaves a lot of time at frequent stops to talk about issues in general. Choose trails that are sustainable and fun. Include a stop at a site they can’t reach with normal vehicles. Dealing With Issues: -Understand both sides of issues and understand the rules. Don’t just present problems, find winwin solutions. Be persistent but professional. Dealing With Disagreements: -Keep in mind that decisions are professional, not personal. If a decision doesn’t go your way, look forward to making the next one better. Be willing to move up the chain of command if necessary. How To Make Your Input Effective: “Providing regular input to agencies is the best way to influence decisions that are being made or projects that are being planned,” said Crimmins. “There are specific techniques to help make your input more effective.” They are: Be Specific: -Clearly identify the plan, decision or action being addressed. Address specific issues and describe your specific desires. Indicate what you support as well as oppose. Avoid moral or emotional appeals. Be Clear: -Use bullet points to isolate separate discussion points. Identify the offending issue or action. Describe specific problems with issues or actions. Keep it simple. Provide Information: -Do this as early in the process as possible, providing as much information as possible. Develop your own maps, or alternatives. Avoid the trap of: “If they don’t know about it they can’t close it.” Request Information: -Let planners know what changes you want to see, and give them choices if possible. If you present new information, make sure you ask them to include it in the analysis. Stay Involved: -Don’t wait to be asked for input. Get to know people involved in the process. Provide data and information whenever you get it. Maintain a regular dialogue with planners. Tom Crimmins, now retired, spent many of his 32 years with the USFS as an OHV recreation program manager. He is also the author of two popular NOHVCC “tools” for OHV groups and land managers: a 50-page book titled “Management Guidelines for OHV Recreation” and scripts for the “Public Land Advocacy Workshop Series DVD.” It covers a wide range of topics, including: understanding the process required for land planning -- whether you are working with land managers at the county, state or federal level -- how to get involved and save trails, as well as how to plan, design, manage and maintain new trail systems. The Working With Land Managers powerpoint presentation is available to show the members of your OHV organization. To download it and others from the NOHVCC annual conference, go to: nohvcc.org/ Education/Conference/2017-presentations. To order copies of the “Public Land Advocacy Workshops Series DVD” for yourself and your club, organization or agency, send an email to trailhead@nohvcc.org or call 800-348-6487.
“The Human Element” To Trail Design Raises ATV rider on a club ride in northern Minnesota stops to take a photo of Vermillion Falls.
ATV rider at a scenic overlook in the Lewis & Clark National Forest, Montana
The WOW! Factor Sent to ORBA, with permission to reprint in National Advocate - Feb 23, 2018
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he Spider Lake OHV Trail System in central Minnesota is one of the oldest and most popular in the State. Its 30 miles of trails vary from smooth and sandy to rough and rocky. The more challenging, technical sections traverse hills through the Foot Hills State Forest.
the Spider Lake Trail provides a fun riding experience with various levels of difficulty, and durable, sustainable design features. But it lacks a key element found in other OHV trails in Minnesota: desirable destinations, or as Dick Dufourd calls it, “the human
Trails and Experiences,” a 350-page resource guide for the design, planning, construction, maintenance, and management of quality OHV trail systems, that are both sustainable and fun to ride.
Throughout the 18 chapters of his book, Dufourd “Everybody loves a trail describes what he calls the The problem is, at scenic spots overlooking remote system where they get to see “Wow Factor.” Wow can be found in the ride itself. It can lakes with bald eagles, a lot of different things” swans and other wildlife, also be found in the human elements: destinations, there is nowhere to stop element.” places riders want to ride and park without blocking to. “Everybody loves a trail the trail. Managed by the Dufourd is the author of “Great system where they get to see Minnesota Department of a lot of different things,” said Natural Resources (DNR), Trails: Providing Quality OHV
The human element adds fun for groups and extends the trail riding time. ATV rider at a scenic spot on a trail in Montana.
Dufourd. “Providing variety is an effective OHV planning and design tool that will help ensure management success. It could be a spectacular view, neat interpretive signs, unusual physical features, or stops for wildlife viewing. It can be a big WOW riding experience, or a small WOW social experience, like creating a place to stop for lunch at a scenic overlook. “As planners, we try to get OHV riders to those places and experiences. If you can do that, you’re going to be one step closer to providing WOW. Then you continue to provide it through design, maintenance and construction.” Dufourd gives examples of “the human element” in Chapter 3 of his book: -The highest point. It is human nature to get to the highest point of land, not only for the view, but also for the sense of achievement. -Water: Lakes, ponds, creeks, springs, waterfalls are a natural attraction. -Viewpoints: Whether it’s the highest point of land or just a break in the trees, people love scenic views of the landscape. -Historic and Interpretive Sites: Riders enjoy seeing old
mines, cabins, ghost towns, abandoned equipment, mills, etc. Those, along with any interpretation of the natural environment, enhance the rider’s experience. -Wildlife Viewing: Riders of all ages enjoy seeing wildlife,
Jaydon Mead, with the Utah BLM, at a scenic spot during a dirt bike ride.
Including scenic spots as destinations on trail maps adds the human element
and memorable experiences to be shared at the end of the day. Why should planners design OHV trails to include the human element? Writes Dufourd: “From a quality recreation and an effective OHV management standpoint, planners should always try to work with human nature rather than against it. The trail should take people where they want to go. It’s the WOW factor. That is what riders should say at the end of the trail ride. Planners should strive to find the WOW points and put them on the inventory and into the trail concept plan.”
including deer, elk, turkeys, bears, beavers, raptors, wild horses and even snakes. -Food. There is something about getting a burger on the trail that is very appealing to most riders. Food is a natural human attraction.
Dick Dufourd was inducted into the NOHVCC Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual conference in 2015. As Dufourd writes in the book’s dedication: “Great trails don’t just happen. They are created, managed, and maintained through vision, passion, and sound engineering.”
Human elements extend the ride time. All of those examples provide a destination, a goal for the ride. They also provide photo opportunities, a chance for riders to stop and socialize,
You can purchase a copy of the 350-page, fully illustrated “Great Trails” guidebook for $30, or download the book in separate pdf files, free of charge. To get started, go to http://gt.nohvcc.org .
New MIC Initiative Is Getting Young People To RiDE MIC Teams Up With Monster Jam, Inviting Young People To RiDE Grave Digger! Monster Mutt! Honda! Yamaha! Wait...What? Thousands of teens and pre-teens go to Monster Jam to see “Grave Digger” and “Monster Mutt.” This year, many of them are coming away from the big-truck event equally excited about “Honda,” “Yamaha,” and other off-highway vehicle (OHV) brands. In a new initiative called RiDE, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) is reaching out to kids ages 6 to 16 at a dozen Monster Jam events, scheduled from January to June in six States. Right next to the afternoon “pit party” of Monster Trucks, kids are invited to suit up in riding gear and go on a short ride on dirt bikes and ATVs, with the help of professional coaches and instructors. “We registered over 600 people at our first Monster Jam RiDE event in Anaheim,” said Tim Buche, MIC president and CEO. “That includes about 140 people that had their first ride ever on an ATV or dirt bike.” For kids not quite ready to ride at RiDE, MIC also has moto photo booths where kids can sit on dirt bikes mounted on giant springs, getting a feel for what it’s like to move side-to-side and back-andforth on a motorcycle. The bikes are set up in front of various Supercross backdrop images to create exciting social media photos. Smaller children can sample Strider Balance Bikes on a small paved course. And anyone can slip on a virtual reality headset while seated on a stationary dirt bike or ATV, experiencing a simulated trail ride.
RiDE participants are also encouraged to take the next step to becoming a real rider, and attend a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) DirtBike School or an ATV Safety Institute (ASI) course. “We also encourage everyone to go to the website MyFirstRide.org,” said Buche. “That website helps kids and their parents figure out what kind of bike they might be interested in, and what they should do next.” Buche believes the powersports industry will thrive and stay relevant, in part by focusing on the next generation of riders. “We’re excited about Monster Jam,” he said. “The whole idea here is giving them a hands-on experience. Or they can get their picture taken and share it with family and friends. Parents were sharing their experience on social media. So we’re able to influence tens of thousands of people through social networks. I imagine the school conversations the day after RiDE were very good.” MIC previewed RiDE at the annual conference of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), held last October in New Hampshire. “We’re so proud to be affiliated with and offer support to NOHVCC,” said Buche. “The best source for new riders are current riders. The more riders we have, the more the trails are needed, and the more local politicians will look at local riding areas and say ‘We get it’. A lot of their constituents are out there enjoying the great outdoors on a motorcycle, ATV or ROV (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle, also called Side-by-Side). So to a degree, we all need to amp up a little to promote our sport and mode of transportation.” Wanted: Volunteers To Help At Future RiDE Events The MIC is asking for local-market volunteers to help staff future RiDE events. Volunteers will receive a commemorative RiDE T-shirt to wear during the event, a free ticket to Monster Jam at the event they staff, a small stipend and, most rewarding, the opportunity to engage with the next generation of enthusiasts. Volunteers can welcome families, work with parents to get kids geared up, or enjoy the photo display or virtual reality experience. Volunteers who are ASI Instructors, MSF DirtBike School Coaches or RiderCoaches can work with kids at the demo ride “tracks.” 2018 RiDE Events Schedule: Feb. 3 – University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. Feb. 10 – Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, Calif. Feb. 17 – Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, Calif. Feb. 18 – Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, Calif. Feb. 24 – Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, Calif. Feb. 25 – Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, Calif. Mar. 23 – Sam Boyd Stadium, Monster Jam World Finals, Las Vegas Mar. 24 – Sam Boyd Stadium, Monster Jam World Finals, Las Vegas May 12 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. June 9 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. June 23 – Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn. RiDE is funded by MIC members BMW, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha. MIC is a national trade association supporting motorcyclists in the U.S. by representing manufacturers, distributors, dealers and retailers of motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, ROVs, motorcycle/ ATV/ROV parts, accessories and related goods and services. For more information, go to www.mic. org.
Peer Pressure Stewardship By Jerry Smith
There are innumerable accusations of damages done to archeological sites and rock art from people all over the country. It’s not just one geographic area nor just one site that we hear this about. Those actions by a few misguided individuals cause the divide between some user groups to widen. Part of the problem with this divide is that many times the accusations regarding who is at fault are in error. Looking past that truth, we must put our heads together and find a remedy to the actual problem. Breaking the “problem” down, does it matter which user group is doing the damage? Is it exclusive to one particular group or are all groups involved? We all know that’s not just one group, so closing areas and trails to that one group won’t cure the problem. We best look in another direction. Okay, we have a resource we want to protect from certain people. We know the resource can’t change, so let’s look at those people a minute. What is the first thing a thief might desire? My guess is “anonymity”. They don’t want others to know who stole whatever. So, are they likely to have accomplices or be alone? Mostly, they want to be alone. Sometimes though, there will be accomplices. Believe it or not, that accomplice may be the answer.
When these people are acting rogue, what is it that motivates them to do what they do? More often than not, it’s boredom. They are not happy or satisfied with things. They are looking for something new and exciting. Their friends are likely somewhat in that same frame of mind, so they go along with whatever the “leader” does. This is a typical “Peer Pressure”. One promotes an action and the other(s) goes along. It’s usually not planned; it’s a spur-of-the-moment thing. Peer pressure is supporting the bad behavior. What if we could upgrade that peer pressure? What would happen if those peers were not bored or had better knowledge of what’s right and what’s wrong? Could it be possible they might discourage the offending party from doing what everyone knows is wrong? So how do we find or create positive peers that will have the gumption to stand up to wrongdoing? There are some easy answers and some steep obstacles to overcome to conclude that question. First comes the easier part of this operation. The very first thing we need is people. People who like similar things. Be it food, beverage, sport, art, vehicles, or whatever, they just need a common interest… preferably a common interest with a common passion for that interest. Because we are focused on preserving rock art and other archeological objects, let’s say we are looking for a group of people who love to drive their 4x4s in the Great American BackCountry. We already have numerous clubs and associations across the country so let’s use them. 0ne thing that any club needs to be successful is good leadership. This can initially come from one person or a handful of good people. Good leaders must make the club exciting enough to encourage people WANT TO belong to it. Activity is usually the first order of business. Without activity, why would anyone want to belong? We’ll assume we are out on a club trip. Driving a scenic and sometimes challenging trail. Everyone is having a good time. As we go along, there are some aluminum cans and other trash along the trail. As a club leader, what happens when you show the initiative to stop and pick up that trash and put it in a trash bag, preferably one you demonstratively carry with you all the time? Usually, people who look to you for leadership will eventually begin picking up trash they see without you ever saying a word. But what would happen if you let it be known that “your past club” was known for their constant concern for the “pack it in/ pack it out” and clean up after those who don’t care for the environment? Make it a sense of pride and duty to keep OUR trails clean.
Taking it another step forward, what if they knew about how you keep a running tab on the “volunteer hours” they are accumulating as a club? Those hours, when turned into the land managers are given a dollar per hour rate (roughly $25/hr.). When you multiply that and tell the membership what their efforts have meant to land managers, wouldn’t that motivate them to want to do more? You may be asking; “What does this have to do with protecting rock art?” The answer is that we, as an organization, must aggressively recruit more of the wheeling public to join us and become educated in the ways of properly conducting themselves when out in the Great American BackCountry. The more people we educate, the more the word will spread. It is unlikely we can expect all people to join, but as we breed more followers, the peer pressure also grows… even to non-members. Then that additional peer pressure grows. As an educated member goes out with someone not educated, the peer pressure from the educated person(s) can be passed on. Those of us presently organized must also use educational materials to hand out with what we expect of all users of the BackCountry. Add some positive messaging on signage along the trails and we’ve done a pile to promote good One last consideration would be to monitor the actions of others while we are in the BackCountry. When we see wrongdoing, use a tactful (non-confrontational) way of asking the offenders to stop. Handing them a pamphlet about proper public land stewardship might be a good icebreaker. It that doesn’t seem to change their attitude, turn in enough information that the law enforcement can provide an even better deterrent. Photos, license numbers, locations, and a physical description can go a long way to helping the law do its job. Until a better way comes along, using peer pressure is a good start. So go out and add your voice to that positive peer pressure. It all starts with YOU.
Why Fill Out All Those Surveys? HASLETT, MI, January 22, 2018: You may have received a survey from a snowmobile manufacturer or supplier asking questions related to your snowmobiling purchases and activities. You have probably also seen surveys from the ISMA Office asking questions such as • • • • •
How many miles/Kilometers do you ride your snowmobile each year? When you snowmobile, do you trailer to your snowmobiling location or can you ride from your home/cabin? Do you snowmobile with friends, family, club members? What other outdoor recreation activities do you participate in? Etc.
Thankfully many of you have answered our surveys and questionnaires and have participated in similar questionnaires we have on our website and Facebook pages. We conduct these surveys to gather information so that we can better serve you and better understand the changes in the activities/needs/habits of our customers. Your responses help tell your story to tourism bureaus and government agencies who can work to make your experience a better one and expand or continue access to riding areas. Many land managers want to know where you go snowmobiling and why you go snowmobiling. Government agencies ask how many people ride in certain areas and they need to know the economic impact of snowmobiling in an area to award grants for improvements to trail systems or other infrastructure improvements. We are happy to tell you that our surveys consistently show that people go snowmobiling to enjoy the outdoors, be with friends and family, go places where they could never go without a snowmobile, and have fun and simply enjoy nature. Our survey results always show that snowmobilers are caring neighbors and great family members. They enjoy spending time with each other and generate a tremendous amount of economic impact for rural areas throughout the snowbelt. Snowmobiling is a huge economic engine generating over $39 Billion of economic activity worldwide. Your expenditures generate millions of tax dollars and thousands of jobs in parts of the world that need jobs! Snowmobilers keep the economies of the snowbelt alive – so they can also service the summer, spring and fall customers. Mortgages need to be paid every month of the year! Sometimes it may seem like we are a little nosey asking your gender, and your age. That helps us better understand how we are interacting and serving certain segments of the community and how the snowmobile community is changing and growing. All of the surveys conducted by mail, websites, or social media are designed to better understand snowmobile use - so that we can create better products and tell your story to people that want to understand the importance of snowmobiling so that it can continue and expand to better serve you and help you enjoy snowmobiling. So, the next time you receive a survey, please fill it out and turn it in. The information is vital in helping us all. Even if you took a survey in the past, times change, people change, and needs change. Go ahead and take it again this year!!! (Every year is a new year….) For information on snowmobiling check out our websites: www.snowmobile.org and www.gosnowmobiling.org and “follow” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoSnowmobiling . You will notice there are surveys on our outlets and we gather information annually so fill out the survey for this season so you voice can be heard for the future of snowmobiling.
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NOHVCC State Partners Have The Horsepower To Give OHV Groups More Traction Sent to ORBA, with permission to reprint in National Advocate - Feb 23, 2018
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In Texas, it’s Carol Smith. In Iowa, Dan Kleen. In Vermont, Danny Hale.
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cross the U.S. and Canada, NOHVCC State Partners are known names. They are experienced riders, often club or State Association leaders, and respected by agencies for their professionalism in advocating for responsible off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation. The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) was founded in 1990, not as a member organization, but a service organization. A council of dozens of OHV industry leaders, all working at the same level. Their role? To assist and support the work of OHV clubs and State Associations. NOHVCC State Partners stand ready to assist you. They are a friendly voice that can answer your questions, direct you to helpful club- and trail-building tools and resources, and connect you to dedicated OHV-industry professionals in your State and across the country. State Partners and Associate State Partners act as a liaison between NOHVCC and the OHV communities in their States. While not official media spokespersons for NOHVCC, they support the NOHVCC mission by being informed on important issues and speaking on behalf of their clubs and associations. They promote and distribute the many “tools” NOHVCC has compiled over 27 years, on safe and responsible riding, building and maintaining sustainable trails, how to successfully partner with State and Federal land managers, and other OHV-related issues. “We’ve been able to help other clubs and local officials who may have an interest in OHV recreation, but simply don’t know where to start,” said Carol Smith, NOHVCC State Partner in Texas. “We can educate them on how it’s done, safely, legally and responsibly in other States. Provide them with working examples, and the names of other officials they can speak with personally.
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The single largest property acquisition ever funded from the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP / $1.3 mil - 3200 acres!) probably wouldn’t have happened without the assistance of the NOHVCC. “If you have a problem or situation, your NOHVCC State Partner has a nationwide network of OHV enthusiasts, as well as land managers and OHV program managers to speak with, and to glean information and assistance from. NOHVCC State Partners can provide a wealth of information and assistance; it’s what we’re here for!” Bring the experience of a national OHV network to your State. If you don’t know who your State Partner is, look them up on the NOHVCC website, give them a call and introduce yourself. If they can’t answer your questions, there’s a good chance they know someone who can. Consider joining this incredible network of OHV leaders. Currently, there are 12 States and 5 Provinces with a NOHVCC State Partner vacancy. They are Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Wyoming, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and Yukon.
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If you -- or someone you know -- is passionate about and involved in advocating for OHV activities in any of these States or Provinces, please contact NOHVCC at trailhead@nohvcc. org. In addition, there are some states with State Partners that have openings for Associate State Partners. Even if your State has Associate State Partners, consider applying to join that list. There is one State Partner per State, but no limit to the number of Associate State Partners, and
NOHVCC’s goal is to have representatives in each State and Province from all types of OHV recreation. For a complete list of the responsibilities, qualifications and benefits of becoming a NOHVCC State Partner or Associate State Partner, go to this page of the NOHVCC website: http://www.nohvcc.org/About/partners.aspx.
OHV Keep the Gates Open Become an nOhVCC state partner
We all know that wrenching your vehicle is critical to keeping it in optimum condition. In today’s society, wrenching your rights is just as critical to keep riding areas open. We can no longer sit on the sidelines and just ride. Federal and State lands are being closed to OHV recreation with increasing frequency. NOHVCC has all of the tools to assist you in your State. Become a NOHVCC State Partner and get the edge to effectively create a positive future for OHV recreation. Email trailhead@nohvcc.org to request an application today. For more information on the important role of NOHVCC State Partners, and the tools and information available to help you keep and create quality OHV trail systems and riding areas, visit nohvcc.org.
Find out more at nohvcc.org
Creating a Positive Future for Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation
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Polaris Acquires Historic Glamis Beach Store and Surrounding Property
Polaris Will Maintain Glamis Beach Store Traditions and Improve Services to Patrons and Off-Road Enthusiasts MINNEAPOLIS (February 22, 2018) — Polaris® Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), in partnership with the LeBlanc family, is announcing the completed purchase of the 166-acres of land and buildings associated with the historic Glamis Beach Store in Glamis, California. “When my father first opened the doors of the Glamis Beach Store in 1979 his mission was to provide Glamis visitors a home base stocked with all the amenities they need while enjoying the dunes,” said Jeannie “Mama Jeannie” LeBlanc. “It only makes sense to partner with the leader in the off-road recreational community to carry on the traditions that he created.” “The LeBlanc family created the iconic establishment within the dunes community and we are honored to carry that legacy forward, helping to preserve and protect all that is great about Glamis,” said Bob Mack, senior vice president of Corporate Development & Strategy, Polaris. “For so many riders, the dunes and the Glamis Beach Store are part of a lifetime of riding memories and we plan to make sure that riders and visitors can continue to experience all the dunes have to offer, including a visit to the Beach Store, as a part of their Glamis adventures for many years to come.” Polaris has partnered with the LeBlanc’s in the past, utilizing the Glamis property to host Camp RZR for the last six years. This signature event takes place in late October, serving as a kick off to the dunes riding season, and a celebration of the riding culture and comradery that is created among riders. More than 20,000 attended Camp RZR in 2017 and the acquisition of the property will allow Polaris to continue to expand the event. “For the rider and dunes community, the iconic Glamis Beach Store represents the epicenter of the dunes, so when we were looking for a location to hold our first Camp RZR we only had one place in mind,” said Craig Scanlon, chief retail and marketing officer, Polaris Off-Road Vehicles. “To the riders, community and many at Polaris, Glamis is an extraordinary place and our goal is to continue the unique aspects that make this area special and to help it thrive.” Polaris acquired the property from the Estate of Beach Store founder Eurgene LeBlanc. Polaris expects to work with Jeannie LeBlanc, other local business owners, the dunes community and Imperial County officials to improve the services available in the Glamis riding area, while preserving the rich history and character of the property. Glamis is one of the most popular off-road riding areas in the USA with riders coming from all over the world to experience its massive sand hills. The Glamis Beach Store has been a central part of the Glamis experience since 1979 and will continue in operation.
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Yamaha Continues Decade-Long Support for the Future of Hunting and Fishing
National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes Features All-New Yamaha Wolverine X4 Side-by-Side
Kennesaw, Ga. – March 5, 2018 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) support this year, which includes giving away an all-new 2018 Wolverine X4 Side-by-Side (SxS) in Realtree camo through an online sweepstakes at www. YamahaOutdoors.com/NHFDay. Yamaha’s annual sponsorship of NHF Day is aimed at raising awareness and support for outdoor recreation and conservation. This year’s sweepstakes features the 2018 Wolverine with an all-new quiet and comfortable 847-cc twin cylinder engine. With Proven Off-Road handling, especially on tight, technical trails, combined with Yamaha’s legendary Real World Tough durability and reliability, the Wolverine X4 is the ideal hunting, fishing and all-around recreational four-seat SxS vehicle to REALize Your Adventure. The sweepstakes is open to men and women, ages 18-years-of-age or older, through the end of October 2018. “Yamaha is proud to continue our longstanding support of National Hunting and Fishing Day, which continues to create and promote outdoor recreation opportunities for everyone,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV / SxS group marketing manager. “In celebration of our enduring partnership, we are excited to contribute an all-new Proven Off- Road Wolverine X4 in Realtree camo to support the goal of bringing families together to experience the outdoors.” NHF Day serves as the most effective grassroots effort ever taken to promote outdoor sports and conservation. Yamaha, through its relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, Buckmasters, Tread Lightly!, National Wild Turkey Federation and NHF Day, among others, is a continued supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor recreational enthusiasts. Scheduled annually on the fourth Saturday of September, this year NHF Day’s celebration of hunting, fishing and conservation is set for September 22nd. “For 10 years, Yamaha has been a key supporter of NHF Day,” said Misty Mitchell, director of conservation programs for Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo. — the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day. “This year will be especially exciting for NHF Day entrants, as the new Wolverine X4 can include an entire family for a day of outdoor fun. We’re looking forward to another incredible turnout on the online sweepstakes and at our events in September.” PAGE 36
One lucky entrant, 18 years-of-age or older, will win a 2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4, a vehicle Assembled in the USA featuring Proven Off-Road performance. Powered by an all-new, ultra-quiet 847cc inline twin engine, the Wolverine X4 delivers superior handling, especially on tight, technical trails, combined with legendary Real World Tough Yamaha durability and reliability. Powered by the all-new twin cylinder engine, the Wolverine X4 sports a compact, nimble chassis featuring the most versatile cab in its class with industry-exclusive stow-away full-size rear seats for expanded cargo capacity on demand. Total approximate retail value is $16,899. No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes ends 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on October 31, 2018. Winner will be determined by random drawing. For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day, visit www.NHFDay.org. Complete rules, entry details and additional information are available by visiting www.YamahaOutdoors.com/NHFDay. Every Yamaha SxS is assembled at Yamaha’s U.S. factory in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution. View additional details on the Wolverine X4, along with Yamaha’s full lineup online at www. YamahaOutdoors.com, or by visiting your local Yamaha dealer. Follow Yamaha at www. facebook.com/YamahaOutdoors,\ www.twitter.com/YamahaOutdoors, and www.instagram. com/YamahaOutdoors. #Yamaha #WolverineX4 #ProvenOffRoad #REALizeYourAdventure #AssembledinUSA #NHFDay.
About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the powersports industry. The company’s everexpanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATVs and Side-By-Side Vehicles, Snowmobiles, Outboard Motors, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States. Headquartered in California since 1960, YMUS also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information about Yamaha, visit www.YamahaMotorsports.com. SxS Vehicles are recommended for use only by licensed drivers 16 years and older.
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April 13th: ULTRA4S at Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area – Coal township, PA April 21st & 22nd: Off-Road Expo – Scottsdale, AR May 11th: ULTRA4S Stampede – Prairie City SVRA, CA June 13th – 16th: International Snowmobile Conference – Halifax, Nova Scotia June 15th: ULTRA4S Cross Bar Ranch – Davis, OK July 20th: ULTRA4S Battle in Bluegrass – Dirty Turtle Bedford, KY August 10th: ULTRA4S Ridgecrest – Ridgecrest OHV, CA August 14th – 18th: NOHVCC & INOHVAA Annual Conference – Grand Rapids, MI September 29th – 30th: Off-Road Expo – Pomona, CA October 19th: ULTRA4S National Championship – Sparks, NV October 30th – November 2nd: SEMA Show – Las Vegas, NV
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Off-Road Business Association 1701 Westwind Drive #108 Bakersfield, CA 93301 661.323.1464 Fax 661.323.1487 ORBA Board Members • Chairman: Greg Adler, Transamerican Auto Parts • Treasurer: Mark Turner, Daystar • Secretary: Lindsay Hubley, Family Events • Member: Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motorsports USA • Member: Stuart Gosswein, SEMA • Member: Kurt Miller, The Enthusiast Network • Member: Jim Chick, Bestop, Inc. • Member: J.R. Burke, Polaris Industries, Inc. ORBA Staff President & CEO: Fred Wiley 661.323.1464 fwiley@orba.biz Office Manager / Accounting: Dana Wiley 661.323.1464 dwiley@orba.biz
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