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July 05 What's New



What’s New July, 2005

*Open ASA Board Meeting* -- July 23 at 9:00 AM, Holiday Inn Hotel &
Suites - Anaheim, CA



“BRING A FRIEND”



Committee reports and guest speakers will include:

Neil Hamada, BLM Dunes Manager
Sergeant Mark McNay, ICSO
Nicole Gilles, UDG President
Steve Razo, BLM CA Desert District External Affairs Director
Jerry Seaver, ISDRA TRT Chairman
Vicki L. Wood, Manager, El Centro Field Office (Presence
unconfirmed)


Topics will include;

LITTER Education Program
2005-06 Visitor Fee Program
Adaptive Management Area (AMA) Permits
Vendor Administration
Comp Hill Curfew
UDG Progress Report
Washington, DC OHV Summit Report
Technical Review Team (TRT) Report
LA County Fair Opportunity


*LITTER Education Program – TRASH will equal CLOSURE – Take your
trash HOME*



*Dune closure is threatened** *if litter management is not improved.
The dunes MUST be LITTER FREE. Ravens and coyotes are predators of the
Desert Tortoise. The dumpsters are feeding grounds for ravens and
coyotes. The *Biological Opinion* issued by the USFWS *requires* that
the dumpsters must be raven and coyote proof. *All trash on the ground
must be immediately removed -- day and night. *Dumpsters service cost
nearly $200,000 last season. The new RAMP LITTER rules will cost
several times more than last year. BLM El Centro is running in the
red now. See the graph below. If your email system is not set to show
graphics, you can view the graph at
http://www.glamisonline.org/downloads/BudgetDilemma.jpg
{http://www.glamisonline.org/downloads/BudgetDilemma.jpg}

BLM will be forced to reduce or eliminate visitor services such as
medical and law enforcement. Watch for a series of Public Service
Announcements (PSAs) encouraging ISDRA visitors to pack their trash
HOME. DO THE MATH it will cost you nothing to carry your trash HOME.
You may be the one who needs the EMT that was not funded for next
season. You may view one of the new Litter Education PSAs at
http://www.eccentricdesign.com/asa/Dune_Trash_snipe.jpg
{http://www.eccentricdesign.com/asa/Dune_Trash_snipe.jpg}



*New ASA DVD Supports Updated PMV Delisting Petition*



The explosive growth of the PMV during the past season was
significant. The ASA has documented this event along with Dr. Art
Phillips' studies in a new DVD. The DVD, produced by the ASA with the
help of Wally Cahill of AZ Motor Sports Mania, can be viewed at:

http://www.americansandassociation.o...ia/PMV2005.wmv
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/multimedia/PMV2005.wmv}

Dr. Phillips' latest research can be viewed at:

http://www.americansandassociation.o...nal_Report.pdf
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/legal/2005_PMV_Final_Report.pdf}



On June 30, 2005 an updated request to delist the PMV was formally
submitted to the USFWS. The petition may be viewed at:

http://www.americansandassociation.o...oDelistPMV.doc
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/legal/2005PetitiontoDelistPMV.doc}



*National Motorized OHV Summit in Washington, DC*

About 60 off-road leaders and enthusiasts from across the country
are planning to participate in the National Motorized OHV Summit in
Washington, DC on July 12th through the 14th. The following letters
have been forwarded to Washington in preparation for meetings
scheduled during the OHV Summit;



Julie MacDonald, Deputy Assistant Secretary, USFWS

http://www.americansandassociation.o...naldPMVDVR.doc
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/ASA_Correspondence/lettettoMacDonaldPMVDVR.doc}



Kathleen Clarke, Director, BLM

http://www.americansandassociation.o...tetToClark.doc
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/ASA_Correspondence/7-2005LettetToClark.doc}



Bob Filner, Congressman

http://www.americansandassociation.o...ettoFilner.doc
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/ASA_Correspondence/7-2005LettettoFilner.doc}







*New Raffle Trailer*



The raffle car for next year will be displayed in a new trailer with
one side that folds up and down. The trailer, donated by Weekend
Warrior, is currently on the assembly line. The new design will
enhance our ability to display the car at many events and
particularly on vendor row at the dunes.







*Jerry R Seaver Award *



Nominations for the JRS Award for the 2005 outstanding volunteer
must be in by July 15. Entry forms are available at
http://www.americansandassociation.o...nts/JRS_Award/
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/JRS_Award/%20}

Award Chairman Gary Jordan has arranged for Daphne Greene , Deputy
Director of the CA OHMVR Division to present the award on Sunday
September 18 at the Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa, CA.



*Tread Lighty!*



ASA is now a member of Tread Lightly! (TL!). TL! is an international
organization that advocates responsible off-highway motorized vehicle
use. Click here for the TL!
{http://www.treadlightly.org/edu.mv?edu=Guidebooks} site: Tread
Lightly! ASA has participated in the development of two new TL!
publications. You may view the new TL! Sand Dunes guide book at
http://www.americansandassociation.o...Guide_Book.pdf
{http://www.americansandassociation.org/documents/press_releases/Sand_Duning_Guide_Book.pdf}

The KID’S Tips may be viewed at
http://www.treadlightly.org/images/education/TL!DunesTips1.pdg
{http://www.treadlightly.org/images/education/TL!DunesTips1.pdg}



*Sand Sports Super Show (SSSS) – Sept 16-18 in Costa Mesa, CA -
Brian Trapp, Chairman*



We've had our first meeting. We're so very fortunate that we have
the same committee as the previous 2 years!!! This show wouldn't be
the same without this wonderful group of people!!! They make it
happen!!! We have purchased new canopies for the ASA. They are 10' x
20' steel framed and also one enclosure kit. Now that the ASA owns
them they can be utilized at many more places/events without having
to rely on someone to donate them that is retired and often not home.
We're ordering some new banners for the ASA that can be attached to
the new canopies. We have the same site as previous years. Good
location for visibility but a bit on the noisy side but we'll deal as
always. The list for Exhibitor Badges and campsites for ASA volunteers
has been sent. The purchase of the advertisement for the ASA for the
SSSS program has been sent. We only need to wait for the text and
artwork to be completed and sent in. It will again be 1 full page
explaining what the ASA is. Flo Haynes is handling the merchandise
again and is on top of that. Trailer transportation is being taken
care of. ASA will have a seperate booth strictly for informational
purposes that will showcase our new PMV video along with the trash
and other issues at the ISDRA. All said, we'll be ready to be
brighter and better than ever before!





*Upcoming Events*



Two events are scheduled on the calendar in AZ this fall. Gary
Jordan will coordinate a Dune Info meeting at RATV/MX Warehouse in
Chandler on Sept 1, 2005. An early October event will be held on the
west side in Peoria at the Orangewood RV facility. Scott Swenka,
Checkered Flag Chairman is coordinating this event.



CA events include the SSSS on Sept. 16 – 18 in Costa Mesa. The Off
Road Expo is scheduled for Oct. 8 - 9. The El Centro Big Boys show is
Oct. 7 & 8. The El Centro event will be managed by the UDG. Contact
Bryan Henry avgeek@sbcglobal.net {mailto:avgeek@sbcglobal.net}









*Volunteer Coordination *



We will be presenting a final draft plan for Volunteer Coordination
at the July 23 BOD meeting. The committee will consist of 3-5 people
that will coordinate the volunteer needs of Event Managers and
provide qualified and interested Volunteers. We hope to begin
implementation of this program for the SSSS. The plan will eventually
expand to include incentives for volunteers. If anyone is interested
in joining this committee, please contact: Lloyd Misner
corvairs123@hotmail.com {mailto:corvairs123@hotmail.com}



*Checkered Flag Program*



CF Program will be represented at the Orangewood RV - Pound Sand
Event, we are looking for someone to represent the program at the
RATV Event Sept 1, 2005, please contact me if your interested. 100
flags have been distributed to the BLM/ICSO for display on their
vehicles. Currently working with magazines related to our sport to
get some coverage of the program. The CF Program will also be
represented at the SSSS. Contact scott.swenka@gmail.com
{mailto:scott.swenka@gmail.com}



*Billboard Program*



The following business sponsors have confirmed their participation
for 2005-06. Five sponsors with seven signs. DeJong Sand Cars and
Funco have expressed an interest.



California Motorsports Centers – I-8 Westbound near Ocotillo
Extreme Performance – Two signs in the Brawley area
McMillin Homes – I-8 West bound west of Yuma
RATV/MX Warehouse – I-8 Westbound west of Yuma
Weekend Warrior – Both sides of the Glamis Store sign.

New artwork for 2005-06 can be viewed at
http://www.eccentricdesign.com/asa/WWBillboard.jpg
{http://www.eccentricdesign.com/asa/WWBillboard.jpg%20}


*Motorsports Mania TV Show*



ASA is a regular paid advertiser on this show. Check out the ASA ad
at http://www.ultimatekarting.tv/asa_video.html
{http://www.ultimatekarting.tv/asa_video.html} .You may learn more
about the show producer and the viewing schedule at
http://www.glamisonline.org/download...tsMania_MK.pdf
{http://www.glamisonline.org/downloads/MotorSportsMania_MK.pdf}



Thank you.

The American Sand Association
Unite, Inform and Mobilize