| DECEMBER 2, 2005 |
CONTACT: ANN VANCE |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
PHONE: 800 348-6487 |
WASHINGTON
Statewide Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance Development Meeting
Sunday, January 8, 2006
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Renton, WA: On November 5-6 thirty-five off-highway vehicle enthusiasts
participated in a National Off-Highway Vehicle Association Development Workshop
and an AMA “Ride Into Political Action” Seminar. The outcome of the weekend was
a decision by the participants to develop a statewide association that can
represent the interests of off-highway motorcycle, ATV and four-wheel drive
enthusiasts and OHV businesses.
Ed Bushnell, President of the North West Outdoor Coalition and one of the
workshop participants, states, “The NWOC is in full support of the development
of a new umbrella organization for Washington State. The Northwest Motorcycle
Association further supports the proposed action according to Rick Dahl,
President of the NMA. “NMA believes a great opportunity for the motorized
community in Washington State is before us and actively supports the efforts to
form the proposed Washington OHV Alliance."
Formal development of the Alliance will take place in two meetings held over the
next six months. A Development meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 8 from
9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Automotive Building Rotunda, Clover Park Technical
College in Lakewood. A final Incorporation meeting will be scheduled for early
spring.
The Development meeting agenda will include work on the Alliance mission,
establishment of an action plan, selection of interim officers, identification
of necessary committees, and assignment of responsibilities. The meeting is open
to anyone with an interest in OHV recreation. Assigned tasks and schedules will
be sensitive to family and work obligations.
Registration is required. A Registration Packet is attached. For further
information please contact Ann Vance at 800-348-6487 or at avanc@nohvcc.org.
There will be no on-site registration.
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council as part of its State OHV
Association Development Program will coordinate the WA OHV Alliance Development
Meeting in cooperation with NWOC, AMA District 27, NMA and PNW4WDA.
Be part of history and help create a positive future for OHV recreation in
Washington!
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WASHINGTON
OHV ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Sunday, January 8, 2006
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION PACKET
| Location: |
Automotive Building - Rotunda
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA 98499
(Please see directions on page 5) |
MEETING PURPOSE: To conduct a State OHV Alliance Development Meeting for
Washington off-highway vehicle leadership and OHV-oriented business
representatives and individuals who would like to become more involved in
improving OHV recreation opportunities within Washington.
OBJECTIVES:
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To establish a proposed organization name
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To establish a proposed organization mission statement
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To develop draft by-laws
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To select interim officers
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To identify and form interim committees
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To develop adequate funding for incorporation
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To develop an incorporation meeting
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To assign tasks and responsibilities for incorporation of the organization
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To review proposed or expected bills for introduction in the 2006 Legislative
Session
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To discuss OHV community communication, strategies and action for proposed and
introduced bills
WASHINGTON
OHV ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Sunday, January 8, 2006
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA
| 9:30 a.m. |
Registration with coffee/beverages
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| 10:00 |
Welcome, Agenda Review, Meeting Ground Rules
Introductions & Distribution of Membership Information Forms
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| 10:15 |
Proposed Alliance Name
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| 10:25 |
Proposed Alliance Mission – Who You Are and What You Do Review, revise as needed and agree on Draft Mission developed at the Association
Development Workshop. Final approval of the Mission will take place at the
Alliance Incorporation Meeting.
“The Washington Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance is a not for profit organization
that works statewide to protect and enhance safe and responsible OHV motorized
recreation.”
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| 11:00 |
Association By-Laws
- Review sample by-laws
- Discuss options
- Assign tasks and schedule
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| 11:30 |
Lunch (provided on site)
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| 12:00 |
Alliance Interim Officers
- Identify needed interim officers & responsibilities
- Select officers
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| 12:30 |
Alliance Development Committees
- Identify necessary Committees
- Communications Committee
- Responsibilities
- Develop communication process
- Develop and maintain data base
- Develop and distribute notices
- List members and assign tasks
- Organizational Committee
- Responsibilities
- Develop draft By-laws
- Obtain incorporation documents
- Develop proposed incorporation status
- List members and assign tasks
- Membership Committee
- Responsibilities
- Develop proposed membership benefits
- Develop proposed membership fee(s)
- Develop proposed solicitation process
- List members and assign tasks
- Other Committee(s)
- Responsibilities
- _____________________________
- _____________________________
- _____________________________
- List members and assign tasks
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| 2:00 |
Alliance Funds
- What funding is needed for Incorporation?
- Request for Alliance donations
- Determine fund management until incorporation
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| 2:15 |
Develop Alliance Incorporation Meeting
- Date: _______________
- Location: _______________
- Time: _______________
- Purpose:
- Approve Alliance Name
- Approve Alliance Mission
- Approve Alliance By-Laws
- Elect Alliance Officers
- ________________________
- ________________________
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| 3:30 |
Adjourn Alliance Development Meeting
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CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Automotive Rotunda Building
DIRECTIONS
ON CAMPUS PARKING: Sunday parking is free and does not require a permit.
DIRECTIONS FROM I-5 NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND
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Take Exit 127 for SR 512 West
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Turn right onto South Tacoma Way
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Turn left onto 100th Street SW
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Cross railroad tracks
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Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue SW
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Cross second set of railroad tracks
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Turn left at sign for Clover Park Technical College and pass through gray gate
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Drive past the first brownish Automotive building on your left.
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The circular silver Rotunda will be the next building on your left and
attached to a redish building marked as building “3”.
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Parking is open on both sides of the entrance road
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The WA OHV Alliance Meeting will be held in the Rotunda building.
WASHINGTON
OHV ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Sunday, January 8, 2006
9:30 am-3:30 pm
REGISTRATION FORM
(Please print or type both pages completely in order for registration to be
accepted)
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Title:
__________________________________________________________________________
Organization:
____________________________________________________________________
Street Address:
__________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ______
Phone: __________________________ Fax: _______________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________
REGISTRATION:
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Registration is required.
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Deadline for registration is December 30.
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There will be NO On-Site Registration.
REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00 (Registration fee covers lunch and materials)
Method of Payment (Check One)
____Personal Check / Business Check (Please make checks payable to NOHVCC)
____Visa/ MC/AMX/Discover #: Exp.___/___
Name on card: _________________________ Signature: _____________________________
MAIL OR FAX REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO:
| NOHVCC |
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| Attn: Ann Vance |
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(800) 348-6487 (phone) |
| 4718 S. Taylor Drive |
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(920) 458-3446 (fax) |
| Sheboygan, WI 53081 |
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e-mail: avance@nohvcc.org |
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