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			<title>BRC Friends of the Shasta Trinity National Forest RALLY</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<b>BLUERIBBON COALITION PARTNER ALERT!</b><br />
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Dear BRC members, supporters and action alert subscribers,<br />
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I just got an email from Bob Cole, Chair of Friends of the Shasta Trinity National Forest (FOTSTNF), letting us know about the FOTSTNF Rally happening in December. The rally is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2009 at noon.<br />
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I have pasted information about the rally below, and you can download a copy of the flyer <b>here</b>.<br />
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Please pass this on to your friends and family, and please ask them to take action as well.<br />
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<b>Thanks in advance for your involvement,</b><br />
Ric Foster<br />
Public Lands Department Manager<br />
BlueRibbon Coalition<br />
208-237-1008 ext 107<br />
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<b>Friends of the Shasta Trinity National Forest (FOTSTNF) RALLY</b>The Friends of the Shasta Trinity National Forest (FOTSTNF) works with Recreation Outdoors Coalition (ROC) and we are trying to get word out about the problems we are experiencing with our local Forest. FOTSTNF is hosting a rally on Friday, December 11, 2009 at noon at the USFS Office, 3644 Avtech Pkwy (off Airport Rd. north of airport), Redding, CA. We're planning on an hour or so max, since it's at lunchtime, on a workday, but we need to do it on a day the Forest Service office is open. <br />
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Speakers will be Les Baugh, Shasta County Supervisor, and Fred Kelly Grant, American Stewards of Liberty.<br />
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Attendees please bring something symbolizing your favorite forest recreation. Load up your dirt bikes, quads, horses, drive your 4-wheel drive, bring a fishing pole, etc.  Hunters, blaze orange hats or jackets only, no weapons please.<br />
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Regardless of your choice of recreational activities, make your public agencies aware that you are not willing to accept their Land Management Policies. If you drive off a paved road, you are driving an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV)!<br />
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Thanks again,<br />
Bob Cole<br />
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PS: I recently sent a column to the local paper, the Redding Record Searchlight, depicting the problems the public is having with the Shasta-Trinity NF and their unwillingness to work us.  Here is a direct link to the piece.  <br />
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The Shasta County Board of Supervisors is working closely with us on this problem, and all five supervisors support what we are attempting to do here.<br />
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For more information on Friends of the Shasta Trinity National Forest, please e-mail <a href="mailto:fotshastatrinitynf@att.net">fotshastatrinitynf@att.net</a>.<br />
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			<title>BRC BRC Christmas Auction Project Update</title>
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- Phone: (209) 286-1009 <br />
- Fax: (209) 286-1009 <br />
- Email: <a href="mailto:brdel@sharetrails.org">brdel@sharetrails.org</a> <br />
- Webpage: <a href="http://www.sharetrails.org/staff/#DelA" target="_blank">http://www.sharetrails.org/staff/#DelA</a> <br />
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Date: 11/20/2009 <br />
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POCATELLO, ID (November 20) - The excitement continues to build for the Christmas Auction Project of the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC). This list of "presents" is building fast, and the bidding will start December 1st.  This special online auction is designed to help us all save trails and keep our sports alive. Check out our latest list of off-road goodies.<br />
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Just in, we have:<br />
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Nemesis Industries Hi-Line Front Fenders<br />
Currie Enterprises Heavy Duty Steering System<br />
GenRight Offroad Jeep goodies (TBA)<br />
Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts Apparel, goodies and discounts<br />
5 ea. Of Del Albright's Recreational Leadership Training Course (RLTC)<br />
Roundeyes LED dome lights<br />
PIAA Accessory Light Kit<br />
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These additions add to our growing list here:<ul><li>5 off-road Tires from BFGoodrich with the set of 5 Monster Beadlock Raceline Wheels by Allied.</li>
<li>2 Dynatrak ProRock 44s for JK Jeeps (yes, the new ProRock 44 ready to install)</li>
<li>Rubicon Express JK Suspension Upgrade</li>
<li>4 Diff covers from Dynatrak</li>
<li>Olympic4x4 Heavy Duty Deluxe Receiver Rack</li>
<li>Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers</li>
<li>Recovery Gear from WARN</li>
</ul>We're still adding to our list as businesses continue to jump in and contribute, so get ready to bid. BRC sends a heartfelt thank you to the businesses who are making this Christmas and holiday season a very special one indeed. <br />
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See the auction items here starting Dec. 1st: <a href="http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=25971" target="_blank">http://donations.ebay.com/charity/ch...sp?NP_ID=25971</a> <br />
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			<title>BRC Cycle Gear Makes 10K Donation to Keep Trails Open</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:10:03 GMT</pubDate>
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- Phone: (925) 625-6287 <br />
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- Email: <a href="mailto:brdon@sharetrails.org">brdon@sharetrails.org</a> <br />
- Webpage: <a href="http://www.sharetrails.org/staff/#DonA" target="_blank">http://www.sharetrails.org/staff/#DonA</a> <br />
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Dave Bertram, Cycle Gear <br />
- Phone: 707-747-5053 <br />
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Date: 11/19/2009 <br />
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BENICIA, CA (November 19) -- On November 16, 2009, Cycle Gear, the country's largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, presented a check for $10,000 to the BlueRibbon Coalition in support of the organization's efforts to ensure continued access to public lands. <br />
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The check presentation symbolized Cycle Gear's total donation to BRC via its Trail Access Fund of matching funds in 2009.  This is the 7th year in a row in which Cycle Gear matches (dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 per annum) club and rider donations to the Fund. <br />
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Dave Bertram, off-road hero and CEO of Cycle Gear, states, "Despite the tough economic times that we all are facing, Cycle Gear is committed to this grant program in support of BRC's efforts to successfully champion our right to access trail-based recreation on public lands."<br />
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"The OHV community is facing serious and never-ending challenges that threaten our sport.  Now is not the time for the off-road business community to abrogate our responsibility to continue support for access groups that fight to protect our rights to ride on federal and state lands," Bertram said.<br />
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Don Amador, Western Representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, said, "This generous donation by Cycle Gear will help BRC continue its OHV advocacy efforts and is greatly appreciated by the organization and our members.  It's critically important support programs like this that will help fund our land-use efforts in 2010."<br />
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			<title>BRC DNR Releases Draft Recreation Plan for Reiter Foothills Forest</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:10:04 GMT</pubDate>
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 <b>Dear BRC members, supporters and action alert subscribers,</b><br />
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 Our partners in Washington State have just forwarded us information on an important issue that needs IMMEDIATE ACTION.<br />
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 Tod Petersen, Legislative/Land Use Coordinator for the Northwest Motorcycle Association (NMA)  just emailed us with some important information on the Draft Reiter Foothills Forest Recreation Plan the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has released.<br />
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 <b>Thanks in advance for your involvement,</b><br />
Ric Foster<br />
Public Lands Department Manager<br />
BlueRibbon Coalition<br />
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 <b>HELP SAVE REITER</b><br />
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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has released its Draft Reiter Foothills Forest Recreation Plan.  While we support making Reiter an official ORV area, we have serious concerns about the current plan.<br />
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Historically about 4000 acres of the 10,000 acre area being studied has been used by ORV. The DNR plan proposes limiting motorized use to about only 1100 acres.<br />
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Even though the DNR research shows that off-road motorcycling is the most popular use, the plan contains no specific mention of facilitating it.<br />
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The way things currently stand there is no guarantee that there will be any single track trails open to motorized use.<br />
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More information on the plan can be found by following this link:<br />
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<a href="http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/Topics/RecreationPlanning/Pages/amp_rec_reiter_foothills.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEduc...foothills.aspx</a><br />
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<b>YOU </b>can help correct this injustice by providing written comments to the DNR before December 4th.<br />
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Comments should be submitted to the SEPA Center at, <a href="mailto:sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov">sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov</a>  or P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, Washington 98504-7015<br />
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Reference SEPA File No. 09-111001 at the start of your comments.<br />
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Here are some sample comments to consider:<br />
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The area the plan allocates for motorized recreation is significantly inadequate to facilitate the current recreational usage.  The DNR staff involved with developing the plan concur with this finding. This shortcoming is addressable as noted below.<br />
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According to the map shown in figure 8 additional land suitable for motorized trail use is available in the central and western portions of the study area.<br />
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Excluding motorized recreation in areas identified as potential aquifer recharge areas is not consistent with restrictions as listed in Appendix A which contains no such noted exclusion.<br />
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Appendix E shows the motorcyclists are the largest user group, but the study does not specifically address their recreational needs.<br />
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It is important that the DNR recognizes that different types of ORV use have different impacts on the landscape. Just because the largest ORV may not be appropriate in a specific area that should not preclude allowing lightweight two wheeled ORV access.<br />
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We strongly recommend that lightweight two wheeled ORV access be included in the central and western portion of the planning area.<br />
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This recommendation is consistent with the DNR goals as stated on page 3:<br />
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"Goal 1: Ensure the safety of the public, department employees and volunteers.<br />
Goal 2: Ensure recreation is consistent with trust obligations.<br />
Goal 3: Ensure recreation is consistent with resource protection.<br />
Goal 4: Provide quality recreation experiences that can be sustained over time."<br />
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On page 34, under the heading of "Statewide Recreation on DNR-managed Lands" it is stated that "Some sites and trails are designated for only motorized or non-motorized use".  The DNR has acknowledged that this statement is misleading, but it is actually false.  There are no DNR managed recreation areas where motorized recreation is allowed and non-motorized recreation is specifically prohibited. <br />
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This must be considered when evaluating the portion of the area available for various trail users and the proportional balance goals.<br />
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Prioritizing motorized recreation at Reiter is consistent with the DNR's Statewide Recreation Program Vision and Management Goals as stated on page 3. "DNR envisions a future in which the lands it manages offer distinct and diverse outdoor recreation opportunities within the overall fabric of recreation in Washington."<br />
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The overall fabric of recreation in Washington includes prohibitions on motorized trail recreation in all National Parks, all Wilderness Areas, all Natural Resource Conservation Areas, all State Parks (except the 600 acre Riverside facility near Spokane), the Mt Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest, the vast majority of county and city parks.  At a statewide level motorized trail use is prohibited on over 80 percent of the trail mileage.  In the areas adjacent to the Reiter area that prohibition is 100 percent.<br />
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When considering the overall fabric it is reasonable for all areas within the Reiter study area that are found to be suitable for motorized recreation to be incorporated in the plan as areas where some form of motorized trail recreation is allowed.<br />
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			<title>BRC A National Recreation Group Cancels Event at Indy Powersports Show</title>
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- Phone: 208-237-1008 <br />
- Fax: 208-237-9424 <br />
- Email: <a href="mailto:brgreg@sharetrails.org">brgreg@sharetrails.org</a> <br />
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Date: 11/18/2009 <br />
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 POCATELLO, ID (November 18) -- Due to the tough economic conditions that continue to impact the country, including fiscal impacts to the OHV industry, the BlueRibbon Coalition has cancelled the 2010 Breakfast of Champions.<br />
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Greg Mumm, Executive Director for the BlueRibbon Coalition, states, "The decision to cancel the Breakfast of Champions is part of an organizational strategy to focus staff and resources to effectively address the many land use issues that are impacting OHV recreational access to public and private lands and waterways."<br />
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"BRC continues our attendance at the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo and looks forward to a robust exchange of ideas with event attendees at our booth #4514," Mumm concludes.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Date: 11/17/2009  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is seeking public comments on a proposal to develop a 2,704-acre expansion to the existing Iron Range Off-highway Vehicle Recreation Area (OHVRA), in Gilbert, Minnesota. The proposed expansion site is located one mile north of the existing Iron Range OHVRA, partially within the city of Virginia, Minnesota.<br />
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The Virginia expansion site will be managed out of the existing facility, which will be linked to the expansion area by a connector road. This proposed expansion includes the development of the connector road, a core trail system, vehicle-specified trails, and perimeter fencing.<br />
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Public comments on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) will be accepted during the 30-day public review period, which runs from November 16 through December 16, 2009.<br />
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The EAW document and maps can be viewed or downloaded from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' website at <a href="http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/environmentalreview/virginia_ohvra/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/env...vra/index.html</a>. <br />
Additional copies may be requested by calling 651-259-5157.<br />
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A copy of the EAW is also available for public review at the following locations:<br />
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    DNR Library, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155    DNR Northeast Regional Headquarters (Region 2), 1201 E. Highway 2, Grand Rapids, MN 55744    Minneapolis Public Library, Government Documents, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401    Arrowhead Regional Library, Duluth Public Library, 520 W Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802    Virginia Public Library, 215 5th Ave S, Virginia, MN USA 55792    Gilbert Public Library, 17 N Broadway, P.O. Box 75, Gilbert, MN 55741-0758<b>MAIL COMMENTS TO:</b><br />
          Minnesota Department of Natural Resources<br />
          Division of Ecological Resources, Box 25<br />
          Attn: Ronald Wieland<br />
          500 Lafayette Road<br />
          St. Paul, MN 55155-4025<br />
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<b>EMAIL COMMENTS TO:</b><br />
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Please put "<b>Virginia OHVRA</b>" in the subject line of e-mail comments. Comments should include your name and address.<br />
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<b>FAX COMMENTS TO:</b><br />
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<b>Written comments on the EAW must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009.</b>For further information, please call (651) 259-5157.<br />
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<b>JUST REMEMBER, PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO KEEP RECREATION AREAS OPEN; PLEASE GET INVOLVED!</b><br />
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<b>Thanks in advance for your support,</b><br />
Ric Foster<br />
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			<title>BRC BRC Announces Christmas Auction Project</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:20:04 GMT</pubDate>
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Del Albright, BRC Ambassador <br />
- Phone: (209) 286-1009 <br />
- Fax: (209) 286-1009 <br />
- Email: <a href="mailto:brdel@sharetrails.org">brdel@sharetrails.org</a> <br />
- Webpage: <a href="http://www.sharetrails.org/staff/#DelA" target="_blank">http://www.sharetrails.org/staff/#DelA</a> <br />
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Date: 11/16/2009 <br />
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POCATELLO, ID (November 16) -- The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) is pleased to announce the launch of a very special Christmas and holiday season online auction designed to help us all save trails and keep our sports alive. This "Christmas Auction Project" is being supported by a huge variety of businesses who believe in BRC's mission to provide leadership in responsible recreation nationwide.<br />
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The auction will officially launch December 1st on eBay. All proceeds will help BRC continue to champion multiple use recreation throughout our great country.  Items will be shipped directly to the winning bidder. All you have to do is bid!<br />
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We are building our Christmas list of goodies for you to bid on and many more businesses are putting their elves to work to come up with more product to support this auction. So far we have:<ul><li>5 off-road Tires from BFGoodrich with the set of 5 Monster Beadlock Raceline Wheels by Allied.</li>
<li>2 Dynatrak ProRock 44s for JK Jeeps (yes, the new ProRock 44 ready to install)</li>
<li>Rubicon Express JK Suspension Upgrade</li>
<li>4 Diff covers from Dynatrak</li>
<li>Olympic4x4 Heavy Duty Deluxe Receiver Rack</li>
<li>Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers</li>
<li>Recovery Gear from WARN</li>
</ul>And we're just getting started.  Save up some bucks and get ready to bid. <br />
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As we get more goodies on our list, we'll let you know. We cannot thank enough the businesses who are bagging up products for BlueRibbon and bringing a special cheer to our holiday trail-saving season.<br />
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The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national (non-profit) trail-saving group that represents over 600,000 recreationists nationwide The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season is beginning. Federal employees, please mark BlueRibbon Coalition and Check #11402 on your CFC pledge form to support our efforts to protect your access. Join us at 1-800-258-3742 <a href="http://www.sharetrails.org" target="_blank">http://www.sharetrails.org</a> </i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlueRibbonCoalition/~4/Qwa-xXsiaZc" border="0" alt="" /><br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Del Albright Hump 'N Bump a Huge Success]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:10:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Once again the Vegas Valley 4Wheelers "got it done right!"  The 29th Annual Hump 'N Bump was a...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Once again the Vegas Valley 4Wheelers "got it done right!"  The 29th Annual Hump 'N Bump was a tremendous success with over 200 rigs registered and several wonderful wheeling trails on the menu.  Stacie and I were able to recruit several new BlueRibbon Coalition members, and we represented BFGoodrich Tires in a tire give-away to support the raffle.  BFG kicked in five (5) tires up to 37's for one lucky winner.  Awesome.<br />
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Hump 'N Bump supports the Southern Nevada Trail Fund which helps support groups like BlueRibbon Coalition and United Four Wheel Drive Associations and others.<br />
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Some businesses supporting the cause at the event included Ted Wiens Custom 4x4 from Vegas, Genright Off Road, Go Treks, Superchips, Findlay Toyota, Olympic4x4 Products, Maximum OffRoad.com, OptimumGear.com, Magnum Ink, and others.  Tread Lightly (and BLM) were also on sight with a very nice display and friendly folks to help answer questions.<br />
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Notably, we found nearly NO trash on the trails and EVERYONE was courteous and smilling the entire event.  I did manage to scare my better half (Stacie) with a few tail-walking airborne Jeep episodes, but no damage was done and my Jeep is ready for another adventure.<br />
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See the video of some bodacious rock crawling, and get more info here on my website:<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[BRC BlueRibbon Coalition's latest membership offer]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:20:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Date: 11/12/2009    Dear Friends:  
 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Date: 11/12/2009    Dear Friends: <br />
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BlueRibbon Coalition's latest membership offer is pretty exciting and an awesome deal for you. For a limited time, we've partnered with <b>4 Wheel Parts</b> to give you a <b>FREE $25 gift card</b> when you join, renew, or extend your membership.<br />
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To learn more, check out this video:<br />
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Or, if you'd rather read about the program, I have also posted the details below.<br />
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Don't miss this opportunity!<br />
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Greg Mumm<br />
Executive Director<br />
BlueRibbon Coalition<br />
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  <b> BRC Announces Addition to Member Incentive Program<br />
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We have never experienced such a relentless onslaught against OHV recreation and access as we are right now. Almost daily, we learn of some new planning initiative, a new piece of Wilderness legislation, a new lawsuit, or new attempt to rip-off dedicated OHV registration fees. <br />
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BRC is drawing from our unparalleled experience to turn the tide and build lasting solutions that make sense for the land and the people.  Your membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition is critical.  Now is the time to join together and expand our influence on the issues. <br />
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With the help of 4 Wheel Parts, we've made joining, renewing, or extending your membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition <b>especially worth your while</b>.  For a limited time, we are making you this special <b>"no buts-no brainer"</b> offer where you can join BRC and literally double the value of your money:<br />
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 <b>Join-renew-extend your membership in BlueRibbon Coalition now and you will get a $25 gift card from 4 Wheel Parts!</b> <br />
Do the math:  $29.00 BRC Membership<br />
                        -$25.00 Gift Card  <br />
                         $  4.00 Your final cost<br />
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YOU CAN'T LOSE!<br />
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&#9658; It's the right thing to do-at the right time<br />
&#9658; You're helping to save trails<br />
&#9658; You stay informed on issues<br />
&#9658; Righteous deal for you<br />
&#9658; Join-Renew-Extend membership in BRC for a full year<br />
&#9658; Get the gift card-buy what you wanted to buy anyway<br />
&#9658; Final membership cost to you is $4<br />
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Hands down, there has never been a better opportunity to help protect trails through membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition.  Won't you please join with us? <br />
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 <b>We've made it very easy for you at</b> <b><a href="http://www.sharetrails.org/secure/4wp/?src=Alerts" target="_blank">www.sharetrails.org/secure/4wp/?src=Alerts</a></b><br />
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Share this with your friends; we'll give them the same opportunity when they JOIN!</b><br />
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The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible use of public lands and waters, and encourages individual environmental stewardship.  It represents of 10,000 individual, business, and organizational members for a combined total of over 600,000 recreationists nationwide.  1-800-258-3742</i><i> <a href="http://www.sharetrails.org" target="_blank">www.sharetrails.org</a> <br />
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			<title>Del Albright Veterans Day -- Never Forget</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:40:05 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Thank your veterans and their families by keeping America strong and free.  Never Forget.  Never...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Thank your veterans and their families by keeping America strong and free.  Never Forget.  Never let wackos, weirdos or terrorists control or hamper our freedoms.  <br />
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			<description>UFWDA is please to announce the introduction of a program that will allow the employees of our...</description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Del Albright Genright Supports the Albright's]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:50:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div align="left"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nADEMIvEDSM/SvkEJbL4IcI/AAAAAAAAANM/dktXHjLxcoM/s1600-h/genright.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nADEMIvEDSM/SvkEJbL4IcI/AAAAAAAAANM/dktXHjLxcoM/s320/genright.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Genright Off Road joined the supporters of the Del &amp; Stacie Kickin' Access Team while at Hump 'N Bump 2009.  Dropping down some serious gas money, the Genright crew jumped on the team to support our efforts at land use and access.  We also did some gnarly rocks with them in the Logandale OHV area while at this great event, and found out these Genright folks wheel some awesome machines. <br />
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If you're looking for some cool Jeep stuff from some real off road pro's, then check out what Genright Off Road has to offer.   They've got hood louvers, body armor, tube fenders, roll cages, skid gear, rocker guards, suspension parts and much more.  We plan to do more with them and are totally thankful they are supporting us in our work to save trails and keep our sport alive -- not to mention our Jeep.  :)  Thanks Genright; you're alright in our book.  Check them out at <a href="http://www.genright.com/" target="_blank">http://www.genright.com/</a><br />
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