Transcript ATVAM Regional Directors Meeting

All Terrain Vehicle Association of
Minnesota (ATVAM)
Working to develop ATV opportunities
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What is ATVAM?
Non profit organization founded in 1983
Comprised of over 65 local ATV clubs
10,500 Members
183+ Dealers
4 Manufacturers
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How ATVAM works
ATVAM
Executive Board
Regional Directors
Clubs and
General Membership
Designated
Committees
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What does ATVAM provide
Membership?
Serves the interests of all ATV users
Communication with larger organizations
Local ATV club assistance
Annual Vision Meeting (1-5 year planning)
Convention Opportunity (Spring and Fall)
Representation at Capital
Opportunity
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What do ATV Clubs and Businesses
provide ATVAM?
Membership to ATV riders
Provide voice with local government and
smaller public agencies
Develop and maintain ATV Trails
Promote responsible ATV use and
education within local communities
Positive support for our recreation
Donations and services in support of
positive ATV usage
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What do Designated Committees
provide to ATVAM?
Fundraising opportunities
Research into ATV issues
Other items as needed
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ATVAM Goals
Trails
Education
Enforcement
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ATVAM Objectives
Endorse and advance responsible ATV use
Promote ATV use as a positive outdoor
activity and factor in Minnesota’s economy
Promote legislation and regulations
favorable for use of ATV’s
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ATVAM Focus
Membership
Let’s get them, let’s keep them
Communication
Informing, networking, providing solutions
Leadership
For today and our future
Change Management
Trails, Education and Enforcement
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Snapshot of ATVAM
Where we’ve been
Where we are
Where we are going
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ATVAM has been active in
Legislation and Regulation
1984 – ATV Registration
1996 – Iron Range OHV Recreation Area
1998 – Area System Planning Process
1999 – State Forest Rules Adopted
2001 – Youth ATV Safety Program
2002 – Enforcement, and Environmental
Awareness Issues
2003 – 2004 Continued Success at the
State Capital
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ATV opportunities depend on
these groups working together
ATV Clubs
Community Leaders
Other groups and shareholders
For the benefit of everyone
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Executive Board Forward
Support and participate in ATV opportunities
Promote benefits of ATVing state wide
Provide strong Regional Directors through
resources and education.
Address issues on behalf of all membership
Represent local ATV Clubs (iaw bylaws)
Identify items and issues that effect ATV laws
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Challenges of Land Managers
Manage OHV Activities
Protect Resources
Minimize User conflicts
Promote Responsible use
Solution: Trails
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What are we looking for in riding
opportunities?
Sustainable trail systems
Opportunity to create and maintain trails
Trails designed with variety for all skill sets
Less trailer(ing) more access to services,
See feedback on basic ride
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Working with DNR and others
Issues:
It’s a 4-way dialog: DNR/Media/Groups/Our 2%
Successes:
Edu/Enf, Gilbert/Virginia, Hot Item, Future Items
(Ambassador, Enviro, other Prg’s)
 Failures:
Getting Trails on the Ground!
Insights:
Keep moving forward
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What can be done to make things
work better for all of us?
Less red tape
Progress as planned (keep moving)for trails
Support our efforts in awareness programs
and legislative issues.
Regional Director Liaison (Locals)
Other
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Anything else Resource Mangers
need to know?
We want trails for everyone’s sake
Know your local user groups
Ask us, we’ll tell you.
Work with us, we’ll help you.
We understand turn-key days are over
Closing trails is not a solution
We support your efforts !
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The ATVAM Executive Board
thanks you for your time.
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