Next Membership Meeting

November 15, 2017

7:30 pm

Sheriff’s Posse Building

On the SE Corner Of F 1/2 Road and 25 Road

SEE YOU AT THE MEETING!!!!!!

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WSATVA CONTACTS - BOARD MEMBERS *President: Steve Chapel - dirtuser@bresnan.net - 970-241-2409

*Vice President: Ken Sanders - kpsandersfamily@gmail.com - 970-434-5827 S.A.R.C.

President *Treasurer: Conrad Tucker – conradtucker2@gmail.com - 970-245-5356

*Secretary: Mary Tucker – lolndr@aol.com - 970-245-5356

*Board Member at Large: John Yurick - jeyurick@q.com - 970-640-8911

*Trails: Tom Derryberry – tom_derryberry@hotmail.com - 970-858-7366

*Safari: Position available

*Safety: Larry Bullard – bullardgj@gmail.com – 970-245-9057

*Webmaster: Jim Reed – jim.reed@swiftnews.com

*Newsletter Editor: Kathie Iles - ilesacre@msn.com - 970-216-1743

Goodwill Ambassador: Marsha Jones - abbazabba2621@yahoo.com - 970-464-5210

Please check out photos of club rides on our Facebook Page! Don‟t forget…if you go on a ride and take

pictures, please share. Everyone loves pictures. If you have a ride report or a funny story we would also

like to share the information! Please go through your pictures of past rides, past events and any picture

that relates to the club for the web page. Send to Jim Reed. His email is jreed@swiftnews.com. Also,

please don't hesitate to let us know of corrections needed. You can contact the following:

Jim Reed jreed@swiftnews.com Newsletter: Kathie Iles ilesacre@msn.com

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Save the date! Annual Christmas Party ~ January 20, 2018

DECEMBER ~ 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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MINUTES OF WSATVA MEETING OCT. 18, 2017

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Dwight Balmer

GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by President Steve Chapel. We welcome

New Member Eric Walker. The Minutes for September stand as printed unless there are corrections.

President Steve Chapel took a moment to announce that Conrad Tucker is now in charge of sending out Emails

with Newsletters and/or Ride Notices attached. Contact Conrad if you are not receiving the Newsletter via

email.

TREASURER‟S REPORT: Conrad Tucker gave the Treasurers Report listing deposits and checks since

September, 2017.

SARC: Ken Sanders reported on the following search & rescue events. In September, there were two people

assisted on the Uncompahgre. There were three people assisted October 9th at Black Ridge. Assistance was

asked for from Garfield County but this resulted in a „stand down‟ and SARC also provided security for the Air

Show in the North Desert on September 30 and October 1st.

TRAILS: Tom Derryberry said there has not been any work parties since those already announced at the last

Club meeting. Tom also reminded Club Members to „turn in their hours‟ no matter which trail they ride. It all

„counts‟ for the Forest Service and BLM as they send in those hours to Washington to „show‟ volunteer hours in

their area. Steve and Tom reported that „new signs‟ have been placed in the Cactus Park area by BLM.

SAFARI: There have been no rides scheduled due to the hunting season. As always, however, we need Ride

Leaders. Call Steve to offer your favorite trail where you are willing to lead a ride.

SAFETY: Larry Bullard took the floor and gave an excellent presentation on „Check The Weather—Your Life

May Depend On It!‟ Always be prepared—before you leave the house and while on the trail. Larry gave two

web pages that contain „up to date‟ weather information - http://www.crh.noaa.gov/gjt National Weather

Service and http://www.wunderground.com Weather Underground. Mobile Apps: Search for MyRadar and/or

search for WEATHER. Reminder: Check any app while in town—they don‟t work without cell service.

OLD BUSINESS: Steve Chapel asked for a report on the Concert Parking series of days that members of the

club volunteered for. Conrad Tucker stated that Jon Gartz was the „spearhead‟ in this effort. The last „Concert‟

we assisted was October 14th. Conrad asked those Club Members who helped with this effort to „stand and be

recognized‟. There was spontaneous applause for those who stood!! The Club received about $2,000 for our

efforts in this regard!

Steve asked for a report on the Club booth at Humphrey RV Open House. Jim Reed stated that we had many

„contacts‟ and gave out maps. Jim had his computer set up with a „slideshow‟ of club pictures playing. Many

people stopped to look at the pictures!!!!

Steve Chapel referred Club Members to the Oct. Newsletter which contained a „Thank You‟ letter from Clay

Watson, President, Pandora‟s European Motorsports, Chattanooga, TN for our help in recovering Ken Ivey‟s

motorcycle from a trail on Aug. 29th. Included in the envelope with the letter from President Watson was a

check for $500!!! WOW!!

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NEW BUSINESS: Jan Curtis addressed the membership and announced two upcoming parades.

Veterans Day Parade: November 11th. Stage at 8th and White. Line up at 1:00 pm for the Parade at 2:00 pm.

As was the case last year, Jim and Ayn are going to have red, white and blue balloons filled with Helium! Be at

the staging area at noon if you can help with the balloons.

Parade of Lights Parade: December 2nd. Staging area: 9th and Colorado. Line up at 4:00 p.m.; Parade starts

at 5:00 pm. The theme this year is „Songs of the Seasons‟. Jim Reed will „lead our entry‟ with speakers

playing a medley „Christmas Songs‟. Reminder: No „Santa Claus‟ on your machines and you can‟t „throw

candy‟ from your machines. Decorate your machines and come have fun at these two Parades!!!!

Ken Sanders has shirts for sale. Paul Frey has whip flags for sale. The „deadline‟ for placing items for sale in

newsletter is around the 1st of each month. Send details to Newsletter Editor Kathie Iles.

Next Club meeting will be November 15, 2017 at the Sheriff‟s Posse Building, 25 & F1/2 Rd at 7:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided by Mike Yeager and Kathy Breiner and Stephanie Jackson.

Jim Barnhill moved to adjourn. John Kenagy won the Club drawing of $42.50

Respectfully submitted, Conrad & Mary Tucker

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THE PARADE of LIGHTS

The Parade of Lights is on Saturday, December 2nd. The theme is "Songs of The Seasons".

The parade starts at 5 pm and we line up on Colorado Avenue at the corner of 9th

Street & Colorado, facing

east. Jim Reed will lead the group and provide a medley of the following Christmas Songs: Jingle Bells, Deck

The Halls, Frosty The Snowman, Let It Snow, Up On The House top, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, and

Holly Jolly Christmas.

If you are new to this parade here are some tips:

*We recommend using household LED's instead of lights as you can use 10 times as many without

overloading your electrical system on your machine. (Note: if you overload the system either your lights go out

or the machine quits or both).

*You need to pick up a power inverter to plug into the power jack/cigarette lighter plug on the machine. The

higher the wattage, the better it will work. You can get a 600 Watt power inverter at WalMart and other places

for about $30. A 600 Watt inverter will power 500+LED's without dragging your battery down. You can also

use battery operated lights on your wheels if you like. Some people go all out for this parade and others just

throw some lights or LED's on the ATV so is up to you. You can add stuffed animals or Christmas packages.

*You can decorate around the theme, or not.

*You should know that we are some of the warmest people in the parade because when you go down the

street at an idle a lot of heat from the engine helps to keep us warm and those in “side by sides” can use blankets

to stay warm.

Thousands of people attend this parade and two-thirds of them are kids. We are not allowed to throw

candy from the machines. If you want to give out candy, you will need to put a supply on someone else‟s

machine and walk to hand it out. Also, no one is allowed to dress as Santa as there is only one Santa and he is

at the end of the parade.

We may be going to a restaurant for food or drink immediately after we finish at 3rd

and Main Street.

If we do this, we will let those participating know about it. Have fun!

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**** We want to let you know the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation

Area Advisory Council has tentatively scheduled its final 2 meetings.

Wednesday December 20, 2017 3 - 6 PM

Mesa County Central Services Building 200 S. Spruce St., Room 40 Grand Junction, CO 81501

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John Kenagy & Larry Jones took turns

with the Plasma cutter while Mike Yeager,

Carl Desrosiers, David Riley, Steve Chapel

& Jim Reed helped move the pipe

as required. →

Special Thanks go out to Tom Dennis for supplying

the pipe, the cutting tools, and of course the morning

donuts and pizza lunch. We now have 36 new

lengths of pipe. Most of those will need to be

transported to our Storage spot at Hightower

before June next year.

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October Name

November Name

December Name

1 Sandra Johnson

2 Julie Fender

4 Dick Boggs

1 Tom Spor

2 Nate Green

4 Mike Yeager

4 Lee Humrich

2 Linda Roush

5 Kathy Johnson

5 James Martin

2 Donna Russell

8 Tony Ippolito

5 Teresa Walker

2 John Sheible

8 John Weisner

10 Vi Else

5 Sally Morford

10 Larry Black

10 Steph Jackson

7 Steve Heacock

10 James Draper

10 Nelson Jennings

7 Tim Pike

10 Frances Justman

10 Sally Morford

10 Eldon Bevill

11 Stacy McCarthy

11 Gary Crump

10 Lawrence Jones

12 Dale Breckenridge

12 Daphne Bevill

10 David Riley

12 Rebecca Walters

12 Clyde Jex

12 Lori Corporon

13 Elizabeth Barry

13 Audrey Corners

12 Melissa Ippolito

13 Marsha Jones

13 Marilyn Ruland

12 Marilyln Liebetrau

14 Janet Johns

15 Mark Magnuson

13 Twila Carothers

15 Steve Fabrizio

17 Bill Thomas

13 Lee Ann Shobe

18 Kathie McCall

20 Andrew Gordon

14 Dianna Beltz

19 Betty Miracle

20 Dailene Mickelson

16 Sally Breckenridge

19 Jose Rodriguez

20 Roger Miracle

17 Carl Fulkerson

21 Donald Erickson

21 Betty Keck

19 Rafael Quintana

23 Myra O'Dell

22 Charlene Benton

21 Vernon O'Dell

27 Barbara Crump

22 Linda Rinderle

23 Paul Frey

27 Brian Martin

23 Dan Erickson

25 Harold Johnson

28 Richard McNair

24 Pamila Blust

25 Lewis Pershall

28 Riva Pollard

26 Keith Moravirtz

26 Charles Blust

30 Darrel Johnson

27 Shane Holmes

26 Karla Derryberry 28 Eric Walker

27 Deryl Eldridge

28 James Shobe 30 Travis Yarbrough

31 Karen Barnhill

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Humphrey RV OPEN HOUSE

The Slide Show was a big success!

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FOR SALE

We purchased our 2015 Can AM 800 new from All Terrain Motorsports for $13,200. For Sale - to WSATV Members - $11,200. 520 Miles with Can Am installed Roof , ½ Windshield, Mirrors and Winch. Also spare belt, air filter etc. included. We have a new trailer as well if you need a trailer to transport it. 2679 Applewood Place, Grand Junction. 303-349-9595 Come see it. We will transport it where you can drive it and check it out. Lee Humrich

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I WANNA RIDE, DO YOU???????

LOOKING FOR MORE RIDES???

Have your name, contact information and skill level added to this monthly section, then feel free to contact or be contacted by others to get out there and ride!

Contact Kathie Iles at ilesacre@msn.com or 970-216-1743 to be added to the list.

Here is a list of people who would love to go on rides with you.

Pete Knoll – peteknoll1@icloud.com Skill level – advanced

Trails must not have width restrictions. Moab is his specialty, but he will ride anywhere.

Lee & Judy Humrich – Lee@trusthall.com or judyleehumrich@gmail.com Skill level – intermediate

Jose Rodriguez – 1-970-274-3443 Skill level – intermediate

Tony Casano – 970-234-0877

Skill level – intermediate

Wayde & Skye Millang – 970-250-8346

Jim & Connie Soloman – 970-464-4841

Skill level – advanced

Richard & Phyllis McNair – 970-261-6223

rpmcnair@q.com

Carl Fulkerson – 970-487-0175

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www.wsatva.org

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Please Print

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WSATVA WAIVER AND RELEASE

I, the below named Participant, being at least 18 years of age or the parent or guardian of a minor, in consideration of being permitted by Western Slope ATV Association to participate in, all activities, rides, or outings in association with Western Slope ATV Association, hereby WAIVE, RELEASE, and DISCHARGE the officers, directors, board members, employees, members, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors, or any business associates and partners involved in or with the membership of Western Slope ATV Association, from all liability for or by reason of damage, loss or injury to person or property, even injury resulting in death of the Participant, which has been or may be sustained in consequence of participating in any Western Slope ATV Association rides, outings or activities, and notwithstanding that such damage, loss, or death may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of Western Slope ATV Association.

I hereby acknowledge and agree that I have carefully read this Waiver and Release, that I fully

understand same, and that I am freely and voluntarily executing same. By signing this Waiver and Release I will be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against Western Slope ATV Association for any property loss or personal injury or death that I may sustain while attending and/or participating in any activities involving Western Slope ATV Association.

I acknowledge that I am informed and understand both the major and minor hazards and risks (which

may include sprains, strains, dislocations, teeth (loosened/broken/knocked out), amputations, cuts, bruises, breaks, head injuries, paralysis, up to and including death) associated with my membership, participation, and/or attendance. I understand and accept those hazards and risks. I have determined whet her I have adequate separate personal insurance to cover all harm that I or my family may suffer due to attendance or participation in any Western Slope ATV Association club or

related activity and I have personally obtained all insurance protection that I want. I understand that

I will not be permitted to participate in any activity, ride or outing unless I sign this Waiver and Release.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND

RELEASE I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE AGAINST WESTERN SLOPE ATV ASSOCIATION.

Name of each family member: (Do not sign unless you are age 18 or older. For families at least

one of the participants must be 18 or older, and a parent or guardian must sign for family members under the age

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