For more information call or e-mail

Cindy, President 218-854-7456 cdudley@paulbunyan.net

Steve Donat...Vice President

Bill Larson, Government liaison...218-444-7605  wmlarson@paulbunyan.net

Paul , web site maintenance  at Lakeland Motor and Sport...218-759-6977 lmas@paulbunyan.net    www.lakelandmotorandsport.com

General Membership Meeting, Elections, State Board Meeting

The ATVAM Annual Meeting will be Friday, May 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm.  Elections will be held during the General membership meeting.  Nominations and elections will begin at 8:00 pm. 

Meeting will be held at the Benton County Fair Grounds, 1410 - 3rd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (near St. Cloud).

This meeting is available for all current members to attend, make nominations and vote.   The following positions are open for nominations.  We have nominations for the following positions:

President: 

Phill Morud (incumbent)

1st Vice President: 

Len Hardy (incumbent)

Secretary

Sherry Miller (incumbent)

If you have questions or would like to make a nomination please contact the ATVAM Office at email:  ATVAMoffice@atvam.org or 800-442-8826.

Thank you for your support of ATVing in Minnesota!

www.atvam.org

www.atvfair.org

www.atvparade.org

"Ride as if everyone is watching; Talk as if everyone is listening . . ."

ATVAM Alert Subscribers: 

We are in need of volunteers for the ATV Fair.  If you have not signed up, consider a shift.  Primitive camping is available on site for volunteers at no charge.  Below is a list of where we need help.

Contact Sherry Miller with any questions (763) 421-8029 or shmiller1@comcast.net

Thank you for your support!

ATVAM Alert Subscribers: 

1. 3^rd Annual ATV Fair & Swap Meet
2. Worlds Longest ATV Parade Updates

1.  3rd Annual ATV Fair & Swap Meet

May 3 & 4, 2008

Location:  Benton County Fair Grounds (near St Cloud)

Gate fee is $7 per adult, kids 16 and under Free - Discount coupon available www.atvfair.org

New this year:  Swapper space FREE with paid admission

Join the fun . . .

-  Test Ride ATVs

-  Dealers & Vendors

-  QuadMasters Challenge

-  ATV Pull

-  First stop on ATV Magazines Four-Wheelin' Adventure Series.   Visit the ATV Magazine Booth to redeem a free 1 year subscription ($20 value) with your paid admission.

2.   Worlds Longest ATV Parade Updates:

• Just a reminder that May 9, 2008 is the last day to pre-register in order to receive a Memorabilia " T " Shirt 

• There is still some  camping spots left you need to call WildHurst 1-218-353-7337 or   Bill Ylatupa will also help you out 1-218-226-4608

• Registration and Staging for the parade will be half mile North of Outer Drive & Hwy 61 N in the field in front of AmericInn Motel look for the signs as you come into Silver Bay
   
• Guinness Book of World Records has set up guide lines that we must follow so everybody must register to ride in the parade for those that have pre-registered by May 9 you will receive your Memorabilia T Shirts the day of the event
   
• We would like to let everybody know that there will be ample parking.  We will be able to use the city streets for parking then get on the trail and ride out to the staging area of the parade. There are several dirt roads that lead off from the staging area that we are going to use and we have access to several parking lots around town so again there is going to be enough parking for everybody.
   
• The parade route is going to be a designated ATV trail for the day so kids can participate as long as they meet MN State requirements for riding on trails.
   
• Side x Sides or Three wheelers will not count towards our numbers according to Guinness Book of World Records but will be allowed in the parade.
   
• Zups in Silver Bay who are famous for their homemade sausages and beef jerky in the Northern tri-states are going to put on an all you can eat buffet for $10.00 a person. Following that will be the famous ATVAM auction and to top off the evening Northern Lights band will be playing 50's 60's and early 70's music. There will be a small cover charge for the band    All three events will be at the Union Hall
   
• Right across the street from the Union Hall will be the sponsors that helped us make this event happen so make sure you stop over and look at their booths
   
• Please bring a canned good or staple item to donate to the Silver Bay food bank.  We will be collecting them at the parade site.
   
• Also if you have an antique 3 wheeler or 4 wheeler that you would like to display for us to enjoy please bring them.

2008 ATV Fair Volunteer Schedule:

Thursday May 1^st

Daylight hours                 Help put out signs and banners around town directing people to the event.

                                          Set up Base Camp - Direct volunteer camping

                                          Measure and mark Sponsor and Vendor Sites, and swapper rows.

Friday May 2^nd

8:00 am - 2:00 pm         Measure and mark sponsor, vendor sites, swapper rows, set out trash cans, benches, small bleachers, and parking signs around the fairgrounds.  (Will involve heavy lifting)

9:00 am - 8:00 pm         Direct sponsors & vendors, work on other setup as time permits.

Daylight hours                 Build test ride trails, set up obstacles, bag and set out straw bales.  (Will involve heavy lifting)

2:00pm - 8:00pm           Set-up consignment store and accept volunteer items for sale.

Noon - midnight               Swapper gate/swapper lineup

9:00pm - 9:00am (Sat)  Night watch

Saturday May 3^rd  Event hours at 9:00am to 7:00pm

7:00 am - 11:00 pm       Base Camp (volunteer) Coordinator

7:00 am - 7:00 pm         Sponsor/Vendor Assistance

7:00 am - 7:00 pm         Swapper Gate/swapper lineup/hauling service

7:00 am - 7:00 pm         Main Gate

8:00 am - 8:00 pm         ATVAM booth, clothing sales, membership

8:00 am - 8:00 pm         Sell 50/50 raffle tickets (Grand prize Suzuki 700cc)

8:00 am - 8:00 pm         Test Ride Course (Adult)

8:00 am - 8:00 pm         Test Ride Course (Youth)

10:00am - 8:00 pm        Grounds Keeping (trash pickup and general cleaning as needed)

7:00pm - 7:00am (Sun) Night watch

Sunday May 4^TH     Event hours 9:00am to 4:00pm

7:00 am - 6:00 pm         Base Camp (volunteer) Coordinator

7:00 am - 5:00 pm         Sponsor/Vendor Assistance

7:00 am - 6:00 pm         Swapper Gate/swapper lineup/hauling service

8:00 am - 6:00 pm         Main Gate

8:00 am - 6:00 pm         ATVAM booth, clothing sales, membership

8:00 am - 6:00 pm         Sell 50/50 raffle tickets (Grand prize Suzuki 700cc)

8:00 am - 6:00 pm         Test Ride Course (Adult)

8:00 am - 6:00 pm         Test Ride Course (Youth)

10:00am - 6:00 pm        Grounds Keeping (trash pickup and general cleaning as needed)

Monday May 5^TH       

7:00 am - noon               Post Event Clean-up/inspection (only a few needed)

Please note:  Most jobs are broken into two shifts for approximately ½ the time specified above.

The Sunday afternoon shifts are listed until 6:00pm to allow time for tear down of the specified work center.  If tear down is complete before 6:00, then the shift will end early.

Please contact me by telephone or email and pre-register for you shift.

Sherry Miller

(763) 421-8029

shmiller1@comcast.net

Thank you, in advance, for your support!

Thank you for your support of ATVing in Minnesota

www.atvam.org

www.atvfair.org

www.atvparade.org

"Ride as if everyone is watching; Talk as if everyone is listening . . ."

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/index.html

1.  DNR urges OHV users to check trail conditions; restrictions placed on ditch riding (March 25, 2008)

Warm weather is on the way and many off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders are anxious to hit the trails. But since state forest roads and trails are typically wet during the spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will temporarily close some areas.

"Motor vehicles can be hard on forest roads and trails in the spring," said Keith Simar, DNR State Forest Recreation Program coordinator. "The spring thaw produces soft soils which are susceptible to rutting. And under state law, no one can operate a motor vehicle or snowmobile on forest lands in a way that causes erosion or rutting," he said. The DNR will post signs at entry points and at parking lots in state forests.

Riders should check current trail/road conditions on the DNR Web site www.findthetrails.com or call the DNR Information Center at (651) 296-6157, or toll free at 1-888-MINNDNR (646-6367).

The DNR also reminds riders that state law prohibits ditch riding south of the agriculture line between April 1 and Aug. 1. The agriculture line runs roughly from Moorhead to Taylors Falls along Highway 10 and Highway 95. The purpose of this is to minimize disturbance of nesting birds and to protect the cover that ditches provide.

"We will lift road and trail closures as soon as possible," Simar said. "In turn, we ask users to check before riding and to ride responsibly."

2.  Roads and trails in six state forests to be closed during spring thaw (March 25, 2008)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will temporarily close
all forest roads and trails to motorized traffic in Paul Bunyan, Two Inlets, Smoky Hills, Badoura, Huntersville and Lyons state forests during the spring thaw.

"Every spring these areas are closed to motorized vehicle use for a short period of time to protect the roads and trails from damage while the frost leaves the ground," said Terry Novak, DNR program forester. "We are watching the road conditions daily and anticipate the closures sometime around March 26."

Closed roads and trails will be marked with pink "Roads and Trails Closed" signs.

According to Novak, riders have been very cooperative in the past. As a result, road maintenance costs have been considerably reduced through the years.

"We apologize for any inconvenience," said Novak. "We will be checking the roads and trails often and will re-open them after the frost is gone and they have had a chance to dry sufficiently."

A very limited number of motorized road use passes are available to land owners and spring trappers. Individuals must apply in person at the Park Rapids Area Forestry Office, 607 1st St West.

All roads and trails remain open to foot traffic. For more information, contact Park Rapids Area Forestry at (218) 732-3309.

Thank you for your support of ATVing in Minnesota

www.atvam.org

www.atvfair.org

www.atvparade.org

ATVAM Alert Subscribers: 

1st annual Giitt--R--Done Poker Run

Hosted by:  Open Trails ATV Club

Location:  Red Top, Isle MN

Saturday, May 31, 2008

$20.00 entrance fee *CASH ONLY*

Winner gets ½ of the pot

Registration: 10:00 - 1:00 at McQuoids Inn

Poker Run: 11:00 - 3:00

Winner announced at 3:15 PM sharp at McQuoids

Must be present to win

Must be 18 or older to participate

Parking is available in the lot in Isle on the corner of 17 & 27, Snake River Campground, or the city of Red Top

Participants must stay on designated trails at all times

Questions contact: Shawn Leach at 612-282-2637

www.atvam.org

www.atvfair.org

www.atvparade.org

Upcoming Events

1.  ATV Fair & Swap Meet

2.  Worlds Largest ATV Parade

3.  25th Annual Fall Convention

This year is ATVAM's 25th Anniversary.  Please support ATVAM and Minnesota ATVing by participating in these events this year.  ATVAM Volunteer Committee's and clubs have spent several months planning these events. They will be fun and it is a great opportunity to meet other ATVers who share your passion for ATVing.

1.  ATV Fair and Swap Meet

May 3-4, 2008

Benton County Fair Grounds, Sauk Rapids MN (Near St Cloud)

www.atvfair.org

Returning attractions are Quadmasters with their multiple challenge competitive event in the Grandstands (with beginner/stock thru open classes), an ATV Pull, and the test ride course where spectators can try out the newest ATV models, and Team Extreme R.C. truck racers.

This year there will be no fee for swapping (except the standard gate admission fee per person).  We've also lowered the admission fee to $7 for adults and kids under 16 are free.  There is also a discount coupon at www.atvfair.org.

For the convenience of our volunteers, we are adding a consignment (swapping) store.  This will allow you, the volunteers, to offer items for sale but still be available to volunteer at the ATV Fair.

Our committee has been working hard to put together an event that will have a strong platform for growth and will ensure that ATVAM will be financially stable for years to come. However, we can only plan the event. In order for it to be successful we need flexible volunteers willing to help make things happen.  Volunteers have participated in similar fundraising events for many years; including ATVAM conventions and helping ATVAM provide services at Hay Days.  Last year over 200 volunteers pitched in to make the ATV Fair a success.  WE HAVE MANY VOLUNTEER POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE.  If you can help at the ATV Fair and Swap meet please contact:

Sherry Miller

ATVAM Convention Committee Volunteer Coordinator

(763) 421-8029

shmiller1@comcast.net

2.  Worlds Largest ATV Parade

June 14, 2008

Silver Bay, MN

www.atvparade.org

Spring is right around the corner, for most of us we're going out to the garage and dusting off our ATV and getting it ready for that first club ride

In 3 months we will be up in Silver Bay, MN breaking the World Record for the Longest ATVs in a Parade and they have opened their doors to us. Ample parking is available along the side roads near the staging area and on the city streets. You can ride your ATV on the trail to get to the staging area or you can park at the trail head in Beaver Bay and ride the trail into Silver Bay.

The parade route is a designated ATV trail for the day so kids can participate as long as they meet Minnesota state requirements for riding on trails.  Details for youth riding can be found at www.findthetrails.com.

June 14, 2008 is Flag Day so let's be patriotic and have as many flags flying as we can. Right along with that thought let's be creative and see how many ways we can dress up our ATV for the parade.

Since this is ATVAM's 25th year maybe there are some vintage 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers out there that some of you have and would like to put on display for all of us to enjoy.   If you are interested in displaying please contact Les Schermerhorn 218-233-1035 or email les-deb@cableone.net.

Zups in Silver Bay who are famous for their homemade sausages and beef jerky in the Northern tri-states are going to put on an all you can eat buffet for $10.00 a person at the Union Hall. Following that will be the famous ATVAM auction and to top off the evening Northern Lights band will be playing 50's 60's and early 70's music.

To help support Silver Bay's food bank we are asking everybody to bring can goods or staple item to the parade staging area to be donated to the local food bank.

Registration is $12.00 per ATV.  Pre-register by May 9, 2008 and each registrant will receive one memorabilia ATV Parade T-shirt. www.atvparade.org.

Thank you for your support.  See you in Silver Bay. 

ATV Parade Committee

3.  25th Annual Fall Convention

September 19-21, 2008

Onamia, MN

Pre-register by August 31, 2008 for discounted pricing at www.atvam.org or find a registration form in the February/March issue of the Minnesota Off Road Magazine.

Hosted by:  Eastern Morrison 4-Wheelers, Mille Lacs Driftskippers, North Metro Trail Riders, Pine Center Sportmans Club, Pine Riders ATV Club

Tentative Schedule of Events

Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
10 AM - 9 PM               Registration at Soo Line Trail RV & Camping  

6 PM  - 9 PM                 Social Hour

Saturday, Sept 20, 2008
8:30 AM - 10 AM           General Session Meeting, Soo Line Trail RV & Camping 

9 AM - NOON               Convention Registration

8:00 AM                        ATV Pull Registration

10:00 AM                      ATV Pull Starts

1:00 PM                        Mud Run (after ATV pull ends)

                                    $10 per pull or run

Questions contact: Rudy Schmidt 320-223-1464 Leave message, or e-mail terry@pineridersatv.com

                                    Rules and classes at www.pineridersatv.com

10 AM   - 5 PM              Trail Riding on Soo Line, Red Top, Pine Center Trails

5 PM  - 7 PM                 Dinner, Soo Line Trail RV & Camping 

7 PM - 8 PM                  ATV News & Updates

 

8 PM - 11 PM                Famous ATVAM Auction, Soo Line Trail RV & Camping 

Sunday, Sept 21, 2008

9 AM - 11:30 AM           Board Meeting, Soo Line Trail RV & Camping 

Convention headquarters will be in at the Soo Line Trail RV & Camping,10889 Stevens Road, Onamia, MN 56359. 

www.soolinetrailrvandcamping.com                    (866) 491-1297

Thank you for your support of ATVing in Minnesota. 

www.atvam.org

www.atvfair.org

www.atvparade.org

 
World's Longest ATV Parade

In 2008, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota
(ATVAM) will have reached a milestone by celebrating its
25th Anniversary and one of the events planned to mark this
accomplishment will take place June 14th in Silver Bay MN
as ATVAM attempts to break the record for the World's
Longest ATV Parade.  Currently, Kentucky holds the record
at 1,138 ATV's in a parade. 

The parade committee met with the City of Silver Bay, local
businesses and the Silver Trail Riders ATV club in October.
 The committee was welcomed with open arms and the city of
Silver Bay is very excited that the parade will be held in
their community.  Besides the fabulous ATV and Snowmobile
trail systems, it is a place that showcases the beauty that
Minnesota is known for all up and down the famous North
Shore Drive.

Since the announcement was made at the 2007 ATVAM Fall
Convention in September, resort and motel owners in the
area have stated that several ATV riders have already
booked rooms for the ATV parade so I encourage you to make
your reservations early. Here are a few of the motels and
resorts in the Silver Bay area:  Wildhurst Lodge &
Campground 218-353-7337, Whispering Pines Motel
800-332-0531, and the AmericInn 877-254-1827.  A full list
of motels and camp grounds in the area can be found at
www.atvparade.org or www.atvparade.com.

To register for the parade, visit the two websites listed
above or www.atvam.org.  The registration fee is $12.00 per
ATV.  

PRE-REGISTER BY MAY 9, 2008 AND RECEIVE ONE MEMORABILIA
T-SHIRT OF THE EVENT.

This event will also be a memorial for CJ Ramstad who was
the owner of MSPN and editor and publisher of Minnesota
Off-road.  He and his son JJ died in an auto accident in
May 2007.


Thank you for your support of ATVing in Minnesota!
   

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