February 1999   Newsletter for The San Luis Obispo County Four Wheel Drive Club
Editor Debbie K.

Go ahead-make my color!

Message from the Prez. As we start off the new year, it's time to think of were we are going. As most of you know we joined and donated funds to CA4WDC, Blue Ribbon and United 4-Wheel Drive. It is an excellent idea to support these groups that help us fight for our right to use trails. Please give Jim Z. a call for more info about the CA4WDC. Also United 4WD has a program that enables you to join for only 6 bucks! That's a full year! All you have to do is submit your name, address and a check made out to SLO 4-Wheelers and we add you to the clubs membership. James B. is our land use chair but since he is running the Ghost Run this year for CA4WDC, I've been back and forth to Bakersfield these past 2 weeks on the Sequoia Trail Plan. There is great news! We actually gained some new trails in the Hume Lake District!! So plan on making the Hume run this June!! Contact Will for more details. The Sequoia plan is very flexible. Meaning that there is the possibility of opening NEW trails as long as they make sense. The Forest will not construct new trails just because someone wants one. It would have to be for say...connecting 2 trails together for example. We, as a group and individually, need to support the land use cause to the max of our ability if we want to be able to continue jeep'in. Enough of that for now!! Man o' Man!! Are we growing or what!! Seems the last 2 meetings were standing room only! I want to thank everyone for their attendance and their input. Also thanks to Mark B. and Ray M. for their High-Lift jack demo. Mark had a great idea there for a show & tell. Let's see what you all can come up with for the next meeting! It's great to share techniques with each other, that's how we learn and stay safe. Also don't forget, we have Manny and Kevin from Las Padres National Forest, Santa Lucia District at the March meeting. They agreed to do a Q & A on the recent closures. Please leave the tar and feathers at home! That's it for me. You can always reach via e-mail, [email protected] or feel free to call me at home, Happy Valentine's Day and be safe. Lynn A. Stokes

SLO 4-Wheelers BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Lynn S. email: [email protected]  Vice President: Joe D. email: [email protected] Secretary: Joanna C. email: [email protected] Treasurer: Judy J. Ways & Means: Christy M. email: [email protected] Membership: Brent M. email: [email protected] Events: Todd P. Land Use: James B. CAL4WD: James Z. Newsletter: Debbie K. email: [email protected]         Committee Chairpersons Promotion: Todd P. Safety: Brad J. Scrapbook: Joanna C. Social: Christy M. Telephone: John J. Virtual: Mark B. Public Relations: IS IT YOU?

Trailboss: John J
January 9, 1999

Jeepers: John & Buzz J., Jim & Ava Z., James & Christina, Lynn & Jane S., Ray, Darlene, & Whitney M.,
Mark & Margaret B., Brian & Jennell T., Don &; Rhonda S., Mike, Sharon & kids G., Will & Kathy H., Jessie H.,
Brad & Carrie J, & guest Danny, Dan & Cheryl J., Randy B. & Shauna, Randy & Kathy P., Rob, Zach, Nathan C.
(the list of participants as far as I could remember, it may be close to correct)

We couldn't have picked a prettier day! Absolutely Clear!!! We could see as far as Cayucos to Pismo Beach. We met at the Apple Farm at 9AM and /or East Cuesta Grade Gate at 9:15 AM. We expected only a few but we ended up having 17 vehicles. It was easy going, in fact, did anyone even get into 4 wheel unless to turn around?

Lots of sightseeing, visiting and then a nice visit during the tailgate picnic lunch. Most were probably off the ridge by 1PM Kathy P.

THE TRAILBOSS-(suggested Tips)

• Have intimate knowledge of the proposed run area (been there & done that recently)
• Have a 4-wheeler in good repair
• Select a tail gunner to bring up the rear on the trail
• Prepare a description of the run including:
  distance from meeting point, nature of run (exploration, camping, fishing, 4WD vehicle and driving challenge, scenic tour, etc.)
• Prepare info to be published in SLO 4-Wheelers newsletter:
  Date of departure and return, Meeting place & time for departure,
  Any special vehicle equipment requirements for the run,
  Proposed schedule of activities with times and places itemized, Location of nearest gas, Location of nearest medical facility, etc.
• Insure that all SLO 4-Wheeler members are reminded and establish a head count of those who plan to go
• Conduct a drivers meeting immediately before the run, including all drivers:
  Discuss safety issues,
  Discuss proposed route and schedule,
  Perform vehicle safety inspection.
• Prepare a written report for the next general meeting and newsletter including:
  
  Names of all who attended,
  Description of events and activities, safety check results and fines, FUBAR flag nominees

'56 F100 2WD
Call Ray M or email: [email protected]

'77 CJ5, mostly original, 3sp
Brian D. 461-5215

Four Wheeler TV air dates:

• Feb. 22, 1999 11:30 p.m. - U.S. Rock Crawling Nationals qualifying>
  action from Las Cruces, Mew Mexico. 52 competitors
  
• March 8, 1999 12 a.m. - U.S. Rock Crawling Nationals finals, hosted from
  the Superstition Mountain Trail - top 13 rigs

  Both are re-broadcasts

SLO 4 Wheelers:

Randy and Kathy P.are planning to go to the 37th Annual Desert Safari

in Southern California on March 5th & 6th. We are planning to depart Friday, March 5th, probably after work, getting there about midnight (350-400 mile trip to past Indio on Interstate 10 to the Salton Sea & Truck Haven Hills). The return trip will start mid day Sunday and we'll be home Sunday night ready to go to work Monday morning.

Anyone interested in going with us can call Randy for copies of the flyer and Registration info. It costs $40 to pre register (due 2/20) and $50 on site. We try to stay in a motel nearby (a little extra cost) They have a huge raffle

SLO 4-Wheelers General Meeting Minutes 2/3/99

• President: Lynn S.
  1. Welcome new members & old
  2. Has invited Manny & Kevin , from the U.S. Forest Service to the March 3rd meeting
  3. Brought up possible new board position, Press Release person

• Vice-President: Joe D.
  Reminded all members they are welcome to attend the BOD meetings

• Secretary: Joanna C.
  Remember pictures for photo album/scrapbook

• Treasurer: Judy J.
  Gave report of the clubs accounts

• CA4WDC liaison: Jim Z
  1. $5 calendars
  2. $ hats
  3. Feb 12-14 3 day convention in San Francisco

• Events Director Todd P.
  1. Feb 6th leave @6:30 am, meet Country Touch where: Clear Creek
  2. Feb 14th Valentines Run leave11am meet:Margie's Diner where:TBA
  3. Feb 9-12 Molina Ghost Run
  4. Snow Trip-Trail Boss:Christy M
  5. Chevy Show near Father's Day, more info. to come
  6. Possibly Hollister & Rubicon in 1999 for more info. call Todd P.'s answering machine #?TBD
  *Run Reports
  1. Lopez Canyon-Ray M.'s jeep got smacked into on the front & a Cherokee broke it's rearend
  2. Garcia Ridge Adopt-A-Trail-no report
  3. Pine Mountain Adopt-A-Trail-no report
  4. *Note: sequoia National Parks opened up a few more miles of trails instead of the closure expected
  5. *Note:The Los Osos 4WDC "The PACK" are attempting to open an old trail,

• Land Use Liaison: Jim B. gave report

• Membership: Brent M.
  46 paid members! *CA4WDC members should receive their members packets soon

• Newsletter editor:Debbie K.
  1. All trail bosses MUST write up a summary or call someone who will
  2. Deadline for submitting is Sunday after general meeting
  3. We encourage people to place adds & write articles etc. for Debbie

• Ways & Means Christy M

• Promotional chair: Todd P
  There will only be one order for kids sweaters, shirts, etc. turn in orders immediately

• Safety chair: Brad J.
  Mark B. brought a high lift jack & Ray M. helped him demonstrate the correct usage

• Scrapbook:Joanna C.
  I want everyone's pictures!! J

• Social: Christy M.
  Buzz J. proposed the lady's of the club put together a cookbook. She is currently finding the best price

• Telephone chairJohn J.
  Brent made new list!!

• Virtual Committee: Mark B

Tip of the month:
Close your sun roof when driving by a snow remover.-submitted by John J.

Cookbook-a possible bake sale/fundraiser for Christmas Party, etc.

John J, who is member of Quail club asked if we would be interested in volunteering to bring supplies for a quail guzzler that is to be built Possibly bring KSBY with us *great opportunity also the California Valley project

The Pack 4WDC of Los Osos meet on 1st Thursday @ Sea Pines Golf Club at 6:30pm

submitted by :SLO County 4WD Club Secretary
Joanna C.

Ted Miles Jeep

The ONLY place to buy new Jeep!

Great selection of pre-owned vehicles too!

Ted offers a 15% discount on all parts
(& 10% off accessories like hats)
to club members who present their 1999 Membership Card!

Ted Miles Jeep/Eagle

7380 El Camino Real

Atascadero 466-2411

Edited for your web viewing pleasure. Omissions/errors due to editing happen. For actual content see The SLO 4-Wheeler newsletter and the Great job our editor Debbie has done in its original format. As newsletters are added to this site note: they are for referral and interest - for actual notices/dates turn to your OFFICIAL SLO 4-Wheeler newsletter. Contact trailboss for event that your interested in. This has been a test.

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