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13th Annual SFWDA TrailFest 2016 Event Registration will be going live on January 2, 2016 at 11am

 The 13th Annual TrailFest 2016 registration will be launching live on our website next Saturday, January 2, at 11 am so be sure to mark your calendar now and join us at Adventure Off Road Park in S. Pittsburg, TN April 29-May 1, 2016. 

Early registrants not only save money, you also enjoy exclusive promotions, so be sure you to be a part of the best TrailFest yet! We'll see you on the Trail.

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Just some of the enhancements beyond what you would normally expect at this years TrailFest 2016

  • Each registered vehicle will be issued a unique identifying event sticker along with their registration pack. Various benefits are available to those who register early so why not show it off with pride. 
  • New & Enhanced Education Seminars & Demos will be available on a limited availability.
  • Exclusive Early Registrant Raffle of a Warn Winch will be awarded separate of all other raffle prizes to one lucky advanced event registrants. (No additional purchase necessary) 
  • Test your Skills on the new Expanded Obstacle Course / Dirt Track with added Technical Obstacles creating a more challenging opportunity still manageable for all vehicles.
  • Timed Uphill Multi-Class Challenge, everyone can have a shot against the clock up the hill. Bring what you got and compete among your equal level rig for a prize & trophy. 
  • Expedient Raffle Awards with more amazing prizes from Top brands and Sponsors.
  • More Food Vendors, including more options, and more available. 
  • More details are still in development, but this year is planned to be the biggest and best ever TrailFest event. 

If you have not been before, take a sneak peek. Family fun atmosphere, and trail riding action from  the 2015 Trailfest

For some archived event photos, videos, and more check out our TrailFest legacy page below....

http://www.sfwda.org/trailfest-legacy

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SFWDA & TreadLightly! Thanks YOU, for your gift to the great outdoors!

We may have wrapped it, but we couldn't have given this gift without you.

Thank you to all of our corporate partners, small businesses, enthusiast clubs, Tread Trainers and individual members that have helped make 2015 an unprecedented year in keeping the great outdoor healthy, accessible and open for you! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Tread Lightly! Team!

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December edition of UFWDA eNews

Compliments of the Season and welcome to your monthly 4x4 news update from UFWDA. 


To read the December edition of UFWDA eNews as a PDF  simply
http://www.ufwda.org/wp-content/uploads/eNews-December-15.pdf


Headlines; 


• VA4WDA Fall 2015 Clean-Up,

• “One Voice” is Seeking Partners,

• Final IOF National Championship,

• Access Alerts - California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc.

• Will the El Nino Weather bring more of this?

• 2015 SFWDA Annual Meeting Report,

• Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Success,

• UFWDA online magazine 'Voice' deadlines for 2016,

• UFWDA 'Forum' upgrade,

• The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass. 

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Annual Meeting summary and a look ahead from our SFWDA President

From our recently re-elected President 2016-2017, Ray Stanley;

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  First, I would like to thank each of you that shared time with us on Saturday, December for 2015 SFWDA Annual Meeting. We had approximately 40 people in attendance including Todd Ockert, President, Blue Ribbon Coalition and Vernon Ball, Vice President UFWDA plus an additional 35-50 on-line participants.

I would like to thank the 2015 SFWDA BOD for all their hard word work and support as we rebrand our association and build an incredible path for each of you, our MEMBERS!. Thanks Overlysoffroad Brian, Aimee Darnell, Doyle Punches, Kendall Flint Holbrook, Lucas Weidner, Jon Plazaand Walter Shafer. We have made significant strides because of each of you.

Our 2016 calendar was approved during the annual meeting and is attached in a PDF. Please include in your club calendars for 2016. Key dates are TrailFest 2016, April 29-30/May 1, Adventure Offroad Park and Dixie Run 30, September 22-25, Golden Mountain Park.

Several highlights from our meeting included a review of our membership growth and business support; our social media growth and the expanding footprint and a review of the 2015 SFWDA Grants. Thanks to Rock Solid Jeep Club for an outstanding job at Windrock Park; and Ohio River Fourwheelers for work on the Old Fincastle Road repairs as b part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway. We also introduced in 2015 our first series of SFWDA Educational videos; and the next series of videos will be completed soon for introduction in 2016.

Several initiatives approved for 2016 include regional Tread Lightly Training for our local clubs and the Trick N Traction folks have agreed to step up first and help us build the model. Additionally we approved moving forward with the 2016 additions of the SFWDA Educational videos under the guidance of Doug Wooten. Further we committed to sending one SFWDA designee to the 2016 Volunteer Leader & Land Stewartship Workshop with Del Albright in April 2016.

2016 SFWDA Grants approved include the digital mapping of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway; Uwharrie Friend request for the Uwharrie National Forest; Friends of Boone DBBB Hollerwood OHV mapping request from the ORFW,

We also had extensive reviews of land issues impacting Beasley Knob OHV, Daniel Boone, Uwharrie, TN Council on Greenways and GA Trails and Greenways.

2016 Officers for your association include Ray Stanley, President;Brian Overly, Vice President; Aimee Darnell, Secretary; Doyle Punches, Treasurer; Kendall Flint Holbrook, Conservation and Land Management; Lucas Weidner, Membership and Jon Plaza and Oscar Indreland, Public Relations. Walter Shafer, System Admin. Oscar Indreland, welcome aboard!

Two Leadership initiatives for 2016 will be a review and revisions of the association bylaws (Kendall Flint Holbrook, Dave Halstead, and Oscar Indreland); and UFWDA Four Wheeler of the Year nominations (Kendall Flint Holbrook)

To all, 2015 was a busy year and we thank you for your support. We have a lot of work to do in 2016 and will continue to solicit your support, your energies and your guidance.

Thanks.

Ray Stanley
President SFWDA 2016-2017
www.sfwda.org
www.facebook.com/groups/SFWDA/

2015 Annual Meeting Power Point Slide Show

2016 Calendar of Events

•January, 2016 – Board of Directors Work Session
•February, 2016 – Board of Directors and Leadership Council Meeting
•March, 2016 – SFWDA Meet and Ride, Stones River Jeep Club, Middle TN
•March, 2016 – Board of Directors Work Session (As Required)
•April 8-10, 2016 – VLLS #6, Ashland, MA
•April 9, 2016 – Overly’s St. Jude 4 Wheeling for the Cure
•April 2016 – TN OHV Day on the Hill
•April 16, 2016 – Georgia Bounty Runners Mud 4 Blood
•April, 2016 – Board of Directors Work Session
•April 29-30/May 1, 2016 – TrailFest, Adventure Off Road Park
•May, 2016 – STLCA GSMTR
•May 31, 2016 - Damn Locals Memorial Day Bash
•June 3-5, 2016 – Unlimited Off Roads Expo, Louisville, KY
•June, 2016 – SFWDA Meet and Ride, Rock Corps 4X4, SHOP, NC)
•June, 2016 – Board of Directors and Leadership Council Meeting
•August 14-16, 2016 – Uwharrie Off-Road Training Center and "BFG 36 Hours of Uwharrie"
•September, 2016 – CTB Fun Caravan
•September 22-25, 2015 – Dixie Run 30, Golden Mountain Park
•October 1, 2016 – Knox Off Road Wounded Warriors Project
•October, 2016 – Board of Directors and Leadership Council Meeting
•October, 2016 – Board of Directors Work Session (As Required)
•November, 2016 – SEMA and NAMRC Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
•November, 2016 – SFWDA Meet and Ride, DB Backcountry Byway, ORFW
•November, 2015 - Board of Directors Work Session (As Required)
•December 3, 2016 – SFWDA Annual Meeting and Leadership Council

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Last chance to become a Premium Member for your chance to Win A YET!

Beyond this great merchandise pack Premium Members also have access to numerous retailer discounts, BRC, and Tread Lightly affiliation, and perhaps most importantly you're supporting our local region to fight for OHV trail access, promote OHV education, and preserve our trails. Today is the last full day to become a Premium Member for your exclusive chance to win a YETI! 
http://www.sfwda.org/yeti

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Cyber Monday - 15% Off OFFICIAL SFWDA BRANDED GEAR Today Only

All new for 2016, and available now direct at your SFWDA web-store. 
Show off your support and contribute to the organization that collectively fights for your off road rights in the Southeast. 100% of net proceeds from merchandise sales help support the SFWDA mission of Conservation & Education for all OHV enthusiasts. Protect our access, help to educate others, and promote the recreation we all share passion around. Get your Official SFWDA Merchandise now online! 

Use Code :  CYBER15

Additionally,
All orders over $100 earn Free Shipping!
USE CODE : FREESHIP

Shop Now

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OFFICIAL SFWDA BRANDED GEAR is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

What could be better to celebrate Cyber Monday for SFWDA then to announce our own new logo merchandise is Now Available direct through our own website.  

 Show off your support and contribute to the organization that collectively fights for your off road rights in the Southeast. 100% of net proceeds from merchandise sales supports the SFWDA mission of Conservation & Education for all OHV enthusiasts. Protect our access, help to educate others, and promote the recreation we all share passion around. Get your Official SFWDA Merchandise now online! 

All new for 2016, and available now direct at your SFWDA web-store. 

Order Now

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