NMA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
 
Howdy folks,
 
As the Legislative session is possibly close to wrapping up, once again our Nonhighway and Offroad Vehicle Activities (NOVA) account funds are at risk.  It is time to let your Legislators know that you expect them to do the right thing and make sure that the ORV permit money and ORV use gas tax money goes to the right place.
 
Hopefully this is the last tough section of the course. Wick the throttle one more time and get us to the finish line.
 
Here is a sample message.
Use it or much better yet, make your own.
 
Oh, if you don’t know how to contact your legislators, go to www.leg.wa.gov
 
 
Happy trails,
Tod
 
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Dear (Senator or Representative xxx),
 
When considering capital budget legislation, please keep the Nonhighway and Offroad Vehicle Activities (NOVA) account in mind.
 
The NOVA account is only completely self funded form of trail based recreation is our State. 
 
This account was created when offroad vehicle users volunteered to waive their legal right to a fuel tax refund in exchange for a self-directed state account to provide funding for programs that benefited offroad vehicle activities.
 
These same citizens volunteered to have their license tab fees increased so long as those monies were also placed in the Non Highway and Offroad Vehicle Activities (NOVA) account.
 
To redirect the funding away from the NOVA account again would be acting extremely unfairly to the very same citizens that willing gave and entrusted the state their hard earned money.
 
Respectfully,
 
(your name)

Happy trails,
 
Tod Petersen
Legislative/Land Use Coordinator
Northwest Motorcycle Association   Email Tod

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Skagit M/C is sponsoring a work party this Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM

There is a clear cut that wiped out a trail which now needs to be replaced!  This is a walk in work party.
Please be at the main staging area at 9:00 AM sharp to convoy / carpool up to the trail head. 
Skagit MC will be camping near the trail head…  For more information please contact:
Marty Bridenstine www.fastpassage.com or 360-661-3202

What to Bring:

• A Lunch
• Water
• Suitable clothing for inclement weather
• Gloves
• Strong Back

One or two:

• 3 or 4 prong rake
• Shovel
• Polaski
• Hand Saw or Chain Saw

SKAGIT MC has spare tools if you do not have a hand tool to bring!

Afterwards there will be a BBQ to roast hot dogs, If you can… bring some chips or dessert!  The NMA will provide refreshements!
Sunday there will be a "Weber Ride" for those that work on Saturday.  Details will be announced at the work party!

Thanks to all that help out on this important work party!
Tim Swartz
NMA Vice President