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14 eel Welcome to the 60th Convention Advocating for Recreation Since 1959 6T's is a great theme for celebrating 60 years, this is what the 6t's mean to me. Trails, key to our mission since from beginning, we work to keep access to trails through advocacy and on the ground trail work. Together, we work together and play together with old and new friends. Tradit ion, continuing what those before us built so we to become part of the tradition. Treasure our best treasure are our volunteers who make everything happen. Trustworthy, working honestly with our partners. Teach working with new off roaders at events all over the state. What do you think of when you think about the 6T's? This weekend we will share much about our history and look forward to the future of family four wheeling. Thank you for joining us for this special time. Steve Egbert, President. 8120 36th Avenue Sacramento, CA 95824 Office@ca/4wheel.com www.cal4wheel.com (800) 4X4-FUNN (916) 381-8300 Fax (916) 381-8726

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THE 6T's OF OUR 60 YEARS Trails (tral) n. a marked or established path or route especially through a forest or mountainous region. ~ Adopt-A-Trails Rubicon Trail Buck Skin Joe's Hell Hole Trail Porthole Gap Mud Lake Loop Pardoe 4WD Squaw Ridge 4WD Trail Deer Valley Trail Strawberry 4WD Trai I Strawberry Pass Barrett Lake 4WD Trail Richardson Lake 4WD Carson Emigrant Trail Dusy Ershim Swamp Lake Trail Red Lake Trail Coyote Lake Trail Spanish Lake Trail Brewer Lake Trail Mirror Lake Trail Bold Mountain Middle Fork Trail Buck Lakes Trail Long Lake Twin Peaks Fordyce Creek Trail Beor Valley Loop Trail Snake Lake Gold Lake Signal Peak Trail Sour Grass Trail Slick Rock Trail Mottley Ridge Trail Mnt. Patterson Trail Niagra Rim Trail Corral Hollow Trail Pipe jam Morris Lake Grassy Lake-South Ben Lomond Lookout Buck Rock Trail Powderhouse Trail Trail 23 Trail 25 American House Trail Sierra Pelona Trail Miller Trail Sherman Trail Freeway Ridge Black Gulch Boarderline Drinkwater Flats Butterfield Stage Trail House Trail Pipes Canyon Clarks Grade Barton Creek Trail Broom Flat Devils Hole Burns Canyon Balky Horse Canyon Radford Truck Trail Lower Large Flat Kickerbocker Lodgepole Pine Snow Summit Silverwood Lake Crafts Peak Beor Mnt Spur Rouse Meadows Stove Flats Pilot Rock Ridge Miller Canyon Cleghorn Mnt Monument Peak Round Valley Rattlesnake Canyon Little Bear Peak Loop Edwin Road Tip Top Mnt Burnt Flat Horsethief Flat Belleville Meodow Holcomb Valley Pinnacles Cactus Flats Upper Holcomb Creek John Bull West John Bull East Wright Mine White Mnt Dishpan Springs Luna Gold Mnt Jeep Trail Metate Trail Indian Mnt Santa Rosa Truck Trail Applegate Lassen Trail ~ Many Other Trails and Areas Together togeth·er (f9-geth'9r) adv. 1. In or into one place, mass, collection, or group. ~ Camaraderie ~ Camping ~ Group trail rides ~ Club runs ~ Meetings Tradition tra·di·tion (tr9-d{sh':Jn) n. 2. The handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction. ~ Our history ~ Teamwork ~ Trail maintenance ~ Trail safety ~ Trail etiquette ~ Community Treasure treas·ure (trezh':Jr) n. something of great worth or value. ~ Our volunteers ~ Winter Fun Festival ~ Molina Ghost Run ~ Hi Desert Round-up ~ Sierra Trek ~ High Sierra Poker Run ~ Operation Desert Fun ~ Panamint Valley Days Trustworthy trust·wor·thy (trust'wur'the) adj. worthy of trust: reliable. ~ Anza Borrego litigation ~ Clear Creek litigation ~ El Dorado litigation ~ Glamis (ISDRA) litigation ~ Oceano Dunes (Pismo) litigation ~ WEMO (West Mojave) litigation ~ Green Sticker re-authorization Teach (tech) v. 1. To communicate knowledge or skill (to). 2. To provide instruction in. 3. To give insight by example or experience to. ~ Leadership ~ Tread Lightly ~ Land Use Ethics ~ Conservation ~ Oil Recycling Program ~ Safety Clinics

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Welcome to the 2019 Convention celebrating 60 years of the California 4-Wheel Drive Association. WOW! How proud our founding clubs must be to have their dream grow and expand into the organization we have today. This year's Convention will be wheeling down the trail of Cal4, exploring and experiencing our 60 year history. A 60th Anniversary is diamonds. Our theme of 6T Years expounds on the diamonds of Cal4 with 6 "Ts": Trails ... Adopt-A-Trails and many more Together ... camaraderie, meetings, camping, etc. Tradition ... our history Treasure ... our events Trustworthy ... land use and legal actions Teach ... safety, education, trail responsibility and etiquette Cal4 has grown from the 10 original clubs into approximately 110 clubs, 1957 individual members, 26 corporate members, and 49 associate members. The annual meetings have outgrown restaurant gatherings to larger venues in order to accommodate our membership. The administration has expanded from a living room into our own office building with yard. All these accomplishments are the results of the hard work, dedication, and compassion of all of you ... the membership. The 2019 Convention hopes to showcase our Association as a whole ... a statewide team working together to keep our recreation alive and enjoying each other as family. Happy 60th. Let's do 60 more. Shirley Bramham 2019 Convention Chair

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2019 CONVENTION COMMITTEE CHAIR CO-CHAIR TREASURER REGISTRATION RAFFLE DELEGATES TRADE SHOW VEHICLE SHOW & DASH PLAQUES+ KIDS' ROOM SUPPORT Shirley Bramham srb1950@sbcglobal.net (Women Out Wheeling) Carrie Mccready carrie@mccreadys.net (Individual) Don Spuhler dspuhler@cal4wheel.com (Golden Gate Jeepers) Kathy Medley Andrea Harris GMConsti nc@gmai I .com d nae ru i ses@yahoo.co m {Sierra Treasure Hunters) Erik Whyte erikjeepguy@gmail.com Chris Silveira stealth jeep1@aol.com (Santa Rosa 4x4s) Maka Chavez (individual) Allen Schrage willitsjeeper@gmail.com (Mendocino 4x4s) Dave Douglas ddouglas9999@gmail.com (Individual) Luana Hernandez I uana4stri ngs@yahoo.com (Women Out Wheeling) Pat and Mike Bashore Jim Bramham Shelton Clark Jeremy Craddock Bud and Marianne Folkers Jaime Gleason Suzy Johnson Nellie Malloy Mike McGarity Makayla Miller Bonnie Steele Pearl Performance Engines Peety Woll

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SCHEDULE FRIDAY -FEBRUARY 15, 2019 12:00pm - 8:00pm 12:00pm - 6:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:30pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm Registration - CARMEL ROOM Sweepstakes Vehicle ticket sales - LOBBY Board of Directors' meeting -JUNIOR BALLROOM Conservation & Education Foundation meeting -JUNIOR BALLROOM Past Presidents' dinner - BOARD ROOM Hospitality Reception - FOLSOM ROOM SATURDAY -FEBRUARY 16, 2019 8:00am -10:00am Life Member Breakfast - RANCHO CORDOVA ROOM 9:00am - 4:00pm Registration - CARMEL ROOM 9:00am - 4:00pm Club Displays - CARMEL ROOM 9:00am - 4:00pm Sweepstakes Vehicle t icket sales - LOBBY 9:00am - 4:00pm Trade Show - NORTH PARKING LOT 9:00am - 4:00pm Vehicle Show - NORTH PARKING LOT 9:00am - 4:00pm Seminars 9:00am Off Road Recovery - SANTA ROSA ROOM 9:00am OHV Information from Soup to Nuts ... and Maybe Wheels -SANTA BARBARA ROOM 9:00am Trail Communication Options: Save A Life, Get A Ham -SAN DIEGO RM 10:15am Safe and Legal Towing -SANTA ROSA ROOM 10:15am Trail Communications Without A Ham License -SANTA BARBARA ROOM 10:15am How We Are Rebuilding/Restoring Trails After California Wildfires - SAN DIEGO ROOM 11:30am Member Portal -SANTA ROSA ROOM 11:30am Geek Out With Your Ham Out: An In Depth Look - SANTA BARBARA RM 11:30am Top 10 Sites to Visit in Death Valley NP -SAN DIEGO ROOM 1:45pm SVRA Opportunities -SANTA BARBARA ROOM 1:45pm Off Road Recovery - SAN DIEGO ROOM 3:00pm Safe and Legal Towing - SANTA BARBARA ROOM 3:00pm Vagabonds and Compass Points - SAN DIEGO ROOM 1:00pm - 5:00pm General Assembly - RANCHO CORDOVA ROOM 1:00pm - 9:30pm Kids' Room - SANTA ROSA ROOM 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cocktails -JUNIOR BALLROOM 6:30pm - 9:00pm Awards Banquet -CALIFORNIA BALLROOM 9:00pm - 1:00am Dance -JUNIOR BALLROOM SUNDAY -FEBRUARY 17, 2019 9:00am -12:00pm 9:00pm -12:30pm 9:00am -1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 4:30pm General Assembly - RANCHO CORDOVA ROOM Kids' Room -SANT A ROSA ROOM Raffle pick up - CARMEL ROOM Raffle prize swap/trade - CARMEL ROOM Old/New Board of Directors' lunch - RANCHO CORDOVA ROOM Old/New Board of Directors' meeting - RANCHO CORDOVA ROOM

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SEMINARS OFF ROAD RECOVERY Presenter: Jason Green Everyone gets stuck at one time or another. Jason is here to help. Watch a short powerpoint presentation reviewing the basic equipment needed, how it works, how to attach and use it in a safe manner and review a few recovery events. There will be a "show and tell" with tow straps, shackles (both metal and rope), snatch blocks, tree savers, and more. OHV INFORMATION FROM SOUP TO NUTS ... AND MAYBE WHEELS Presenter: Jim Bramham Conversations with a warrior ... land use is the battle, involvement is the weapon. How the Association has played a key role in the past, and opportunities in the future. A conversation on where the next skirmishes will occur and how you and the Association can influence the outcome. Ideas on a stronger Association, better clubs, and empowering the individual members. TRAIL COMMUNICATION OPTIONS: SAVE A LIFE, GET A HAM Presenter: Tyler Laursen Thinking about a ham radio? Join Tyler for an informative and fun session on getting and operating a ham radio. SAFE AND LEGAL TOWING Presenter: Ron Delaney Learn the rules of the road for towing, licensing requirements for different trailer combinations, proper equipment and hook-ups. Understand the difference between RV and utility trailer requirements. TRAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITHOUT A HAM LICENSE Presenter: Russ Chung New FCC regulations allow the use of radios that perform like a ham radio but without the need to study and pass a test for a ham radio license. This session will discuss legal trail communications equipment that can be used without a ham license. HOW WE ARE REBUILDING/RESTORING TRAILS AFTER CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES Presenter: Del Albright We all want to help after a wildfire but are unsure of how or what to do. Hear what is being done to rebuild/restore trails, how you can help, and how to be a part of the recovery efforts. Learn how you can be prepared for disastrous fires and the recovery thereafter.

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MEMBER PORTAL Presenter: Suzy Johnson, Cal4 Webmaster Learn how to access your account in Cal4's member portal. The member portal has many features for you as a Cal4 member such as managing your contact information, add/remove vehicles/add/remove club affiliations, renew your dues, register for events, make donations, purchase store items, become a volunteer, view your awards, view your order history, view/change your event registration, manage your email preferences, discussion forums, and more. Suzy will be able to answer any questions you may have. GEEK OUT WITH YOUR HAM OUT: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK Presenter: Tyler Laursen Already have a ham radio? Have questions? Join Tyler for more of an in-depth session of operating a ham radio. Questions are welcome. Answers are here. TOP 10 SITES TO VISIT IN DEATH VALLEY NP Presenter: Russ Chung Hottest, driest, and lowest - Death Valley National Park is a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley. SVRA OPPORTUNITIES Presenter: Peter Ostroskie Learn about California's 7 State Vehicle Recreation Areas (SVRA) from sand dunes to gravel pits to trails in our golden hills and loved forests. Discover their locations and what off road opportunities are available at each one. OFF ROAD RECOVERY Presenter: Jason Green Everyone gets stuck at one time or another. Jason is here to help. Watch a short powerpoint presentation reviewing the basic equipment needed, how it works, how to attach and use it in a safe manner and review a few recovery events. There will be a "show and tell" with tow straps, shackles (both metal and rope), snatch blocks, tree savers, and more. SAFE AND LEGAL TOWING Presenter: Ron Delaney Learn the rules of the road for towing, licensing requirements for different trailer combinations, proper equipment and hook-ups. Understand the difference between RV and utility trailer requirements.

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VAGABONDS AND COMPASS POINTS Presenter: Chris Collard and Pablo Rey Join world renowned authors and travelers Pablo Rey and Chris Collard as they share tales from around the globe. From Africa and Antarctica to Thailand and Turkey, these two vagabonds have passed through nearly half of the planet's 200 countries. The opening slideshow will reveal some of their favorite places, cultures, and cuisine, after which they will discuss topics like border crossings, health and safety considerations, and life on the road. "Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another." G.K. Chesterton

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TRADE SHOW VENDORS Articulating ramp trailer by Metalcloak Cal4 Membership Klassen Meats Line-X LLC Metal cloak Napier Outdoors Prairie City SVRA/State Parks RC Cars with active track Reach/ Air Med Snevey's Off Road The Other Rubicon Tom Woods Custom Drive Shafts Did you know that Cal4 has had support from corporate sponsors since 1968? The Association called them Regional and National Dealers and Manufacturers. Some of these sponsors included Ford Motor Company, International Harvester Co., Kaiser jeep Sales Corporation, Toyota motor Distribution, Inc, and Warn Manufacturer Company, Inc.

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CAL4'S INDUCTEES IN THE OFF ROAD MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame has been established to recognize and honor those individuals and organizations whose lifelong contributions to off-road motorsports have set a standard for others to follow. Inducted 1979 Inducted 1979 Inducted 2004 Inducted 2005 Inducted 2014 Inducted 2015 Inducted 2018 Harry Buschert Harry served the off-road community as an advocate and as an inventor. Harry played an instrumental role in the founding of Cal4 in 1965 and the Hemet Jeep Club. He also ran his own machine shop where he developed items such as side wheels, the positive action clutch linkage and conversions for Jeeps including rear axels and auxiliary gas tanks. Ray Moon Ray served as a land access advocate for motorized off-road users throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He worked with local and state governments to maintain land access. Ed Dunkley Ed was one of the pioneers of 4-wheeling in the Pacific Southwest. For 43 years he was an outspoken advocate for responsible land and trail use. Roy Spuhler Roy was not just instrumental, but key to dune safety at Pismo Beach. In 1964 his ad hoc committee developed the first set of "Ten Rules of Dune Safety" and insisted that a flag be installed on every vehicle. Del Albright Del has educated and mentored the OHV community with his wisdom, knowledge of leadership, and supervision to help keep public lands open to the public. Chris Collard Chris' achievements are his words and photos that have been published around the world. He brings enthusiasm to the world of off-road journalism, and a high level of integrity and credibility. Jim Bramham Jim is an off-road advocate. His propensity for leadership has led to many roles within Cal4, seeding many grassroots organizations, and working closely with land management agencies.

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MILESTONES and DID'CHA KNOWS ... 1959 The formation meeting of the California Association of Jeep Clubs Inc was called to order by Chairman Pro Tern Bud Hammers in the Hotel Tulare April 18, 1959. The following clubs presented delegate credentials and were registered at the meeting: Orange County 4-Wheelers; 4-Wheel Drive Club of Western America (later became 4-Wheel Drive Club of Fresno); Desert Foxes; Quads Jeep Club (later became L.E.R.C. Mavericks ... from Lockheed Employees Recreation Club); 4-Wheel Drive Club of Monterey Peninsula; Sacramento Jeepers; Hillhoppers of East Bay; Chuckwalla Jeep Club; El Dorado Jeepherders; andTulare 4-Wheel Drive Club. Fresno did not sign the Constitution. 1959 Steve Morris elected as the Association's first President. Mimeographed bi-weekly newssheet sent to all clubs. 1960 14 member clubs. 1961 1962 Association newssheet is now a newspaper being produced 6-times a year thanks to the generosity of the Lockheed Aircraft Employees Recreational Center (L.A.E.R.C.) Established communications with BLM National and State Forest Service. Establised "Area Closure Educational Program". First membership cards. September 5, 1960 declared "State Jeepers Day" at California State Fair. Frank Seifert editor of newsletter. You Name It campaign for newsletter. 23 member clubs I Trivia answer ... Established membership packets for new clubs to be formed. State Rally held at Pismo Beach. Orange County 4-Wheeler Rally. Name officially changed to "California Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs" to include all 4x4 vehicles. Keep an eye on this for another Trivia answer ... 1963 26 member clubs Campaign began to combat litter in back country, "If You Haul It In, Haul It Out". 1964 30 member clubs Association Membership program formed. 1965 42 member clubs Archer Bros. became first Associate member. Proposed rules for competition events sponsored by Association at annual rally in sand dune area near Oceano. 1965 Safety meeting chaired by Clarence Carter. Delegates in attendance from Hemet Jeep Club, Ridge Rangers, Hill-n-Gully Riders, Santa aria 4-Wheelers,

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Los Battidores, Ruff Ryders, and Boondockers. Some of the issues addressed were the safety of spectators at the Pismo State Rally and also flash flood preparedness. 1966 51 member clubs Creation of 3 statewide districts for administrative purposes only. It is important to maintain statewide unity with members. Sears Roebuck Soil Conservation award to Lee Chauvet. Multiple rally and competition events: Buttercup Bowl (a jeep competition) sponsored by I.V.D.B.A.; Cross Country Rally by Los Battodores 4x4 Club; Glamis Bowl (a jeep competition) sponsored by I.E.D.B.A.; El Dorado Jeepherders annual Nevada jeep trip touring mines, mining towns, earthquake faults, museums, and a little fishing. Al Jensen was the Conservation Coordinator. 1967 Gene Morris was Conservation Chairman for Southern and Central areas. First annual Sierra Trek. 1968 74 member clubs Support of Regional and National Dealers and Manufacturers ... Ford Motor Company, International Harvester Company, Kaiser Jeep Sales, Toyota Motor Distribution Inc, and Warn Manufacturer Company Inc. Area Use forms developed. Multiple clean-up events ... Island Lake, Red Rock Canyon, Imperial Valley. Operation Clean Sweep in South District Buzz Harms observed the powerful impact of a group of wheelers all wearing the same color in a public land use meeting he attended. He encouraged all clubs adopt some sort of dress to wear identifying the state emblem patch. 1969 92 member clubs Operation Clean Sweep held in Los Padres National Forest First annual Randsburg Roundup ... now known as Hi-Desert Round-Up First bumper stickers approved and sold for 10 cents "Public Use of Public lands - California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs" Safety films are shown at BOD meetings. BOD approved to sell the Association mimeograph which was virtually unrepairable. 1970 105 member clubs 1971 125 member clubs State Administrator appointed and office established in Sacramento. 1972 146 member clubs Ted Sloan first individual member. 1973 174 member clubs Ray Moon was Conservation Coordinator. Ed Dunkley was the Association's first Field Representative. In the early 70's the idea was born for the Association to have a Natural Resources Consultant. Today we have 2. Suggestion to purchase answering machine for Sacramento office instead of paying for monthly answering service. No action taken.

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1974 178 member clubs Boundaries for locations of Convention extended from between Fresno and Bakersfield to between Sacramento and greater L.A. area. Multiple club events ... Big Basin Dig Out; Run-A-Muck; Pismo Winter Fun Festival. First annual Molina Ghost Run In Gear becomes a monthly publication. 1980's Gear Grinders 4-WD Club and the Black Mountain 4-WD Club kicked off projects in the El Paso Mountains to preserve and mark the old Mojave Trail. Southern California clubs worked projects in the Ojai Forest Area to install pipelines, water troughs, repair road wash, install culverts, refurbish guzzlers, and construct a block outhouse. The Association received a Congressional Commendation for its voluntary work during flooding in southern California during winter of 79/80 to recover mud-covered vehicles and assist in evacuating families from flood waters. Mud, Sweat & Gears club hosts physically and mentally challenged young adults to an outdoor adventure including 4x4 rides, lunch, and a visit by Smokey Bear. Off-Highway Voyagers program established to teach youth about conservation of natural resources and using public lands and trails in a responsible manner. 1986 First annual Panamint Valley Days 1989 California Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs Conservation & Education Foundation formed as a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation. Its mission is to develop programs in the areas of resource conservation, 4-wheel drive safety, public education, and related areas. 1990s First 4-Wheel Drive Hands On Safety Clinic held at Hollister Hills SVRA by Esprit de Four 4-Wheel Drive Club Subsequent clinics were held at Prairie City SVRA by the Capital City Mountain Goats 4-Wheel Drive Club and at Hungry Valley SVRA by Harry Baker. 1991 Inclusion of SUV's at Association events. 1992 4-wheelers and OHV enthusiasts planted new seedlings over 100-acres charred by the Cleveland Fire in the El Dorado National Forest. 1998 Association purchased building in Sacramento for office. 2003 First annual Operation Desert Fun??? 2007 In Gear becomes 4-color, bi-monthly magazine 2015 Name officially changed to "California 4-Wheel Drive Association, Inc" to include the growing number of individual members. Were not known for who we are but what we do. Unknown Here's the other eye for a Trivia answer ...

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