Getting Organized

As we steamroll into the 2008 season, we're already experiencing some enormous changes. Our first meeting of the year saw 29 representatives from 11 different clubs, and although we tried to pack in as much information as we could in 4 hours, it still didn't seem like near enough time. It wasn't.

Some of the great things we're doing this
year;

-Our previous On The Rocks event has been re-worked and renamed Trailfest. With the closing of Paragon last year, we knew it was time to bring the event back to the Northeast where it belonged. Multiple trail rides all weekend, a barbecue, a banquet, and loads of raffle prizes make this an event you won't want to miss this August.

-The first Region newsletter in 18 months is due out in late March. This time we're offering $25 to each member who sends in an article which gets published (maximum one article per issue). With 4 issues a year, that's an extra $100 in your pocket! Due date for the April issue in March 15th.

-We're currently working on updating our "4x4 What's the Score" booklet, as well as the 2008 Economic Assessment. Look for these to become available before the summer.

-Public relations and publicity are also a hot topic with our Region. How can we apply the "numbers" if we don't have the means to do it? Aili's working up a great PR packet each club can use when contacting a land owner, a news outlet, and your representatives. This will make it alot easier for your clubs to take the first step. We've also found that "Region D" doesn't focus the picture as well as "Northeast Region" when dealing with the public, so look for a new logo and letterheads.

That's just a few items we're working on for the members of East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association's Northeast Region.

Want to get involved? Contact your club president or, if you're not yet a member of EC4WDA, contact us and we'll be glad to help you "get organized". We can't do it without YOU.