Idaho Off-Road 4×4 Club is an association of people brought together to share a single passion – Four Wheeling! We are a FAMILY oriented club dedicated to keeping our public lands open while practicing the policy of TREAD LIGHTLY!
June Birthdays: Brenda Robinson (1st), Bob Edmondson (9th), Mark Smith (10th), Travis Moates (10th) – 50th Birthday!!!, Jennifer Moats (10th), Deb Walker (10th), Patrick Arnold (12th), Dan Barnes (12th), Lisa Breeding (13th), Harvey London (16th), Kathy Buzzini (19th), Rachael Rhoades (26th)
Sunshine: Rochelle Keller recent hospitalization
Education
Aaron Malin
Fire Extinguishers
Must be ABC rated #10 (ash, gas-diesel, and electrical)
No plastic parts on the extinguisher – they melt and are unreliable.
Know how to use it – PASS (pull pin, aim at the base of fire, squeeze, and sweep)
Carry the fire extinguisher in an accessible spot and everyone must carry one.
Don Kartchner has a fire protections business and has access to quality fire extinguishers.
State Association & Land Use
Klint Breeding
Idaho State 4×4 Association
Is active with the Idaho Secretary of State and has 501C status.
Actively working with the Blue Ribbon Coalition
Looking for club members to meet with local BLM, USFS, and Parks & Recreation teams.
Active & New Business
BLM Public Lands Rules – Sandra Mitchel/IRC email forwarded to membership
The IRC is looking for off-roaders and other recreationists to read the issues and submit a letter opposing the proposed actions contained in the BLM Public Lands Rule.
Deadline for comments: June 20th, 2023.
Officer Elections – Proposed Change to Timing and Process
Please see email communication regarding the proposed change.
Voting will occur during the July 2023 Member Meeting
Heather Knapp proposed an amendment – Wants to ensure the Christmas party if fun and not stressful. Asking to move the elections to either the December or January business meetings. Nathan Galvin seconded motion.
Vote: 12 – Yes, 14 – No
Current proposal remains in effect and will be voted on next month.
IOR 501C Status – We have applied for tax exemption status & filed 990 with IRS. Awaiting determination letter. 2022 taxes are complete – no taxes were owed.
2023 State Association Ride & Rally @ Warm Lake
Happening next week! We have two Saturday Driver Tickets still available if you want to attend!
Great raffle! Separate shotgun raffle. Must be present to win.
2023 Rocket Run Outcome – Tanya is diligently working on the bookkeeping for this event. Should have totals by next month.
T-ZERS IOR Online Merchandise Store – The store is OPEN! Only a handful of orders at this time. The store will remain open until we reach the printing threshold.
4th of July Campout – Glenn Piper working with Bob Edmondson on the event. Camping near Bull Trout Lake, Stanley, ID. Details to follow…
RTI Ramp Calculator – Thank you Micke, for putting this together. It can be found on the IOR website.
Previous Events
Mother’s Day/Warm Lake Snow Run (Dan Sullivan) – May 13th
Great turn out and a lot of snow! The “Yank-Me” bell was passed around a lot between the JKs and JLs, landing on Daniel Rodriguez – thank you for sporting the bell with pride!
19 vehicles, 2 x night runs – Clear Creek and Gold Fork Lookout.
Hwy 21 Clean-up/Tech Inspection & BBQ @ Discovery Park – May 20th @ 10:00 am
22 volunteers with a great Taco Bar! Thank you, Mark Gamas for cooking, as usual.
4WPs Hot Summer Sale – RTI Ramp & BBQ – June 3rd
Upcoming Events
IOR Hosted 2023 Ride & Rally @ Warm Lake – June 15th – 18th
4th of July Club Campout @ Bull Trout Lake – June 30th – July 5th
Two-Headed Dragon Trail Run & Clean-up (Nathan White) – Saturday, July 15th
Nathan is looking for someone to lead the Lost Trail section, which will meet up with the 2HD group.
4WP Endless Summer Sale (Jim) – Saturday, August 5th (morning – early afternoon)
Hot August Nights & Blazing Lights (Glenn M. & Jeff D.) – Saturday, August 5th (evening)
Per Patti and Glenn, this will be the same run as last year.
Coble Riggins Trail Runs – August 18th – 20th in Riggins, Idaho
