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:repair: ASA February 2006 Newsletter
Learn all about Sand Sport activities and what the ASA has been up to. We have 2 versions: the snail mail version that contains the main topics and the more extensive online version at this link .
Major topics covered this issue:
HARD COPY CONTENTS:
President’s Message
Chairman’s Report
ASA Invited To Wash. DC
Morning with Glamis Ranger
2006 TATUM Giveaway Car
Weekend Warrior Recognized
The Story of Holly Gorrell
Clarke Supports Litter Free
2005 SEMA Show Report
Lucky Members Growing!
Biological Update
Handing Out Flyers @ Dunes
Sen. Morrow - OHV Division
Membership News
Membership Drive Contest
Upcoming Events
Business Sponsors
Premium Sponsors
Safety Bug Speaks
ONLINE CONTENTS:
ALL OF THE HARD COPY CONTENTS PLUS...
GLAMIS POKER RUN SUCCESS
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER TO DOI
WISH YOU HAD AN RV?
A CALL TO QUILLS!
LAND NEEDED IN SAN DIEGO
YUMA SAND AND RIVER EXPO
GOODBYE PRESERVATION
J&J - SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT
DUMONT DUNES CLEANUP
ADD AN ASA LOGO LINK
DUNES OUTREACH PROGRAM
OFF ROADERS TOY DRIVE
ADELANTO GRAND PRIX
MLK CLEANUP WEEKEND
AND MUCH MORE!
Not Available at Press Time:
On Friday, January 27, 2006, in the Sacramento County Superior Court, EcoLogic and five OHV groups -- the Off-Road Business Association, American Sand Association, San Diego Off-Road Coalition, CORVA, and AMA District 37 -- filed suit against the California Off-Highway Motorized Vehicle Recreation Commission (the "Commission") to overturn actions taken by the Commission at its meeting in December 2005.
Specifically, the suit alleges that the Commission violated the Bagley-Keene open meeting law by holding private, secret discussions and making decisions on grant applications and program policies outside the public view and without public input. The suit also challenges the Commission's decision to approve grants that have little to no relationship with OHV recreation, and to deny grants that were clearly deserving of funding.
As stated in the complaint, the Commission's actions during and prior to the December 2005 meeting were illegal, arbitrary and capricious and reflect a distinct anti-OHV bias. This was illustrated by the Commission's complete rejection of grant funding recommendations made by the OHMVR Division staff. To correct this abuse of discretion, the lawsuit requests that the Court (1) void all actions taken by the Commission at the December 2005 hearing, and (2) direct the Commission to reconvene that meeting in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Bagley-Keene open meeting act.
Thank you.
The American Sand Association
Unite, Inform, and Mobilize
American Sand Association | 1911 Foothill Bl | PMB 108 | La Verne | CA | 91750
Learn all about Sand Sport activities and what the ASA has been up to. We have 2 versions: the snail mail version that contains the main topics and the more extensive online version at this link .
Major topics covered this issue:
HARD COPY CONTENTS:
President’s Message
Chairman’s Report
ASA Invited To Wash. DC
Morning with Glamis Ranger
2006 TATUM Giveaway Car
Weekend Warrior Recognized
The Story of Holly Gorrell
Clarke Supports Litter Free
2005 SEMA Show Report
Lucky Members Growing!
Biological Update
Handing Out Flyers @ Dunes
Sen. Morrow - OHV Division
Membership News
Membership Drive Contest
Upcoming Events
Business Sponsors
Premium Sponsors
Safety Bug Speaks
ONLINE CONTENTS:
ALL OF THE HARD COPY CONTENTS PLUS...
GLAMIS POKER RUN SUCCESS
CHAIRMAN’S LETTER TO DOI
WISH YOU HAD AN RV?
A CALL TO QUILLS!
LAND NEEDED IN SAN DIEGO
YUMA SAND AND RIVER EXPO
GOODBYE PRESERVATION
J&J - SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT
DUMONT DUNES CLEANUP
ADD AN ASA LOGO LINK
DUNES OUTREACH PROGRAM
OFF ROADERS TOY DRIVE
ADELANTO GRAND PRIX
MLK CLEANUP WEEKEND
AND MUCH MORE!
Not Available at Press Time:
On Friday, January 27, 2006, in the Sacramento County Superior Court, EcoLogic and five OHV groups -- the Off-Road Business Association, American Sand Association, San Diego Off-Road Coalition, CORVA, and AMA District 37 -- filed suit against the California Off-Highway Motorized Vehicle Recreation Commission (the "Commission") to overturn actions taken by the Commission at its meeting in December 2005.
Specifically, the suit alleges that the Commission violated the Bagley-Keene open meeting law by holding private, secret discussions and making decisions on grant applications and program policies outside the public view and without public input. The suit also challenges the Commission's decision to approve grants that have little to no relationship with OHV recreation, and to deny grants that were clearly deserving of funding.
As stated in the complaint, the Commission's actions during and prior to the December 2005 meeting were illegal, arbitrary and capricious and reflect a distinct anti-OHV bias. This was illustrated by the Commission's complete rejection of grant funding recommendations made by the OHMVR Division staff. To correct this abuse of discretion, the lawsuit requests that the Court (1) void all actions taken by the Commission at the December 2005 hearing, and (2) direct the Commission to reconvene that meeting in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Bagley-Keene open meeting act.
Thank you.
The American Sand Association
Unite, Inform, and Mobilize
American Sand Association | 1911 Foothill Bl | PMB 108 | La Verne | CA | 91750
