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Table Of Contents UFWDA Annual Report 2007

1. Table Of Contents 2. Annual General Membership Meeting Agenda 3. Minutes from 2006 Annual General Membership Meeting 4. UFWDA Position Reports

4.1. President’s Message – Wayne Groom, President 4.2. International Vice President’s Report – Peter Vahry, International Vice President 4.3. Financial Reports – Billie Jeanne Fish, Treasurer

4.3.1. 2007 1st Quarter Financials (Actual) 4.3.2. 2007 2nd Quarter Financials (Actual Apr/May, Projected June) 4.3.3. 2007 3rd Quarter Financials (Projected) 4.3.4. 2007 4th Quarter Financials (Projected) 4.3.5. 2007 Full Year Financials (Projected) 4.3.6. 2007 Profit and Loss Statement (Projected) 4.3.7. 1998 – 2006 Profit and Loss Statement 4.3.8. 1997 – 2007 Year over Year Business Revenue 4.3.9. 1998 – 2007 Year over Year Advertising Revenue

4.4. Membership Overview – Melissa Simmons, Director of Membership 4.4.1. Organization Membership List & Total Members 4.4.2. Individual Membership Total & Renewals 4.4.3. 10 Year Look at Business Memberships 4.4.4. 10 Year Look at Organization Memberships by Dues Paid 4.4.5. 10 Year Look at Organization Memberships by Membership 4.4.6. 5 Year Look at New Individual Memberships 4.4.7. 5 Year Look at Renewed Individual Memberships

4.5. Land Use/Access Report – Todd Ockert, Director of Environmental Affairs 4.6. Legal Assistance Rendered – Carla Boucher, Legislative Advocate

4.6.1. United States Map of Assistance Rendered 4.7. UFWDA Office Update – Amanda Cottrell, Administrative Officer

5. UFWDA Position Announcements 5.1. Amanda Cottrell, UFWDA Administrative Officer

5.1.1. Press Release 5.1.2. Resume

5.2. Marti Pugh, Business Development Manager 5.2.1. Press Release 5.2.2. Resume

5.3. Todd Ockert, Director of Environmental Affairs 5.3.1. Resume 5.3.2. Bio

6. Member Organization Reports 6.1. Wisconsin Four Wheel Drive Association 6.2. Two Trackers Four Wheel Drive Club 6.3. Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association 6.4. New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association 6.5. Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association 6.6. Four Lakes Four Wheelers, Inc. 6.7. Colorado Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.

7. Business Plan 8. Marketing Plan 9. Proposed Bylaws

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9

UFWDA Annual General Membership Meeting 2007 – Grand Junction, CO

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Agenda

Tuesday July 24P

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12:00pm - 10:00pm Open Delegates Registration - Gene King Wednesday July 25P

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Delegates Registration Packets will be available at the Ramada Front Desk Wednesday AM.

7:00am Breakfast 7:30am Accepting late arrival Delegate Credentials 8:00am - 12:00pm Delegates Caucus - Powderhorn Meeting Room 8:00am Fireside Chat From UFWDA President Wayne Groom 8:15am Discussion on By-law changes 10:15am Break 10:30am Discussion on the UFWDA Business Plan 11:00am Discussion on the UFWDA Marketing Plan 11:30am Nominations for open Board of Directors positions 11:45am 2008 Annual General Membership Meeting - Where? 12:00pm Lunch - Box Lunch, Powderhorn Meeting Room 1:00pm - 5:00pm Annual General Membership Meeting - Powderhorn Meeting Room 1:00pm Seating of Delegates and determination of Quorum - Amanda 1:30pm Calling the Meeting to Order - President Wayne Groom 1:35pm Patriotic exercises 1:40pm Reading and Approval of 2006 AGM minutes 1:50pm Reports of Officers - reference electronic annual report 2:00pm Break 2:15pm Board of Directors Nominations

2:20pm Delegates Caucus Report 3:30pm Break 3:45pm Unfinished Business - 2008 Annual Meeting location 4:00pm Proposed By-laws

4:15pm Business Plan 4:30pm Marketing Plan 4:45pm Convention Coordinators remarks

5:00pm Adjourn AGM until 8:00am Thursday July 26P

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6:00pm Hospitality Suite - Wine, Beer & Soft drinks available and BYOB Room 104 7:00pm Dinner - Powderhorn Meeting Room Thursday July 26P

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7:00am Breakfast 8:00am - 12:00pm Annual General Membership Meeting - Powderhorn Meeting Room continued from Wednesday July 25P

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8:00am Resume Adjourned meeting. 8:05am Election of Officers – According to By-laws in place 9:00am Award Nominations and elections 9:15am Delegates reports

10:00am Break 10:15am Delegates reports Cont. 11:00am Break 11:15am Delegates reports Cont. 11:55am Collection of Award votes. 12:00pm Lunch - Box Lunch, Powdehorn Meeting Room 1:00pm - 5:00pm Annual General Membership Meeting - Powderhorn Meeting Room 1:00pm Delegates reports Cont. 2:00pm Break 2:15pm Delegates reports Cont. 3:30pm Break 3:45pm Delegates reports Cont.

4:45pm Convention Coordinators remarks 5:00pm Adjourn 5:00pm Hospitality Suite - Wine, Beer & Soft drinks available and BYOB Room 104 6:00pm Dinner on your own

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7:00am Breakfast 8:00am - 12:00pm General Discussion of Land Use Issues - Powderhorn Meeting Room

Session Leaders: International Vice President Peter Vahry and Interim Director of Environmental Affairs Todd Ockert

12:00pm Lunch - Box Lunch, Powder Horn Meeting Room 1:00pm - 5:00pm UFWDA Where do we go from here? - Powderhorn Meeting Room Question and Answer session 6:00pm - 6:59pm Hospitality Suite - Wine, Beer & Soft drinks available and BYOB Room 104 7pm - ?? Dinner Banquet & Awards presentation - Powderhorn Meeting Room

July 12, 2006, Meeting of the Board of Directors for United Four Wheel Drive Associations, 9:20am to 12:00pm, Oak Ridge Tennessee. 9:20 call meeting to order VOTE: Shawn Pagan – move that we accept current suggested changes to the SOPs with the exception of Voice Editor section. John Stewart second. All BOD members in favor. Gene King – proposal to commit to some level of advertising in the Voice Three levels, gold, silver, bronze. Gold - 1/8 page 2 issues $335 Silver double bus cards 2 issues $175 Bronze bus card size 2 issues $80 VOTE Billie Jean Fish moved to accept Gene’s proposal; Allie McConnell seconded John Stewart – move to advertise 2007 convention sooner and link sponsors directly to convention Motion carried – unanimous. Shawn Pagan moved to adjourn. Allie McConnell seconded to adjourn. ****************************************************************************** July 12, 2006, Annual Meeting of the United Four Wheel Drive Associations, 1:15pm, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. General Meeting Call to order 1:15 pm VOTE Jennifer Hawkins moved to expend with the reading of the minutes. Pat Brower seconded Discussion – none. Motion carried unanimously. VOTE Homer Van Zandt moved to accept the minutes as written. Seconded by Roger Blank. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn until tomorrow at 9:00 am

****************************************************************************** July 13, 2006, Annual Meeting of the United Four Wheel Drive Associations, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Call to Order Roll Call Jennifer Hawkins – moved that the Treasurer supply the delegates with an updated 2007 budget by October 31, 2006. Roger Blank seconded. VOTE: Passed unanimously. Reconvene from lunch – roll call Homer Van Zandt – move that the delegates accept the process proposed by the 2008 convention committee/task force and vote on the three proposed locations for the 2008 convention. Elaine Hicks seconded. VOTE: Florida opposed Three abstentions – Motion carried. See spreadsheet. RE-VOTE on Saturday: Motion failed. NOMINATIONS President – Wayne Groom – Gene King moved to close, second Don Hicks Secretary – Monica Monroe, Jennifer Hawkins, Amanda Cottrell – Keith Holman close, 2nd Roger Blank Dir of PR – Alicia McConnell – Robin close, 2nd Doug Saul Dir of Membership – Melissa Simmons – Homer Van Zandt close, 2nd Pat (Rustbelt) Environ Affairs – John Stewart – Roger Blank close, 2nd Homer Van Zandt President – Homer Van Zandt accept by acclimation President, PR, Membership, EA – 2nd Rod Schneider Passed unanimously Shawn Pagan – wait to hold secretarial vote until tomorrow morning at 9:00 am Recess until 9:00 am tomorrow.

****************************************************************************** July 14, 2006, Annual Meeting of the United Four Wheel Drive Associations, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Reconvene James Stewart moved that they reconsider the motion that was made yesterday in regard to the location of the 2008 convention. Roger Blank seconded. VOTE: Motion Carried Homer Van Zandt – move that the delegates accept the process proposed by the 2008 convention committee/task force and requests that the BOD provide the delegates with 60 days notice of the deadline for proposal submissions to be considered. Don Hicks seconded. VOTE: Motion carried. Homer Van Zandt - Move that the delegates vote today for the places that have been provided today for 2008 convention. Don Hicks seconded. VOTE: Motion failed. Vote for secretary – Amanda Cottrell Luana Schneider moved to destroy ballots. Seconded by Pat Brower. VOTE: motion carried. Nomination for Environmental Four Wheeler of the Year – Rob St. Clair Hand vote carried – unanimous. Doug Saul – move to amend section 2.02 SOP “The annual report and delegates meeting agenda, including disclosure of specific topics and presentations to be made, shall be distributed to, or notification of its availability on the UFWDA website shall be made to the delegates and ambassador members, at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled annual delegates meeting.” Seconded by Roger Blank. VOTE: Motion carried. Robin Chacon – move that a formal delegates caucus shall be included in the agenda subsequent to the individual BOD reports and any new business for a duration of 3 hours. Kim Mazzola second. VOTE: Motion carried.

Jim Mazzola - I move that the Executive Board present to the UFWDA Delegates, via electronic means, their draft version of the SOP’s within 60 days of this 2006 Annual Meeting. It is intended that the Executive Board solicit comments for a period of 14 days from the Delegates on their draft version of the SOP’s. It is further intended that the comments received by the Executive Board will also be acknowledged and either included or dismissed based upon the level of discussion and rationale offered up by the Delegates. It is further understood that comments offered up may or may not come from recognized Delegates whether they were in attendance at the 2006 Annual Meeting or not. It is also intended that a Final Copy of the SOP’s are distributed to the Delegates prior to any adoption by the Executive Board. Seconded by Kim Mazzola. Jim Mazzola moved to adjourn. Pat seconded. VOTE: All in favor. ******************************************************************************

Section 4.1

President’s Message

There is no doubt that the position that United enjoys today of being the pre-eminent organization represent 4x4 (truck) interests was due to the effort of volunteers dedicating thousands of man hours to the cause. There comes a time in the growth of any organization where it must morph from a “family business” to that of a professional organization where you can no longer rely on the spare time of dedicated individuals. An organization is truly organic; if it does not grow then it will whither. This eventuality was realized about 10 years ago when a dedicated group looked to create a business plan for United and at that time saw the coming need for a paid professional to mange the organization, specifically an Executive Director. We have struggled with how to get down that trail for the past six years and now we have arrived at the turning point. We have a plan that we have presented and discussed with the delegates via webinars, forums and via presentations to a number of member organizations at quarterly or annual meetings. This plan, while perhaps may prove to not be perfect was assembled with the collective wisdom of the past three Boards leveraging off of discussions over the last four or five years. The implementation has begun and it has been a very challenging year for change is never easy. As we come into our annual meeting we look to the membership to approve the structural changes required to continue with the implementation. Clearly there is a lot of change in a short period of time and the question is raised about the pace perhaps being too quick, the change perhaps too radical. Well we are in a catch 22; we need to increase revenue to add professional staff; we need professional staff to increase revenue and as we see out membership numbers decline there is a need to take action. It is both an exciting and a scary time and a clear risk - reward proposition. I am confident in the strength of the brand and the people that this plan will work and we will continue going down the trail. Wayne

Section 4.2

International Vice President’s Report

International Vice-President Report 2007 Pressure on 4x4 recreation has become an international pastime in itself it seems. Our vehicles are the villains destroying the world! A bit of reasoned thought can quickly refute almost all the claims, especially the cost to the environment of building our machines. The average longevity of 4x4 vehicles must surely be amongst the highest of vehicles. The ability to rebuild the basic structure certainly encourages low impact recycling of materials. Debates about fuel use are relative to the various countries and the types of 4x4 used. Here in New Zealand we have quite a high level of diesel use among our four wheeling fleet and don’t have many “full size” SUV’s. It annoys me when our environmental lobby groups claim that it is our 4x4’s that gulp fuel when one of our most popular cars here is a V8 sedan with often a much worse economy. I guess it’s something we have to live with knowing it’s a stupid argument. The visual environmental effect of 4x4 use is different and can provide distinct evidence of our existence. Wheel tracks in some environments can remain obvious for a long time and scar the landscape. That’s a strong argument in many countries. Amongst our members we have been able to learn from each other and Australia has seen how Southern Africa’s combined strength of clubs and commercial interests have slowed government restrictions. In New Zealand we face a growing threat of restriction on public land, but are yet to see our 4x4 related businesses wake up to the risk to their income. The three major international organizations that I cover, Australia, New Zealand and Southern Africa have all maintained their steady growth and by rough reckoning directly represent over 20,000 four wheelers between them. Our other major international is Canada but with Wayne Groom as a resident I defer to him as their contact with UFWDA. It has been a busy year as a UFWDA Board member, with extended discussion on the future structure of UFWDA involving countless emails, many long conference calls, webinars and forum dialogue. With the wide geographical spread of BOD people within North America it makes little difference being even further away (evening phone calls across the USA mean an afternoon call for me). I really do think that the proposed core restructure for UFWDA must happen for its survival, as we can’t exist with just the level of income provided by the affiliated organizations. The ratio of present support by four wheelers in the USA in relation to the population is tiny and if it was to the levels of the three “internationals” then UFWDA should have around 165,000 members! Even if there are some initial flaws with the proposed restructure… how many rebuilt 4x4’s run without some adjustments? Let’s get it started on fresh fuel and some faith in the designers. My other contribution has been compiling the UFWDA e-News each month. Thanks to those who have provided material. It can be tough knowing that so much is

happening but not having people tell you about it. A UFWDA role is to act as a pooling resource for information but members need to provide the basis. This year marks the end of my term of office but I’m a believer in where UFWDA wants to go in its efforts for our recreation, so I intend to stand again for the BOD. Peter Vahry

Section 4.3

Financial Reports

United Four Wheel Drive Associations Treasurer’s Report June 11, 2007 Attached you will find financial reports. First and Second Quarter reports were prepared as of June 11, 2007, by Billie Jeanne Fish. Third and Fourth Quarter projections were prepared by Carla Boucher. Items of note include:

1. The 4WD Awareness program has been operating on a grant from Land Rover for the past 5 years. The cash balance in the 4WD Awareness account is a direct result of that grant. See the cash account balances report. All income generated by the Awareness program is deposited directly into the general fund for use by UFWDA. All expenses associated with conducting 4WD Awareness classes are paid by the Land Rover grant.

2. Itemized Voice expenses for the first and second editions of the “magazine-style” Voice are included.

3. A transfer in the amount of $1,200.00 was made from the Centra Checking account into the Bank One checking account to cover expenses paid from the Bank One account. See April income.

4. The “Jeep CD” was cashed in the amount of $18,053.04 and the cash was deposited into the Centra Checking account. The “Jeep CD” was purchased with a $15,000.00 donation made to UFWDA by Jeep Corporation in September 2000. See March income.

5. The Office Equipment line item is the cost of the Pitney Bowes postage machine rental. See March, June, September, and December expense.

6. There was a significant increase in Office Salary expense in March 2007 and June 2007. Those expenses were the result of Federal and State payroll taxes for the year 2006 and 2007. See March and June expense.

7. Items paid from the “Promotions” line item include the cost of an advertisement created by PubDesigns for the Easter Jeep Safari and for brochures purchased to distribute at Off Road Impact. See April expense.

8. Prior Payroll Taxes line item reflects payroll taxes, including penalties and interest, owed for tax years 2003, 2005 and 2006, and a civil penalty for failure to file documents for 2003 W2 forms with the Social Security Administration. The civil penalty will be appealed based on UFWDA internal records supporting our claim W2s were timely filed. See April and July expense.

9. Corporate Tax line item is the estimated monthly repayment of corporate income tax for tax filings for years 1999 through 2006. The estimated federal tax liability for all years combined including penalties and interest is expected not to exceed $30,000, repaid over a 24 month period August 2007 through July 2009. A financial audit is expected to be completed by August 31, 2007. The audit will include, among other things, the filing of returns for the period 1999 through 2006. At the completion of the preparation of corporate returns the Corporate Tax line item will be adjusted to reflect the actual amount owed, amortized over the expected repayment period of 24 months. UFWDA anticipates IRS cooperation with a proposed repayment schedule amortized over 24 months but such

agreement will not formally be reached until actual returns are filed with the IRS in August, 2007. See August through December, 2007 expense.

2007 1st QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT Actual

INCOME Jan 07 Feb 07 Mar 07 Overall Totals4WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 250.00 250.00Association Dues 430.00 4020.00 1035.00 5485.00Club Dues 260.00 360.00 11655.00 12275.00Individual Members 2730.00 865.00 3013.00 6608.00Supporting Members 1185.00 650.00 150.00 1985.00Donation-General Fund 410.00 170.00 1015.00 1595.00Voice:Ad 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00Store Items 119.35 58.30 106.53 284.18Interest 105.73 95.79 134.22 335.74Volunteer Program Donation 154.00 396.00 1050.00 1600.00FROM Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00FROM Chrysler donation 0.00 0.00 18053.04 18053.04TOTAL INCOME 5694.08 6615.09 36461.79 48770.96

EXPENSESUncategorized 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.004WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Administrative Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Bank Charge 24.80 93.03 56.60 174.43BFG Top Trails 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dues 0.00 0.00 250.00 250.00Legisl Advocate 0.00 10000.00 0.00 10000.00Magazines 0.00 0.00 115.00 115.00Off Road Impact 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Office Equip 0.00 0.00 729.03 729.03Office Expense 383.57 225.00 1512.84 2121.41Office Salary 1145.06 1247.72 7204.44 9597.22Operations Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Promotions 0.00 65.00 699.90 764.90PubDesigns Voice 0.00 4503.30 7636.52 12139.82SEMA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Store Items 0.00 0.00 865.68 865.68Treasurer 0.00 0.00 237.31 237.31TO Bank One Check 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TO Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 18053.04 18053.04TOTAL EXPENSES 1553.43 16134.05 37360.36 55047.84

OVERALL TOTAL 4140.65 -9518.96 -898.57 -6276.88

2007 2nd QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT

INCOME Apr 07 May 07 June 07 Overall Totals4WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.00Association Dues 5880.00 31353.75 80.00 42798.75Club Dues 15.00 0.00 0.00 12290.00Individual Members 710.00 405.00 225.00 7948.00Supporting Members 690.00 0.00 2675.00Donation-General Fund 20.00 1020.00 0.00 2635.00Voice:Ad 0.00 570.00 2575.00 3445.00Store Items 480.60 1.65 22.00 788.43Interest 28.94 0.00 0.00 364.68Volunteer Program Donation 0.00 0.00 0.00 1600.00FROM Centra Checking 1200.00 0.00 0.00 1200.00FROM Chrysler donation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TOTAL INCOME 9024.54 33350.40 2902.00 75994.86

EXPENSESUncategorized 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.004WD Awareness 1030.35 0.00 0.00 1030.35Administrative Officer 0.00 0.00 2333.00 2333.00Bank Charge 151.60 58.69 0.00 384.72BFG Top Trails 0.00 0.00 340.29 340.29Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.00Legisl Advocate 10000.00 0.00 10000.00 20000.00Magazines 0.00 0.00 49.00 164.00Off Road Impact 0.00 0.00 699.04 699.04Office Equip 0.00 0.00 1034.35 763.38Office Expense 225.00 225.00 2216.12 3787.58Office Salary 1148.69 1148.69 9355.56 21250.16Operations Manager 0.00 0.00 1144.74 1144.74Promotions 1626.39 0.00 150.00 2391.29PubDesigns Voice 958.59 0.00 10898.24 16995.14SEMA 0.00 0.00 2112.98 2112.98Store Items 230.00 0.00 0.00 1095.68Treasurer 0.00 0.00 0.00 237.31TO Bank One Check 1200.00 0.00 0.00 1200.00TO Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 0.00 18053.04Business sales 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00Camp Jeep 0.00 0.00 500.00 500.00TOTAL EXPENSES 16570.62 1432.38 41333.32 95232.70

OVERALL TOTAL -7546.08 31918.02 -38431.32 -19237.84

2007 3rd QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT Projected

INCOME Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Overall Totals4WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Association Dues 41190.00 310.00 0.00 41500.00Club Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Individual Members 1250.00 0.00 0.00 1250.00Business Members 5420.00 3320.00 3320.00 12060.00Donation-General Fund 0.00 35000.00 0.00 35000.00Voice:Ad 0.00 500.00 500.00 1000.00Store Items 333.00 333.00 333.00 999.00Interest 50.00 50.00 50.00 150.00Volunteer Program Donation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00FROM Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00FROM Chrysler donation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TOTAL INCOME 48243.00 39513.00 4203.00 91959.00

EXPENSESUncategorized 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.004WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Administrative Officer 2333.00 2333.00 2333.00 6999.00Bank Charge 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00BFG Top Trails 0.00 350.00 350.00 700.00Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Legisl Advocate 5000.00 5000.00 5000.00 15000.00Magazines 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Off Road Impact 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Office Equip 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Office Expense 3800.00 0.00 1000.00 4800.00Office Salary 585.52 0.00 0.00 585.52Operations Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Promotions 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00PubDesigns Voice 11127.51 0.00 0.00 11127.51SEMA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Store Items 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Treasurer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Prior payroll taxes 5615.63 0.00 0.00 5615.63Corporate Tax 0.00 1250.00 1250.00 1250.00TO Bank One Check 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TO Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Business Sales base 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 3000.00Business Sales commission 1626.00 1146.00 1146.00 3918.00TOTAL EXPENSES 31237.66 11079.00 12079.00 54395.66

OVERALL TOTAL 17005.34 28434.00 -7876.00 37563.34

2007 4th QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT Projected

INCOME Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 Overall Totals4WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Association Dues 0.00 1570.00 8590.00 10160.00Club Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Individual Members 0.00 35.00 1385.00 1420.00Business Members 3320.00 3320.00 3320.00 9960.00Donation-General Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Voice:Ad 3700.00 3700.00 3700.00 11100.00Store Items 333.00 333.00 333.00 999.00Interest 50.00 50.00 50.00 150.00Volunteer Program Donation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00FROM Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00FROM Chrysler donation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TOTAL INCOME 7403.00 9008.00 17378.00 33789.00

EXPENSESUncategorized 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.004WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Administrative Officer 2333.00 2333.00 2333.00 6999.00Bank Charge 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00BFG Top Trails 0.00 350.00 350.00 700.00Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Legisl Advocate 5000.00 5000.00 5000.00 15000.00Magazines 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Off Road Impact 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Office Equip 0.00 0.00 1000.00 1000.00Office Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Office Salary 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Operations Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Promotions 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00PubDesigns Voice 11127.51 0.00 0.00 11127.51SEMA 0.00 2200.00 0.00 2200.00Store Items 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Treasurer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Prior payroll taxes 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Corporate Tax 1250.00 1250.00 1250.00 3750.00TO Bank One Check 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TO Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Business Sales base 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 3000.00Business Sales commission 2106.00 2106.00 2106.00 6318.00TOTAL EXPENSES 22966.51 14239.00 13039.00 50244.51

OVERALL TOTAL -15563.51 -5231.00 4339.00 -16455.51

2007 Full Year Projections

INCOME Jan 07 Feb 07 Mar 07 Apr 07 May 07 June 07 Jul-07 Aug-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 YR TOTAL4WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Association Dues 430.00 4020.00 1035.00 5880.00 31353.75 80.00 41190.00 310.00 0.00 0.00 1570.00 8590.00Club Dues 260.00 360.00 11655.00 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Individual Members 2730.00 865.00 3013.00 710.00 405.00 225.00 1250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 35.00 1385.00Supporting Members 1185.00 650.00 150.00 690.00 0.00 0.00 5420.00 3320.00 3320.00 3320.00 3320.00 3320.00Donation-General Fund 410.00 170.00 1015.00 20.00 1020.00 0.00 0.00 35000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Voice:Ad 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 570.00 2575.00 0.00 500.00 500.00 3700.00 3700.00 3700.00Store Items 119.35 58.30 106.53 480.60 1.65 22.00 333.00 333.00 333.00 333.00 333.00 333.00Interest 105.73 95.79 134.22 28.94 0.00 0.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00Volunteer Program Donation 154.00 396.00 1050.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00FROM Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 0.00 1200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00FROM Chrysler donation 0.00 0.00 18053.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TOTAL INCOME 5694.08 6615.09 36461.79 9024.54 33350.40 2902.00 48243.00 39513.00 4203.00 7403.00 9008.00 17378.00 219795.90

EXPENSESUncategorized 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.004WD Awareness 0.00 0.00 0.00 1030.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Administrative Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2333.00 2333.00 2333.00 2333.00 2333.00 2333.00 2333.00Bank Charge 24.80 93.03 56.60 151.60 58.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00BFG Top Trails 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 340.29 0.00 350.00 350.00 0.00 350.00 350.00Dues 0.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Legisl Advocate 0.00 10000.00 0.00 10000.00 0.00 10000.00 5000.00 5000.00 5000.00 5000.00 5000.00 5000.00Magazines 0.00 0.00 115.00 0.00 0.00 49.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Off Road Impact 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 699.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Office Equip 0.00 0.00 729.03 0.00 0.00 1034.35 0.00 0.00 1000.00 0.00 0.00 1000.00Office Expense 383.57 225.00 1512.84 225.00 225.00 2216.12 3800.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Office Salary 1145.06 1247.72 7204.44 1148.69 1148.69 9355.56 585.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Operations Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1144.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Promotions 0.00 65.00 699.90 1626.39 0.00 150.00 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 0.00 0.00PubDesigns Voice 0.00 4503.30 7636.52 958.59 0.00 10898.24 11127.51 0.00 0.00 11127.51 0.00 0.00SEMA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2112.98 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2200.00 0.00Store Items 0.00 0.00 865.68 230.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Treasurer 0.00 0.00 237.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Prior Payroll Taxes 0.00 0.00 0.00 1200.00 0.00 0.00 5615.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Corporate Tax 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1250.00 1250.00 1250.00 1250.00 1250.00TO Bank One Check 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00TO Centra Checking 0.00 0.00 18053.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Business Sales base 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00Camp Jeep 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Business Sales Commission 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1626.00 1146.00 1146.00 2106.00 2106.00 2106.00TOTAL EXPENSES 1553.43 16134.05 37360.36 16570.62 1432.38 41333.32 31237.66 11079.00 12079.00 22966.51 14239.00 13039.00 219024.33

PROFIT/LOSS 4140.65 -9518.96 -898.57 -7546.08 31918.02 -38431.32 17005.34 28434.00 -7876.00 -15563.51 -5231.00 4339.00 771.57

2007 Profit and Loss Statement Projected

INCOME TOTAL4WD Awareness 250.00Association Dues 94458.75Club Dues 12290.00Individual Members 10618.00Supporting Members 24695.00Donation-General Fund 37635.00Voice:Ad 15545.00Store Items 2786.43Interest 664.68Volunteer Program Donation 1600.00FROM Centra Checking 1200.00FROM Chrysler donation 18053.04TOTAL INCOME 219795.90

EXPENSESUncategorized 0.004WD Awareness 1030.35Administrative Officer 16331.00Bank Charge 384.72BFG Top Trails 1740.29Dues 250.00Legisl Advocate 60000.00Magazines 164.00Off Road Impact 699.04Office Equip 3763.38Office Expense 8587.53Office Salary 21835.68Operations Manager 1144.74Promotions 2841.29PubDesigns Voice 46251.67SEMA 4312.98Store Items 1095.68Treasurer 237.31Prior Payroll Taxes 6815.63Corporate Tax 6250.00TO Bank One Check 0.00TO Centra Checking 18053.04Business Sales base 6500.00Camp Jeep 500.00Business Sales Commission 10236.00TOTAL EXPENSES 219024.33

PROFIT/LOSS 771.57

Business Income Year Over Year Comparison

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997Total 4,100.00$ 41,270.00$ 7,600.00$ 48,045.00$ 52,230.00$ 12,090.00$ 26,190.00$ 25,880.00$ 35,035.00$ 32,484.00$ 30,090.00$

From DCX 30,000.00$ -$ 40,000.00$ 37,500.00$ -$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 22,500.00$ 15,000.00$ -$ From Summit Racing -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00$ -$ -$

Projected remainder of 2007 7,335.00$

Base business membership 11,435.00$ 11,270.00$ 7,600.00$ 8,045.00$ 15,730.00$ 12,090.00$ 11,910.00$ 10,880.00$ 12,535.00$ 17,484.00$ 30,090.00$

Note 1: Total = all revenue generated from business dues

Note 2: Base = total minus spuratic advisor membership from DCX and Summit Racing

Note 3: DCX - DiamlerChrysler -Jeep Division

Advertising Sales Year over Year Comparison

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998TOTAL Advertising Sales 6,865.00$ 5,768.16$ 5,029.12$ 1,391.20$ 1,898.25$ 8,547.75$ 7,639.92$ 6,908.38$ 5,013.69$ 3,828.80$

Section 4.4

Membership Overview

Melissa Simmons Director of Membership 2007 Annual Membership Report As the “newbie” elected to the BOD this past July, I found myself just a wee bit overwhelmed. I felt much like the little kid at a buffet, who had piled her plate full of desserts only to realize my eyes were way bigger than my tummy! The task of digesting the UFWDA membership metrics, processes, and how things get done was certainly more than I had bargained for. I spent a good part of this year just trying to understand the numbers and the procedures for managing our metrics. This report focuses on where we are right now -- as of June 29, 2007 -- for Organizational and Individual Members. (Please note: on June 29, 2007 we officially “locked” the membership books for data analysis for this report. All information received at the office in WI up to 5PM cst on June 29, 2007 time is reflected herein. Any information received after that time could not be included in this report in order to meet the deadline for publishing prior to the AGM.) The following pages represent a detailed analysis of the numbers for Individual and Organizational Memberships 2006 to 2007. At the end of my report I have also included several detail charts for your review and analysis. These charts were the basis for my analysis and conclusions herein, as well as the new data you will see embedded in this report. Addendum detail charts include:

• Organization_membership_list_97_to_07 – this chart tracks Organizations by year • Individual_membership_summary – this chart tracks Individual New memberships by year

from 2002 until June 2007 • Renewal_membership_summary – this chart tracks Individual Renewal memberships by

year from 2002 until June 2007 • Several ‘trend analysis’ charts prepared earlier in the year by John Stewart with

accompanying notes sheet In addition to keeping an eye on the numbers throughout the year, I took on the task of re-designing our “Individual Membership” brochure. Copies should be available for your review at the meeting in Colorado. Please take a minute and look one over. It represents over 200 man-hours of work! We’re very pleased with the results and certainly hope you are as well. I participated in twelve board meetings and processed over 3,000 email messages for UFWDA either related to the board or to membership matters over the past year. The Director of Membership position takes between 10 and 20 hours per week on average. I am most disappointed that I won’t be able to join you all in Colorado. I miss the mountains out west so very much and had been planning my summer vacation around the AGM. I will be thinking of you as I sit in the UFWDA booth at Camp Jeep, in my own backyard, Nelson County VA, proudly representing why we’re here and doing everything in my power to recruit more members for our cause. I thank you for your support and kind words over the past year. Please email or call with your ideas—I sincerely appreciate hearing from you one and all ☺. ~Melissa~

Organizational Memberships: Of particular concern are the number of organizations who are not in compliance with our Standard Operating Procedures, Page 6, which require dues to be submitted in January. The following chart represents the magnitude of organizations not submitting dues on time. It is nearly impossible to run a business when one quarter to one half of our members (i.e., revenue stream) is in arrears over six months into the year.

Organization Renewals In Arrears Date Paid # Members Assoc

Name in 2006 in 2006 Only 4 Lakes 4 Wheelers 5/23/06 46 4x4 Forever Ltd 5/23/06 8 4x4 Preservation 6/28/06 13 Baltimore 4 Wheelers Inc. 12/28/06 52 Black Hills 4 Wheelers 2/25/06 32 Cape Cod Jeep Club 1/27/06 86 Central Ontario 4x4 Club 11/17/06 43 Colorado Assn of FWDC 6/15/06 978 978Delaware Jeep Association 1/15/06 5 5Firewalker FWDC 7/18/06 57 Florida FWDA 6/1/06 335 335Hall of Fame 4x4 Trailriders 8/23/06 19 Idaho State 4x4 Association 11/29/06 69 69KC Jeep Club 1/1/06 21 Legendary Jeep Club 1/27/06 24 Midwest Jeep Thing 1/15/06 15 Minnesota FWDA 12/15/06 731 731Moab Friends-for-Wheelin' 12/7/06 10 Mud Toy 4x4 Club 12/7/06 11 NAXJA 5/15/06 908 North Jersey Jeep Club 12/13/06 47 Ohio River Four Wheelers 3/21/06 18 Oklahoma FWDA 7/15/06 73 73Parker Four Wheelers 11/28/06 45 Red Rock Four Wheelers 1/13/06 56 River City Trailriders LTD 5/11/06 6 Rough Country 4 Wheelers 7/21/06 26 Rustbelt 4x4 Trailriders 5/15/06 33 Trailgators 4 Wheelers 8/28/06 10 Two Trackers FWD Club 12/13/06 71 Virginia FWDA 6/15/06 604 604 4452 2795Total Organization Members in 2006 = 7840 3920=half; 1960=quarter

While historically organizations do pay their dues, to see the numbers laid out like this is staggering – half way through the year UFWDA hasn’t seen the revenue from over half of it’s organizational members! Consequently, a skewed analysis is all that is possible—one that represents approximately only one half of the real picture for UFWDA this year.

Another view of our Organizational Memberships is in the form of the following “Balance Sheet.” This information is based on renewals received to-date.

Organization Membership Balance Sheet

January 1 - June 29, 2007

New Organizations 2007 Carolina Full Size Jeep Club 24 Cheyenne Trail Crew 16 Mountaineer Off Road Club 15 North Mississippi Offroad 7 Southern Michigan Rock Crawlers 21 Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers 45 Total New Organization Members 128 128 Renewal Increases January 1 - June 29, 2007 Chicagoland FWD Club 5 Great Lakes FWDA 30 Just Jeeps of Omaha 2 Motherlode Rockcrawlers 2 Oklahoma Trailchasers FWDC 11 Southwest FWDA 20 Soundowners 4x4 Club 8 Swamp Stompers 6 Total Organization Renewal Increases 84 84 Total Net Increase In Organization Membership 212 Decreases in Membership 2006-2007 FMCA Wheelers -31 Indiana 4WDA -95 Michigan Bushwackers 4x4 Club -1 Middle Atlantic 4 WDA -43 Montana 4x4 Association -40 Mudchuggers FWD Xlub -3 Sons of Thunder 4 Wheelers -4 Southern FWDA -289 Twin City Bushwackers -4 Western Reserve 4 Wheelers -4 Wisconsin FWDA -18 Wolverine Four Wheelers -4 Total Decreases In Organization Membership -536 -536 Net Overall Decrease In Organization Membership -324

The interesting trend here is the “seemingly” overall decrease in membership. It is somewhat of an anomaly though I believe, because Southern FWDA usually pays dues for their association members twice per year; this seemingly large decrease does not represent their second round of membership this calendar year. If you remove that 289 member decrease from the equation, the overall Net Decrease is only 35 members—not bad really, particularly when you factor in the

political climate here in the US this past year AND the price of gasoline. Further, looking back at the enormous number or organizations that have yet to renew this year, how good is ANY of this data really??? Overall, with the information I have to analyze, I am pleased to see six new organizations joined UFWDA and increases in members in eight organizations. That means 14 organizations were new or experienced growth whereas only 12 experienced decreases – with one of those most likely being an anomaly. Individual Memberships: While individual memberships certainly don’t represent the huge ‘numbers’ that organizational memberships represent, there is GREAT NEWS to report! As of June 29, 2007 new individual members for HALF of this year EXCEED all of 2007! Last year we had 114 new individual members – so far this year (January 1 – June 29, 2007) we have 117 new individual members. This is fantastic. Our revenue so far this year also exceeds last year by over $1,500 in this category of membership. We believe our rate of growth in the individual membership category directly relates to several aspects of the new business and marketing plan implemented by UFWDA earlier this year. Some of these aspects include:

• New and improved individual membership brochure and application form • Membership access via the UFWDA website • On-line dues payments via the UFWDA website • Coordinated attendance at events • Media outreach to individual members via the UFWDA website • E-NEWS • BFG Top Trails • Exchange advertising agreements with Crawl and Lo-Range magazines • New appearance and compilation of the Voice

Renewal Individual Memberships: These numbers appear to be extremely low to-date. In 2006 our total renewal individual memberships were 237. Thus far in 2007 we are at 99. The important thing to note is the renewal dates for our individual members. Assuming all eligible individual members renew on their renewal dates, the breakout is as follows:

Existing renewals 6/2007 99Renewals due 9/2007 74Renewals due 12/2007 79Total Renewals 2007 252

Once again, it is too early in the year to report this number, based on renewal dates scheduled for September and December 2007. The Horizon:

One goal for this past year was to create new membership stationary and membership cards and distribute to every member of UFWDA. While we didn’t officially complete the goal as stated, I would like to report our progress. A small subset of the BOD (myself and Carla) along with a graphic artist (who donated his time to UFWDA) toiled many hours to design a very professional and functional new membership welcome letter that included a ‘peel off’ membership card and a tear off and return to UFWDA “save the trails financial donation” form. The mock up was taken to a print shop where two different examples of paper stock and print quality were offered along with another design choice. We presented to the alternatives to the BOD who toiled over the decision. Once a decision was finally made, we returned to the printer for an estimate on 10,000 pieces. Imagine our surprise to learn that the estimate was $1 per sheet before mailing! And that was on the INEXSPENSIVE version!!! In the end, the BOD decided that a budgeted line item of over $10,000 for membership cards was “not in the cards” for us this year (or probably even next!). At this time, we have decided to issue very inexpensive membership cards, similar in nature to a business card – done in-house at the same time welcome letters are done for our new members. This task will be continuous throughout the remainder of 2007 and beyond. We plan to work as time permits to send membership cards to existing members throughout the year as well. Look for YOUR membership card soon! Another goal for me, as your Director of Membership, in the coming year is to evaluate and improve upon our existing processes for the welcome letters, packets and invoicing across all areas of UFWDA--businesses and members – organizational and individual. It must seem at times as if the BOD doesn’t accomplish much. I know first hand the hours we labor over every seemingly small or large detail and decision. There are times over the past year I have personally felt as if we are trying to “nail Jello to a tree”. ☺ It really is that interesting accomplishing matters of the BOD across the miles and time zones with the volunteers and personalities we have at the table. I assure you – your BOD is very dedicated and works very hard all year long! If you have any questions about the basis for the metrics included in this report, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or post a note on the UFWDA forum prior to July 18 and I will address your questions promptly. Thank you for choosing me as your Director of Membership. I look forward to serving UFWDA in the 2007/2008 year.

Last Updated 06-29-07Name Date first joined UFWDA 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 19972 Broke 2 Play 4 Wheelers 6/27/2005 94 Lakes 4 Wheelers 5/23/2006 464 Play 4 Wheelers 3/16/1999 294 Play Off-Roaders 4/8/2004 104 Wheels to Freedom 2/28/1989 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 04x4 ATV (South African Jeep Club) 6/6/1989 0 0 0 0 0 04x4 Forever Ltd 5/23/2006 84x4 Preservation 6/28/2006 13Alaska Extreme Fourwheelers 6/17/1998 27 26 41 10 5 25 27Appalachian Off Road Club 5/3/2002 21 21 12Arctic Off Road 7/2/2002 8 9 10Arizona SA4WDC n/a 0 0 644 690 714 713 745 710 737 596Assn of AWDC of So. Africa Oct ' 03 0 0 0 0Australian Nat'l FWD Council n/a 0 0 0Back Country 4 Wheelers 1/16/2006 15 15Bakersfield Trailblazers 7/10/2000 15 14Baltimore 4 Wheelers Inc 12/28/2006 52Bantam 4 Wheelers 8/7/1997 6Baystate Jeepers 11/9/1998 58 57 60 70 75 92 38 12Bedrock Jeepers 2/14/2003 10Black Hills 4 Wheelers 11/29/1989 32 37 30 0 34 43 35 32Blue Mountain Jeep Alliance 12/15/1995 17 14 418 0Bluegrass Jeepers 4/26/1996 27 33Brush Busters 4/10/2003 0 20 25Califorinia Assn of 4WD Clubs n/a 0 0 0 0Caloosa Jeepers of SW Fl 3/12/2001 4 28CalRocs Apr '04 0 0Cape Cod Jeep Club 1/27/2006 86Capital Land Cruiser Club 10/30/2000 29Carolina Full Size Jeep Club 2/9/2007 24Central Illinois Jeep Club 1/15/2003 22 20 18Central Iowa Four Wheelers 5/5/1997 21 26Central North Carolina 4x4 7/15/1998 53 67 48 30Central Ontario 4x4 Club 11/29/1989 43 9 39 41Cheyenne Trail Crew 1/18/2007 16Chicagoland FWD Club 10/10/1994 18 13 13 17 25 0 25 26 23 0 18Clay County 4x4 Club 11/5/2001 15 26 22 7 5Cliffhangers 4x4 Club 4/21/1995 13 0 13 19 13 19 14Club Jeep Adventure 8/3/2000 0 0Colorado Assn of FWDC 978 1089 1084 1222 1291 1273 1154 982 930ColoradoK5.com 10/30/2000 15Columbia Off Road Excursions 1/15/1997 0 6CORVA 12/28/1998 0 0 0 0 0Country from Down Town 7/14/1995 26Damage Inc 8/25/2000 12Deep South Scouts 4/15/2002 5 5Deep Woods Extreme 2/17/1997 8 56 27Delaware Jeep Assn 10/2/2003 5 2 7 5DOA Offroad 2/25/2005 12Faber Offroad 7/10/2000 5Faunky Broncy's 7/15/1998 7

Last Updated 06-29-07Name Date first joined UFWDA 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997Firewalker FWD C 3/26/2001 57 58 62 59 62 35Flatlanders Jeep Club 8/11/1995 32 8Flip-it Offroad 4/11/2001Florida FWDA 5/27/1995 335 0 0 0 0 0 0Florida Land Rover Club 3/24/2003 36FMCA Wheelers 4/27/2000 275 306 229 270 223 209 227 153Fremont F Troop 1/19/1996 4 14 10 10 13 15 15 15 19FullSizeBronco.com 10/29/2003 4 0Gold Coast 4x4's 7/13/2000 22 11 11Granite State 4 Wheelers 10/8/1996 10 16Grass Valley 4 Wheelers 3/9/2000 16 12 15 17 10 14Great Lakes FWDA 222 192 203 311 349 560 393 435 450 444 379Hall of Fame 4x4 Trailriders 8/23/2006 19Havasu 4 Wheelers 3/28/2002 153 0 157 157 151 131Heartland 4x4 3/9/2000 11Heritage Region Jeep Alliance 3/22/2001 81 36High Boyz & Girls 4x4's 3/9/2000 36 37 53 45 49 35Highriders Northwest 4 WDA 7/10/2000 3HI-Landers 4WD Club 10/25/1991 0 0 0 0Hill Country Off Road 2/2/2001 5Hummer Club (The) 8/11/1995 7 9 8 11Idaho Off-Road & 4x4 Club 1/18/2000 26 10 10 10 10 7Idaho State 4x4 Association 11/29/2006 69Indiana 4WDA 290 385 417 323 544 578 378 369 342 253 193Indy Jeepers 2/25/2002 26J & D Off Road Club 6/10/2004 6Jeepers Jeep Club 8/8/2001 0 0 4 10Joliet Mud Turtles 7/10/1996 0Jolly Jeep Club of Maine 1/13/1998 12 23 0 0Just Jeeps of Omaha 3/9/2000 51 49 49 48 45 62 60 64Kansas City 4WD Assn 6/11/1997 53 28KC Jeep Club 2/8/2001 21 20 15 5 81KGB 4/27/2000 0 0 0 17Last Frontier Fourwheelers 7/2/1996 10 11 14 10 12 16Legendary Civilian Jeepers 6/25/1999 n/a 14 6 6 6 6 8Legendary Jeep Club 2/12/1999 24 23 18 18 20 n/a 25 15Lionsgaters FWD Society 2/16/1998 0 34 46 50Little Rock-Crawlers (The) 5/1/2001 10London & Area Jeep Owners 12/9/1996 8 9 6 9 9 10Lone Peak 4 Wheelers 12/29/1993 54 46 46Long Island Off Road Club 5/20/1996 100 52 0 38 44 57 32Lost Coast 4x4's 3/9/2000 5 5 8 29Louisiana 4x4 Club 4/29/1993 n/a 82 0 0 0 85 75Maryland Creepers 7/2/2002 35 57 24 10Maryland Mudbugs 2/5/2002 22Maryland Rock Raiders 10/29/2004 59 21Miami Valley Four Wheelers 7/10/2000 0 0 10 60Michigan Bushwackers 4x4 Club 4/8/2004 6 7 8 11Mid-Atlantic Early Broncos 2/25/2002 0 0 0Mid Missouri Off Roaders 1/25/1992 64Mid Rivers Jeep Thing 3/9/2001 18 7

Last Updated 06-29-07Name Date first joined UFWDA 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997Mid West Explorers 3/22/2001 5Middle Atlantic 4 WDA 2/25/1994 169 212 211 419 404 515 449 502 299 71 124Middle Fork Muddaubers 8/8/2005 14Midwest Jeepthing 8/14/2002 15 76 89 69 11Minnesota FWDA 7/13/1998 731 824 442 319 255 465 355 343Moab Friends-for-Wheelin' 12/7/2006 10Montana 4x4 Association 178 218 199 203 210 142 139 109 139 127Moon Light Stompers 4x4 Club 11/20/2001 9 13Mosquito County 4WD Club 5/1/2001 18 18 10Motherlode Rockcrawlers 11/13/2000 31 29 25 23 21 19 15Mountaineer Off Road Inc 5/1/2007 15Mud Toy 4x4 Club 7/2/2002 11 10 10Mudchuggers FWD Club 3/6/2003 13 16 12 13 12Muddogs 3/14/1997 10Mudhunters 4x4 Club of Maryland 3/22/2001 9 9 7Mudslingers 4x4 Club 2/6/1995 0 0 0 10 0NAXJA 908 711 506 350New England 4 Wheelers 12/20/1993 10 3 8 73 87 90 118 37New Jersey Beach Buggy Assn 2/7/1992 19 19 12 12 12 19 n/a 37New Zealand FWDA 6/28/2000 n/a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Night Crawlers 4/27/2000 0 0 4 4North Country Off Roaders 4/29/1992 8 11 7 18 22North East Willy Jeeps Org 6/9/2000 123 77 59 40 17North Hastings FWD Club 1/15/1998 5North Jersey Jeep Club 1/24/2002 47 14 17 32 26North Mississippi Offroad 5/31/2007 7NorthEast Assn of 4WD Clubs 4/17/2001 n/a 1 10 10 10 10 10Northern Illinois Jeep Alliance 10/19/1998 65Northern Scouts International Truck Club 2/7/1997 32 30 35 28Ocala Jeep Club of Florida 2/8/2001 92 71 76 76 40Off Road Rescue & Recovery 3/9/2000 3Ohio River Four Wheelers 1/27/1995 18 23 37 36 25 32 27 23 12Oklahoma FWDA Jan '04 73 114 n/aOklahoma Trailchasers FWDC 12/18/2006 56 45On The Rocks 4 Wheelers 6/14/1996 31 28 20 12 16Orlando Jeep Club of Florida (The) 6/19/2001 n/a 32 111 159 51 17 20Outerlimits Offroad Club 1/18/2000 12Overlalnd Jeepers of Maine 8/3/2000 51Ozark Mountain 4x4 Club 4/17/1990 42 44 46Ozarks Jeepthing 9/18/2002 11PA Jeeps Inc 8/7/1997 96PA Wheelers 8/3/2000 9 8Pacific Northwest FWDA n/a n/a 0 1 61 0 0Parker Four Wheelers 11/28/2006 45Patriot Jeepers 1/31/2002 32 5Pirates of the Rubicon 2/2/2000 0 0 0 0 18Plantation Jeep Club 11/27/1991 0 0 0 19Pure Crazy 4 Wheelers 1/15/2002 5 7Rampart Searth & Rescue 1/14/1999 25 20 34 12Range Riders (Cochise County) 9/2/2005 43Red Rock 4 Wheelers 9/21/1990 56 60 61 42 38 411 53

Last Updated 06-29-07Name Date first joined UFWDA 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997River City Trailriders LTD 5/11/2006 6Riverside 4 Wheelers 8/17/2004 5Rock Crawlers FWD Club 4/12/1996 78Rough Country 4 Wheelers 11/12/1989 26 25 31 29 25 27 32 35 36 34Rough Rangers Off Rad Club 3/28/2002 9 6RPS 4WD Club 12/11/2002 6RTZ Offroad Group 3/16/1998 10Rustbelt 4x4 Trailriders 5/27/1995 33 35 95 48 119 118 92 92 175 178Solihull Society 7/19/1991 0S.A.D. 4 Wheelin' 4/1/1997 8 14 8San Diego 4 Wheelers 10/9/2000 0 0San Luis Obispo FWD Club 1/14/1999 5 0 0 0 0Scrambler Owners Assoc. 7/2/2002 5 15 5Sinking Creek 4WD Assn 5/3/2000 24Sons of Thunder 4 Wheelers 3/22/1999 17 21 14 11 15 24 25 10South Florida Trail Tamers 4/29/2003 5South Western Ontario 4x4 Club 3/13/2003 5 6 5Southern FWDA 372 661 737 760 748 667 738 560 585 545 450Southern Idaho Off Road Assn 6/25/1999 0 0Southern Michigan Rock Crawlers 6/12/2007 21Southwest FWDa 1099 1079 1223 1710 1701 1620 1634 1474 1513 1003 871Space Coast Four Wheelers 5/19/1997 17 17 11Sport Utility Action Network 10/5/1998 0 0 0Sturgis Chapter, Black Hills 4 Wheelers 5/25/1994 21Sundowners 4x4 Club 3/10/1995 39 31 50 48Swamp Stompers 4x4 Club 4/15/2005 42 36 24Team Mudnuts 4x4 Club inc, Scottsville NY 3/6/2002 5Team Mudnuts 4x4 Club Inc, Honeoye Falls, Ny 2/2/2001 5 27Texas FWD Organization 3/24/2003 10Texas Motorized Trails Coalition 1/8/2002 13Texas Off Road Club 3/17/2000 42The Illinois Jeep Authority 4/15/2005 0Tierra Del Sol 4WD Club 10/22/1999 65 62 10 10 7 9Timber Tamers 4WD Club 10/22/1999 5 15 12 14 19Tire Town 4 Wheelers 1/10/1994 17Trail Rigs Unlimited 5/21/2002 0 13Trailgators 4 Wheelers 8/28/2006 10Triangle Four Wheelers of Pittsburgh 1/10/1994 37Tri-County Trail Masters 1/18/2000 14 19Twin City Bushwackers May-06 13 17Two Rivers Jeep Club Nov-99 0 0 0 0 9Two Trackers FWD Club 6/10/1993 71 65 62 58 51 46 36 26 35 36TX-4WD Cyber Club Austin Chaper 7/28/2003 10United Mobile Sportfishermen 8/1/1994 0 0 0 0Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association 3/13/1993 n/a 0 105 124 0 83Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers 10/1/1992 45Vertical Limits 4x4 Club 3/28/2002 0 10 7Virginia FWDA 604 517 547 452 351 374 273 265 239 249Virginia Land Cruiser Assn 5/25/2000 6 7Wabash Valley Trailblazers 1/19/1996 19West Side off Roaders 2/12/1999 10

Last Updated 06-29-07Name Date first joined UFWDA 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997Western Maine Mountain Jeepers 4/29/1993 0 0 5 43 0 111 94Western N.Y 4x4 Club 4/16/1998 5Western Reserve 4 Wheelers 1/10/1994 24 28 30 37White Sands Jeep Club 8/18/1997 14 0 20 14 35 36Wisconsin FWDA 5 23 83 61 70Wolverine Four Wheelers 5/25/2006 20 24Xtreme 4x4, Columbia Tn 1/26/2000 21 23 25 21 13

Total members per organization 3328 7892 8273 8514 8997 8698 8547 7689 6902 6125 4039

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

39 organizations still due in 2007

al Renewed Members

Individual Membership Summary By Year (As of 6/30/2007)

ClassValue 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 30.00$ 65 89 40 160 139 17

2 35.00$ 45 21 9 21 45 14

3 60.00$ 4 3 3 3 13 4

4 500.00$ 3 0 1 2 3 1

5 100.00$ 0 1 0 1 0 0

Total New members 117 114 53 187 200 36

Renewal Individual Membership Summary By Year (as of 6/30/2007)

ClassValue 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

1 30.00$ 57 121 105 126 115 46

2 35.00$ 35 90 84 102 112 37

3 60.00$ 7 24 16 31 36 14

4 500.00$ 0 2 1 0 3 3

5 1,000.00$ 0 0 2 1 0 0

99 237 208 260 266 100

Section 4.5

Land Use / Access Report

Land use/access issues This has been a busy year within the land use/access arena. With the big shift to the Democratic congress, a couple of new wilderness bills are being drafted up for votes in Congress. The biggest one will start in California and the new Boxer/Feinstein bill called the California Wild Heritage Act (S. 2432 / HR 5006). This bill would designate 2.5 million acres and 480 miles of wild and scenic rivers throughout California. This is the start of the new wilderness bills to be introduced into Congress in my opinion. We need everyone to pay attention to this bill and write to their representatives to defeat this bill. Blue Water Lawsuit SUCCESS! Court Rules in Favor of UFWDA and its Recreation Partners Against Bluewater Network, Wildlands Center for Preventing Roads, and other Environmentalists UFWDA and its recreation partners intervened on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS) in a 2005 lawsuit brought by Bluewater Network, Wildlands Center for Preventing Roads (Wildlands CPR), and National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) against the NPS. The purpose of the suit was to prohibit ORV use in parks across the country. UFWDA and our recreation partners Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alliance (CHAPA), American Sportfishing Association (ASA), Dare and Hyde Counties, North Carolina, and United Mobile Sportfishermen (UMS) asked the court to dismiss all 8 issues in the case, arguing that the environmental groups lacked standing and failed to properly state their claim. The other intervenors in the case filed similar claims as UFWDA and included the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), and the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC). “The case will move forward but is restricted to a very narrow set of issues”, stated Carla Boucher, nationally-recognized attorney for United Four Wheel Drive Associations. “The court ruled on March 21, 2007 that Bluewater did not have standing on any of the issues and granted our request to dismiss them from the case entirely. The court found in our favor on all but 2 of the issues and limited another issue to just 3 of the 18 park units cited”, commented Boucher. “Recreation will continue to vigilantly protect access in the 3 remaining parks at issue in the case and fulfill our UFWDA mission to protect, promote, and provide 4x4 recreational access worldwide”, Boucher stated. U.S. Forest Service:

The U.S. Forest Service has a couple of projects ongoing that will affect our use of the forests. The first is Forest Certification. This is a joint venture with the Forest Service and Pinchot Institute to evaluate the potential consistency of forest certification with the Forest Services mission to conserve and sustainably manage Federal public lands. The primary goal of the study is to examine the consistency of current land and resource management

activities on national forests with the requirements of the two major forest certification programs now operating in the United States.

Travel management Rule – The forest service published a new regulation on November 9th, 2005, governing off-highway vehicles and other motor vehicle use on national forests and grasslands. The new rule requires each national forest or ranger district to designate those roads, trails, and areas open to motor vehicle use. The following states and forests have completed motor vehicle use maps:

Illinois – Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Indiana – Hoosier National Forest – Brownstown Rd Hoosier National Forest – Tell City Rd Missouri - Mark Twain National Forest – Ceder Creek Rd Mark Twain National Forest – Houston-Rolla Rds New York - Finger Lakes National Forest West Virginia – Monongahela National Forest – North Half Monongahela National Forest – South Half

Visit the respective forest web site to see where they are in the travel management rule and designation of routes.

This is normally a five step process. Step 1 – Complete inventory of all routes, including user created routes that were made by people traveling off road. Step 2 – Freeze in place inventoried routes and issue temporary Forest Orders to restrict travel to identified routes only. It is important to note that the identified routes were not the approved routes to be used by motorized vehicles. Step 3 & 4 – Start working with the forest service and others in the community who are interested in designating routes for motorized vehicles. The forest will also initiate an environmental analysis as required by NEPA. The analysis will begin with the forest issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement. Along with the NOI, a Proposed Action is prepared that explains how the Forest Service proposes to designate a forest-wide motorized vehicle route system. This is also known as the scoping period, and during this period is when public comment is taken concerning their proposals. Step 5 – This is the issuance of a motorized vehicle user map that will identify the designated system of routes. These maps need to be reviewed closely to ensure they have the routes that we use. If it is not on this map, the questions need to be raised right away as to why not with the local land manager. BLM Healthy Lands Initiative – New concept for meeting emerging challenges in managing natural resources with flexible, landscape-level approaches for continues multiple use. The 2008 budget requests an increase of 15 million in funding for the BLM to begin implementing the initiative in six specific geographic areas to demonstrate the new approach. Projects are located in the following locations, and their budget: New Mexico – 3.5 Million Wyoming – 4.5 Million Utah – 2.0 Million Oregon/Idaho/Nevada – 1.9 Million Southern Idaho – 1.8 Million Colorado – 1.3 Million

Project includes landscape-scale efforts such as restoration or habitat, week management, and improvement of riparian areas. See the BLM web site for info on each area. Travel Management – One of the BLM’s greatest management challenges is providing reasonable and varied transportation routes for access to the public lands, and also providing areas for a wide variety of both motorized and non-motorized recreational activities. By improving trail and OHV management through land use planning, BLM is minimizing impacts to wildlife habitat. BLM lands host over 55 million visitors annually, and this equates to an increase of over 80% since 1990. Of this figure, BLM estimates that over 12 million participate in Off-highway travel. BLM classifies their lands into the following categories: Open – Areas open to all types of vehicle use at all times, anywhere in the area. Limited – Areas restricted at certain times, in certain areas, and/or to certain vehicle use. Closed – Areas closed to all types of vehicle use. Undesignated – No specific rule for this type at this time. Most of this land is in Alaska. BLM has formed 25 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in the western States to provide advice on the management of public lands and resources. These citizen based groups provide an opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds and interests to have a voice in the management of these lands, to help improve their health and productivity. Each RAC consists of 12 to 15 members from diverse interests in local communities, including ranchers, environmental groups, tribes, State and local government officials, academics, and other public land users. Visit the BLM site under resources for info on the RAC in your area. Current Land Use Issues: The West Mojave (WEMO) plan is under attack by the by many different groups. This area covers a wide area in the Mojave Desert and many miles of OHV trails are in this area. The current lawsuit covers OHV use, grazing, mining and other uses of the desert. They are working to close all the trails and uses of the desert while attempting to preserve the Desert Tortoise. TruckHaven/Octillo Wells Ca State OHV area. CORVA suspended their event in the Truckhaven hills after a lawsuit was filed by Center for Biological Diversity. Over the next couple of days in dealing with the courts, the court rulings went in favor of the OHV community. In the mean time the date of the event had past, and CORVA canceled their event. Paragon Adventure Park

Paragon Adventure Park was evicted from the property they had a 25 year lease on, and had been on the property for 3 years when they were told to pack it up, and leave. The original landowner wants to sell, so they can build an airport on the property. The park owners went to court, and in the end they lost in the courts. Now they are in the process of looking for new property to rebuild a park on. This will take time to rebuild a new park, because they will have to build trails for all the users. The new property is smaller, and at the present time, they are only allowing groups on a reservation basis.

The Moab Field Office is changing its plans!

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Moab and Monticello Field Offices (FO) are preparing new Resource Management Plans and formulating new Travel Management Plans. There isn't an activity occurring in the Moab FO that won't be affected by these new plans. BLM began this process back in 2003. During 2003 and 2004 the BLM held meetings and received public comment on various planning issues. Since that time the BLM has been working to formulate a wide range of management alternatives, each designed to respond to the issues in a different way. BLM is set to release their Draft Resource Management Plans (RMP), Comprehensive Travel Management Plans and the related Draft Environmental Impact Statements (Draft EIS) in the Summer of 2007.

Vehicle Restoration A bill has been reintroduced in the West Virginia State Legislature that would further

restrict the ability of West Virginia vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property. The legislation seeks to redefine “abandoned motor vehicles” to include vehicles or vehicle parts which are either unlicensed or inoperable, or both, are not in an enclosed building and have remained on private property for more than 30 days. Under current law, the abandoned vehicle law applies primarily to vehicles on public property. The bill would make violations a misdemeanor offense punishable by substantial fines, community service and jail. SEMA is opposing the bill as it makes no legal distinction between an owner using private property as a dumping ground and a vehicle enthusiast working to maintain, restore or construct a vehicle.

These is not the only bill like this, and expect many more as states are trying to clean up some of the illegal junkyards in peoples driveways.

International UK - 4X4 insurance bills to soar Owners of 4x4s are likely to bear the brunt of changes in the way car insurance is

calculated. Drivers of Range Rovers, BMW X5s and Toyota Land Cruisers and other socalled Chelsea Tractors are likely to have to pay hundreds of pounds more for comprehensive insurance under a new risk assessment scheme to be announced today. The changes are also likely to hit drivers of sporty diesels and even some mid-range hatchbacks. In future, insurance will be based on the likelihood of a car being damaged in a crash - or damaging another car - and the likely cost of repair. This could add hundreds of pounds to the typical comprehensive quote, currently about £800. But the Association of British Insurers said that, overall, the rises and cuts would balance out.

Beach 4x4 ban sparks outrage Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk's decision not to

budge on the 4x4 ban has evoked strong reaction from the Beach Action Committee of SA,

which accuses him of closing the door to further good faith negotiations and of "hanging small coastal communities out to dry". The association in St Lucia Estuary hit out at Van Schalkwyk's "rhetoric of better times to come" through his department's "splendid interventions". Past promises had "seldom if ever materialized", it added. The association, which has actively campaigned for more than three years for the controlled re-opening of beaches for recreational vehicles, said it was impossible to address in a single press release "all the inconsistencies, assumptions, perceptions and lack of factual foundation" in both Van Schalkwyk's statement and the underlying socio-economic impact study report.

So, as you can see, there are land access/use issues all over the globe. We need to stay

informed about issues in our local area, and those affecting the state we live in. Once we are familiar with what is happening in our own little state, we need to look at the national level also. Something happening one or two states over, could be the writing on the wall of what is headed your way for your state.

Stay tuned to the Voice, and e-news for more info as I get it. Todd Ockert

Section 4.6

Legal Assistance Rendered

UFWDA Legal Assistance – Protecting 4x4 access This list of legal assistance was rendered for a 12 month period of time July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. PENDING LITIGATION and ADMINISTRATIVE CASES Huron-Manistee National Forests Plan Revision (MI). UFWDA is participating in the Land and Resource Management Plan revision for the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The Final Environmental Impact Statement and Final Plan were released March 20, 2006. An appeal was filed on behalf of UFWDA and Two Trackers Four Wheel Drive Club on August 23, 2006. An informal appeal resolution meeting was held February 21, 2007. The agency agreed to settle on the terms of one of the appeal issues – to change the forest guideline allowing vehicles over 50 inches in width to utilize forest trails. Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use, Final Rule and Implementation, U.S. Forest Service, national rule. UFWDA has been involved in the development of this rulemaking since 2004. The rule, commonly referred to as the OHV Route Designation rule was finalized by the Forest Service on November 9, 2005. The rule is systematically being implemented by the agency throughout the county from 2006-2010. UFWDA involvement from a national level includes preliminary comments on the scope of the proposed idea of OHV route designation, formal comments on the development of the rule, user training for involvement in the implementation phase of the rule, and preservation of litigation rights pending implementation. UFWDA is proud to have partnered with national recreation leaders including American Council of Snowmobile Associations, American Motorcyclist Association, Americans for Responsible Recreation, BlueRibbon Coalition, Motorcycle Industry Council, National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America in coordinating national involvement in this rulemaking as well as with on-going training opportunities to help shape the outcome of site-specific designation projects across the country. For a list of such training opportunities log onto the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council website at http://www.nohvcc.org/forest/forest.asp People of the State of California et al. v. U.S. Department of Agriculture The State of California and subsequently the states of Oregon, New Mexico, and Washington and several environmental groups including The Wilderness Society brought suit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Forest Service, in two separate but related cases, to overturn the 2005 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and reinstate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The BlueRibbon Coalition, along with UFWDA, American Council of Snowmobile Associations, and California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs were granted limited invention in the suit in the summer of 2006. In September of 2006 the judge struck down the 2005 rule in controversy in this case and reinstated the 2001 rule. The Wyoming court has ruled on procedural grounds that the appeal submitted to the court can not be heard at this time as presented. Friends of the Earth, Bluewater Network Division et al. v. U.S. Department of Interior. Environmental groups, including among others Bluewater Network and Wildlands Center for Preventing Roads (Bluewater), brought suit against the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS) to prevent OHV use on national park service units nationally. Defendant intervenors in the suit include UFWDA, The Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alliance, The American Sportfishing Association, Dare and Hyde Counties, North Carolina, The United Mobile

Sportfishermen, and Recreational Fishing Alliance. The court found in favor of the Department of Interior, UFWDA and its inventor partners. An in-depth account of the case was provided in the 2nd quarter 2007 edition of the Voice. Negotiated Rulemaking, OHV Management, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Hatteras, NC. UFWDA has been recommended for 1 of 28 seats on a Negotiated Rulemaking (Reg/Neg) Committee that would be tasked with developing an OHV management framework recommendation to the NPS for Cape Hatteras National Seashore. A collaborative workshop for proposed committee members was held February 8 and 9, 2007. The notice of intent (NOI) to develop the Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement was published in December, 2006. UFWDA comments on the NOI were submitted in March, 2007. A Federal Register notice of intent to establish the committee was published on June 28, 2007 with a comment deadline of July 30, 2007. Center for Biodiversity (CBD), Sierra Club, et al. v. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and US Fish and Wildlife Service. The CBD brought suit against the BLM claiming excessive OHV use is causing adverse impacts and effecting recovery of the desert tortoise. The California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, along with BlueRibbon Coalition and UFWDA were granted intervention in this case and the case remains pending. Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) and the Isaak Walton League dispute resolution with Scientific Certification Systems, third-party certifying body for the Forest Stewardship Council – US (FSC-US). UFWDA has prepared the written petition to the FSC-US to intervene in the informal dispute resolution process involving MCEA and FSC-US regarding forest certification in Minnesota. The letter was a jointly signed by UFWDA, American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA), the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA), the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA). This case remains pending. REGIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED

• Assisted association in working with state Department of Natural Resources to develop plans for motorized state recreation area

• Advised state level motorized multi-use organization regarding US Forest Service (USFS) OHV Travel Management Planning (TMP), collaborative workshop involvement, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance

• Advised several different organizations on state level participation in USFS OHV TMP • Prepared educational segment on interaction between 4x4 and equestrian users • Advised various different local four wheel drive clubs on by-law changes • Provided legal representation to private individual regarding access to popular public 4x4

road • Coordinated and assisted grass roots response to USFS OHV TMP road access • Advised state-level multi-use organization on need for insurance • Advised state-level 4x4 organization on the development of legal fund • Advised private individuals on development of state-wide OHV organization • Coordinated locations and dates for USFS OHV TMP workshop

• Advised state-level 4x4 organization on development of user-fee area within national forest • Advised state-level 4x4 organization by-law changes • Advised state-level organization on preliminary steps for establishing land trust for the

purpose of purchasing and managing land for 4x4 use • Provided insurance contacts to privately owned OHV park • Advised on legal ramifications of 4x4-related lottery and raffle • Advised state-level 4x4 organization on RTP grant writing • Advised state-level 4x4 organization on development of new access on state-managed lands • Conducted Volunteer Trail Patrol (VTP) training for 21 members • Processed forty-six (46) VTP training packets • Prepared and submitted Recreation Resource Advisory Council nominations for Eastern

Region, Southern Region, Pacific Northwest Region, Pacific Southwest Region, and Colorado. RRACs provide recommendations on implementing or eliminating user fees, non-commercial special recreation permits, expanding or limiting fee programs, and fee level changes

• Assisted with preparation of forest certification standards evaluation • Collaborated in process for review of state administration of Off-road Vehicle dedicated

accounts • Advised state-level 4x4 organization on interaction between law enforcement officials and

4x4 users • Advised individual on law enforcement problems on state-governed lands – citation

withdrawn • Advised state-level 4x4 organization on obtaining tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue

regulation 501(c)(3) • Advised and provided opinion letter on Freedom of Information Act appeals and appeal

response letter States/Territories/Regions receiving UFWDA assistance (See chart next page) AL AZ CA CO FL IN MA MI MN NC NM OH OK TN VA WI WY Calgary, Canada

Section 4.7

UFWDA Office Update

UFWDA Office update Hello all, I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Amanda A. Cottrell and I am the New Administrative Officer for UFWDA. As you all know, in May of this year a decision was made to move the UFWDA office from Shelbyville IN to Wisconsin with the hire of the Administrative Officer. I would like to let everyone know that that transition was a success and is now complete. The New UFWDA office is now completely functional and ready to serve. In addition to the many changes occurring within UFWDA, in February a decision was made to change the mailing address from a personal residence to a new high security Remote Control Mail Receiving House. This decision was made to ensure faster response to time sensitive mail as well as cut down on forwarding costs to UFWDA Board of Directors Members. The NEW address for UFWDA is: UFWDA; 14525 SW Millikan Way #22622; Beaverton, OR 97005-2343. Some may ask how this would be faster and cut down on costs. Well, let me explain. With Remote Control Mailing, mail is received, scanned and emailed directly to the office. Once received by the office, we can then electronically forward mail to any member of the Board of Directors immediately, cutting down on time in the USPS system and forwarding costs. Any mail that must be received by the office such as memberships can then be compiled and sent all at once to the office for deposit and entry to the online system. We are very pleased with this service and look forward to using it for many years to come. With the move to WI the UFWDA office now has a new direct phone number and fax number. They are; Phone: (920)667-4914 and Fax: (920)667-4915. Also, we are still utilizing the same toll free number of (800)44-UFWDA or (800)448-3932. Please be reassured that the UFWDA office is still here and available to answer all of your questions. Feel free to contact me anytime between the hours of 8-5 Monday – Friday CST or leave a message and I will return your call. Sincerely, Amanda A. Cottrell UFWDA Administrative Officer 14525 SW Millikan Way #22622 Beaverton, OR 97005-2343 (800)448-3932 or (920)667-4914 Fax: (920)667-4915 [email protected]

Section 5.1

Amanda Cottrell UFWDA’s Administrative Officer

Category: Press Releases

Date: Apr 30 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UFWDA PERSONNEL MOVES ANNOUNCED

Lakeside, CA (April 30, 2007): United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) is pleased

to announce personnel moves to fill the position of Administrative Officer with the

selection of Amanda Cottrell.

In 2005, the UFWDA Board of Directors began developing a new vision for the future of

UFWDA committed to protecting, promoting, and providing motorized recreation

opportunity for members.

The change efforts have been a "phased" approach. Phase 1, implemented January 1,

2007, realigned the membership and dues structure.

Phase 2 involved developing a business and marketing plan calling for shift in

management from volunteers to professional staff. The pending changes were presented

to Delegates during two web-based seminars. Filling the vacancy of Administrative Officer

move that phase of organization re-alignment forward. The move brings a level of

cohesion to recreation organizations, providing increased national exposure and

integration of recreation businesses with their customer base.

Cottrell comes to the position with a background in office management including a

Bachelors of Science degree. Her administrative and independent consultant experience

provides a depth of experience to tackle challenging problems and develop realistic

solutions based on a variety of practical knowledge. Amanda is a member of the Twin

City Bushwhackers Off-Road Club and the Wisconsin 4 Wheel Drive Association.

In other internal Board of Directors moves, Pat Crump assumes Secretary (Interim), Bob

Yarbrough assumes Vice President (Interim), and Alicia McConnell has resigned as

Director of Public Relations. In the interim, the duties of Directors of Environmental

Affairs and Public Relations will be coordinated through the Operations Manager.

Noting that change brings controversy, members of the current Board of Directors,

elected by UFWDA Delegate members, reinforced their support for the organization

changes and employment decisions vested with the Board of Directors.

UFWDA is committed to protecting, promoting, and providing motorized recreation

opportunity for our members.

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United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) is the leading representative for four

wheel drive enthusiasts. UFWDA is a group of individuals, clubs, state, regional,

provincial and national associations and businesses in the United States and around the

world; our members span the globe from the U.S. and Canada, New Zealand, Australia,

England, Japan, South Africa, and Iceland. If you would like more information on how you

can be a part of this effort contact United Four Wheel Drive Associations today at 14525

SW Millikan Way #22622, Beaverton, OR 97005-2343, 1-800-448-3932 or visit

www.ufwda.org.

Wayne Groom

President, UFWDA

Amanda A. Cottrell N1441 CTY Rd W; Fremont, WI 54940-9120

(920)667-4940 [email protected]

Objective: An office management position for United Four Wheel Drive Associations offering superior organization ability, stream-line office efficiency in both computer related and general office operation, professionalism in written and verbal communications with members and prospective members coupled with a detailed focus for financial documentation and cost effective operations. Summary: A hard working team player with well developed leadership qualities and an independent self-motivated business owner. 3 years office management experience with a large auto dealership and 7 years administrative experience at various employment opportunities. A talent to tackle challenging problems and develop realistic solutions based on a variety of practical knowledge. Committed to the highest levels of professionalism and fairness. Professional History: Voith Inc. 2005 - present, Neenah, WI. Laboratory Technician. Partylite, Inc. 2004 - present, Readfield, WI. Independent Consultant. Russ Darrow Group, Inc. 2001-2004, Oshkosh, WI. Office Manager. FirstStar Bank, NA. 2000-2001, Oshkosh, WI. Senior Processing Associate. Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW). 1999-2000, UW-Stevens Point, WI. Staff Associate. Environmental Task Force. 1998-1999, UW-Stevens Point, WI. Laboratory Technician. Education: Bachelors of Science in Broad Field Natural Science with a minor in Chemistry from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 2007. General Associates degree in 2000. Applicable courses taken include Leadership development and facilitation skills, public speaking, English composition, and computer science. Computer Software History: Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint. Basic use and knowledge of Microsoft Access and QuickBooks. First hand experience in UFWDA Online membership database and online forum. Awards: Four Wheeler of the Year, 2006. Twin City Bushwackers Off-Road Club most prestigious award recognizing the recipients’ contribution to organized four wheeling. Activities: Twin City Bushwackers Off-Road Club, Oshkosh, WI. Secretary, Newsletter Editor: 2000-present Wisconsin 4 Wheel Drive Association, WI. Member, Newsletter Editor, Committee Chair: 2000-present United Four-Wheel Drive Association, International. Member: 2000-present United Four-Wheel Drive Association, International. Secretary: 2006-present

Section 5.2

Marti Pugh UFWDA’s Business Development Manager

Category: Press Releases

Date: Jun 21 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

United Four Wheel Drive Associations Business Development ManagerWelcomed to the Team

UFWDA is pleased to welcome Marti Pugh to UFWDA in the position of business and

advertising sales. Marti brings with her over a decade in experience in business

management, marketing and advertising sales and experiences in fund raising and event

planning. As the owner of her own business, ACRS, Ms. Pugh is well versed in account

management, maintaining client relations, market analysis, and development of creative

and effective marketing campaigns. Marti Pugh brings a wealth of knowledge and a

refreshing enthusiasm to the position, re-titled as Business Development Manager. The

re-titling from the prior positions of Business Sales and Advertising Sales is being made

in keeping with the newly launched Business League Program at UFWDA and to embrace

Marti's skills in fund raising event planning. She can be reached at [email protected],

434-465-5302, or by US Mail at 14525 SW Millikan Way #22622, Beaverton, OR

97005-2343.

# # #

United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) is the leading representative for four

wheel drive enthusiasts. UFWDA is a group of individuals, clubs, state, regional,

provincial and national associations and businesses in the United States and around the

world; our members span the globe from the U.S. and Canada, New Zealand, Australia,

England, Japan, South Africa, and Iceland. If you would like more information on how you

can be a part of this effort contact United Four Wheel Drive Associations today at 14525

SW Millikan Way #22622, Beaverton, OR 97005-2343, 1-800-448-3932 or visit

www.ufwda.org.

Contact Amanda Cottrell – UFWDA - (800) 448-3932

Marti E. Pugh 5862 St. George Avenue

Crozet, VA 22932 e-mail: [email protected]

Objective

To obtain a position that will utilize my business and marketing knowledge in a challenging and productive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in marketing and advertising sales • Experience in event planning • Goal oriented • Self motivated • Fundraising specialist • Business management • Customer relations

Experience Owner, ACRS, Crozet, Virginia, June 1996-present

As owner and operator of ACRS my responsibilities include: • Market analysis, innovating and maintaining marketing campaigns • Obtaining new clients and maintaining client relations • Employee management • Payroll, taxes and bookkeeping

Tournament Director/Coach, Charlottesville Area Volleyball, Charlottesville, Virginia 2003-present As tournament director for the Charlottesville Area Volleyball Club my responsibilities include:

• Tournament planning and execution with up to 20 teams from around the Commonwealth of Virginia and surrounding states

• Fundraising and innovation of building fund. I initiated a building fund to obtain our own facility and am responsible for all the fundraising for that project.

• Writing press releases and articles relating to the teams and our building fund.

• Coaching and managing teams and parents

Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach, Crozet, Virginia 2002-present As the head coach of a high school volleyball team my duties are:

• Operating the J.V. annual tournament • Planning and executing meaningful and efficient practices • Managing multiple assistants • Coordinating volleyball clinics • Managing rosters and contact lists

Marti E. Pugh – page 2 of 2 5862 St. George Avenue

Crozet, VA 22932 e-mail: [email protected]

Volunteer Experience

• Harvest of Hope Project • Appalachian Service Project • UMMW – Mexico Project • Board of Directors, Fundraising Director, United Support

Education

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Professional References Melissa Simmons, (434) 466-5337 Lance Rogers, (434) 971-9231 More references available upon request

Section 5.3

Todd Ockert Interim Director of Environmental Affairs

Todd Ockert 3087-A Privateer St, Lemoore, Ca 93245

559-997-0722

[email protected]

Summary • Demonstrated proven management in the operation of Navy Aircraft operations while attending college full time.

• Active in local four wheel drive clubs, promoting responsible recreation and use of the environment on public lands for future generations.

• Wrote numerous college term papers on environmental ethics, and responsible four wheeling, including the WEMO plan and Desert Tortoise.

• Goal of position at United is to continue the promotion of responsible OHV recreation for future generations and while keeping awareness of environmental issues current for members.

• Graduate of Del Albrights Volunteer Leadership and Land Stewardship (VLSS) workshop, Nov 2006 at Robb’s Resort.

Education B.A. Degree in General Education, Minor in Business and Computer Science Columbia College of Missouri, NAS Lemoore Ca. Concentration in general business and computer science classes. GPA of 3.6 Graduate in May 2007.

2001-2007

A.S. Degree in Environmental Science Columbia College of Missouri - Online Over two thirds of the way to completion. Major area electives of 30 credits remaining.

2007

Career History & Accomplishments Leading Chief Petty Officer, VFA-122 Line Division.

• Manage/Supervise 140 Plane Captains and Trainee’s in the proper preparation and launch and recovery of F/A-18E/F’s. Included servicing,

• Manage over 3 million dollars of support equipment for the day to day operations of aircraft.

2006-2007

Aircraft Maintenance Manager, VFA-122 • Maintenance Manager coordinating the flight schedule of 35 aircraft and

over 80 scheduled sorties per day.

• Managed the maintenance on 45 aircraft to meet the flight schedule of the day.

2005

Computer Lab Technician, Columbia College of Missouri, Lemoore Ca • Maintain and support 30 computers in a network and standalone

environment.

2007

Memberships & Affiliations • Member, California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs

• Member, United Four Wheel Drive Association • Member, Blue Ribbon Coalition • Member, Rubicon 4 Wheel Drive Association – Vice President • Member, Trail Busters, Kings County 4 Wheel Drive Club - Secretary

Biography for Todd Ockert Born: June 5th, 1964, Redlands California. Grew up in Traverse City Michigan after my parents moved back there to be with family after they attempted the job market in California. Graduated from St. Francis High School in 1982. Worked for a local store owner stocking shelves for a couple of years. Joined the Navy in April, 1993, and shipped out to boot camp in April 1984 for San Diego. After all of my basic training to make me a sailor, I was stationed at Whidbey Island Washington as an Aviation Electronics Technician working on the EA-6B Prowler for a number of years. I left the great Pacific Northwest in 1999 for good, and have been stationed in Lemoore California since then. I have been attached to numerous commands through out the Navy in my 24 years. My first wheeling experience started when I was a little kid back in Michigan with my dad running through the trails around Traverse City and surrounding areas. Later on, we explored the trails around Newaygo and White Cloud to see what was there in the National Forest. My first jeep was a 1994 YJ that we bought new. We wheeled it around Whidbey Island and Mount Baker area for a number of years. We also got to experience some of the great wilderness around the Tahoe area at this same time. We sold this jeep for a Dodge Durango as a move to Tennessee was approaching. The jeep was too small for two adults, one child, and two dogs and a cat. We saw the error of our ways, and then bought another new jeep in 2004. This was a TJ that we have done some modifications to, to increase it’s off road ability. In 2006 we bought a 2005 Rubicon, and it has also been lifted to increase its all ready great off-road ability. Our first wheeling trip here in California, was to the 2004 Fresno Mountain Toppers Blue Canyon run. We met most of the members the Hanford Trail Busters at this event. We made the decision to join this local club, and have been active within the club since then. In 2006 I was elected to the position of Secretary for the club. As the Secretary, I started making a monthly club newsletter to keep the members informed of what was going on, and upcoming events. I also used the newsletter to inform club members of land use/access areas of concern within the state. In March of 2007, I was elected to the position of Vice President of the Rubicon Four Wheel Drive association. We are a web based club for the most part. We do have meet and greats for everyone to get together. We also have many functions within the Central Valley of California wheeling and fun. As the Secretary of the Trail Busters, I have worked to keep our club active in Cal4Wheel events within the Central Valley. We assist Cal4Wheel with the Molina Ghost run in March, and the High Sierra event in September. As a club, we have lead runs for both events, and assisted in any way that the event chair has required. In 2006, we also assist Cal4Wheel and CalAccess Expo with the event and performed many functions around the event grounds for the Sand Drags and Rock Crawls. I am finishing up a Bachelors degree in General Education, with a Minor in Business, and Minor in Computer Science. During the many research projects required, I have researched everything from the ethical use of public lands, to the Desert Tortoise in the Mojave and its decline in relation to OHV use in the desert. All of this research has caused me to change my major, or start another degree in the Environmental Sciences field. I will start this field of

study later this year online. I am looking forward to this field of study and the increase of knowledge I will gain for our sport from this study area. I am Married to Teresa Burley of Oak Harbor Washington. We have two sons, Jason (26) and Adam (23). One granddaughter Madison (6 Mo). Teresa and I are graduates of Del Albrights Volunteer Leadership and Land Stewardship (VLLS) workshop in November, 2006 at Robb’s Resort.

Section 6.1

Wisconsin Four Wheel Drive Association

WISCONSIN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION (W4WDA) UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOICATIONS (U4WDA) REPORT

JULY 2007

Since the last report the W4WDA has had many unique activities. In August with Carla Boucher at the helm and working with Virginia Four Wheel Drive Association and Mid Atlantic Four Wheel Drive Association we were in charge of Trails for Camp Jeep that was held in August of 2006 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Establishing the trails and leading the trails for the event was quite a challenge and at the same time a very positive experience! During the event as trail leaders and co-drivers we were able to promote four wheel driving to all sorts of people coming from all different parts of the country from the novice first time driver to those who have been four wheel driving for years. Seeing the full grin on that novice four wheel driver going through some of those curvy easy trails and aiding them through some of the more precarious spots made the effort all worthwhile. Those who had been wheelin’ for some time had a good time running the more difficult rides and they too needed help at times. We found this to be a great time to be promoting joining a four wheel drive club and we did gain some membership for our clubs, the W4WDA and hopefully other regional associations and U4WDA. In our free time we were allowed to participate in all that Camp Jeep had to offer which made this a real plus! I highly recommend if you ever get the opportunity to be a Trail Guide for Camp Jeep—take it! In September we had our annual Four Wheelin’ with Feelin’ for the March of Dimes. With the major decrease in participation that we attributed to increased gas prices the previous year and the major time-crunch of several of the main committee, we changed the format of the event. We did not do the clues that take folks over a set course, but instead just gave folks a map showing various trails categorized by level of challenge and folks needed to get to the Poker Stop points--their choice of which one when via their choice of trails. We still had trophies and prizes. As a result we had only 77 vehicles and raised only $20,000 for the March of Dimes. Even though this is still successful, it is not the type of success we are used to experiencing. We are in the process of having our 29th Four Wheelin’ with Feelin’ on the weekend of October 6 & 7 headquartering out of McCaslin Mountain Campgrounds, but this year with clues and with high hopes the gas prices subside some and we have good participation! With the large number of those who recreate in Wisconsin with an ATV (23.4%) and Four Wheel Drive at 18% it has become evident that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation has a responsibility to these recreationists. Last year the Natural Resources Board (NRB) unanimously voted to allow the DNR to proceed with the concept of reviewing the possibility of Motorized State Recreation Areas (MSRA). Since then the Director of Parks and Recreation that was highly supportive of this concept has retired and they are currently in the interview process

for a new director, but I have been assured that the concept will continue forward. There have been several internal DNR meetings on MSRA’s and I was last told that a group of user groups would be consulted on this early this summer which would include W4WDA. After that this concept would be going out for public hearings—fun and games! In the meantime there is a group promoting a large OHV facility in the northern part of the state and a feasibility study is currently being performed. We are anxiously awaiting the results of this study. There are a few other sites being talked about but nothing real concrete at this time. Through the U4WDA Land Use Conference last year we have received some info from some of those in attendance that I am sure will be helpful as we proceed and we thank you for that! Any insight you have on MSRA’s/OHV parks would be very much appreciated! The W4WDA also has been invited and is now a part of a DNR Invasive Species Group that is working on putting together proper ethics, education, etc. amongst user groups both motorized and non-motorized. NOHVCC is hosting a USFS Travel (Route Designation) Workshop to be held July 12-15 in Wausau, Wisconsin. This workshop is to help both the USFS and Motorized Entusiasts and other stakeholders interested in travel management on the Cheguamegon-Nicolet National Forest. We will have some folks from W4WDA attending this workshop. Also, with the help of NOHVCC motorized users in Wisconsin are establishing a Coalition so information can flow more readily amongst the various motorized user groups. Also we can support each other on various issues and can be more proactive on issues such as the establishing of MSRA’s and other OHV parks and keeping trails open on public lands in the State of Wisconsin. On an organizational level we have had a committee working quite hard updating our by-laws and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This hadn’t been done for some years so this was quite a challenge. The end result is more streamlined by-laws and a more in depth SOP to make W4WDA run more smoothly. As you can see this is a very exciting time for W4WDA and all Wisconsin Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts! The catch now is to keep patient on getting MSRA’s in Wisconsin since this is just the beginning of the long haul. Looking forward to working on the changes for United at the 2007 convention. Luana Schneider, W4WDA Delegate to U4WDA [email protected] 608-837-7409 6793 CTH C DeForest, WI 53532

Section 6.2

Two Trackers Four Wheel Drive Club

Two Trackers Four Wheel Drive Club Report to UFWDA

Two Trackers Four Wheel Drive Club membership is holding steady with past years. We have 17 events scheduled for our members, including our 9th Annual Adopt a Road / Adopt a Forest Clean Up. This year’s cleanup was a tremendous success with participation up 25% from last year. Nearly 100 participants removed 100 cubic yards of trash, 675 tires, 50,000 pounds of shingles, and 165 gallons of waste oil. This brings our event totals to 650 cubic yards of trash (enough trash to fill a 2200 sq. ft. house with 8 ft. ceilings), 2,225 tires, 111,000 pounds of shingles, 189 gallons of oil, 3 junk vehicles, one of which had been stolen. Because of the tremendous success of this event, the Baldwin Ranger District of the Manistee National Forest has elected to nominate the club for the National “Take Pride in America” Award. Our Appeal of the Huron/Manistee National Forest Plan is meeting with success. The HMNF has agreed to change the Plan language to allow the designation of trails at any width. Previous language limited trail width to 50 in. or less. The HMNF often cites road density guidelines and maintenance budget shortfalls as adequate justification for the closure of our system of unimproved, rustic roadways. The HMNF plan calls for more trail than is currently designated. This allows roads falling into the above criteria to be designated as 72 in. trails, removing the need for closure. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to UFWDA and Carla Boucher for this victory. It would not have been possible with out you. We are assisting GLFWDA with their involvement in the M-Triangle project. This project will designate the first 4x4 driving route in Michigan. This project will also create a “How to Designate a 4x4 Route” manual for other NFS personnel to utilize in the designation of routes in their areas. It has been a busy 12 months and we looking forward to another year packed with off-road fun.

Section 6.3

Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association

Pacific Northwest 4-Wheel Drive Association Annual Report The PNW4WDA is a three state organization representing recreational four wheelers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The association has 97 clubs and approximately 1000 member families, all dedicated to the ideal that the natural resources in the public domain belong to the people . . . to respect . . . to protect . . . and to enjoy. State specific issues: Washington- At our January state meeting it was reported that our involvement with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the revision of their Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 332-52 (Recreation & Access to Public Lands) would still be ongoing for another year. The National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) workshop resulted in the formation of Washington OHV Alliance, a nonprofit organization that promotes educating and addressing the local, state, and federal political and legislative process and identifying the benefits of recognized statewide OHV recreation; also promoting OHV Rally’s – which have proved successful at the Capitol in Olympia. The Non-Highway Off Road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) Program (Washington’s gas tax refund and ORV sticker money) has provided the necessary grant funding for trail maintenance and operations for all project requests for 2006/07.The Education and Enforcement program did not fair so well – only five of the seven requests were met. The Advisory Committee will be addressing and seeking a solution to these shortfalls next year. At the present time, the PNW provides coordinators for seventeen ORV areas across the state. They monitor each site and are busy communicating with specific District and Region land managers; attending agency recreation meetings where they present their comments and concerns; and work closely with the specific managers as to what is on the agenda for the season. Partnerships with the managers are a vital component of seeing that our existing riding areas maintain access while promoting further opportunities wherever possible. We will be pursuing other opportunities in 2007 – Gifford Pinchot and Umatilla National Forests; and state land managed by Dept. of Natural Resources. Three appointments to advisory positions were submitted and accepted – National Recreational Trails Program, and two, to Recreation Advisory Committees (RAC) (Forest Service/BLM), while four other members have accepted re-appointments and/or continue to complete their terms - they also serve in an advisory capacity on state/federal RAC committees; and a state trail funding program. (Three appointments are pending for 2007). The 2006 Legislative session was a sixty day session. Four bills were watched closely due to land and off road related issues. • HB2617 – Allows off road vehicles to operate on city (under 3000 population) or county roads exempt from license registration and displaying license plates. (Passed) • HB2658 - Establishes a statewide trail ORV database (amended to include all trails motorized and non-motorized) and to be administrated by Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC). (Passed) • SB6687 – Environmental Noise Abatement (ORV sound only). This bill was directed to IAC to establish a working group requesting them to develop and propose a policy strategy relating to access to public and private lands for recreational off road use; recommendations due to the Governor by December 1, 2006. (Bill pending) • SSB6625 – Management of Public Lands - this bill was returned to Senate Rules Committee – will return in 2007 for consideration. (Bill pending) Through networking with other motorized organizations there has been a communication tool established – C.L.O.U.T. (Constituent Legislative Online User Target).This is a system that alerts people to action through email and only on OHV related issues. The system only notifies you when one or more legislators representing your district - is addressing motorized off road use in Washington State.

Snohomish County amended the county code allowing recreational travel by off road vehicles – giving state land, Reiter Trails, one step closer to becoming a legitimate designated DNR ORV riding area. (Region 1) The Cle Elum District of the Wenatchee/Okanogan National Forest is in the process of updating and reprinting the Districts Trail Guide; PNW members participated in identifying and documenting designated OHV trail systems for this publication which is due out in 2007. (Region 4) Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area - (Franklin Co.) A motorized access agreement has been accepted and signed by all concerned; the County is seeking funds to implement the first phase of the project – construction of the access road. The association has expressed our support of the county’s request to the Federal Highway Administration – Washington Division – resulting in an appreciative letter from FHA assuring us that all other applications for funding will be carefully considered by the agency. (Region 4) Grants have been awarded for reconstruction of the Little rattlesnake and the Copper City trails. (Region 4) As we close one land matter situation another one appears on the horizon – so the association work continues, addressing directly and indirectly four wheel drive concerns while working towards a resolution through communication and responsible outdoor trail use. The following is a summary of various land matter issues that have been addressed through reports; meetings; or correspondence: Colville, Wenatchee & Okanogan Travel Plan Dept. of Natural Resources – WAC (Washington Administrative Code)Revision E. Jefferson County Feasibility Study Development of Washington OHV Alliance (WOHVA) organization WOHVA Annual Meeting/Workshop – Letter Writing Ahtanum Land Exchange/Green Dot System Juniper Dunes Wilderness Access Agreement National Recreational Trails Program (NRTP) – Grant Funding Non Highway Off Road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) – Grant Funding (State) Environmental Assessment – Little Naches Recreation Plan I-90 Wilderness Study – Status Wild Sky Wilderness – Designation Preston Fox OHV Recreation & Road Project EIS – Gifford Pinchot/Columbia National Scenic Area National Park Service Management Plan Evans Creek Improvement/Management Plan Washington State Trails Conference Evaluation of Contractors Resume’ & Competitive bids – State Inventory - Trail Database District Recreation Focus Meetings – Forest Service Operation Shore Patrol – Annual Beach Clean Up Oregon Monthly work parties are scheduled for the Tillamook State Forest. New policies were implemented for 2006 regarding events and event scheduling. Members continue to work with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) on volunteer projects in the Tillamook. Several clubs have adopted trails in the Tillamook.(Region 3) Deschutes County 4 Wheelers have been instrumental in the development of the Groundhog Quarry, a rock crawl in central Oregon. Deschutes County 4 Wheelers have developed a manual that they are using as their land management guide. A link is available on the PNW website: www.PNW4WDA.org Junction City Jeepers and Strawberry Hill 4 Wheelers are working closely with Lane County Parks and Recreation to develop an OHV park that caters to 4x4 recreation. (Region 6)

Region 6 is celebrating the 27th year of Creek and Trail. Profits from this event go to Blue Ribbon Coalition and to help keep access open to 4X4 recreation. There are PNW members on 3 RACs (Recreation Advisory Committees) in Oregon. Other issues include working on trail inventories in the state and actively monitoring the Lewis and Clark Wilderness Bill. Idaho The position of Idaho State Director is currently unfilled. Members in Idaho work with Blue Ribbon Coalition on issues as the PNW seeks a State Director. Operation Shore Patrol— The association celebrated its 35th Operation Shore Patrol – this national award winning beach clean up is recognized by the Governor’s Office annually through signing of a Proclamation designating the third weekend in September as Operation Shore Patrol. The 722 registered participants recorded 4727 volunteer hours and recovered 21.93 tons of trash. It was another successful clean up along the Washington coastline – everyone is looking forward to 2007 – same time, same location, different litter guaranteed. The association thanks those who are involved in this annual project – “you do make a difference.” Summer Convention The 2007 Summer Convention will be held on private land located in Ethel, Washington, hosted by Region 3. Competitive events are planned for all ages. Tri-Power Our newsletter, Tri-Power provides members with the latest news on events and legislative happenings. Please let us know if you would like to be on our mailing list. Drop us an email at [email protected] Website Our website address: www.PNW4WDA.org Club Power, We Did It, and Quill Power Projects These projects continue to offer incentives to the member for participating in projects that benefit communities and, maintain and improve four-wheel drive areas. Quill Power awards the member for writing letters that advocate off highway access and legislative issues affecting four-wheelers. Each region administers the association youth program Future 4 Wheelers Program on a local level. The program teaches the importance of conserving our natural resources and responsible use of public land while attaining leadership skills for the future. 2007 Scholarship Program presented two $500.00 scholarships. These scholarships are available to any PNW4WDA member for college or a trade school. Even with all challenges surrounding our form of recreation, we continue to find members who are willing “to do a little more” in the name of four wheeling. Don and Carol Jensen PNW4WDA

Section 6.4

New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association

New Zealand Four Wheel Drive Association Annual Report 2007 Another year of continued growth in membership, with there now being slightly over 2400 individual members spread over 49 clubs. ( NZ population 4 million people) A lot of NZFWDA focus is on the relationship with the Department of Conservation (DOC) who now administer one third of the New Zealand (NZ) countryside. The rise of the “green” movement has heavily influenced this department and threatens many popular recreations. A unique feature of NZ was that before the arrival of humans around 1000 years ago, it had no grazing or predatory mammals. That role was taken by birds that evolved. Humans brought animals including rats and dogs and then later, several deer species, chamois, tahr and pigs etc. These flourished with no predators and a benign climate. There is increasing idealism to wipe out introduced species in favor of the birds again. (Humans killed and ate most of the larger bird species, including the Giant Moa that could weigh 250 Kg and stand 3 metres tall.) Hunting is an important recreation and a practical management tool, with hunters often using 4x4 vehicles for transport. Gradual pressure from recreations led to a big “recreation summit” in October 2006 called “Mountains to the Sea” and hosted by the Department of Conservation. The NZFWDA had four senior representatives there and it certainly highlighted many common strands and differences among those with vision for recreational use of public lands. The outcome of the conference was never clearly defined and probably too inconclusive as there was a carefully structured weighting of commercial tourism/ recreation interests and the volunteer based recreation groups. It was useful as a chance to meet a diverse collection of recreation advocates. DOC itself is proposing a new law to close all DOC land to vehicles unless permitted by notice. They have been slow to present it to Parliament, as it is likely to be controversial and with elections next year, it might be while before it shows up. In the South Island, which has less population than the North Island, there has been a fairly relaxed view of 4x4 recreation in the past, but that is quickly changing. Large land holdings are changing ownership and the environmental lobby is applying pressure on how the land is used, with claims of preserving the landscape values and biodiversity. In early August this year there is a meeting in the Otago region to discuss 4x4 use of the area and the NZFWDA will be represented as the meeting could have wide repercussions. The NZFWDA annual meeting in May 2007 talked at length about options for hiring a lobbyist to help cover the increasing number of Government and non-government meetings that are influencing opportunities for 4x4 recreation use. Budgets are still being developed. On the 4x4 competition side there is increasing interest in both the National “Trials” and the winch challenge events. These have benefited from sponsored national TV exposure but there have been concerns around how event sponsorship is affected.

The NZFWDA has an enthusiastic team as its National Executive Council under Simon Bishop as president and they will be working to continue the support for affiliated clubs and our members, while trying to make it clear to those managing our public lands that 4x4 recreation wants some space too. Peter Vahry NZFWDA northern public relations

Section 6.5

Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association

Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association 2006-2007 The Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association continues to work through the issues that arose from the transformation from club-based membership to individual memberships. The added input from individual members has brought with it many great ideas and spirited discussions. We currently have more than 250 Members and are entertaining many ideas to help our Membership grow. Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association members have met with various former and newly organized clubs to bring attention to the pending changes within Michigan including our National Forests, in the hopes of banding together as one voice to keep 4x4 roads and trails open so that we can continue enjoying four wheeling in the great outdoors. Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association’s goal remains bringing together four-wheel drive owners, to share stimulating experiences through organized events like camping trips and weekend adventures. We have learned to make better use of our website (www.glfwda.org) and other Michigan 4x4 message boards. The increased membership and communication efforts have enhanced our ability to make phone calls, send emails/letters, and have Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association members present at meetings throughout Michigan promoting and defending responsible four wheeling, while encouraging all off-roaders to work together in keeping our roads and trails open. With all the interest generated, Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association elected to form a Land Use Committee (LUC) to consolidate all of its various initiatives in an effort to further improve communication and expand capability. Our first meetings have generated a list of projects currently in progress. Issues Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association monitored before formation of the Committee:

25% New Trails Bill (Route Proposal Project), Representation on the Michigan Motorized Recreation Council (MMRC), Representation at ORV Advisory Board Meetings, Silver Lake State Park, St. Helen’s Motor Sports Area, State Forest Compartment Review Process, State Forest Plan Revision Process, The Mounds ORV Park

Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association owes a TREMENDOUS debt of gratitude to those who have so diligently handled these issues so that we may all reap the benefits of their labor. However, through the formation of the LUC, we are now able to add the following to that list:

Appeal the Huron-Manistee National Forest Plan, Assisting Huron-Manistee National Forest develop Michigan’s first 4x4 Trail (Michigan currently only has “ORV Routes” that are open to motorcycles and quads as well as 4x4s), Development of KOTARO (Keep Our Roads And Trails Open) GPS Mapping Teams, Begin monitoring County Road Commissions north of the “Rifle Line” for the Closure of Seasonal/ unimproved Roads, Monitoring and assistance with the Kidds in the Mudd Extreme Park litigation, National Forest Route Designation Rule Implementation, Participation on the MDNR ORV Advisory Board’s Long Range financial Planning Subcommittee.

We are eager to further develop and expand our capacity. All-in-all, Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association found many, many “firsts” last year and intends on carrying the momentum into the coming year. As an Indian Proverb states, “We did not inherit the Earth from our parents, we are borrowing it from our children.”. Respectfully submitted, Mark J. Burns President Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association

Section 6.6

4 Lakes 4 Wheelers, Inc.

FOUR LAKES FOUR WHEELERS, INC. (4L4W) UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS (U4WDA) REPORT

July, 2007

The 4L4W is a Madison, Wisconsin based club that has been in existence since 1974 and averages about 50 memberships per year. Since United began we have always been a full member whether through Midwest Four Wheel Drive Association or Wisconsin Four Wheel Drive Association and now as an organization by ourselves. We have a large variety of memberships from single individuals to families with children, and ages running the scope of young to “older than dirt” (me). Our vehicles too run the gambit of stock off the showroom to the extreme do it vehicles of which through recent years at least six have been chosen to be in Four Wheeler’s Tuff Truck Challenge. Even though a Madison based club we have members that join from a distance because we are quite an active club from wheelin’ activities to unrelated community activities. We strive to have at least one activity per month, but many months especially in the summer you could be doing something almost every weekend. We have been fortunate through the years to find some private property available to us reasonably close to our area of which for years we have had a nice sandy area along a river that offers some challenge, but also swimming and great primitive camping and another area available to us that we have cut several trails that has some really challenging area. About four years ago another piece of property came available to us with some very hilly, wooded area that the club is working on cutting several trails that are turning into some extreme challenge and another nearby landowner we have just started to work with on cutting open trails and are in the process of having another 150 acres available to us. These landowners find it definitely to their advantage to have us use their property since we cut trails making their wooded areas more available to them for various uses. It is getting to the point that we have so many areas to cut trails it is getting difficult to find enough time to do so. The use of these private properties hinge on the availability of the insurance policy we have through the Midwest Four Wheel Drive Association where we have the landowners listed as an additional insured on our insurance policy. Several of our members were quite involved in Camp Jeep that was held at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, cutting trails and being trail guides. We were very proud and pleased with our participation in this event and did gain a few new members through Camp Jeep!! We also have several of our members involved in putting together and working the Four Wheelin’ with Feelin’ for the March of Dimes and this year is no exception. Many of our members are involved in the various land use issues in the state and currently are encouraged about the possibility of the formation of an OHV park in our

state. We are looking forward to being involved in this as it goes forward. We would appreciate any insight any of you may have for us in regard to this. I wish to thank those who led the trails at Coal Creek/Windrock last year just before the 2006 United convention—it definitely was appreciated!!! What was especially appreciated was the assistance when we had fuel problems as we exited “Little Mule” on the way out for the day—you know that old adage “just one more time” or in this case “just one more trail” that usually bites you and it did. We are looking forward to participating in a couple of trails before United’s 2007 convention and attending the convention and assisting in bringing U4WDA into the new age and then going on to All-4-Fun. Delegate, Rod Schneider

Section 6.7

Colorado Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.

COLORADO REPORT Gene W. King, United Delegate, CoA4WDCI

• FEAT, the Four wheel Emergency Assistance Team, a program of the CoA4WDCI, is making a big impact

on the transportation of Denver’s emergency services workers during major snow storms. During December of 2006, Denver was closed down by 2 major snowstorms for 4 days each twice during the month and just six days apart. (See Double Whammy! in the 1st quarter 2007 United Voice).

The storms dumped anywhere from 14 to 26 inches of snow in the metro area and from 19 to 27 inches along the foothills. This was the FIRST storm! The 2nd storm delivered another 14 to 20 inches. The 8 FEAT dispatchers, working two 10 hour shifts, not only dispatched volunteers that transported doctors, nurses, health-care workers, police, fire, EMS they also found time to assist an 84 year old guy who, before the storm, went down the street 5 blocks to his buddy’s house. Now stranded by the snowstorm, he couldn’t get home to get his medications. FEAT transported him. FEAT also picked up and delivered hot food to homeless shelters and transported numerous persons to receive their dialysis treatment. All in all, 36 FEAT volunteer drivers transported 99 people during the first storm and 46 drivers delivered 90 persons during the 2nd storm. FEAT received a ton of publicity during the month of December and now some outlying hospitals are starting their own FEAT using in-house employees who have 4-wheel drive vehicles. The TrailRidge Runners of Longmont have a FEAT agreement with the United Longmont hospital. They were so successful in delivering hospital staff during the storms that a hospital spokesman said if it weren’t for the TrailRidge Runners they might have had to close the hospital. CoA4WDCI 4x4 clubs in Colorado Springs are now in the process of forming a FEAT group. They will also be working with the city and county Emergency Management plus the sheriff’s department on not only major snowstorms but also other emergency situations where they may be needed.

• CoA4WDCI’s 2006 Raffle Vehicle was won by Jay Dinsmore of New Port, CA. It was a 1981 CJ-8 Scrambler

built by Jeff Stemas and the Colorado Four-Wheelers.

The 2007 Raffle Vehicle is a 1990 Toyota FJ-62 Landcruiser. You may order tickets on-line at www.HighTrails.org, look on the left for “raffle vehicle”.

The proceeds from the raffle vehicle ticket sales are distributed through the association as follows: 30% to the Land Use Fund, 10% to the Promotion Fund, 40% to next years Raffle Fund, 5% to the Office Fund, 12.5% to the Scholarship Fund and 2.5% to the Sunshine Fund. The drawing will be held on December 1st 2007 at 2:00 P.M. You need not be present to win.

• Our quarterly meetings this year are being held around the state. The 1st quarterly meeting was held in

Longmont, the 2nd in Montrose, the 3rd to be at All-4-Fun in Salida and the 4th in Durango.

• CLUB NEWS

The Rising Sun 4 Wheel Club of Denver worked with the Boulder Ranger District to protect fragile wetlands. The project involved installing 700 feet of barrier on the Jenny Creek 4 wheel drive road (FT808) to keep motorized vehicles on the road. Approx. $2500 was raised by the Rising Sun club for materials. Included were 90 metal posts, 1400 feet of 5/8-inch thick wire rope, and 120 80-lb bags of concrete. The club’s members also volunteered time, trucks, trailers and other equipment. They worked hand-in-hand with the US forest service personnel.

The Western Slope 4-Wheelers and 2 other motorized clubs joined the BLM’s Uncompahgre Field Office to collect over 300 tires during the National Public Lands Day that had been dumped on BLM lands in the Montrose area.

Hard work is still being done in the Hayman/Wildcat Canyon burn area. Headed up by Jerry Panek,

Predator 4 Wheel Drive owner, work weekends by volunteers from the motorized community are slowly reopening the 4wheel drive trails in the area. Jerry has worked with the Teller County commissioners and the forest service and developed a plan that will accelerate the recovery of the burn area. At present all work is on trails in Teller County. Jerry and the Teller County commissioners are working with Park County to help open the 4wheel roads there. BFGoodrich Tires of North America honored the Creeper Jeepers of Durango for their stewardship of Black Bear Pass, named as one of the top 5 trails in the nation. They had a one-day work party on the trail and had a turnout of 59 club members. This meant a whopping 564 man-hours on their adopt-a-road. BFG presented the club with a check for $3500 for continued efforts in maintaining the trail. The trail head is 62 miles from Durango, home of the Creeper Jeepers.

In 2006, Christmas Caravan for Kids in the Denver metro area attracted approx. 350 vehicles, carrying about 600 folks who donated enough toys, games, and bicycles to fill 2 and half of the Marines 7.5 ton trucks. We had approx. 15 businesses (4x4 related and others) directly involved and approx. 40 volunteers to help with the event.

• By the time you read this CoA4WDCI will have hosted a very successful 2007 United Annual Meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado.

UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS

BUSINESS PLAN JANUARY, 2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS................................................................................ 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................ 2 1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Description of Company ............................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Market Opportunity .................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Market Potential.......................................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Distinctive Competence .............................................................................................................. 5 1.5 Financial Summary ..................................................................................................................... 5

2 Description of Business ...................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Market Environment ................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Competitive Environment........................................................................................................... 6

2.2.1 Private Sector membership ................................................................................................. 6 2.2.2 Business membership.......................................................................................................... 7 2.2.3 Organization Membership .................................................................................................. 7

2.3 Market Opportunity .................................................................................................................... 7 2.4 Products and Services ................................................................................................................. 7 2.5 Members ..................................................................................................................................... 8 2.6 Management................................................................................................................................ 8

3 Products and Services ......................................................................................................................... 8 3.1 Current Products and Services .................................................................................................... 8

3.1.1 Products............................................................................................................................... 9 3.1.2 Services ............................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Product and Service Uniqueness............................................................................................... 10 3.3 Customer Benefit ...................................................................................................................... 10 3.4 Customer Service ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.5 New Products and Services....................................................................................................... 11 3.6 Intellectual Property.................................................................................................................. 11

4 Market Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 11 4.1 Customer Profile ....................................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Customer Benefits..................................................................................................................... 12 4.3 Customer Needs ........................................................................................................................ 13 4.4 Target Market............................................................................................................................ 13 4.5 Market Penetration Method ...................................................................................................... 13 4.6 Business Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................. 14 4.7 Growth and Expansion Plan...................................................................................................... 15

5 Competitive Analysis........................................................................................................................ 15 5.1 Major Competitors .................................................................................................................... 15 5.2 Competitive Strategy ................................................................................................................ 15

6 Marketing Strategy............................................................................................................................ 16 7 Management and Organization ......................................................................................................... 16

7.1 Membership classes with voting rights..................................................................................... 16

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7.2 Corporation management.......................................................................................................... 17 7.3 Board of Directors..................................................................................................................... 17 7.4 Staffing and consultants............................................................................................................ 18 7.5 Contracts and compensation ..................................................................................................... 18 7.6 Manpower milestone and staff planning................................................................................... 18 7.7 Organizational Chart................................................................................................................. 19

8 Operating Plan .................................................................................................................................. 20 8.1 Facilities.................................................................................................................................... 20 8.2 Daily Operations ....................................................................................................................... 21 8.3 Banking ..................................................................................................................................... 21

9 Risk Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 22 9.1 Cyclical trends .......................................................................................................................... 22 9.2 Land Access .............................................................................................................................. 22 9.3 Competition............................................................................................................................... 22 9.4 Key Personnel ........................................................................................................................... 22 9.5 Management.............................................................................................................................. 22

10 Financial Plan................................................................................................................................ 22 10.1 Historical financials .................................................................................................................. 22

10.1.1 Statement of Operations.................................................................................................... 22 10.1.2 Statement of Cash Flows .................................................................................................. 23 10.1.3 Statement of Financial Position ........................................................................................ 24

10.2 Projected Financials .................................................................................................................. 24 10.2.1 2007 Proposed Budget based on historical data + $15/person dues ................................. 24 10.2.2 Assumptions made throughout sections 10.2.3 – 10.2.7................................................... 25 10.2.3 2007 Proposed Budget based on target projections .......................................................... 26 10.2.4 2008 Proposed Budget ...................................................................................................... 27 10.2.5 2009 Proposed Budget ...................................................................................................... 29 10.2.6 2010 Proposed Budget ...................................................................................................... 30 10.2.7 2011 Proposed Budget ...................................................................................................... 31

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1 Executive Summary

1.1 Description of Company

United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA) is a public interest corporation created to protect, promote, and provide recreation opportunities globally for four wheel drive motor vehicles. Through its products and services UFWDA provides its members with educational tools, growth opportunities, and legal support all designed to aid members in exercising four wheel drive motor vehicle recreation opportunities.

1.2 Market Opportunity

The growth of sales of 4x4 motor vehicles and participation in four wheeling has grown nearly 1000% since 1950. Simultaneously, the opposition to motorized recreation on public lands has steadily grown since the mid 1960’s, fueled by anti-access organizations opposed to human use of public lands utilizing marketing strategies focusing on environmental stewardship. The market for recreation opportunity protection is fragmented primarily between motorized and non-motorized recreation and then secondarily between modes of motorized recreation. The market segments for motorized recreation are predominated by particular modes of recreation including snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), off-highway motorcycle (OHM), and four wheel drive motor vehicle (4WD). With leisure time and opportunity increasingly scarce, motorized recreation constituents are demanding more service for the membership dollars. They increasingly desire more service and less personal involvement in grass roots activities in achieving protection for recreation opportunities. In addition, constituents simultaneously desire personalized service unique to the mode of recreation, such as 4WD, while expecting collaboration between modes to increase awareness and effectiveness with land management agencies. Hence, UFWDA is positioned to take advantage of the opportunities for market development and penetration. By offering exclusive representation of and products for 4WD constituents, UFWDA is able to deliver an unmatched loyalty, dedication, and value proposition to members. The company’s marketing message will focus on the theme, “UFWDA: 4x4 all-brand global leader’.

1.3 Market Potential

UFWDA market research shows several factors drive the need for 4WD representation that will increase the potential market base for its services and products. These factors include a decrease in opportunity for 4WD recreation, an increase in demand for 4WD recreation opportunities, inadequate awareness of 4WD user needs as opposed to other motorized recreation needs, and increased public relations campaigns by anti-access organizations aimed at further reducing recreation opportunities. These factors, combined with an anticipated annual growth increase in 4WD motor vehicle sales, will increase the demand for UFWDA’s services and products. Customer spending indicates the desire to be involved in the sport of four wheeling and the willingness to spend money to engage in 4WD recreation opportunities and related products and services.

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UFWDA will approach the marketplace primarily through direct sales to individuals, organizations, and companies who benefit from 4WD activities. The primary market for UFWDA will be business memberships. Once the company has successfully penetrated the primary market, it will expand its business to the 4WD owner segment. The specific target markets UFWDA will approach are after-market 4WD parts retailers, businesses selling products or services to 4WD motor vehicle recreation users, and 4WD recreation users themselves.

1.4 Distinctive Competence

UFWDA is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this market opportunity due to its 30+ year development of products and services, its expertise in identifying and meeting unique needs and desires of the 4WD community and its distinct benefit of serving only the 4WD recreation user rather than serving varied modes of motorized recreation users often competing for the same recreation opportunities.

1.5 Financial Summary

The summary of the projected financials has been omitted from this general circulation copy.

2 Description of Business

The corporation was formed in 1976 in Shelbyville, Indiana when clubs across the county identified the need to form a national coalition to protect four wheel drive motor vehicle access, particularly in the face of increased pressures from environmental organizations advocating closures of public lands to four wheel drive recreation. At its inception and for a period of a decade or two, UFWDA was considered the “association of associations”. However, singular reliance upon this model of membership management and communication has not continued to yield the benefits to private sector members in the past decade that it did in the first two decades of the corporation existence.

UFWDA now seeks to become the dominant provider of goods and services to the four wheel drive community across the globe. The company focuses exclusively on the needs of four wheel drive motor vehicle recreationists while simultaneously working cooperatively with organizations having similar missions to protect motorized recreation access.

The company focuses on the direct needs of members by providing programs which meet the needs of individual users, organizations and four wheel drive clubs, and four wheel motor vehicle related businesses, which all rely on recreational accessibility.

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2.1 Market Environment The currently market is very conducive to supporting a successful venture. Business growth in general continues to increase, inflation is steady, interest rates are stable, consumer spending in on the rise, the number of four wheel drive motor vehicles is at an historic high, and use of four wheel drive motor vehicles for recreational purposes is also at an all time high.

“OHV use is widely recognized now as the one of the fastest growing outdoor activities. Growth in OHV driving showed a 37% increase from 1994 to 2004. This represented growth from 27.3 million users in 1994 to 51.0 million in 2004”. Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation in the United States, Regions, and States: A National Report from the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NSRE).

The increasing demand of time has lead to a concern for quality of life for people and their families, with people trying to manage their employment responsibilities with their desire for recreational opportunities. This demand of time equates to an increased desire by four wheel drive motor vehicle users wishing to have services filled by a representative organization rather than services traditionally carried out themselves as grass roots activists. The company’s success will depend, in part, on its ability to anticipate and respond to the topical issues affecting four wheel drive motor vehicle access from time to time and place to place. Accordingly any delay responding to issues national in scope, critical in nature, or of long-term consequence, or delay in responding to state-level issues impacting 4x4 opportunities, could effect member satisfaction and future member acceptance. To minimize this risk, the company will retain a board member(s) whose sole responsibility is to identify issues effecting four wheel drive recreational access, to retain legal counsel, and engage in lobbying efforts to address the issues identified.

2.2 Competitive Environment Competitive threats today come from different competitors based on type of membership analyzed.

2.2.1 Private Sector membership Competitive threats for private sector membership come from four competitors, three major national organizations representing multiple modes of motorized recreation, and state/regional based organizations within the land base of the private sector member. Details regarding UFWDA competitor threats have been omitted from this general circulation copy in order to protect internal UFWDA business strategies.

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2.2.2 Business membership

Competitive threats for business membership come from 2 major competitors. Each of the two competitors are distinct from the other, one is distinct from UFWDA. Details regarding UFWDA competitor threats have been omitted from this general circulation copy in order to protect internal UFWDA business strategies.

2.2.3 Organization Membership

Competitive threats for organizational membership come from 3 major competitors. Details regarding UFWDA competitor threats have been omitted from this general circulation copy in order to protect internal UFWDA business strategies.

2.3 Market Opportunity

There are millions of four wheel drive motor vehicle owners globally. One segment of these owners are actively engaged in utilizing their four wheel drive vehicles for four wheeling and join social organizations in support of that recreation. Another segment of these owners are actively engaged in utilizing their four wheel drive vehicles for four wheeling but are not currently attracted to social organizations. Yet another segment of these owners utilize the four wheel drive capabilities of their vehicles for other primary recreational purposes other than four wheeling, such as competitive events, auto touring, mountain biking, rock hounding, hunting, fishing, mushroom picking, wildlife viewing, and camping. UFWDA was historically created to address the needs of the first segment of owners who are actively engaged in utilizing four wheel drive vehicles for four wheeling and join social organizations. The need for access protection is at an all time high for this segment of owners. An untapped opportunity exists to meet the demands of those owners who rely upon recreational access opportunities but who otherwise do not desire social interaction with other users. The needs of this segment can be met by the corporation by delivering protection services without requiring grass roots or social interaction directly from this segment.

2.4 Products and Services

UFWDA benefits, developed and tested true over the past 30 years, include four wheel drive safety and awareness education; user ethics programs such as adopt-a-road, conservation volunteer, and volunteer trail patrol; assistance with new club formation; education seminars to aid four wheelers through complex state and federal programs affecting trail access; internet forums designed to connect members globally and instantaneously; legal action in critical issues effecting four wheel drive access, and unrestrained member access to its full-time legislative advocate and

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nationally-recognized attorney working exclusively for four wheel drive enthusiasts to protect access and prevent road and trail closures.

2.5 Members UFWDA currently relies on membership of people (private sector membership) through local, state, or regional four wheel drive organizations. Within the 30 year history of the corporation this type of membership has been the predominate, if not sometimes exclusive, membership base. UFWDA plans to have a broad target market that includes private sector membership (people), businesses, and four wheel drive-related organizations. Prime targets for membership of the corporation today are people actively utilizing their four wheel drive motor vehicle for recreational four wheeling, whether or not they have or will join local, state, or regional four wheel drive organizations, businesses who benefit from contact with our private sector membership base, and organizations who will receive financial incentives through the UFWDA Organizational Incentive Program. The Organizational Incentive Program, whether instituted as a marketing program over a finite period of time, or implemented long-term and mandated in the corporations Standard Operating Procedures, will be implemented in the form of rebates for private sector members using a “check the box” format to donate a portion of our corporation dues to partner organizations.

2.6 Management

UFWDA is composed of experienced professionals who are individually and collectively capable of, and ready for, the corporation’s success and growth. The strength of the management, in terms of the board of directors, stems from combined experience in management, program development and management, finance, statistics, marketing, sales, and in-depth and broad knowledge regarding recreational and professional utilization of four wheel drive motor vehicles.

3 Products and Services UFWDA has many products and services all designed to protect, promote, and provide recreational access for four wheel drive motor vehicles and/or enhance user’s recreational experience while utilizing their four wheel drive motor vehicle.

3.1 Current Products and Services

The corporation currently offers the following products and services.

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3.1.1 Products a. 4WD Awareness Program – The purpose of this program is to instill responsible off-highway

driving skills through education and instruction to novice 4-wheel drive vehicles owners. The program was developed in 1993 and has trained and introduced thousands of students to the exciting family oriented sport of 4 wheeling teaching owners about the components of their 4x4 vehicle, proper off-highway driving techniques, proper vehicle recovery, courtesies related to four wheeling, and environmental awareness. This program enhances the recreational experience of four wheel drive motor vehicle users by providing them with needed information about their vehicle and driving techniques. Additionally, the program protects recreational access when proper use and user ethics are employed by the trainees.

b. Volunteer Trail Patrol (VTP) – The purpose of this program is to establish a formal network

for concerned recreation and conservationists to communicate with other recreationists and law enforcement officers regarding crime-related, user ethics, and environmental problems. The program, modeled after neighborhood block-watch programs, is utilized to report problems to law enforcement officials and as a deterrent for violators and criminals. This program is designed to protect recreational access for four wheel drive motor vehicles by eliminating or deterring behavior that leads to environmental degradation or safety issues resulting in closure of access opportunities. UFWDA will promote and support this product through a VTP community forum.

c. Organizational Incentive Program – The purpose of this program is to generate support funds

for partner organizations. Private sector members “check the box” to send a portion of their UFWDA membership revenue to one organizational partner of their choice. Additionally, business members can participate and designate a portion of their membership dues to support special issues of concern. The program will provide a source of funding to our organizational partners and in doing so provide a marketing incentive for those same partners to promote private sector membership within UFWDA.

3.1.2 Services a. Communication - Global communication with other four wheel drive enthusiasts, with local,

state, and federal land managers, and with local, state, and federal legislators. Communication with members using state-of-the-art and up-to-the-minute avenues such as the UFWDA website; the Voice, UFWDA’s quarterly newsletter; and e-mail groups, lists, and boards maintained by one of the country’s leading OHV on-line editors – John Stewart, UFWDA Dir. of Environmental Affairs.

i. Stand-by Voice. This special edition of the Voice is designed solely to provide a geographic listing of all associations, clubs, and individual members worldwide that have volunteered to aid users when they are four wheeling away from home. This specially created edition of the Voice is a list of contact information updated twice a year for the purpose of providing aid to UFWDA members, including assistance to find places to wheel and to find places for replacement parts.

ii. UFWDA website. Our site provides around-the-clock access to all United has to offer, including the on-line store to purchase UFWDA items, on-line private sector membership, alerts and updates on the latest news on land use issues, and club locator listings. Most importantly, there is a special section of businesses

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that support UFWDA and support our members by offering discounts on four wheel drive parts, service, and related items.

b. Education - Educational material to navigate through public land use decision-making. i. UFWDA’s Public Land Owner’s Manual is a comprehensive, yet easy-to-

understand, book about all the things members need to know to participate in the land use process. Common issues covered by the manual include applying and obtaining special use permits, writing opposition letters to proposed road closures, and applying and receiving grants for four wheel drive projects.

ii. Land Use issues. UFWDA provides educational materials on specific land use programs effecting four wheel drive motor vehicle access.

c. Growth and Expansion services for organization members - Membership recruitment. UFWDA assists clubs and associations in membership recruitment through our referral service, through club/association advertisement on the UFWDA website, and through UFWDA attendance at local, state, and national four wheel drive events and shows. UFWDA membership structure encourages club and association membership by offering financial incentives to those who join UFWDA through our members clubs and associations rather than direct with UFWDA.

d. Legal Representation – i. Legal action in critical issues effecting four wheel drive access

ii. Unrestrained member access to the corporation’s full-time legislative advocate and nationally-recognized attorney working exclusively for four wheel drive enthusiasts to protect access and prevent road and trail closures.

iii. Legislative defense. UFWDA continually monitors, tracks, and combats federal legislation that would affect four wheel drive motor vehicle users. In addition, UFWDA partners with other champions of OHV access to protect access rights in the states.

iv. UFWDA provides guidance to private land owners interested in offering access to four wheel drive use and helps four wheelers find OHV access nationwide.

3.2 Product and Service Uniqueness

Four wheel drive related products and services originate from a limited number of suppliers. The reason UFWDA products are unique is due to the long history of availability of the products, ensuring they are current and reliable, the national scope to which they are applied, and the expertise and experience of the professionals who developed the products and services. Furthermore, UFWDA products are unique because of the value-added services that accompany them. The products are presented by experts in their field of four wheel drive motor vehicle safety, mechanics, and project implementation.

3.3 Customer Benefit

UFWDA offers customers benefits customized to their needs. UFWDA offers grass roots support for four wheel drive motor vehicle users wishing to participate in lobbying, legal, or social aspects of recreation while also offering all-inclusive services that eliminate the need for users to spend personal time involved in recreation politics and management.

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3.4 Customer Service

UFWDA will seek to deliver member intimacy and loyalty, fast delivery of products and services, an efficient joining process, expert advice, reliability, rapid availability of products and services, and courteous and professional attention.

3.5 New Products and Services

Two critical new product and service developments for UFWDA pertain to rapid communication processes. The first process or benefit is the creation and implementation of a rapid response program to meet the needs of grass roots activists wishing to spend minimal to moderate amounts of time with land management personnel in effecting positive outcomes for recreational four wheel drive motor vehicle access. This benefit will likely concentrate on the development and implementation of electronic letter generators, easy-to-use contact tools with elected officials, and the like. The second process or benefit is the communication process to reach those members who desire no involvement in grass roots activities so UFWDA can assure this segment of members that services are being rendered frequently and effectively on their behalf, giving them much value for the dollar. New products will be developed and sold that will focus member and prospective member attention on the work UFWDA undertakes to secure recreational access for four wheel drive motor vehicle owners. Product price points will include a donation for a portion of sales toward specific issues and/or access goals. Future development of products and services will be created by the board of directors, utilizing the special talents of the Dir. of Marketing as well as from input from the Advertising Sales Manager and the Business Member Sales Manager.

3.6 Intellectual Property

UFWDA has registered a copy right for the printed program materials for the UFWDA 4WD Awareness Program and for the 25th Anniversary Logo. UFWDA also has copy right for the Endangered Species logo. UFWDA owns the domain name www.ufwda.org and owns the rights to all materials residing on the website.

4 Market Analysis

Market analysis is provided by the SEMA 2005 Off Road Market Report.

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http://www.ufwda.org/

There are 37.9 million four wheel drive motor vehicles as of 2003. From 1999 to 2003, 4x4 truck growth was at 10.1% and 4x4/AWD (SUV) growth was at 18.9%. 4x4 light truck registration share of the total market from 1998-2003 was 71.3%. The market for four wheel drive motor vehicles is valued at $4 billion and spurred by light truck sales that will exceed 9 million units sold in 2004.

A SEMA industry survey indicates that 80% of respondents (business members) have some portion of their business come from “off-road”. 12% of respondents get 96%-100% of their business from off-road.

Jeep® sales average 440,000 units per year from 2001 to 2004. The Wrangler constitutes approximately 76,000 of those units per year.

The rock crawling marketplace is one of the fastest growing off-road market niches. From a low of about ½ dozen events in 1999, the sport had nearly 30 events scheduled in 2002. While the sport is now considered professional, this now means that many amateurs will spend weekends building and thus using vehicles to reproduce precarious maneuvers translating into growth for the off-road aftermarket. This growth translates into potential membership growth for UFWDA both from private sector members engaged in rock crawling and vehicle modifications as well as from the business sector members who benefit from wheel, tire, suspension, and after-market products sales to this niche of enthusiasts.

Off-road installers are a growing segment of the off-road business market. The complexity and sophistication of the mechanics of both the four wheel drive motor vehicle and the after-market products such as suspensions are not as easily handled by the do-it-yourselfers.

Environmentalists have made the business landscape somewhat precarious. In certain parts of the country huge areas are being closed for off-road use, [creating] a threat to the market. This threat to access, and thus to the market, provides unprecedented opportunities for UFWDA to protect access and provide a benefit to both private sector members and the businesses that serve them.

4.1 Customer Profile

92% of UFWDA private sector members are male, with the largest segment of members between the ages of 25 and 34. 63% of all members are married, with the largest segment of members having no children and the next largest segment having 2 children. The largest segment of members report total household income of more than $100,000 annually. The majority of private sector members are engaged in four wheel drive trail riding. A small but growing segment in the private sector are individuals engaged in building specialty four wheel drive motor vehicles that are used in competitive events such as 4x4 racing and rock crawling.

4.2 Customer Benefits

UFWDA offers private sector members access protection they otherwise would not, or may not, be able to attain for themselves or through other organizations. Environmental laws and agency regulation are often time’s complex and time consuming to navigate through. Litigation on issues

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affecting recreational four wheel drive motor vehicle access necessitate the help of an attorney skilled and experienced at environmental and land use law. Also, pre-litigation case development provides a benefit to secure litigation opportunities by complying with required participation at the administrative level in order to gain entitlement to federal court litigation. UFWDA offers business members ensured business opportunity by protecting the usability of the four wheel drive motor vehicles their customers own. The corporation also offers business members access to a client-base most interested in four wheel drive motor vehicle related after-market and manufactured products.

4.3 Customer Needs

Four Wheel drive enthusiasts have unique recreational needs correlating to the size and type of the four wheel drive motor vehicles they drive. The needs of four wheel drive enthusiasts is different than the needs of any other recreation segment. UFWDA protects the recreational access needs of four wheel drive motor vehicle owners exclusively, never having to negotiate or mitigate one form of recreational access to another.

4.4 Target Market

UFWDA private sector members are likely to be existing or new owners of four wheel drive motor vehicles wishing to use the 4x4 capabilities of the vehicle recreationally. In addition UFWDA members may be recreationists utilizing their four wheel drive motor vehicle as a secondary form of recreation. This segment of the private sector membership has varying primary recreation interests such as camping, geocaching, mushroom picking, prospecting/rock hounding, water sports, snow sports, camping, fishing, and hunting. 14% of UFWDA private sector members engage in hunting, fishing, and/or camping as a favorite outdoor activity. UFWDA business members are likely to fall within two categories of customers. The first category are “traditional” businesses that are businesses related to the four wheel drive motor vehicle industry such as after-market parts sales. The second category are “non-traditional” businesses that are business who have a portion of their sales related to four wheel drive motor vehicle use, but not as a primary source, such as junk yard owners, tool retailers, camping/outdoor equipment providers, and auto parts retailers. UFWDA organization members are likely to be four wheel drive organizations and somewhat likely to be organizations where only a portion of their membership are four wheel drive enthusiasts.

4.5 Market Penetration Method

UFWDA will approach the marketplace of private sector members primarily through direct marketing utilizing several marketing channels to penetrate the market. These will include

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internet retailing, retail distribution through business partners, reciprocal internet and print media advertising with business partners, through four wheel drive events, and through local, state, and regional four wheel drive organizations. UFWDA will approach the marketplace of business members primarily through direct marketing utilizing traditional and highly effective market distribution directly to perspective members. This includes mailing media kits to prospective business members, telephone follow-up calls, and attendance at trade shows for the four wheel drive motor vehicle industry, often referred to as the “off-road” industry.

UFWDA will approach the marketplace of organization members primarily through direct marketing utilizing direct mail offers for membership and through the promotion of the UFWDA Organizational Incentive Program that will be a direct revenue stream for organizational partners.

4.6 Business Goals and Objectives

Private Sector Goals 2007 – maintain 2006 level of membership 2008 – anticipate up to 50% reduction in membership as a result of dues increase 2009 – 50% increase in membership from 2008 to 2009 2010 – 34% increase in membership from 2009 to 2010 2011 – 25% increase in membership from 2010 to 2011 Business Member Goals 2007 – 248% increase in membership from 2006 to 2007 2008 – 24% increase in membership from 2007 to 2008 2009 – 10% increase in membership from 2008 to 2009 2010 – 20% increase in membership from 2009 to 2010 2011 – 20% increase in membership from 2010 to 2011. Note: Business member goals do not reflect an anticipation that the average business dues are expected to increase with each year. Organization Goals A nominal portion of the total revenue base each year is expected through organization membership. Rather, organizational membership will promote private sector membership in UFWDA through a financial incentive to organizational members for UFWDA promotion. Therefore, no revenue goals for organization membership have been stated.

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4.7 Growth and Expansion Plan

UFWDA intends to expand its operations by penetrating the market and increasing its market share. As of November, 2006, the company has 89 organization members, representing 350+/- clubs and approximately 7,000 private sector members. Through 2007, the corporation intends to transition to a predominant focus on private sector membership, depending on organizational membership as a marketing program rather than a revenue source. This growth plan has the added benefit of providing UFWDA with more efficient communication and direct marketing opportunities to private sector members and prospective members. UFWDA also intends to continue to expand its global operations outside of North America. As of November, 2005 the company has 3 international organizations. The needs of four wheel drive enthusiasts internationally differ little from the needs of those in North America. However, four wheel drive organizations internationally seemingly offer more tangible member benefits and generally are well-organized and professionally managed and therefore rely on UFWDA less to meet the needs of the four wheeling community. While UFWDA may offer less direct benefits to private sector members in the international community, UFWDA offers experience and political counsel to international organizations that are not available elsewhere.

5 Competitive Analysis As with any business, competition is always a critical factor. Competitors must be identified and monitored to maintain a competitive edge in the market place. In order to be successful, UFWDA must satisfy the needs and desires of the four wheel drive motor vehicle recreationists better than its competitors. UFWDA competes directly with many competitors in each membership sector. The corporation also competes indirectly for membership dollars from non-direct competitors who advocate public use of public lands generally in a broad sense such as property rights groups, gun rights groups, etc.

5.1 Major Competitors The identification and evaluation of UFWDAS competitive threats has been eliminated from this general circulation copy to protect internal UFWDA business strategies.

5.2 Competitive Strategy

UFWDA has or will capitalize on the best of its competitors’ ideas and weaknesses. UFWDA is enhancing its on-line presence in conjunction with UFWDA e-news, subscriptions, and RSS. The UFWDA website now offers RSS news feeds and the corporation is finalizing the development of a press release generator and electronic membership database report that will instantaneously post news to private sector members via electronic mail and to organization members through the RSS.

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UFWDA will create several new features on its website and in its publication including a picture and biography of each of its board members and staff, a calendar of events offered across the globe in the hopes of listing events for each private sector member “in their backyard”, and attending state association meetings in various locations each year. UFWDA has worked successfully over the past 2 years to develop meaningful and reciprocal partnerships with other national organizations and lobbying firms such as BRC, ARRA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) and others. These partnerships provide a competitive edge to UFWDA in reaching prospective and current members through multiple highly-respected recreation outlets.

6 Marketing Strategy UFWDA marketing will be applied to several membership categories and through several means. The strategy will be to provide a link between four wheel drive motor vehicle suppliers and their user market. Marketing for all categories will be accomplished through direct mail solicitation. Private Sector marketing will additionally occur through on-line website and forums and through printed publications at the local, state, and national level. Business marketing will additionally occur through UFWDA presence at trade shows and highlighted on the UFWDA website as the Business Alliance Program. UFWDA will utilize a brand-specific color for promotional items to add consistency and brand recognition. The Endangered Species logo will become the primary merchandising corporation brand while the corporate logo will remain the same or be updated at a later point in time. A complete marketing plan has been created in connection with this business plan.

7 Management and Organization

7.1 Membership classes with voting rights Each member of the corporation may have one vote. It is the sole responsibility of organization and business members to determine its representative to cast its vote. Absentee ballots are permitted solely for the purpose of election of board of directors and will be processed and counted according to requirements established by the board, the by-laws or standard operating procedures. The board of directors will establish a record date to determine the members entitled to vote and/or receive notice of meeting and such determination will be referred to as a voting list. Only members listed on the voting list will be considered members of record. The corporation will make the voting list available at least 10 days prior to the date of meeting and election of board of directors. The annual meeting of the members will be held at a time and place established by the board of directors of the corporation and will be scheduled pursuant to state laws governing UFWDA. Written notice of the meeting will be carried out pursuant to state laws governing UFWDA.

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A quorum for the purposes of any motion made, including election of the board of directors, is equal to the number of votes cast by members of record. All member actions, including election of the board of directors, will be determined by a vote of the majority of votes cast at a meeting of the members. The election of the board of directors by members of record will take place at the annual membership meeting. Nominations for and elections of the board of directors will be conducted pursuant to the corporations governing regulations and/or by-laws.

7.2 Corporation management The day-to-day affairs of UFWDA will be governed by the board of directors. The day-to-day activities will supervised, or carried out, by the Operations Manager who will serve at the pleasure of the board and will oversee all employee, consultants, or contractors, as well as tasks that will fall under the responsibilities of the Operations Manager from time to time. The Operations Manager will coordinate the flow of information between the board of directors and employees, consultants, or contractors of the corporation. Contracting authority will remain with the board of directors but the process may be carried out by the Operations Managers when such authority is given by the board of directors. Decisions pertaining to hiring, firing, expenditure of funds over a stated amount, and similar functions will rest with the board of directors to be carried out by the Operations Manager. The Operations Manager, in addition to operating in a supervisory capacity, may also be responsible for specific job performances as assigned by the board of directors.

7.3 Board of Directors The board of directors is elected by the voting membership at the annual membership meeting of the corporation. The annual meeting of the membership is held on the second Friday in each month of July of every year at a location to be determined by the board of directors. The term of each director is two years and terms are staggered to ensure consistency and stability for the corporation. The President, International Vice President, and Treasurer are elected on even numbered years and the Vice President and Director of Membership is elected on odd numbered years. There are six authorized directors, President, Vice President, International Vice President, Treasurer, Director of Public Relations, and Director of Membership. President: The President will be responsible for managing the board of directors, keeping the focus of the board for the calendar year, and serving as a point of contact with the Operations Manager, when the position is filled. Vice President: Until such time as the Operations Manager position is filled the Vice President is responsible for creating, in consultation with the President, an agenda for all meetings, whether

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teleconference, in-person board and/or staff meetings, or annual meeting of the corporation. Furthermore, the Vice President is also responsible for overseeing the contractual relationship with the Voice publisher and for managing or overseeing UFWDA participation in business trade shows and events. International Vice President: The International Vice President is responsible for serving as liaison between UFWDA and the international four wheel drive motor vehicle user community. Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for in-depth oversight of the financial accounts of UFWDA. Payment and remittance of invoices and deposits of funds will be the responsibility of the office manager. Account statements will be sent to the treasurer within 10 days of receipt at the office of the corporation. Expenditures in excess of $250 will require dual signature between the office manager and the Treasurer. Approval for expenditures is authorized through adoption of a budget. Expenditures not authorized through the current budget must be approved through a finance committee established by the President. Director of Membership: The Director of Membership is responsible for reporting membership data to the board of directors on a bi-monthly basis, including recommendations for improvement of membership by category – private sector, business, organization.

7.4 Staffing and consultants The number of staff and contractors utilized by UFWDA will be kept at a number necessary to ensure reliable membership service, meet the mission and goals of the corporation, and will be kept relative to increases in revenue. It is anticipated that a minimum number of staff and contractors will be necessary, namely an office manager, publisher or other contractor responsible for the creation of the UFWDA publication, attorney, web master, and operations manager. UFWDA will also benefit by contracting to fill publication advertising sales, business sales development manager, land planning specialist, and 4WD Awareness Program Instructor. UFWDA may find it beneficial to hire temporary staffing to serve as recording secretary at its annual or board meetings from time to time.

7.5 Contracts and compensation Compensation and contracts will be determined by the board of directors. UFWDA currently contracts for 4 positions - office manager (employee); attorney, web master, and publication producer (contractors). Each of the four positions will become independent contractor positions.

7.6 Manpower milestone and staff planning

STAFF PLANNING Position Dec. 31, 2006 2007

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Office Manager contractor hourly, part-time $ 14,000.00 full-time $ 28,000.00 Operations Manager contractor n/a n/a part-time $ 10,000.00

Attorney contractor retainer, full-time $ 60,000.00 retainer, full-time $ 60,000.00

Publication producer contractor year contract $ 3,000.00 year contract $ 4,764.60

Web Master contractor retainer, part-time $ 1,440.00

retainer, part-time $ 3,000.00

Advertising Sales contractor n/a n/a commission $ - Business Sales Development Mgr. contractor n/a n/a commission $ - Land Planning Specialist contractor n/a n/a n/a n/a 4WD Awareness Program Instructor(s) contractor volunteer $ 2,400.00 per job $ 2,400.00 2008 2009 Office Manager contractor full-time $ 32,000.00 full-time $ 40,000.00 Operations Manager contractor full-time $ 15,000.00 full-time $ 30,000.00

Attorney contractor retainer, full-time $ 70,000.00 retainer, full-time $ 80,000.00

Publication producer contractor year contract $ 4,764.60 year contract $ 4,764.60



Advertising Sales contractor commission $ - commission $ - Business Sales Development Mgr. contractor commission $ - commission $ - Land Planning Specialist contractor part-time $ 14,000.00 part-time $ 20,000.00 4WD Awareness Program Instructor(s) contractor per job $ 2,400.00 per job $ 2,400.00 2010 2011 Office Manager contractor full-time $ 40,000.00 full-time $ 40,000.00 Operations Manager contractor full-time $ 45,000.00 salary full-time $ 60,000.00

Attorney contractor retainer, full-time $ 90,000.00 retainer, full-time $100,000.00

Publication producer contractor year contract $ 4,764.60 publication producer $ 4,764.60



Advertising Sales contractor commission $ - commission $ - Business Sales Development Mgr. contractor commission $ - commission $ - Land Planning Specialist contractor part-time $ 20,000.00 part-time $ 20,000.00 4WD Awareness Program Instructor(s) contractor per job $ 2,400.00 per job $ 2,400.00

7.7 Organizational Chart

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Board of Directors

Operations Manager

Office Manager

Business Sales

Advertising

Sales

Attorney Voice Publication

Web Master

Land Planning Director

Media Creation Specialist

4WD Awareness Coordinato

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Ad Hoc Committee

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8 Operating Plan Implementation of UFWDA’s work plan and operating process will require a combination of resources and value discipline. While some of these resources are currently available, the corporation will grow rapidly and will require additional staff, funding, and distinctive value to meet and surpass member expectations. Successful operations management ensures UFWDA’s day-to-day operations run efficiently and predictably.

8.1 Facilities UFWDA corporation office is located at 7135 S PR Royal Springs Drive, Shelbyville, Indiana, 46176 where it has resided for more than 10 years. The current corporation office is located at the home of the current office manager. The corporate office has historically been located at the physical address of the office manager, at whatever location that may be from time to time and manager to manager. UFWDA currently leases approximately 330 square feet combined work and storage space at a cost of $215 per month, utilities for HVAC and electricity included. UFWDA pays the cost of the corporate toll-free telephone charge and high-speed internet service. Mail received at the corporation address is also the address for personal mail of that of the office manager. For the purpose of establishing a consistent corporate address and to alleviate the burden on the office manager to receive mail at her home address, a Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA) could be established. Such CMRA businesses are currently established under U.S. Postal Service and Homeland Security regulations. Traditional “mail forwarding” CMRAs can be utilized for

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approximately $366 per year assuming no more than 2 pounds of forwarded mail per week. Cutting edge CRMA services offer electronic mail reading and handling for approximately $500 per year plus the cost of shipping for non-paper mail (such as boxed information, decals, magazines, etc.).

8.2 Daily Operations Daily operations of UFWDA require tasks such as invoicing for private sector members, organizations, and businesses; solicitation of new private sector, organization, and business members; mail processing, which includes forwarding invoices for payment to the treasurer; depositing received funds; membership data base management; e-mail processing; special project data reporting; and annual convention preparations. The daily operations are conducted by the office manager. The office manager, sole employee of the corporation, is employed 30 hours per week. Currently, only “individual members” are invoiced by the corporate office. Organization members are not invoiced and business members are invoiced by the Supporting Business Sales Person. These practices no longer provide the level of service required to promote dependable and timely remittance of dues by organization or business members. Invoicing for private sector members will become standard practice, the cost of which is factored into the price point of the private sector membership. Invoicing for organizations will also become standard practice, utilizing an anniversary renewal date specific to each organization. The anniversary renewal date for current organization members will be established based on a 3-year historic payment history and upon agreement with the organization. Invoicing for business members will be the sole responsibility of the corporation to ensure timely invoicing, consistent record keeping of invoicing practices, and corporate accountability for lost business membership renewals due to non-payment. Members of all categories will be issued welcome packets so that their membership will be serviced in a way that will acknowledge receipt of membership dues, appreciation for continued support, and provide a cost-free method for communicating additional points of interest to renewing members. The welcome packet will include a notice of appreciation for receipt of dues, an annual membership card, a listing of membership benefits and services, and special promotions. Welcome packets will be tailored distinctly for the category of membership, private sector, organization, or business.

8.3 Banking The corporation banks with one institution for checking and a different institution for savings. At the time this arrangement was made, the second institution for savings was utilized to take advantage of better rates of return on savings account. Since that time, operating accounts have become available and attractive at a single institution. A single institution can be utilized for efficiency purposes without sacrificing rates or return, convenience, or other banking features formerly not available under one roof.

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9 Risk Analysis

9.1 Cyclical trends Some trends affect the likelihood of membership in UFWDA. For private sector members these trends include the price of gas, the member’s interest in four wheeling, and the availability of access dependant upon political control within the U.S. government. Cyclical trends for business membership are most frequently tied to national consumer spending.

9.2 Land Access The lack of opportunities for four wheel drive motor vehicle recreation impacts membership in UFWDA for all membership categories. Interestingly, the threat of lose of opportunity stimulates membership while the actual decrease in availability will pose a risk insofar as UFWDA can not attract members if they have no place to recreate. The threat of loss that rising to the level of threatening the mere existence of membership grows when the political climate allows increased environmental protections.

9.3 Competition Current competition risk is highly manageable with the exclusive nature and focus for four wheel drive motor vehicle recreation that UFWDA alone offers. Risks from competition include better customer service and more revenue to manage their company and to use for member and non-member solicitation.

9.4 Key Personnel UFWDA has had a successful history of attracting skilled professionals to its board of directors, contracted positions, and staff. The professionalism and productivity of the office manager, the attorney, and the operations manager pose both the greatest benefit to and the greatest risk to the success of UFWDA.

9.5 Management The current management of the UFWDA staff and contractors, and management of the day-to-day operations of the company must be centrally handled by a competent, aggressive, self-starting, organized operations manager or the company will be at great risk of failure. Similarly, the skill and professional background of the board of directors is necessary to maintain a consistent and solid mission.

10 Financial Plan

10.1 Historical financials

10.1.1 Statement of Operations UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS BUDGET ANALYSIS 2001 - 2005

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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL TOTAL INCOME 173356.69 162740.25 172871.78 146523.72 132310.33 EXPENSE 801 Past President 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800 President 1382.76 2086.67 2250.18 2877.60 0.00 802 Vice President 861.34 392.67 450.45 523.23 0.00 803 International Vice President 1163.06 157.32 0.00 2130.33 0.00 806 1st Director - Membership 1723.04 1245.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 807 2nd Director - PR Director 5723.91 1875.29 3812.04 4561.56 1288.60 808 3rd Director - Environmental Aff 1773.50 786.17 2980.50 4877.62 2629.78 804 Treasurer 1160.98 1556.51 2104.89 1643.87 126.81 805 Secretary 1561.37 2231.43 1354.37 528.69 0.00 810 4WD Awareness 5241.65 2672.21 15252.29 1268.00 2810.36 811-816 Office Salary/Annual Mtg Exp. 12941.36 12737.19 13741.31 15438.19 14746.68 817 Office Rent 2112.00 2112.00 2112.00 2600.00 2250.00 818 Office Telephone 2851.46 2000.20 2665.25 2119.43 1673.03 820-830 Office Operating Expense 6170.65 5371.16 7555.97 6804.50 11168.90 831 Store Items 6965.47 14238.54 7170.26 3829.10 4323.17 832 Promotions - Dues Paid 380.00 1380.00 200.00 350.00 410.00 833 SEMA 2161.01 2436.43 2126.64 3848.15 7770.86 840 Camp Jeep 1586.11 2374.93 2131.34 3287.68 1958.22 998 Annual Meeting/BOD Meeting 2286.87 1634.29 1137.52 2367.42 12698.03 841 Magazine Subscriptions 319.75 303.76 121.97 317.93 289.92 847 Taxes/Legal 370.00 1077.46 933.71 1136.42 1020.31 860 Office Equipment 1309.83 2114.17 2672.90 1433.12 2356.36 834 Legislative Advocate 50833.27 52999.92 59999.92 64166.56 54534.25 809 Voice 40226.18 31997.06 31699.25 31174.60 47931.52 997 Savings 61906.78 20000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Voice Advertising Coordinator N/A 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SUBTOTAL 213012.35 165780.97 162472.76 157284.00 169986.80 NON-BUDGETED ITEMS 999 Easter Jeep Safari N/A 200.00 0.00 313.62 948.60 999 Special Projects N/A N/A N/A 0.00 2841.50 999 Advertising N/A N/A N/A N/A 750.00 999 NLSRA N/A N/A N/A N/A 5303.36 999 Off Road Impact N/A N/A N/A N/A 750.00 TOTAL EXPENSE 213012.35 165980.97 162472.76 157597.62 180580.26 PROFIT/LOSS -39655.66 -3240.72 10399.02 -11073.90 -48269.93

10.1.2 Statement of Cash Flows 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL GL Code INCOME

410 Organization Dues 79155.00 80077.50 79107.00 71477.00 69100.00 601 Individual Club Dues 22648.00 16840.00 20368.00 16262.50 19865.00

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602 Individual Member Dues 16215.00 15748.86 17154.00 13475.88 11140.00 603 Advisory Member Dues 7500.00 0.00 7500.00 0.00 0.00 604 Supporting Member Dues 17900.00 11606.25 8380.00 6264.00 7426.00 605 Donations 4942.00 14095.50 28292.50 28361.67 10350.00 609 Store Items 5502.29 2182.17 3408.79 3730.12 2464.67 410 4WD Awareness 6120.00 9165.50 5795.00 5240.00 5440.00 608 Voice Advertising 7639.92 8547.75 1898.25 1391.20 5029.12 610 Interest 2049.10 1485.36 968.24 321.35 1495.54

SUBTOTAL 169671.31 159748.89 172871.78 146523.72 132310.33 NON-BUDGETED ITEMS

610 UFWDA 25th Anniversary 3685.38 506.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

610 Volunteer Program Donation N/A 1000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

998 Savings N/A N/A N/A N/A 35000.00 610 Off Road Impact/ULAF N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

TOTAL INCOME 173356.69 162740.25 172871.78 146523.72 132310.33

10.1.3 Statement of Financial Position 3 Month CD 11700.81 6 Month CD 6220.06 Awareness 11986.68 General Checking 51859.21 Jeep CD 17480.63 Total Balance 99247.39

10.2 Projected Financials

10.2.1 2007 Proposed Budget based on historical data + $15/person dues

2007 INCOME Organization Dues 80000.00 Individual Club Dues N/A Individual Member Dues 10000.00 Advisory Member Dues 0.00 Supporting Member Dues 9500.00 Donations 30000.00 Store Items 4000.00 4WD Awareness 5000.00 Voice Advertising 6000.00 Interest 600.00 SUBTOTAL 145100.00

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NON-BUDGETED ITEMS UFWDA 25th Anniversary 0.00 Volunteer Program Donation 0.00 Savings 21250.00 Off Road Impact/ULAF N/A TOTAL INCOME 166350.00 EXPENSE Past President 0.00 President 200.00 Vice President 200.00 International Vice President 200.00 1st Director - Membership 500.00 2nd Director - PR Director 3500.00 3rd Director - Environmental Aff 3500.00 Treasurer 200.00 Secretary 200.00 4WD Awareness 5000.00 Office Salary/Annual Mtg Exp. 14000.00 Office Rent 2400.00 Office Telephone 3600.00 Office Operating Expense 7000.00 Store Items 7000.00 Promotions - Dues Paid 450.00 SEMA 2500.00 Camp Jeep 2000.00 Annual Meeting/BOD Meeting 14000.00 Magazine Subscriptions 200.00 Taxes/Legal 1200.00 Office Equipment 2500.00 Legislative Advocate 60000.00 Voice 32000.00 Savings 0.00 Voice Advertising Coordinator 0.00 SUBTOTAL 162350.00 NON-BUDGETED ITEMS Easter Jeep Safari 1000.00 Special Projects 3000.00 Advertising 0.00 NLSRA 0.00 Off Road Impact 0.00 TOTAL EXPENSE 166350.00

10.2.2 Assumptions made throughout sections 10.2.3 – 10.2.7

Voice Advertising Commission = 30% of advertising sales $250 average business dues

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$300 average advertising per business placing add 4WD Awareness Class will be held 4 times/year at a cost of $40/person 4 Voice circulations per year $7.16 per Voice per year Organizations with 34 or more members will join UFWDA because the join fee is recouped

through incentive fees

10.2.3 2007 Proposed Budget based on target projections Assumptions:

• 209 Business members • 20 businesses advertise, income $6,000 = $300 average advertising price • $15/member dues for private sector • 7,615 private sector members • 100% renewal in individual memberships from 2006

o 216 Class 1 members ($25) o 119 Class 2 members ($35) o 26 Class 3 members ($60)

• 89 Organizations will bring members to UFWDA o 47 of 89 have more than 20 members

• 35 attendees to each 4WD Awareness Class • Land Rover will donate $5,000 to 4WD Awareness Program • 8,000 Voice circulation per issue

EXPENSES 2007 Operations Manager $ 10,000.00 Office manager $ 28,000.00 Web Master $ 3,000.00 Attorney $ 60,000.00 Land Planning Specialist $ - Publication production $ 57,280.00 4WD Awareness Program $ 7,800.00 Voice Advertising sales commission $ 1,800.00 CMRA $ 500.00 office rent $ 2,400.00 office phone $ 3,600.00 office operating expense $ 7,000.00 Board meeting (1) $ 7,172.00 store items $ 15,000.00 dues $ 450.00 SEMA $ 2,000.00 ORI $ 2,000.00 Magazines $ 200.00 taxes $ 1,200.00 office equipment $ 2,500.00

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EJS $ 1,000.00 TDS $ 500.00 Printing $ 7,140.20 Organization incentive payments $ 2,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 222,542.20 INCOME GL Code 410 - Organization Dues $ 5,820.00 411 - Organization "people" dues $ 114,225.00 601 - Individual Club Dues N/A 602 - Individual Member Dues $ 11,125.00 604 - Business Member Dues $ 33,000.00 605 - Donations $ 20,000.00 609 - Store Items $ 4,000.00 410 - 4WD Awareness $ 10,600.00 608 - Voice Advertising $ 6,000.00 610 - Interest $ 600.00 SUBTOTAL $ 205,370.00 NON-BUDGETED ITEMS 999 - Savings $ 21,250.00 TOTAL INCOME $ 226,620.00 PROFIT/LOSS $ 4,077.80

10.2.4 2008 Proposed Budget Assumptions:

• 259 Business members • 23 businesses advertise • $25/member dues for private sector • 3,807 private sector members

o 50% decrease in private sector members because of dues increase • 100% renewal in individual memberships from 2006


• 158 Organizations will join UFWDA • 35 attendees to each 4WD Awareness Class • Land Rover will NOT donate anything to 4WD Awareness Program • 4129 Voice circulation per issue

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EXPENSES 2008 Operations Manager $ 15,000.00 Office manager $ 32,000.00 Web Master $ 3,000.00 Attorney $ 70,000.00 Land Planning Specialist $ 14,000.00 Publication production $ 29,563.64 4WD Awareness Program $ 7,800.00 Voice Advertising sales commission $ 1,980.00 CMRA $ 500.00 office rent $ 2,400.00 office phone $ 3,600.00 office operating expense $ 7,000.00 Board meeting (1) $ 7,285.00 store items $ 15,000.00 dues $ 450.00 SEMA $ 2,000.00 ORI $ 2,000.00 Magazines $ 200.00 taxes $ 1,200.00 office equipment $ 2,500.00 EJS $ 1,000.00 TDS $ 500.00 Printing $ 4,431.03 Organization incentive payments $ 11,421.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $234,830.67 INCOME GL Code 410 - Organization Dues $ 15,750.00 411 - Private Sector dues $ 95,175.00 601 - Individual Club Dues N/A 602 - Individual Member Dues $ 11,125.00 604 - Business Member Dues $ 64,750.00 605 - Donations $ 40,000.00 609 - Store Items $ 6,500.00 410 - 4WD Awareness $ 7,200.00 608 - Voice Advertising $ 15,000.00 610 - Interest $ - SUBTOTAL NON-BUDGETED ITEMS 999 - Savings $ - TOTAL INCOME $255,500.00 PROFIT/LOSS $ 20,669.33

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o ½ of all members lost in 2008 will return in 2009 • 100% renewal in individual memberships from 2006



EXPENSES 2009 Operations Manager $ 30,000.00 Office manager $ 40,000.00 Web Master $ 5,000.00 Attorney $ 80,000.00 Land Planning Specialist $ 20,000.00 Publication production $ 43,389.60 4WD Awareness Program $ 7,800.00 Voice Advertising sales commission $ 2,340.00 CMRA $ - office rent $ 6,000.00 office phone $ 3,600.00 office operating expense $ 10,000.00 Board meeting (1) $ 6,496.00 store items $ 15,000.00 dues $ 450.00 SEMA $ 2,000.00 ORI $ 2,000.00 Magazines $ 200.00 taxes $ 1,200.00 office equipment $ 2,500.00 EJS $ 2,000.00 TDS $ 500.00 Printing $ 5,674.67 Organization incentive payments $ 17,130.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $303,280.27

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INCOME GL Code 410 - Organization Dues $ 16,500.00 411 – Private Sector dues $142,750.00 601 - Individual Club Dues N/A 602 - Individual Member Dues $ 11,125.00 604 - Business Member Dues $ 71,000.00 605 - Donations $ 40,000.00 609 - Store Items $ 6,500.00 410 - 4WD Awareness $ 9,600.00 608 - Voice Advertising $ 15,000.00 610 - Interest $ - SUBTOTAL NON-BUDGETED ITEMS 999 - Savings $ - TOTAL INCOME $312,475.00 PROFIT/LOSS $ 9,194.73



o 100% of all members lost in 2008 will return in 2010 • 100% renewal in individual memberships from 2006



EXPENSES 2010 Operations Manager $ 45,000.00 Office manager $ 40,000.00 Web Master $ 5,000.00 Attorney $ 90,000.00

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Land Planning Specialist $ 20,000.00 Publication production $ 57,437.52 4WD Awareness Program $ 7,800.00 Voice Advertising sales commission $ 2,700.00 CMRA $ - office rent $ 6,000.00 office phone $ 3,600.00 office operating expense $ 13,000.00 Board meeting (1) $ 6,496.00 store items $ 15,000.00 dues $ 500.00 SEMA $ 5,000.00 ORI $ 5,000.00 Magazines $ 200.00 taxes $ 3,000.00 office equipment $ 2,500.00 EJS $ 2,000.00 TDS $ 2,000.00 Printing $ 6,581.42 Organization incentive payments $ 22,845.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $361,659.94 INCOME GL Code 410 - Organization Dues $ 16,500.00 411 - Private Sector dues $190,375.00 601 - Individual Club Dues 602 - Indivdual Member Dues $ 11,125.00 604 - Business Member Dues $ 85,250.00 605 - Donations $ 40,000.00 609 - Store Items $ 4,000.00 410 - 4WD Awareness $ 10,800.00 608 - Voice Advertising $ 15,000.00 610 - Interest $ - SUBTOTAL NON-BUDGETED ITEMS 999 - Savings $ - TOTAL INCOME $373,050.00 PROFIT/LOSS $ 11,390.06


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o 25% increase from 2009 • 100% renewal in individual memberships from 2006



EXPENSES 2011 Operations Manager $ 60,000.00 Office manager $ 40,000.00 Web Master $ 5,000.00 Attorney $100,000.00 Land Planning Specialist $ 20,000.00 Publication production $ 71,542.72 4WD Awareness Program $ 7,800.00 Voice Advertising sales commission $ 2,700.00 CMRA $ - office rent $ 6,000.00 office phone $ 3,600.00 office operating expense $ 13,000.00 Board meeting (1) $ 6,496.00 store items $ 15,000.00 dues $ 500.00 SEMA $ 5,000.00 ORI $ 5,000.00 Magazines $ 200.00 taxes $ 3,000.00 office equipment $ 2,500.00 EJS $ 2,000.00 TDS $ 2,000.00 Printing $ 7,489.43 Organization incentive payments $ 28,554.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $407,382.15 INCOME GL Code 410 - Organization Dues $ 16,500.00 411 – Private Sector dues $237,950.00 601 - Individual Club Dues

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602 - Indivdual Member Dues $ 11,125.00 604 - Business Member Dues $102,250.00 605 - Donations $ 40,000.00 609 - Store Items $ 4,000.00 410 - 4WD Awareness $ 10,800.00 608 - Voice Advertising $ 15,000.00 610 - Interest $ - SUBTOTAL NON-BUDGETED ITEMS 999 - Savings $ - TOTAL INCOME $437,625.00 PROFIT/LOSS $ 30,242.85

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UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS

MARKETING PLAN JANUARY, 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................ 3 2 CURRENT SITUATION.................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Location ...................................................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Target Market Description.......................................................................................................... 3

2.2.1 Market Size ......................................................................................................................... 3 2.2.2 Market Characteristics ........................................................................................................ 4 2.2.3 Market Demands................................................................................................................. 5 2.2.4 Market Buying Trends ........................................................................................................ 5

3 COMPETITOR AND ISSUE ANALYSIS ........................................................................................ 6 4 MARKETING OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................ 6 5 MARKETING STRATEGY............................................................................................................... 6

5.1 Product or service ....................................................................................................................... 6 5.2 Price ............................................................................................................................................ 6 5.3 Promotion.................................................................................................................................... 7

6 ACTION PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................................... 7 7 BUDGET ............................................................................................................................................ 9

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UFWDA marketing will be applied to several membership categories and through several means. Marketing for all categories will be accomplished through direct mail solicitation. Private Sector marketing will additionally occur through on-line website and forums and through printed publications at the local, state, and national level. Business marketing will additionally occur through UFWDA presence at trade shows and highlighted on the UFWDA website as the Business Alliance Program. UFWDA will utilize a brand-specific color for promotional items to add consistency and brand recognition. The Endangered Species logo will become the primary merchandising corporation brand while the corporate logo will remain the same or be updated at a later point in time.

2 CURRENT SITUATION

2.1 Location

The principal place of the business for UFWDA is located at 7135 S. PR Royal Springs Drive, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176. One negative aspect of this location is it also the personal address of the office manager. However, a location in Indiana may be viewed positively by many customers UFWDA will market as it does not bias the corporation as catering to customers in the “west” or in the “east”. The location may be viewed as “neutral” to prospective customers. The corporation intends to expand the number of paid staff but no growth in the location of the business is expected. However, a change of address would be desirable for security reasons, both for the officer managers whose home address is being used, and for UFWDA in that physical legal control of the mail is easier to regulate when the address is not shared with the personal address of the corporation office manager. Customers never interact in person with UFWDA at the location of its principal office. All interaction is electronic, at meetings held in various locations throughout the world, through member events, via telephone, or via postal mail.

2.2 Target Market Description

2.2.1 Market Size

The direct market is comprised of private sector members with four wheel drive motor vehicles utilized for recreational four wheeling or other ancillary purposes for which their four wheel drive motor vehicle is necessary. It is estimated that there are between 50,000 and 250,000 such users. The direct market is also comprised of businesses, both traditional and non-traditional. Traditional businesses are related to the four wheel drive motor vehicle industry such as after-market parts sales. Non-traditional businesses are business whom have a portion of their sales related to four wheel drive motor vehicle use, but not as a primary source, such as junk yard owners, tool

retailers, camping/outdoor equipment providers, and auto part retailers. According to the SEMA 2005 Off Road Market Report, most traditional businesses expect the market to remain steady. Finally, the direct market is comprised of four wheel drive and motorized recreation organizations. There are approximately 500 such organizations in the United States. Many of these organizations have suffered a decline in membership over the past 5 years. In contrast, virtual organizations, users affiliated through non-dues paying internet communities, are growing steadily.

2.2.2 Market Characteristics

The medium age of four wheel drive motor vehicle owners engaged in recreational use is hard to determine. However, some generalizations can be made. 92% of UFWDA private sector members are male, with the largest segment of members between the ages of 25 and 34. The medium age of all members is 35. 63% of all members are married, with the largest segment of members having no children and the next largest segment having 2 children. The largest segment of members report total household income of more than $100,000 annually. The medium household income is $79,000. Nearly 2/3 of all users use their four wheel drive motor vehicle as their daily driver as well as for their recreational pleasure. 88% of user participate in trail riding, and 60% of users participate in rock crawling, up from 14% in 1998. The largest sector of users travel over 200 miles to a weekend wheeling destination. The number of on-line retailers of four wheel drive motor vehicle related goods is unknown, but is assumed to be large, exceeding 100. There are approximately a dozen nationally-recognized on-line and catalogue retailers selling parts and accessories. There are four wheel drive parts and service centers in 200 cities in the United States where population exceeds 100,000.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_population75% of UFWDA respondents to an on-line survey report purchasing parts and accessories off the internet. The characteristics of the private sector involved in non-dues paying electronic organizations and forums varies in relation to the type of organization or forum frequented. The content of the forum or on-line organization often dictates the characteristics of its members. Few documented characteristics are available for market research. However, it is commonly believed that a young demographic between the ages of 18 and 30 are attracted to organizations and forums dealing with “hard-core” four wheel drive experiences, based on similar demographics of four wheel drive publications promoting extreme events and experiences. For marketing purposes some generalizations can be made:

Users between the ages of 18 and 30 are attracted by trend marketing. Users involved in self-installation of after-market products likely range in age from 25-40.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_population

2.2.3 Market Demands

UFWDA customers needs differ according to the category of membership through which they join.

Private sector members ultimately need UFWDA to protect, promote, and provide recreation opportunities for four wheel drive motor vehicles. They also need a community in which they can share ideas, vehicle modification and technical tips, event information, and recreation locations. In addition, this category of membership looks to UFWDA to provide self-help (grass roots activism) assistance to prevent closure of access routes or recreation areas. Business members need UFWDA to increase their sales revenue. Organization members need UFWDA to serve as a communication hub where the organizations can share ideas, event information, and a collective memory and knowledge base for fulfilling their respective missions. In addition, organization members wish UFWDA to provide membership growth opportunities and to provide self-help (grass roots activism) assistance to protect access routes.

2.2.4 Market Buying Trends

2.2.4.1 Private Sector trends

The largest single segment of UFWDA private sector members (22%) have an annual income in excess of $100,000. The medium annual income for this sector is $79,000. A large majority (65%) of private sector members do their own maintenance and after-market parts and accessories installation, including oil changes, vehicle maintenance, and easy as well as difficult modifications and bolt-on installation of parts. Only 4% have their maintenance done by someone other than themselves. 29% have a shop perform difficult repairs and installations. 88% of private sector members have purchased after-market products in the past 12 months. 75% purchase vehicle parts and accessories through the internet, followed closely by 69% buying parts and accessories through a 4x4 shop. 62% make their purchases through an auto parts store. Though statistics are not available, UFWDA presumes that after-market parts and accessories are purchased throughout the year regardless of the recreation season or weather. This assumption is based on the fact that some repairs, maintenance, and modifications will be made in preparation for and during the wheeling season while other expenses occur during the off-season when there is more time to work on the vehicle. Due to climate variation the wheeling season is year-round. 66% plan to spend in excess of $1,000 on parts and accessories in the next 12 months. 21% plan to spend between 500 and $1000 in the next 12 months.

2.2.4.2 Business Member trends

Data about business member spending trends is not readily available. However, generally, small businesses spend up to, but not more than, 10% of their gross earnings on advertising. As identified above in section 2.2.3, business members look to UFWDA as a method for increasing their sales revenue and thus as an advertising source. UFWDA marketing for business-to-business relationships will benefit from knowing who makes the advertising decisions, when those decisions are made, how much is spent, and how often the expense is made.

3 COMPETITOR AND ISSUE ANALYSIS [TO BE COMPLETED]

4 MARKETING OBJECTIVES The marketing objectives of UFWDA are to establish consistent internal processes for marketing to existing members as well as solicitation of new members.

5 MARKETING STRATEGY

5.1 Product or service

Private Sector - Protect, promote, and provide access. VTP, 4WD Awareness program, teleconference seminars, webinars, ground floor proactive legal work by one of their own, product discounts. Business members – Access to our client base, protect, promote, and provide access which can increase revenue opportunity for businesses serving the 4x4 market. Organization members – Membership growth opportunities, financial growth opportunity with incentive program, and grass roots assistance and technical assistance with land use issues, ground floor proactive legal work,

5.2 Price

Private Sector - $25.00 Business members - Diamond $5,000 Platinum $3,000 Gold $1,800 Silver $ 500 Bronze $ 150

Organization members – $100 at time of joining or renewal

5.3 Promotion Organizations – GETTING: direct mail and/or e-mail organizations with a solicitation letter,

KEEPING: send invoices to current organization members, send welcome packet when renewing or joining, request link on organization site, provide E-news to board of organization to tout UFWDA work.

Private Sector – GETTING: website, direct mail, through business partners, posting on club

forums, promote UFWDA through organization newsletters, promote UFWDA at events, hold 4WD training classes KEEPING: E-news, written publication, welcome packet to new members, renewal notices to members, send invoices.

Business members - GETTING: trade shows, mail solicitation, phone solicitation, e-mail solicitation

KEEPING: Business E-news (based on quarterly e-survey about member trends), send invoices.

6 ACTION PROGRAMS UFWDA will implement its marketing plan through action programs. Action programs are marketing activities UFWDA will undertake to promote the organization.

• Utilize consistent corporation logo for letterhead, publications, business cards, brochures. • Utilize Endangered Species logo for revenue producing promotional items

o Mugs o Shirts o License Plates in states where available o Store items

• Sell items highly desired by private sector membership that promotes UFWDA o Trailhead Automatic Deflators – deflator bodies created in a custom gold anondized color

exclusively available at UFWDA with UFWDA website on black tire pressure gauge in gold font and black pouch with gold Endangered Species logo at or below competitive pricing of retail outlets

o T-shirts Endangered Species logo with UFWDA information Hydration packs with logo Gear bags with logo Folding chair with logo Series of 4 tees geared toward 24-35 year old private sector members

• Aw Snap! Graphic of snapped axle • UFWDA – We’ll Hook You Up • ? • ?

o Highlift Jack in UFWDA exclusive custom color

• UFWDA Store to promote “featured” items available from UFWDA or from a business member such as DVDs of events (UFWDA World Class Trail Riding Video Collection series), trail guide books, “product of the quarter” where business partners provide special price on select product, etc.

• Promote events of organizations in exchange for advertisement on event shirt • Attend business trade shows with good potential to reach traditional or non-traditional business

members o SEMAShow (NV – Oct 31 thru Nov. 3, 2006) o SEMA Offroad (GA – Mar. 23 and 24, 2007) o Off Road Impact (NV – Jan. 17, 18, 19, 2007) o Arizona Offroad Show & Truck Expo (AZ - Dec. 8, 9, 10, 2006) o Tire Pros Truck & 4x4 Nationals & Aftermarket Expo (AZ – Oct. 21-22, 2006) o Off-Road Expo

Salt Lake City, UT (April 20, 21, 22, 2007) Pamono, CA (October 2007) Houston, TX (Nov 10, 11, 12, 2006)

• Attend or partner with high-traffic private sector events o PA Jeep Show o Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari o Camp Jeep (when available) o Hummer Homecoming o Bronco ride o Land Cruiser events o Organizational events o Jeep Jamborees

• In-house mail solicitation of traditional and non-traditional businesses based on UFWDA business directory

• Marketing themes by Sector o Private Sector

Exclusivity in representing only 4x4 Attention to project level legal needs to promote 4x4 use, protect 4x4 use, and

create administrative record for legal proceedings – No job too big or too small National and global long-term planning for recreation – 100 year plan One-stop source for educational needs – driving, protecting access, promoting

access, creating access • Market non-traditional businesses by featuring unique member discounts

o Hotel discounts o Campground discounts o Marketing is directed toward business o Marketing is directed toward private sector “discount benefit”

• Refresh UFWDA website o Build on-line communications through forums and electronic posting of the Voice o Create home page to promote key marketing themes

UFWDA = 4x4 Exclusivity in representing only 4x4 Business League listing

How to join Rebate program, support us and support your home area Feature promotional items that support the cause (a portion of all proceeds goes

directly to benefit x, y, z, everything…) Interactive link map for organizations and events “Great Experiences with Great

People” • Build business alliance with SEMA

o Build relationship to a new level where we receive financial support from SEMA o Talk with their membership director to find ways for us to more thoroughly utilize our

membership in SEMA to better promote our organization to other SEMA businesses. o Develop a seminar that would appeal to SEMA business members and then get SEMA to

host the webinar – Steve McDonald indicated it could be done if UFWDA can demonstrate a topic that is beneficial to other SEMA business members.

• Establish a small committee and utilize volunteers to comb internet sites to promote UFWDA (like what Preston used to do). The volunteers could be paid from a donated prize such as a winch to which ever person makes the most posts in the first quarter of 2007. The number of posts must be proved by the person by simply submitting copies of the threads to us for determination.

• Build alliance with TreadLightly! emphasizing UFWDA access to 4x4 market to reinforce TreadLightly! message.

• Issue no-cost e-mail solicitation to members utilizing on-line database. • Utilize fund-raising mailers to members once annually • Utilize fund-raising mailers to non-members once annually • Join the National Rifle Association (NRA) to be listed in their Business Alliance directory • Conduct web seminars (“webinars”)

o VTP training o Shifting demographics and their impact on recreation opportunity o Introduction to NEPA seminar

7 BUDGET

PRODUCT QTY PRICE/PIECE TOTAL PRICE/QTY. GROSS INCOME RETAIL Membership brochure 75000 $ 0.09 $ 6,838.00 merchandise flyers 20000 $ 0.08 $ 1,625.00 trail riding brochure 1,000 $ 0.58 $ 586.00 trail riding brochure 75,000 $ 0.05 $ 6,838.00 business league listing 20000 $ 0.08 $ 1,625.00 membership cards 30000 $ 0.29 $ 8,823.00 letter head 25,000 $ 0.10 $ 2,447.00 Business cards 10 boxes $68.50 per box 4WD Awareness manaul 200 $ 8.28 $ 1,655.00 Volunteer Trail Patrol (VTP) 200 $ 28.00 $ 5,600.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 35.00

New shirts style 1 12 $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 35.00 style 2 12 $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 35.00 style 3 12 $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 35.00 style 4 12 $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 35.00 endangered species 24 $ 30.00 $ 120.00 $ 35.00 Ceramic mug 50 each $ 3.05 $ 610.00 $ 990.00 $ 8.00 4 different mugs with logo to correspond with shirts Decals UFWDA logo 5000 $ 0.28 $ 1,400.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 0.50 15000 $ 0.15 $ 2,250.00 $ 5,250.00 $ 0.50 endangered species 500 $ 0.52 $ 260.00 $ 240.00 $ 1.00 2WD not recommended 500 $ 0.52 $ 260.00 $ 240.00 $ 1.00 automatic tire deflators 150 $ 41.95 $ 6,292.50 $ 1,957.50 $ 55.00

200 $ 38.00 $ 7,600.00 $ 3,400.00 $ 55.00

PROPOSED BYLAWS

OF UNITED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATIONS, INC.

November, 2006 ﾠ

ﾠ ARTICLE I

NAME AND LOCATION ﾠ

Section 1. NAME. The name of this corporation is United Four Wheel Drive Associations, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “UFWDA”. ﾠ Section 2. LOCATION. The principal offices of UFWDA shall be at such location(s) as may be determined by the Board of the corporation. UFWDA may have such other offices as the Board may determine appropriate. ﾠ

ARTICLE II PURPOSES

ﾠ Section 1. PURPOSE. UFWDA shall be a non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the continued growth and organization of recreational four wheel drive motor vehicle activities and maintaining access for recreational opportunities through education partnerships, stewardship and political awareness.

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ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

ﾠ Section 1. CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP. A. Private Sector Membership shall be open to all persons interested in promoting the stated goals and purposes of UFWDA. Private Sector Memberships may be categorized by classes with graduated benefits and dues as may be set by the board from time to time in the sole discretion of the board. All categories of private sector membership shall have conveyed minimum membership benefits including, but not limited to, voting and eligibility to hold office. B. Business Membership shall be open to all businesses interested in promoting the stated goals and purpose of UFWDA. Business Memberships may be categorized by classes with graduated benefits and dues as may be set by the board from time to time in the sole

discretion of the board. All categories of business memberships shall be limited to one vote per membership. C. Organization Membership shall be open to all organizations promoting the stated goals and purpose of UFWDA. Organization Memberships shall only have one class with all benefits being equal amongst all Organization memberships. All Organization memberships shall be limited to one vote per Organization. Section 2. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. All memberships shall have the same rights and obligations with respect to voting, dissolution, redemption, and transfer. Section 3. QUALIFICATIONS. Any individual or business who subscribes to the purpose of UFWDA may become a member of UFWDA subject only to compliance with the provisions of these Bylaws and payment of dues at a rate established by the Board. ﾠ Section 4. DUES. Dues shall be fixed for all membership categories and classes from time to time by the Board of Directors. Dues are payable on a yearly basis, expiring 1-year from the date of payment, excepting dues received for Private Sector Membership classes which convey life-time membership benefits upon receipt of one-time dues. Section 5. SUBSCRIPTIONS. Individuals, agencies, organizations, or businesses may purchase subscriptions to UFWDA publication(s), but will not be considered members nor have any benefits of membership conferred upon them with the purchase of such subscription(s). Section 6. LAPSE OF MEMBERSHIP. Any membership shall lapse if the members’ dues have not been paid within 30 days of expiration. Section 7. RESIGNATION. Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the UFWDA office. ﾠ

ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Section 1. MEETINGS. A. ANNUAL MEETING. There shall be an annual membership meeting. B. PLACE OF MEETING. The meeting shall be held at the corporate office of UFWDA or at such place or places as determined by the board of directors and set forth in the Notice of Meeting. C. NOTICE OF MEETING. Notice of the annual meeting shall be given to all members and shall give the place, date, and time of the annual meeting. The Notice of Meeting shall be given not less than ten (10) days, or, if notice is mailed by other than first class or registered

mail, thirty (30) days to sixty (60) days, before the meeting date. The method of delivery of notice shall be either through the official publication of UFWDA or electronically, at the sole discretion of the board of directors. D. WAIVER OF NOTICE OF MEETING. Notice of annual membership meeting may be waived by any member by signing a written waiver given to UFWDA, whether signed and/or presented before or after the time set for the meeting. Notice of such meeting shall not be required as to any member who shall attend such meeting in person except where the member attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. E. QUORUM. The number of members in attendance at a membership meeting shall constitute a quorum. A simple majority of members present will govern. Section 2. VOTES A. VOTING POWERS OF MEMBERSHIP. On matters upon which members of UFWDA have a vote, each member of UFWDA shall have one (1) vote. ﾠ B. RECORD DATE. For the purpose of determining members entitled to notice of annual meeting or to vote at any meeting of the members, or in order to make a determination of member for any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors may provide that the membership books shall be closed for a stated period, but not to exceed, in any case, seventy (70) days before the meeting occurs. In lieu of closing the membership books, the board of directors may fix in advance a date as the record date for any such determination of members, such date in any case not more than seventy (70) days prior to the date on which the particular action, requiring such determination of members, is to be taken. If the membership books are not closed and no record date is fixed for the determination of members entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of members, or for such other purpose, the business day preceding the date on which notice of meeting is mailed or allotment of rights adopted, as the case may be, shall be the record date for such determination of members. When a determination of members entitled to vote at any meeting of members has been made as provided in this section, such determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ﾠ

Section 1. OFFICERS. The Officers of UFWDA shall consist of the Board of Directors. Section 2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors of UFWDA shall consist of President, Vice-President, International Vice President, Treasurer, Director of Public Relations and Director of Membership. The directors shall be elected by the membership. The board shall assume their respective offices at the close of the annual membership meeting having been elected.

Section 3. ELEGIBILITY. All directors must be members in good standing of UFWDA. Section 4.TERM OF OFFICE. Each Director shall hold office for two years or until a successor is duly elected. Terms of Directors shall be staggered, the President, International Vice President, and Director of Membership elected every even year and Vice-President, Director of Public Relations, and Treasurer elected every odd year. Section 5. ELECTIONS. All new Directors shall be elected at the annual membership meeting in the following manner: ﾠ (a) Not later than 120 days prior to the annual meeting, the President shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of two (2) board members and (2) members of UFWDA. The committee shall select one of its number to be its Chairperson. (b) The responsibility of the Nominating Committee shall be to submit to the membership a list of candidates for Directors, one or more candidates for each vacancy to be filled. (c) The committee shall report to the Board the names of the nominees, together with a resume and a statement of their consent to serve if elected. The President shall publish to the membership the report of the Nominating Committee no less than thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting. Additional nominations for any vacancy to be filled may be made by petition of any fifty (50) members; provided that such petitions are accompanied by a resume and a written statement committing the nominee to serve if elected. Such petitions shall be filed with the President no less than ten (10) days prior to the annual membership meeting. (d) The Board shall issue ballots at the annual meeting of the membership. Absentee ballots shall be available prior to the meeting by member(s) request to the UFWDA office and must be physically received at said UFWDA office no later than ten (10) days prior to the annual meeting in order to be counted. The President shall appoint a Teller's committee, consisting of three members in attendance at the annual membership meeting where elections are held. The Teller's committee shall canvas the returns. The results shall be announced at the annual membership meeting where elections are held and published in the publication(s) of UFWDA. In the event of a tie vote for any Director position, a runoff election for that position will be held electronically or via U.S. Mail, at the discretion of the board. Only those members voting in the election conducted at the annual membership meeting or via absentee ballots, and those members providing electronic mailing addresses, shall be eligible to vote in a runoff election. Section 6. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Board may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the full Board, establish an Executive Committee consisting of such officers and other Board members as may be designated by the Board, provided, however, that the membership of the Executive Committee shall include no less than one non-officer Board member. The President shall also be the Chairman of the Executive Committee. Such an Executive Committee shall have the powers and authority delegated to it by the Board. Section 7. VACANCIES. Should a vacancy occur on the Board or in the Officers, the remaining

Directors shall appoint a member to fill such vacancy. Section 8. PLACE AND MANNER OF MEETING; ACTION WITHOUT MEETING. Meetings of the Board may be held at such place, time, and in such manner, as the Directors may determine. Special meetings of the Board may be held upon call of the President or a majority of the Board. Members of the Board may act by teleconferencing, networking, electronic means, or any similar means. A statement of resulting actions shall be approved by each director and kept on file with the minutes of the Board. Any decision reached in this manner will be ratified at the next regular meeting. Section 9. QUORUM. Unless specifically authorized elsewhere in these bylaws, the board may only act through a quorum. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. No vote shall be taken unless a quorum is available. The vote of a majority of those available at a meeting at which a quorum is available shall be sufficient to constitute action of the Board, except for actions for which a greater vote may be required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws. Section 10. REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. Any Director may be removed, with or without cause, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the full Board of Directors. Section 11. RESIGNATIONS. Any Director or Officer may resign by giving written notice to the President, or in the case of resignation of the President to the Vice President. Such resignation shall be effective upon receipt of notice by the President or at such later date as specified in the notice. ﾠ

ARTICLE VI POWERS OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

ﾠ Section 1. GOVERNING POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Board shall have all the authority and responsibilities necessary and appropriate for providing overall direction, financial and legal oversight of the administration, and day-to-day operation of the organization. They may do all such acts as are not prohibited by law or by the Articles of Incorporation or by the by-laws. The Board may delegate any of its authority which is not prohibited to be so delegated. (a) The Board may appoint an Operations Manager who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Salary and expenses shall be agreed upon and evidenced in a written contract between UFWDA and the Operations Manager. (b) The Executive Committee may establish such committees as it deems necessary to conduct the business of the Corporation. Section 2. PRESIDENT. The President shall preside over all meetings of the membership, the Board, and the Executive Committee. The President shall exercise a general supervision over

all of the affairs of UFWDA. The President shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, but shall not be counted in determining the presence of a quorum for the transaction of business by any committee. The President will be responsible for managing the board, keeping the focus of the board for the calendar year, and serving as a point of contact for the board with the Operations Manager, when the position is filled. Section 3. VICE-PRESIDENT. The Vice-President shall assist the President to the extent determined by the President or the Board, and in the absence or incapacity of the President, shall succeed to the duties of the President. Until such time as the Operations Manager position is filled the Vice President is responsible for creating, in consultation with the President, an agenda for all meetings, whether teleconference, in-person board and/or staff meetings, or annual meeting of the corporation. Furthermore, the Vice President is also responsible for overseeing the contractual relationship with the Voice publisher and for managing or overseeing UFWDA participation in business trade shows and events. Section 4. INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT. The International Vice President is responsible for serving as liaison between UFWDA and the international four wheel drive motor vehicle user community. Section 5. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall advise the Board as to status of all UFWDA funds. The Treasurer is responsible for in-depth oversight of the financial accounts of UFWDA. Payment and remittance of invoices and deposits of funds will be the responsibility of the office manager. Account statements will be sent to the treasurer within 10 days of receipt at the office of the corporation. Expenditures in excess of $250 will require dual signature between the office manager and the Treasurer. The Treasurer may, at the direction of the board, coordinate the annual review of UFWDA’s financial statements by an independent certified public accountant. Section 6. OPERATIONS MANAGER. The Operations Manager shall have such duties and responsibilities in managing the business of UFWDA, establishing and operating an office or offices of UFWDA, and promoting membership in UFWDA, and other task and responsibilities as are assigned by the Board. Section 7. LIABILITY. No director or officer of the corporation shall be personally liable for its debts, obligations, or liabilities, as provided by the Indiana Nonprofit Corporations Act . Section 8. INDEMNIFICATION. UFWDA may indemnify and reimburse all persons whom it has the power to indemnify and reimburse, pursuant to the Indiana Nonprofit Corporations Act. UFWDA may purchase and maintain insurance for this purpose. This indemnification provided for in this Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification for any reason whatever may be entitled under any agreement, vote of disinterested Directors, or otherwise. ﾠ

ARTICLE VII FINANCES

ﾠ Section 1. FISCAL YEAR AND BUDGET. The Fiscal year of the corporation shall extend from January 1 to the following December 31. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the board shall prepare or cause to be prepared a budget of estimated income and estimated expenditures for the year, which, having been agreed to by the Board, shall stand as the limit of expenditures of the respective purposes unless otherwise ordered by action of the Board. Section 2. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. All checks, drafts, and other orders for payment of money out of the funds of UFWDA, and all notes and other evidences of indebtedness of UFWDA, shall be signed on behalf of UFWDA in such a manner as shall be determined by the Board and in accordance with Article VI, Section 5 of these by-laws. Section 3. BONDING. The Operations Manager and each officer, employee and Director having access to funds or authorized to sign checks shall be bonded in an amount determined by the Board. The cost of bonding shall be an expense of UFWDA. Section 4. EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS. The Board, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may prospectively or retroactively authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, in the name, and on behalf, of UFWDA, to enter into any contract, or execute and deliver any instrument as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of UFWDA. Any such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Section 5. INVESTMENTS. UFWDA shall have the right to retain all or any part of any securities or property acquired by it in whatever manner, and to invest and reinvest any funds held by it as determined by the Board. The Board may delegate to the Treasurer the day-to-day management of such investments as the Board may authorize. Section 6. BOOKS AND RECORDS. There shall be kept, at the principal office of UFWDA, correct books of accounts of all the business and transactions of the corporation. Section 7. DEPOSITORIES. The funds of UFWDA shall be deposited to the order of UFWDA in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board may select. Section 8. REMUNERATION. Except for reimbursement of costs approved by the Board, members of UFWDA shall serve in elected or appointed offices without remuneration. ﾠ

ARTICLE VIII

AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS ﾠ

These bylaws may be amended in any particular by a majority of the members actually present or submitting absentee ballots at a vote called at the annual meeting of UFWDA. Notice of any proposed amendment shall be published to the membership at least thirty (30) days in

advance of such a meeting. Absentee ballots shall be available prior to the meeting by members request to the UFWDA office, and must be physically received in said office prior to the annual meeting to be counted. ﾠ

ARTICLE IX DISSOLUTION

ﾠ In the event that the corporation shall cease to carry out the purposes of the corporation, all business property and assets of the corporation (after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligation of the corporation) shall be distributed to any such other organization as the Board shall select; provided, however, that no such distribution shall be made to any organization which does not have as its mission or purpose protection of access for motorized recreation.

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