#1 2011-01-29 11:32:51

OregonTrooper

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Registered: 2011-01-07

Posts: 21

Re: Getting a UTV Club started........

I'm thinking about starting up a UTV Club (All makes) in my area. I was wondering if any of you have experience in starting up; ideas for bylaws and rules, organization and charters ?
The area I live in doesn't currently have ANY Clubs specifically for UTVs. The problem with that is that other vehicles are classified different, have different requirements and restrictions. Plus here in Oregon; they group us in with Jeeps. (Class 2) Hell; we're not Jeeps! We're 1000 pounds from being a Jeep!
I have found some awesome private areas to ride (considering our government has closed off MOST of the wilderness to us.) I'd like to attract other UTVrs to not only go riding; but fix up the trail system leaving it in better shape than when we got there. The general ignorant public thinks we're just dirt bikers, or Jeepers who care only about shredding up the land. (No offense bikers and Jeepers) I know thats not true for the most part; but thats what some of these ignoramuses think. Maybe we can surprise them with our care for the land? The thing is that UTVs are here to stay....even though the general public doesn't recognize us as a different kind of off roader.  I'm curious if local government agencies (ie BLM; Parks and Rec; etc) would work WITH clubs to promote the sport as well as local dealerships and aftermarket parts distributers. Any ideas of how to get started and organization would be very appreciated! Thanks in advance guys!
-Ken

Badley

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From: Spanish Fork, Utah

Registered: 2007-02-14

Posts: 1,617

Re: Getting a UTV Club started........

In Oregon you need to start by "club'ing" the  ignoramuses  Don't know much about clubs, but couldn't resist 

OregonTrooper

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Registered: 2011-01-07

Posts: 21

Re: Getting a UTV Club started........

I totally agree! I don't know why it is that MOST of those in charge are the LEAST informed. 

Fasttrax

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From: West Jordan, Utah

Registered: 2007-06-20

Posts: 897

Re: Getting a UTV Club started........

Fast way of growing is to get involved with the local dealers and the Blue ribbon to get your name out. Keep posting on this forum helps too.

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Track Man

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From: Salem Oregon

Registered: 2011-03-04

Posts: 1

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Re: Getting a UTV Club started........

I am interested in starting a club too... Maybe just a group of enthusiasts to ride with to start... Bylaws and Incorporation can come later... Would be nice to ride with other Side x Sides...

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kendude9

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From: Medford OR

Registered: 2010-09-21

Posts: 1

Re: Getting a UTV Club started........

I live in Southern Oregon and have some friends that would also like to start a club or have a group to ride with. Count me in!