Here are the Enduro series award winners.     2011-enduro-award-winners.html  There was  a correction to C vet class. The Standings are posted

WFO results are posted.

Enduro C to B advancements, not including the WFO.

152A Russell Brace
328V Roger Flud
279V Justin Linenbach
382V Matt Mills
242S Robert Rich
234D Anthony Romano
358Q Justin Shannon
197A Brandon Snow
345V Craig Thompson

There were no B to A class advancements.

You will get a new card in the mail if your D36 membership is current 02/12 and forward. If your membership expired prior to 12/11 or will expire 1/12, you won’t get a new card until you renew your membership.

If you haven’t already heard, Daphne Greene is being released from her duties as OHV Deputy Director on 12/31.

Follow the link to write a letter or email to Gov. Brown asking him to reappoint her and keep one of the best state employees there is. You can also call the Gov.’s office at 916-445-2841.

click here

Also here is a link to the Sacramento Bee news blog. Feel free to post your comments there as well.

click here

Thank you for your support.
Eric Lueder
Chairman, California Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission.

Dear District Members:

Governor Brown has decided the Deputy Director of the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division is not longer needed due to politics, and EVERY OHV organization in the state is working to have her termination/appointment reinstated. If not, then her last day is December 31, 2011.

NO replacement has been named, nor is one in the wings waiting to fill her position.

Deputy Director Daphne Greene deserves our help in an effort to have her reappointed, and as the LAO for D36, I ask EVERY D36 member to use this easy way to assist the OHV leadership in the state get the message that we are not happy about the Governors decision, and to reappoint Ms. Greene to the Deputy Director position so she can continue the great work she has done for the last 7 and ½ years……..

Make your voice heard, and let the Governor know he has made a big, big mistake………

See the AMA National letter below.

David Pickett
David Pickett, Director
Legislative Action Office
AMA District 36 - Motorcycle Sports Committee

From the AMA:

OHV Division Deputy Director Greene Needs Your Help!

Recently Governor Brown’s office notified the Deputy Director of the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) of State Parks, Daphne Greene, that her appointed term would end as of January 1, 2012. Director Greene, a democrat who has served under both the Davis and Schwarzenegger administrations, has been a strong ally for the OHV community. Nonetheless she has also brought a much needed balance to and long term vision for the OHV program. To remove her now from this important position would be a mistake.
Perhaps most significantly, in 2009, after intensive interaction and involvement from all communities of interest, under her guidance and leadership, the OHV Division submitted their Strategic Plan to the Governor and the Legislature. This plan, which outlined a clear direction for the future, is based on the principles of sustainability, transparent decision-making, a commitment to working with volunteers and consideration of the needs and concerns of all affected stakeholders. All eight State Vehicle Recreation Areas (SVRA’s) have seen notable improvements in facilities, maintenance, resource management, as well as increased environmental protections under Director Greene’s watch.
Riders, law enforcement and agency personnel statewide have been contacting the Governor’s office requesting he reconsider this decision. Removing Director Greene simply because she was appointed by the previous administration is a mistake.
The Governor’s office needs to hear from all of us!!

Date:

The 2012 D36 Dirt Track Sanctioning meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Location:

El Tapatio Restaurant
40 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523- USA

Pre-Submit Date Requests:

Please pre-submit your proposed event dates to the D36 Sanctioning Steward, Jeff Henning at jh4303@yahoo.com. He’s the D36 Official in charge, who will conduct this meeting.

Randy Kremlacek
AMA District 36 Dirt Track Steward
Rkrumple@gmail.com
415-531-6851

From: Greene, Daphne [mailto:dgreene@parks.ca.gov]
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 4:46 PM
Subject: Thank you

Hello,

It has been my privilege to serve the OHV community under three administrations; first as a Commissioner appointed by Governor Davis, then as Deputy Director when I was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger, and most recently, to serve in this position under Governor Brown while he considers and develops his own team for the future. At this time, I want to let you know that my term as Deputy Director will end on December 31st.

I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders and interest groups who are committed to providing safe and responsible OHV recreation on public lands in California, whether in the SVRAs, other state park units that offer OHV opportunities, through the grants program, or the SNO-PARKs program.

Since my appointment as Deputy Director 7 ½ years ago, the program has made a number of advancements towards ensuring a sustainable program, which include:

o We overhauled the Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program to be more accountable, transparent and fair, and to comply with Office of Administrative Law standards.
o We streamlined the grant application process by creating an on-line application program, and recovered millions of dollars through improved auditing procedures.
o We increased accountability for expenditure of OHV trust funds, ensuring that expenditures are aligned with fulfilling the mission of the OHV program.
o We brought the focus of the program back to properly maintaining the areas where OHV recreation is provided, while at the same time ensuring sustainable long-term management practices were in place.
o We implemented a vastly improved wildlife habitat monitoring program, designed by UC Davis and peer reviewed by wildlife professionals that informs management actions.
o We increased focus on water and dust monitoring efforts, in accordance with the 2009 Division Strategic Plan, which will provide vital information to support better resource management.
o We created and implemented a new soil standard and guidelines, in partnership with federal and state agencies, that will have far-reaching effects on improving sustainability.
o A renewed focus on providing OHV safety programming is already showing positive results in our parks as well as on county and federal lands.
o We opened new OHV use areas with improved design principles that ensure sustainability while providing outstanding recreation.
o We closed and restored areas that were negatively impacting the environment.

Perhaps most significantly, in 2009, after intensive interaction and involvement from all communities of interest, we submitted our Strategic Plan to the Governor and the Legislature. This plan, which outlines a clear direction for the future, is based on the principles of sustainability, transparent decision-making, a commitment to working with volunteers and considering the needs and concerns of all our stakeholders, and sound data management to support informed decision-making. Many of you contributed to developing the Strategic Plan, and while there is still much to be done, it is something about we all can be proud. I leave knowing that the collective commitment to achieving the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan will result in continuous improvements to the OHV program.

These accomplishments – and so many more – could not have been done without the involvement and support of all of you. Working for the Division is not just about having a job, but about a commitment to making a difference and the desire to contribute in a meaningful way. These are challenging and uncertain times, and only through the continued vigilance and active support of the community can the OHV program continue to meet its objective of providing for high-quality and sustainable OHV recreation in California.

Next year the Division will celebrate its 40th anniversary. In 1972, and now, the citizens of California recognize the importance of a well-managed program that provides OHV opportunities while protecting the environment. The work we do to provide responsible and sustainable OHV recreation is vital to maintaining California’s outstanding natural beauty. I can think of few goals that are so important.

As I make the transition back to the private sector, I do so with a much deeper appreciation for what it means to work in the public sector, serving the people of this state. It has been my honor to work with you in a program about which I care deeply.

Best,
Daphne

Daphne Greene
Deputy Director
California State Parks
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
916-324-5801

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