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Welcome to the NMA news area. This is the where we communicate announcements, requests and important information for NMA members and non-members alike. We encourage you to check the news area every time you visit our site.

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Job announcement for OHV Forest Service Ranger, 4/25/2008

Yacolt Burn Forest (Jones Creek) User Survey, 4/24/2008

Golden Spike Rescheduled!, 4/22/2008

Fringe GP Cancelled, 4/22/2008

Gov. Gregoire Vetoes Anti ORV Budget Bill, 4/10/2008

2008 NMA Competition Rules Updated, 4/10/2008

First ORP Race of 2008, 1/16/2008

Awards Banquet Registration Form, 1/9/2008

Open NMA Competition Committee Position, 12/12/2007

NMA Competition Awards Banquet, 12/12/2007

Finalizing Points, 12/12/2007

Job announcement for OHV Forest Service Ranger

The U. S. Forest Service, Wenatchee-Okanogan National Forest, currently has employment opportunities in OHV Education and Enforcement. The Entiat Ranger District is looking for an individual who has the background, experience, and skills to perform the duties of an OHV Trail Ranger.

Duties include:

the ability to operate a motorcycle on narrow, steep, rough trails
ability to communicate with the public
providing educational information
enforcement of USFS regulations pertaining to recreational use

This is a full time seasonal position starting in June and working through October.

Full time work schedule is Thurs-Mon, and Holidays

If you are qualified and eager to spend the summer and fall patrolling the extensive USFS multiple-use trail systems of Entiat and, Wenatchee Valley Ranger Districts we would like to hear from you.

For more information on how to apply contact the Entiat Ranger District (509)784-1511 ext 523 or apply online at: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com

-- Submitted by Mason G Schuur

4/25/2008

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Yacolt Burn Forest (Jones Creek) User Survey

This is your chance to voice your opinion and guide the development of the Yacolt Burn (Jones Creek).

Facility Map

OHV Trail Map

The Department of Natural Resources is developing a ten-year Recreation Plan for the western Yacolt Burn State Forest, a 41,000-acre forest block located in southwest Washington. We are in the process of gathering suggestions for improving recreation and public access. This survey will help determine how recreation users and visitors currently use the forest. This survey will take no more than 10 minutes to fill-out.

Survey

-- Submitted by Joe McLaughlin

4/24/2008

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Golden Spike Rescheduled!

The Golden Spike ORP event and Super Moto have been rescheduled from the weekend of Jun 28-29 to the weekend of Jun 21-22. The event calendar has been updated with the new dates.

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

4/22/2008

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Fringe GP Cancelled

The Fringe GP scheduled for June has been cancelled. There are now 14 events total currently scheduled so you are still allowed 3 throw-aways.

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

4/22/2008

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Gov. Gregoire Vetoes Anti ORV Budget Bill

Gov. Gregoire vetoed the anti-trail building language in ESHB2765. Thanks for all your support in letting the governor know about this issue.

-- Submitted by Brian Wheeler

4/10/2008

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2008 NMA Competition Rules Updated

The rules for the 2008 race season have been updated. Click here to view.

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

4/10/2008

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First ORP Race of 2008

ATTENTION! Officially, the first ORP event of 2008, the Frostbite (Stumpjumpers), will be held Saturday, February 16, at Reiter Trails, upper lot. The club's flyers are being mailed this week. The NMA Competition Chairman (Tory Briggs) will be there for those wishing to purchase NMA Memberships and/or Competition Licenses.

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

1/16/2008

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Awards Banquet Registration Form, 1/9/2008

Here is the Awards Banquet Registration Form

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

12/12/2007

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Open NMA Competition Committee Position

The NMA Competition Committee has an opening! Please contact Tory Briggs if you are interested in the position. Duties include:

Read and understand the competition rules
Reviewing and ruling on protests as brought to the committee by the Competition Director (none to a few a year)
Reviewing the competition rules annually as led by the Competition Director, and working with the committee to improve them
Supporting the awards banquet by performing a specific banquet management task, varies year to year (from no responsibilities to a minor task)
Supporting determination of the competition calendar
Supporting any events attended with competition rules application as observed or requested

The time commitment is minimal, with nothing required month to month, an occasional minor activity here and there, and then a higher level of activity in the October to January time frame.

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

12/12/2007

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NMA Competition Awards Banquet

The NMA Competition Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the Liberty Theater in Puyallup. Watch your email and/or snailmail for the flyer!

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

12/12/2007

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Finalizing Points

NMA Competiton Series Points and Overalls are posted. They will be considered FINAL as of December 19, 2007. Contact competition@nmaoffroad.org to address corrections.

-- Submitted by Tory Briggs

12/12/2007

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