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Volunteer With Utah 4 Wheel Drive
Association
U4WDA is a 100% all-volunteer
organization. We count on involved members and 4x4 users to complete our
mission to protect 4x4 access on public lands and educate 4x4 users in
Utah.
Being a volunteer with U4WDA
is easy! All it takes is commitment and a desire to help the 4x4 community.
Whether you have a few hours per week or a few hours per month, we need
all the help we can get.
U4WDA is always in
need of volunteers to work at service projects, serve on the Board of
Directors, and assist with activities.
Review the list of current volunteer
needs below, and contact us if you
think you can help out.
Upcoming
Activities
U4WDA Winter
Convention in St George- Saturday January 24, 2009
Washington County Fairgrounds, Hurricane Utah.
Trails in the St George and Cedar City area. Hosted by Rockaholics Anonymous
4x4 club of Utah.
More info coming soon
President's
Projects
The "President's Projects"
are long or short term projects initiated by the association President
to benefit U4WDA's mission and goals. While some have
claimed these projects to be "busy work" there is no such thing
in an all-volunteer organization. Each one of these projects is intended
to assist with a specific aspect of our long term strategy for protecting
and promoting responsible motorized access on public lands.
GIS and Digital
Mapping
U4WDA has a need to be able to accurately document OHV
routes, and produce detailed digital (and printable) maps with the data.
We need someone with computer and GPS skills or interest who can assemble
the necessary equipment, software, and training for U4WDA
to be able to provide this type of data to land managers and users.
Contact
801-671-4270
Event Litter
Bags
A local coffee house has donated used burlap bags to U4WDA
as litter bags for trail events and other activities. Currently, we have
over 100 of these bags, and more bags are available if necessary. This
project involves finding a way to convert these bags into useable litter
bags for U4WDA activities, and then managing the production
of the bags.
Contact
801-671-4270
Board of Directors
Forum Tutorial
U4WDA maintains a vBulletin forum for use by the Board
of Directors. We are in need of a short tutorial document and presentation
that will assist new and existing members with using the forum as an effective
communications tool.
Contact
801-671-4270
Local, State,
Federal, and Business Grants
U4WDA qualifies for many types of grants available through
various local, state, federal, and business entities. These badly needed
funds could be used to support legal action, provide badly needed resources
for land managers, and grow U4WDA as an Association.
We need someone to do a little digging, and follow the leads we've already
established to determine what type of grants are available.
Contact
801-671-4270
U4WDA Member
Club Grants
U4WDA has a desire to make micro-grants available to
member clubs working on public land projects in their area. These grants
would be in the $100-$250 range depending on need and value to the 4x4
community. The Board of Directors has approved the concept, and all we
need now is the framework for applying for and awarding these grants.
Other programs in place with BRC and UFWDA could be emulated to determine
the parameters for this grant program.
Contact
801-671-4270
U4WDA Email List
U4WDA operated a Yahoo Groups email list to notify members
of land use information and upcoming events. This list has proven to generate
more problems than results. We are in need of a commercial email list
service or software product that can be easily managed and operated for
non-technical users and administrators.
Contact
801-671-4270
Vacant
Positions on the Board of Directors
The following positions on the Board
of Directors are currently vacant or in need of a new volunteer. If you
think you could help with one of these positions, please contact
801-671-4270
Public Relations and Communications Director
Responsibilities Include:
- Contributes to the U4WDA website
content
- Communicate upcoming events, service projects, "calls
to action", and meetings
- Uses community forums, emails, phone calls, U4WDA.org,
and mailings to communicate with members
- Develop and manage online marketing campaign(s)
- Works with local and national media to increase exposure
for the Association
Monthly Time/Resource Requirements:
- Approximately 5 hours per week
Contact
801-671-4270
Land Use Director
Responsibilities Include:
- Contributes to the U4WDA website
content
- Coordinates and communicates with local and national land use advocates.
- Communicates with state and local land managers monthly to discuss
needs, issues, and opportunities for U4WDA
- Reports activity at each Board of Directors meeting
- Informs Activities Committee Director (or the appointed Activities
Committee Member) of service project opportunities
- Coordinates efforts of the Activities Committee Director (or the
appointed Activities Committee Member) and land managers for service
projects
Monthly Time/Resource Requirements:
- Approximately 5 hours per week
Contact
801-671-4270
U4WDA Board Members
U4WDA is always in
need of concerned 4x4 users who can assist us in our mission to protect
and promote responsible 4x4 recreation in Utah. Our Board of Directors
meets on the last Thursday of every month at the Larry H Miller Chrylser/Jeep
dealership in Sandy off 106th South and Automall Drive. Meetings start
at 6:30 PM, and are open to the public. Please attend if you are interested.
Contact
801-671-4270
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