September 1, 2023
AMADOR STEPS DOWN FROM AMA D36 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
POSITION
This is to inform
my OHV family that after careful thought and deliberation I resigned from my position as the LAO
Government Affairs Director for AMA District 36, effective September 1, 2023 to
review other opportunities to represent sustainable OHV recreation in the
legislative and policy arenas.
In my resignation letter to the D36 Board, I thanked them
for the opportunities over the last 3+ years to advocate on behalf of AMA
District 36 clubs and members for responsible OHV recreation before local and
state government officials, legislators, regulators, Governor’s office, State
Parks, OHMVR Commission, Congress, environmental/conservation groups, timber
industry, law enforcement, and federal land agencies.
I also stated that I was grateful for the opportunity to
work with our lobbyist, Terry McHale on numerous legislation and policy issues
that directly impact camping/staging, casual riding, and competition events. And, that I wish AMA District 36 all the best.
In the meantime, I will continue to champion managed OHV
education through the various education, safety, and training programs at QWR, remain
engaged in the FireScape Mendocino
collaborative, help PWORA build capacity with post-fire recovery projects, and
support local communities during active wildfires by being an on-call emergency
driver for the North Zone Fire Cache.
Happy Trails,
Don
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Don, “thanks” seems such a small word for all you have done for the OHV community. You have always been just a phone call away for our issues. All of us with the Hayward Motorcycle Club thank you for your advocacy and dedication to our sport.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Jim Donahoe
Jim, thanks for the kind words. I always tried to do my best for the clubs, riders, and future of our sport.
ReplyDeleteDon, Thank you for all the support over the many years. The work you have done the OHV community and the support given Oakland Motorcycle Club is and was appreciated. We are all still the OHV community.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Brian Jagger
Brian, OMC rocks and I look forward to working with you on behalf of OHV!
DeleteButch here. Thanks Don! Join us for StonyBARF 17 on the 7th? We can give you an audience around the campfire https://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=556535 Maybe we can inspire more folks to be activists...
ReplyDeleteButch, I can't make it this year but maybe next year. Say hi to the gang.
DeleteI am sure your next trail adventure will keep you in the fight for OHV Access. It has always been a pleasure to work with you over the years. Keep the fight on Don!
ReplyDeleteBig shoes to fill. I sure hope there is a back up plan. Thank you for all you have done. Casey Bokavich, Redding Dirt Riders, President.
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