UFWDA Annual General Meeting and Texas Wheel-inDo not miss out on the fun, sign up today!!United Four Wheel Drive Associations is hosting the Annual General Meeting this year in Dallas, Texas on May 19 and 20, 2009 and we hope that everyone plans to attend.
Now more than ever, we face challenges that threaten our sport on a daily basis. The AGM will allow us to put our thoughts together and develop strategies for moving forward in this tough political climate. Every day we hear of more and more closures and the only way to combat that is through a united voice. Please plan to attend and do your part to assist in the fight.
Following the AGM, United Four Wheel Drive Associations is hosting the Texas Wheel-in. This will be the Inaugural Texas Wheel-in at Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area in Gilmer, Texas. The park is amazing and offers something for everyone. Sign up today so that you do not miss out on all of the fun.
Read on to find information regarding both events. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Marti Pugh, at
business@ufwda.org or via phone at 434-465-5302.
Annual General Meeting:
Attendance: Anyone who is a member of United Four Wheel Drive Associations may attend the Annual General Meeting.
Date: May 19 and 20, 2009
Registration Fees -
Delegate Registration @ $125.00
Non - Delegate Registration @ $125.00
Registration - You may register on line at
www.ufwda.org or via the mail. If you do not want to register on line and would like to register via the mail please do so very soon so that we have all of you information by the end of registration. You may do so by downloading the document that is on the website and mail it to the address shown on the form.
Registration deadline - May 11, 2009
Delegate credentials - If you are a delegate attending the meeting you must fill out the delegate credential form and be a member of UFWDA. The form must be turned in prior to the meeting. The form can be found on the forum at
www.ufwda.org.
Hotel Accommodations-
Dallas Best Western Hotel and Conference Center
8051 LBJ Frwy, Dallas, Texas, 75251-1301, US
Phone: 972/680-3000 Fax: 972/680-3200
Toll Free Reservations: 800-780-7234
The link is here:
http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=44628Camping - We have been given permission to park campers in the parking lot of the hotel for dry camping.
What the registration fee includes -
*Registration packet
* Lunch both days of the meeting for one person
* One ticket for the banquet on Wednesday evening that includes dinner and a guest speaker
*One copy of the annual report per registered attendee
What the registration does not include -
*Hotel accommodations
Meals other than lunch and dinner on Wednesday
AGM Guest Speaker - Tony Eeds, the President of Texas Motorized Trails Coalition will be the guest speaker this year. He will be giving a great and interesting presentation on how TMTC received the funding for their latest park, the Escondido Draw Area and how the loss of public land use has effected the state of Texas and the sport. It will be a very educational and exciting speech.
Annual Report - The annual report will be out with plenty of time for all to read it and will be posted on the forum soon. A copy of the report will be provided for all of those that are registered to attend the event.
AGM Schedule - Please note that this is the tentative schedule and is subject to change.
Monday - 7:00 p.m. Meet and Greet at the Best Western Hotel
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. Meeting will begin ( agenda for the meeting will be distributed)
10:30 a.m. 15 minute break
12:30 p.m. Lunch break
3:30 p.m. 15 minute break
5:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned for the day
Tony Eeds will be putting together information for those that wish to visit some of the great things that Dallas has to offer.
Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - Meeting will begin
10:30 a.m. - 15 minute break
12:30 p.m. - Lunch break
3:30 p.m. - 15 minute break
5:00 p.m. - Meeting adjourned
7:00 p.m. - Banquet
Airport Transportation - If you are flying to the AGM and need transportation from the airport you must send an email to
business@ufwda.org by the registration deadline with flight numbers, times and details so that we can make arrangements to pick you up. Once you have sent me that email I will respond with confirmation on the details of your pick up. If you have not received a confirmation then that means that I did not receive your email and you will need to call 434-465-5302 to confirm your information.
Questions or concerns - please email Marti Pugh at
business@ufwda.org or phone at 434-465-5302. Please visit the forums frequently for the latest information and updates in regards to the AGM and the Texas Wheel-in.
Texas Wheel-in eventRegistration Fees - Member @ $100.00
Non- Member @ $130.00
Date: May 21,22 and 23, 2009.
About Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area: Here are some links that tell you a little about Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area-
http://www.news-journal.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/04/10/04102009_barnwell_mountain.htmlhttp://www.barnwellmountainra.com/Registration - Please register for this event at
www.ufwda.org or you may also register via mail by printing the registration and mailing it to the address on the bottom of the form.
Registration Deadline: May 11. 2009
Registration includes:
*Park admittance for three days for registrant and passenger
*Camping for three days
*One ticket to the catered dinner Saturday night, passengers will need to purchase additional meal tickets
*Concert ticket for Saturday night
* Eligible for free raffle Friday night
* T-shirt
*Dash Plaque
*Trail rides
*Contests
There will be food vendors at the event. The only meal that is provided is the dinner Saturday evening.
Wheel-in schedule: Please note that the Wheel-in schedule is subject to change.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. The park will open and will allow for campers to set up.
4:00 p.m. Trail Chef Competition begins
5:00 p.m. Check -in for participants
7:00 p.m. Trail Chef competition ends, judging begins
8:00 p.m. Trail Chef winner announced
Friday: 8:00 a.m. Check-in for participants
8:30 a.m. Driver’s meeting (mandatory)
9:00 a.m. Trail rides begin
4:00 p.m. Humpty Dumpty Contest
7:00 p.m. Rock crawling competition
9:00 p.m. FREE raffle drawing for all registered participants
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Driver’s meeting
9:00 a.m. Trail rides begin
5:00 p.m. Humpty Dumpty Contest
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Band
There will also be a special presentation given to Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area by BF Goodrich Tires for receiving the Outstanding Trail Award this year.
Should you have any questions regarding the Texas Wheel-in please email
business@ufwda.org or call 434-465-5302.
Please be sure to keep an eye on the forums in the AGM 2009 and Wheel-in Barnwell sections, for all of the latest information and updates as they are made available.
Hope to see you all at both of these great events.
https://www.ufwda.org/memberapps/AGM_2009.phphttps://www.ufwda.org/memberapps/wheel_in_2008.php
