Bow Region Stewardship Society - News Release

Amanda · Post by **Amanda** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:19 pm

I have been asked to post this on behalf of those interested parties of:

The Bow Region Stewardship Society

A few weeks ago an Email went out to various club presidents, directors and various independent users. The Email detailed the desire for a organization involving all users with one focus - stewardship. This organization would form in order to apply for and obtain funds from government under one name: the Bow Region Stewardship Society.

December 6th 2007, 17 people met to discuss the need, desire and possibility of this organization. Representatives from The Rocky Mountain Dirt Riders, Alberta 4Wheel Drive Association, Calgary Quad Squad, Second Gear Club, Calgary Jeep Association, Alberta United Recreationists Society, ABProjects, The Planning Committee and Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association attended the meeting.

All attendees agreed that the registration process for Bow Region Stewardship Society should be completed before the end of 2007, in order to file for grants for 2008. By laws were signed and the name secured.

The intent of this organization is to carry out policy and maintain a usable motorized trail system in the Waiparous and McLean Creek areas of Alberta.
Although a mission statement has yet to be finalized or a board of directors appointed - the focus is, but not limited to, Waiparous and McLean Creek.

This is all the information we have at this time.
Another meeting is scheduled and an update will be sent via EMail to those interested.

For questions and or comments or to receive updated Emails, please Email alberta.projects@gmail.com and we will answer them as best we can, or forward them to the appropriate person.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
The ABProjects Team

Hammer · Post by **Hammer** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:11 am

Now we're talking!!! I think this can be a great initiative with the right charter and a critical mass of supporters that ca get the attention of the policy makers. Looking forward to more info and supporting this group.
Gord
Create, Maintain, Reclaim

MotorEd · Post by **MotorEd** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:52 am

Should the Bow Region Stewardship Society be part of Trailnet? seems some synergies there....

Post by **dirtyboy** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:52 pm

I understand that a board of directors have been appointed. Any new announcements?

Post by **Spinalguy** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:52 pm

MotorEd wrote:Should the Bow Region Stewardship Society be part of Trailnet? seems some synergies there....

AOHVA wants all control even though they do NOTHING in Southern Alberta...you can bet they will heavily oppose the Bow Stewardship Society. Too bad for us

MotorEd · Post by **MotorEd** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:40 pm

Spinalguy wrote:
MotorEd wrote:Should the Bow Region Stewardship Society be part of Trailnet? seems some synergies there....

AOHVA wants all control even though they do NOTHING in Southern Alberta...you can bet they will heavily oppose the Bow Stewardship Society. Too bad for us

I know they support the Bow Stewardship Society, and they have been part of Trailnet for years.

Word up Voodoo

Post by **Spinalguy** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:13 pm

MotorEd wrote:
Spinalguy wrote:
MotorEd wrote:Should the Bow Region Stewardship Society be part of Trailnet? seems some synergies there....

AOHVA wants all control even though they do NOTHING in Southern Alberta...you can bet they will heavily oppose the Bow Stewardship Society. Too bad for us
I know they support the Bow Stewardship Society, and they have been part of Trailnet for years.

Word up Voodoo

my bad...you made my day

That is good to know. The South needs some help and the BOW is a good helper.

i will pass it on...

crazy2wheeler · Post by **crazy2wheeler** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:41 am

The BRSS has appointed directors and exec. We have 7 directors: 2 from the motorcycle community, 2 from quad, 2 from truck and 1 other. I am a director and also the vp, Don McKay (CQS) is the president (and a director). BRSS's first action is to apply for a grant before the end of the month, for approx. $25k to help with the costs of installing 3 or 4 additional bridges in the ghost area.

Siggy is the other director from the motorcycle community, he was not present at this (BRSS's second) meeting.

DIRTTV · Post by **DIRTTV** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:18 pm

Glad to see you representing us Derek!

Amanda · Post by **Amanda** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:12 pm

My bad for not updating.

BRSS Board of Directors

President: Don McKay (CQS)
Vice President: Derek Radomski (RMDRA)
Secretary: Amanda Morosse (ABProjects/SGC)
Treasurer: Dave Dunlop (SGC)

Motorcycle rep: Siggy Pechout (SGC), Derek Radomski (RMDRA)
Four Wheel Drive rep: Cody Auclair (AURS), Blair code (CJA)
ATV rep: Don McKay (CQS), Garry Salekin (CQS)

I will be sending out Emails via ABProjects updating users of the status of the BRSS. Should you wish to be on the EMailing list, please Email me at: alberta.projects@gmail.com

We did meet lastnight to add final touches to a grant application that will be going in some time in the next two weeks for five water crossing projects.
Crossing our fingers that it gets approval.

One of the updates you might want to sign up for!

Amanda

crazy2wheeler · Post by **crazy2wheeler** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:52 pm

Amanda wrote:My bad for not updating.

Not at all!!!

Thanks Amanda for your contributions here to help keep everyone informed!

D.

Bow Region Stewardship Society - News Release

Bow Region Stewardship Society - News Release

derek