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Donate to the District 36 Legislative Action Office
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Wondering what\u00a0exactly\u00a0the\u00a0District\u00a036 Legislative Action Office (LAO) is all about? \u00a0It’s about your RIGHT TO RIDE!<\/p>\n

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The LAO And It\u2019s Benefits To You<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In 1988 District 36 created the District 36 Legislative Action Office (LAO). This is a full-time program that\u2019s only purpose is to monitor, protect and work against closures, unreasonable laws and State\/Federal regulations that harm legal OHV recreation. \u00a0This office was created to address the issue of one riding area after another being closed or greatly reduced in size, affecting our events and trail riding opportunities on both public as well as private lands.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0When riding areas close or are unfairly restricted, it not only affects our clubs and promoters that put on events, but it also affects YOU, the weekend rider, as you lose places to ride. \u00a0You may or may not be aware of the constant barrage of anti-OHV groups that want to take away your access to public and even private lands for \u00a0legal motorized recreation. \u00a0If you are aware, you already understand that we must stand together. \u00a0If you are not, then you may be in for a rude awakening when, some day you go to your favorite riding area only to find a locked gate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0To continue to fight for you we need revenue from memberships, but just as important, we need volunteers to be organized and keep an eye on their favorite riding areas, reporting back to our LAO office and holding public officials feet to the fire to protect our Right to Ride. \u00a0These efforts create clout and credibility for our sport.\u00a0 The more members we have the louder our voice when dealing with elected and appointed officials who make decisions about how and where we ride.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0So how can you help? \u00a0First, you can join District 36.\u00a0 Its only forty ($40) dollars per year. That is the simplest way to get involved (and maybe good karma on the trail). \u00a0Second, get involved at any level you choose. \u00a0Usually there is a riding area you frequent and you may have some suggestions about making it better, or maybe your riding area is threatened. \u00a0Either way, we suggest you contact our LAO office and volunteer to help. Just you being able to go to local meetings and give us a heads up would be a tremendous help and our LAO officer will help you get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the end you may be responsible in part for saving or improving your favorite riding area for generations of riders who follow you, including your kids and their kids. It’s a good feeling to go riding while carrying the pride of protecting a place you think is special.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>So thanks for caring and let’s work together to sustain a sport we all think so much of.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Membership information and how you can join us can be found at:
\n<\/strong>Join District 36<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>
\n<\/a>And while you\u2019re there take a few minutes to browse our website and see what District 36 is all about.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep up to date with what’s happening in District 36 and receive news and alerts email from us.\u00a0 Subscribe to our email list HERE<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/b><\/p>\n

To volunteer your help to our LAO office or to monitor issues close to you, please contact our LAO Director:
\nTed Cabral at: Tedcabral@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thank You for Caring!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Sincerely,<\/strong><\/p>\n

District 36<\/b><\/div>\n

District 36 Member Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>If you have been riding in the Forests and State Parks for years and have never been a District 36 member, why would you want to join now?<\/strong><\/p>\n