Rally Informational or,

"So you want to host a Rally"

Gary Hanson

Rally notes for future rallies. This is provided in outline form for clarity and briefness. People who have conducted rallies in the past are listed at the bottom for further information into specific areas. This is meant to be a living document and added to as our experience grows. Your Input is vital, please contribute your ideas.

Propose Rally to the Vice President or President.

This provides you a source of funds for permits and deposits that may be required.

This is against your proceeds for the rally.

A. Sources: check area for 4X4 interesting trails.

Should be able to do 4 days of running with at least 3 levels of trails.
Local jeep clubs are a source of information and possible trail leader.
Local Chamber of Commerce is great for who to see and areas to look at.
Off road publications and Internet.
Check forest service maps and personnel

B. Camp site how many rigs do you expect, (<50, or 50 -100, Or more?)

1. Government permits required?

BLM, check the government listings in the local telephone book
Forest Service
State Lands
Private
Fairgrounds

2. Meeting area for:

Potluck
Group rates
Catering
Shelter

3. Camping services

Dry Camp

1. Dump and fill site

2. Trash disposal

a. dumpster

b. honey truck

R/V campgrounds availability

i. group rates?

ii. Meeting site

4. Local facilities

Restaurants
Gas stations
Hospital - locations
Other attractions in the area

5. Communications:

Publish in TDN and send to Larry Cairncross for the WEB page
Description of trails for rally

i. Trail description / difficulty (we have some previous copys)

ii. Vehicle requirements / driver

iii. Map or overview of area

Revised: May 5, 2007