The Transfer Case

Boy Scout Meeting Hall - West End of Shurman Street in Santa Rosa Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30pm

President: Jim Dickey Vice President: Peter Parks

Secretary: Mark Maithonis Treasurer: Tony Maffia

Board of Directors:

Alan Leach Rich Barna

Corey Allard Donnie Langdale

David Langdale

June 2005

The May run was to Hollister Hill OHV park, fun was had by all! One could say though this was a rough run for the Samurai’s in the club because Tony wanted to show the group on how to make a 35” tire completely disappear into a seemingly small mud hole, vacuum plate and all. Not to be out done, Mark our beloved club secretary decided to show us how his samurai can shift into no-wheel drive!!! He managed to take off his mirror, do some body work via the ground, and toast some of his undercarriage parts. I don’t if you would agree with me but I think he is looking to take Art’s title of COW BELL KING!

Last month’s BOD was about club involvement in the officer’s positions. The discussion included the idea of term limits of officers. This was presented to the club at the regular meeting and was met with little excitement. It was felt that this would decrease over all participation instead of helping it.

June 5, 2005 was our annual installation dinner for the newly elected officers. Chicken, Ribs, and a fair of side dishes were on the menu at Art’s hanger. It was a great turn out. One thing is for sure if there is food involved the club will show up!

Yearly awards were handed out at the last club meeting and they were.

Most Events Attended:

Peter Parks

Hard Luck Award:

Art Pereira

Tow Strap Award:

Mark Maithomnis

Membership Awards:

Art Pereira 15years

Dennis Merrill 5years

Tony Maffia 5yeass

New Member voted in:

Ryan M.

Blood Run

The next blood run will be at the next regular meeting in July. We meet at The Blood Bank of the Redwoods on Beathards in Santa Rosa. Dinner at Mary’s Pizza shack Following.

Adopt-A-Trail

No report...

Delegate’s Report

No Meeting this month.

Safety Committee

Mike and Randy say:

If you do buy a 4WD carefully read these driving tips

go around corners MORE SLOWLY than you would in a car - the higher centre of gravity means your 4WD vehicle handles differently, and you need to allow for this
As with any vehicle, always wear a well-adjusted safety belt. 4WD recreational vehicles are more likely than other vehicles to roll over in a crash - wearing a safety belt is the best way to protect your neck and spine. Safety belts also keep you in the vehicle - anyone thrown from a vehicle is highly unlikely to survive if their vehicle rolls onto them
be very mindful of other road users given the greater degree of injuries 4WD recreational vehicles inflict
place heavy items inside the vehicle behind a cargo barrier, and only put light items on a roof rack
increase your following distance - it may take you longer to stop than in a car
remember that while the size and shape of your 4WD may improve your field of vision, it can reduce the field of vision for other road users
because you have a higher centre of gravity, drive defensively - you are much safer if you never have to make any sudden swerving or evasive moves
if you don't need bull bars for off-road travel, don't have them fitted - they can be lethal for other road users

Most importantly...

remember that you are not any safer in your 4WD recreational vehicle than you would be in a car - appreciate the handling characteristics of your 4WD and modify your driving style accordingly

Future Runs and Events

· January- Winter Fun

1. The Breakfast crew starts 4:45am (blue shirts and black pants)

2. We will need 6people in the serving line 6people cooking and a few runners.

3. All other run info and fliers can be found on the Cal4 web site. Look for the Upcoming 2006 dates! See ya’ next year.

· February – Bowling Day

· March- Lake Pillsbury Run

· April- Safety Clinic at Western Auto body

1. Mike has been kind enough to loan us his shop for the day to hold a safety meeting. A date will be set on the February meeting.

2. The club thinks pizza or a hot dog BBQ will happen.

3. Bring you parts and Tools and help a fellow club member out.

· May – Tony will lead a trek to Hollister.

1. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Hollister Hills
State Vehicular Recreation Area
7800 Cienega Road
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3874

· June – Cory says we’re going to Cow Mountain towards the end of the month.

1. The run will be Saturday June 25th. We will meet at Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa at 7am and convoy to Cow Mt. together.

2. for information contact the BLM, Clear Lake Resource Area

2550 North State St., Ukiah, CA 95482,

Ph. (707) 468-4000,

Or internet address: jbadgley@ca1891.udo.ca.blm.gov

High Sierra Back Country

· July- Run-a-muck/Donnie’s run.

1. Run-a-muck Cal4 event watch you In gear for details

*GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION*
	July 15^th-16^th, 2005 the Diablo 4 Wheelers & Mendocino 4x4 clubs will host the XXVIII annual Run A Muck Poker Run. Using the Bear Valley / Cottonwood trail 18 miles above Truckee, CA. TRAIL RUN #1 - Bear Valley / Cottonwood featuring our unique Run A Muck trail games & *The Ball Pein* TRAIL RUN #2 - The same trail as "Run [1]", but Diablo 4 Wheeler and Mendocino 4x4 club members will lead a small group of twenty vehicles from start to finish. [ This run is limited to twenty vehicles ]

	*? GENERAL INFORMATION ?*
	Registration includes free camping, one poker hand and one dash plaque. The "amount of people per vehicle does not matter", registration fees are per vehicle, not per person. General Information sheet For those vehicles partipating with children, the trail games and prizes are offered at no additional costs but please make sure you complete the registration form information on those children attending so that we can have enough prizes available.

· August- Jim Dickey Aug 6^th and 7^th Leading a run to Barrett Lake

· September- Please Volunteer

· October- 4x4 Pumpkin run/ Moab run.

1. Rich will be planning a run in the sprit of Halloween. This year I am thinking of a possible Hollister or Cow Mountain run. Depending on interest. If any one is interested in doing a longer distance run there are some 4x4 trails that lead to ghost towns near the Yosemite area. (Get it! Ghost towns, Halloween)

2. Peter will be doing his annual run to Moab. For info on that run click HERE.

· November- Peter will announce

· December- New Year’s day run.

1. Meet at the Coddingtown mall at 6am leave no latter than 7am.

2. Please make sure your rig is gassed up.

3. Last year was cold and very snowy please plan accordingly

Cow Bell

Remains in the barn this month...

Raffle

Mark M. won this weeks raffle $12.00

With his winnings Mark plans to work towards world peace.