37th Annual Fun Enduro set for Saturday, June 17.   Register today!  
  Greetings!
 
Here's an update on what's been happening with the club over the last month as well as a preview of upcoming events.  Plan to get involved, meet new friends, and ride!  Visit our website at www.IFTMA.org for more information.  
CLUB MEETINGS

We've had great attendance at our club meetings this year.  It's been great to see all of our long-time friends as well as welcome new faces.

At our May meeting, election of officers took place.  Here's your IFTMA Officers for 2017:
  • President:          Alvin Edwards
  • Vice President:  Cory Schwarz-Jenne
  • Secretary:          Geri Rackow
  • Treasurer:          Ben Hawker
  • Directors:           Kelley Hart, Tim Thomas, RD Wheeler, & Mark Moore
 We hope to continue growing our club and getting more people involved in our efforts,    so bring a friend along with you to our June meeting this week. 

Next Meeting

 Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m.

IFTMA Monthly Membership Meeting at Papa Tom's


June 17 - Fun Enduro @  Fall Creek
The 37th annual Fun Enduro is right around the corner.  Registration is now open (with early registration ending on June 5). Registration information is available here.  You can register online, in person at  Ben's Quality Cycle, or by mail to the address on the registration form.  We will also be accepting registrations at the club meeting on June 1.    

We're still looking for prize donations, so any assistance club members can offer would be appreciated.  Contact Alvin at 521-6362 for more information.


Trail Cleaning at Fall Creek - Dates To Be Determined 
In preparation for the Fun Enduro, we will be organizing work crews to clear trails in Fall Creek.  Watch for more details to be shared soon on IFTMA's website, Facebook page, and by text alert.     
June 24 - KLIM Cow Tag Ride
at Kelly Canyon/Big Holes

 Proceeds from the event will be donated to our club and the Blue Ribbon Coalition.
Click here for more details or to register.

If you want to volunteer at the event, contact Alvin Edwards at 521-6362 .
JULY 19-23 - ITMA STATE RIDE

The 2017 Idaho Trail Machine Association's (ITMA) state ride is being hosted by the Treasure Valley Trail Machine Association at the High Creek Corrals on the Fairfield Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest (located about 25 miles north of Fairfield along the South Fork of the Boise River near the Methodist Camp).  You can register here.  

Also, a 2017 KTM 250 XC-W will be raffled at the event.
Raffle tickets are $10 each or six for $50.  Drawing will be held July 22, 2017.  
Click here for more info or to buy your tickets.  
You do NOT need to be present to win! 
Palisades Wilderness Study Area
 Make Your Voice Heard as an Advocate for Multi-Use of Public Lands

The Palisades Wilderness Study Area (WSA) reaches from Alpine, WY, to Teton Pass, WY.  The area is accessed by four separate counties in two states:  Teton, WY; Lincoln, WY; Teton, ID, and Bonnville, ID.  This area is about 134,417 acres.  

The Wyoming Public Lands Initiative (WPLI) was created and a committee appointed that is made up of 21 individuals representing interest groups (winter/summer motorized sports, commercial, mountain biking, agriculture, etc.).  The committee's role is to advise and create recommendations for the final purpose of the assigned WSA, which could range from designation as a wilderness area to REMOVAL of the Wilderness Study Area designation.  As enthusiasts of motorized sports, we need to show how much we love and use this area and want to keep it accessible for public use.  Without proof that this area truly does provide a multitude of uses to a multitude of people, the WPLI could end up recommending this area be designated as wilderness area.  Below is how you can make your voice heard and ADVOCATE FOR MULTI-USE OF PUBLIC LANDS!

Visit www.tetonwpli.org to learn more.
  RECENT EVENTS:  MAY 6 CLUB WORK DAY

 IFTMA Director, Tim Thomas, has been been working diligently over the past year coordinating with the City of Idaho Falls on the development of the off-road course at Idaho Falls Raceway.  The project is nearing completion and should soon be open to the public.   On May 6, IFTMA club members gathered for a work day, starting with our semi-annual highway litter clean up and then finishing with some work at the Raceway.  Thanks to all those who participated!  Your help is truly appreciated! 
  INTERESTED IN HOSTING A RIDE?

 Text info to 31996 or e-mail to iftmainfo@gmail.com so we can share
the details with all of the club members.  
Text Messages:   If you haven't done so already, subscribe to IFTMA's new text messaging service by texting IFTMA to 31996.  This is another way we will notify you of club events.  If you have information you would like to share with club members, text it to 31996 or e-mail it to iftmainfo@gmail.com.