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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SDORC Joins Bare Essentials Network
The San Diego Off-Road Coalition joins the CNF Volunteer
Association
offering assistance to people affected by the California
Wildfires
San
Diego, CA – November 3, 2003 – The San Diego Off-Road
Coalition joined forces with other OHV organizations to answer
a call from Cleveland National Forest Volunteer Association to
establish a network to gather and distribute needed goods and
supplies to assist wildfire victims.
The
focus of the network is “Bare Essentials” and includes
donation of hand tools for clean-up (shovels, rakes, garden
hoses, work gloves), linens, clothing (including shoes, socks,
gloves, warm wear), kitchen utensils (can openers, pots &
pans), toiletries, toys, and the off-roaders’ specialty –
outdoor gear (tents, ice chests, propane BBQ’s, flashlights,
batteries, radios, plastic chairs, etc.) New and used items in
good condition are sought. Food and cash are not being
solicited in this program, but will of course be accepted and
put toward the cause.
Collection points include Motoworld of El Cajon, all three
Off-Road Warehouse (ORW) locations, Alba Action Sports in
Poway, Double D RV in Lakeside and Fibertech in Santee.
The
BPOE Elks Lodge #1812 in El Cajon is providing Elks members to
transport the donated supplies to distribution centers in
Crest, Harbison Canyon, Ramona, Alpine, Julian, Descanso and
other East County communities.
Check
http://www.offroadaccess.com/ bulletin board “Good Idea”
for further information and updates on additional collection
locations and special needs.
San
Diego effort is spearheaded by Julie Allen and Harold Soens of
the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.
About San Diego Off-Road Coalition
The San Diego Off-Road Coalition has been twice-voted the
number-one Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Organization in the state
by the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation
Commission and won “Club of the Year” from the California
Off-Road Vehicle Association. SDORC is involved in the
Muscular Dystrophy Association Annual Off-Road for Hope, Toys
for Tots, Adopt-A-Highway sponsorship, and many more
charitable local events. SDORC members serve on local and
state planning boards and testify in federal hearings
regarding off-road issues. SDORC works with policymakers,
other OHV organizations, legal consultants, and scientists to
create new OHV trails, maintain trails we currently enjoy,
preserve access to public land, create new recreation areas in
San Diego County, and implement and promote recreational and
environmental policies. To find out more about SDORC, visit
http://www.sdorc.org/.
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