TPAC's Key Congressional Races in 2012

Dear OHV Trail Voter,

As this year comes to a close, the Trail Political Action Committee wants to thank you for helping us get launched in 2011. 

TPAC supporters and our access friends have a lot to be proud of in 2011.  Today, there are pro-trail legislators in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate who are fighting for our access rights.  Some have introduced legislation to address the closure of historic roads and trails by federal land agencies. 

Other pro-trail politicians have introduced legislation to stop taxpayer funding of eco-lawsuits filed by green anti-access groups to severely restrict or ban OHV recreation.  

Elected officials in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are seeking to address the abuse of the OHV event permitting process by some federal agents.

As TPAC prepares its official questionnaire for Congressional races and the Presidency, we wanted to share a quick note about some key races in the 2012 election cycle.

TPAC’s goal in 2012 is to help send pro-trail reinforcements to Congress with a special focus on the U.S. Senate.

TPAC is currently reviewing key races in Utah, Wisconsin, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, and Michigan.

It’s going to take a lot of support from the OHV trail voter in 2012 to help TPAC counter the green PACs with their almost unlimited resources.  However, TPAC believes that YOU are ready to stand up against their trail-closure agenda and help us engage them in the political arena.

Please donate to help TPAC hit the trail hard in 2012.

http://www.thetrailpac.com/donate.html

Thanks for your support of TPAC’s effort to get the OHV trail voter engaged.

Best regards,

Don

Don Amador, Founder

The Trail Political Action Committee

www.thetrailpac.com

Merry Christmas from The Trail PAC

Dear Trail PAC Supporters,

As we approach Christmas and many of us prepare to take a few days off to spend time with our families and friends, TPAC wants to thank you for your generous support of during its first year.

TPAC is very excited about the 2012 election cycle and will be highlighting those key House and Senate races starting in January.  TPAC will be judging each key/targeted race for its potential impact on OHV trail access to public lands.

For example, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV, CD-1) will challenge Senator Heller (R-NV).  With proposed new sage grouse restrictions that could impact public access for hunters, off-roaders, miners, and other interests, the candidates position on that and other environmental issues will be of critical import to voters throughout the West.

TPAC wants to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday Season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All,

Don

Don Amador, Founder

TPAC

To Make a Special Christmas Donation to TPAC go here:

www.thetrailpac.com

TPAC NEWS RELEASE - Off-Road Racing Icon Endorses TPAC

                                                                  JEFF FREDETTE

TPAC NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Don Amador

Email: info@thetrailpac.com

Date: December 12, 2011

*Photo is of Jeff Fredette (photo courtesy of Fredette Racing Products)

OFF-ROAD RACING ICON ENDORSES THE TRAIL PAC

BEECHER, IL, (Dec. 12)  – A 31 time International Six Days Enduro medalist and business owner endorsed The Trail PAC today.  Jeff Fredette, president of Fredette Racing Products in the Midwest has been a strong supporter of land-use advocacy.

Jeff Fredette, Founder of Fredette Racing Products, states, “I believe that trail riders throughout the country must get involved in the political process to keep trails open for family oriented OHV recreation. Off-roaders only have ourselves to blame if we stand by on the sidelines while well-funded anti-access political action committees support politicians who vote to close trails.”

“I believe The Trail PAC will play an important roles in the 2012 election by directing resources to key races where the pro-trail candidates needs some extra support.  I am proud to endorse the efforts of TPAC this election cycle,” Fredette concludes.

The Trail PAC:

http://www.thetrailpac.com/

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THANK YOU! For Helping Support the "DON'T LOCK ME OUT" Moneybomb

                                
                                    
                             TICKER UPDATE Dec. 9 @ 7:00PM - 30% 

Dear Trail Voter,

Thanks to all for helping TPAC with its first ever moneybomb (Dec. 5 – Dec. 9). TPAC is proud of you for helping the “DON’T LOCK ME OUT” moneybomb raise funds for the 2012 election cycle.  This and future efforts will send a strong signal to closure advocates in Washington D.C that off-road and other outdoor voters are serious about protecting their access to public lands for responsible recreation.   

TPAC has already received endorsements from prominent pro-trail leaders such as Craig Manson - former Assistant Secretary for USFWS at the Department of Interior, Dennis Hollingsworth – former California State Senator and founder of the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus, Chris Carter – International Six Days Enduro Gold Medalist and off-road hero,  Del Albright – a national off-road and 4WD spokesman, and John Stewart – Editor of 4x4Wire. *Watch for more endorsements next week

TPAC has also been featured in CycleNews, Dirt Rider Magazine, and numerous internet sites.

Your donations of any size $10, $25, $50, $100, $500 up to $5,000 are still needed to help us fund voter guides, improve website, and increase PAC outreach to take on the multi-million dollar anti-access PACs.

DONATE HERE

http://www.thetrailpac.com/donate.html

UPDATES ON MONEYBOMB TICKER HERE

http://thetrailpac.blogspot.com/

Thanks in advance for your generous support!

Don

Don Amador, Founder

The Trail PAC

www.thetrailpac.com

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4x4Wire Editor Makes Endorsement of The Trail PAC

Some very good weekend news. The Trail PAC just got the endorsement

of 4x4Wire Editor - John Stewart.

4x4Wire News Release

http://www.4x4wire.com/access-and-land-use/4x4wire-endorses-the-trailpac

Watch for a major TPAC announcement tomorrow

Best regards,

Don

Don Amador, Founder

The Trail PAC

http://www.thetrailpac.com/

To Donate to TPAC go to:

http://www.thetrailpac.com/donate.html

You were added to this TPAC email list because of your interest in public land access

politics.  If you would like to be dropped from this list -- please send an email to: info@thetrailpac.com  --- Please accept TPAC's apology if you did not want to be on this list.

Update on Interior's Effort to Scrub OHV Recreation in Outdoor Initiative

The Trail PAC wants to remind off-road voters that their involvement in the 2012 election cycle will be of critical importance.  Many of you are aware of America’s Great Outdoors Presidential Initiative and its ongoing efforts to scrub OHV recreation from any of its reports or narratives.

Nov. 4 TPAC Blog on OHV Scrubbed in AGOP Report

http://thetrailpac.blogspot.com/2011/11/anti-ohv-government-reports-make-best.html

It will be TPAC’s job in this election to remind politicians running for elected federal office that OHV recreation is a major and important element in the public land-use equation as highlighted in the Nov. 28 article on OHV recreation on BLM units in Southern California.

Nov. 28 Imperial Valley Press Article on 142,000 users visiting the dunes during Thanksgiving

http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-news-142000-visit-local-sand-dunes-during-thanksgiving-holiday-20111128,0,4072859.story

With your support and donations, TPAC will ferret out (and support) those candidates who understand and appreciate motorized recreation and access to public lands.

Best regards,

Don

Don Amador, Founder

The Trail PAC

http://www.thetrailpac.com/

To Donate to TPAC go to:

http://www.thetrailpac.com/donate.html