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The Team:
Jerry Seaver, Chairman
53
years old, Married
to Chris, Two children; Jill and Jason. Retired
in 1990; was a general contractor in the Phoenix area. As
a family, has been going to the Imperial Sand Dunes since 1973, has had several types of sand toys over the years,
started with a VW powered sand rail; added Honda three wheelers in 1975;
built a Mazda powered four seater the same year; had a Pinto sand rail and then
a Corvair mid engine rail, traded
the three wheelers for Quads in 1989 and bought first Honda Pilot in 1990,
sold last sand rail two years ago and now uses Pilots, Quads, and a Golf
cart for recreation at the dunes, spends approximately 50 days a year at the
dunes, normally one or two trips to Glamis and the rest of the time is divided
between Gordon's Well and Buttercup; enjoys
smooth sand and the good times with friends and family the most.
Selected
to the TRT representing Arizona dune users.
Larry Jowdy
Larry is Vice Chairman of the Team. He is 52 years old and has been with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
for over 31 years (and is still on active duty). Roadrunner is his place of choice,
He and his wife Patti dune every other weekend during the season and they spend
one week at the dunes between Christmas and New Years. He has been going to the dunes since
1966. He started with a motorcycle, then a going to a crude dune buggy, today he
has a 130 inch mid engine injected, turbo Subaru powered sand rail.
Selected to the TRT representing California dune users
Robert Trent
41 years old
Resided in Fallbrook for past 4 years
Wife Debbie, son Dustin, and daughter Danielle
Been duning since 1980. We go to Glamis and Gordons Well for all the holidays and some off-weekends. We are in the Dunes Patrol. We have a purple/pink and black zebra striped jeep, 4-track and
Odyssey. We are in Cal Four-Wheel and CORVA.
In the summer we go to Blythe on the Colorado River and wake-board
Representing: Dune Patrol
Jim Bramham
Jim Bramham, an avid outdoor recreationist since his youth, an Eagle Scout at
the age of 13, and a participant in national youth leadership training, has worked
hard to expand youth understanding of the outdoors through scouting,
YMCA, church and enthusiast organizations.
Jim
studied both Forestry and industrial Education at Northern Arizona University in
Flagstaff, Arizona.
His
volunteer work with the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs catapulted
him to its presidency in 1993 and 1994. He continues to be extremely active in
this organization concentrating on outreach to the sports utility vehicle
recreationist.
In
1996 Jim was appointed by the Speaker of the California Assembly to the Off
Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission of California State Parks. He has
chaired subcommittees on legislation, Oceano Dunes, and Technical Review Team.
Jim
is known by all who work and recreate with him for his leadership, problem
solving skills and his keen understanding of issues.
Representing: OHMVR Commission
Harold Soens
I am 60 years old and retired from the plastering industry.
I have 4 children 8 grandchildren. Have been off-roading since 1958. I
rode competition motorcycles from 1962 till 1993. Have been involved in land use
issues for 20 years. I am the Southern Representative for National Off-Highway
Vehicle Conservation Council Inc. (NOHVCC), Southern Grants & Legislative
Rep. for the California Off-Road Vehicle Association (CORVA), Legislative
Officer American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) District-38, Vice President Los
Pretot's Desert Club Inc., Life member CORVA, 30-year member AMA, and Los
Pretot's member for 30 years.
Representing: AMA District 38/CORVA
Betty Jo Grajeda
I do not know the difference between a camshaft and a
drive shaft but I know how to make them go. One of my favorite things is
floating over the sand at the dunes. Initially my vehicle of choice was a
large 4-wheel drive vehicle, which I thought could be used to jump over the
dunes, after it spent much time in the repair shop I changed rides. I have
discovered the Honda Pilot is the machine for me. The durability of the
Pilot allows me to swiftly navigate the dunes. I have come to know the
repair shops in the area well but am usually able to get back on the sand with
minimal delay.
I remember my first visit to Glamis was filled with
amazement. I wondered who owned the land. One day I happened upon an
accident and with that I discovered the BLM Park Rangers and Emergency Medical
Technicians. It appeared that my medical background was helpful in this
environment. I was told about the Imperial Sand Dunes Patrol (volunteers
who come out to recreate but also dedicate time assisting the rangers and
helping visitors).
I became a volunteer. I have seen people who leave
a campsite cleaner than they found it and I have seen people who think nothing
of throwing glass bottles in the sand. In an effort to increase respect
for our land and to educate our youth I helped coordinate the Imperial Sand
Dunes Junior Ranger Program. The first class was taught Thanksgiving 1998.
I hope to recruit more volunteers so that others can share in this experience.
I camp in the Glamis area and usually spend time at
Cahuilla Ranger Station. I live in Chandler Arizona, where a four-hour drive
gets you to the sand. When you see me at the dunes or the repair shop, know that
I want to maintain our riding opportunity. I along with the other TRT
members struggle with decisions that we hope will benefit the dunes and us.
Representing: Arizona Dune Recreationists
Carol Monahan
My name is Carol Monahan and I live in San Diego's north county with my
Pomeranians and my husband Harry. We are both members of the Dune Patrol.
This program involves assisting the rangers with
communications as well as interfacing with the public whether it is at the
bottom of a sand dune or at the counter at the ranger station.
My family has been going to Glamis since 1989. We
have also started taking our seven-year-old granddaughter with us. She is
a member of the Junior Ranger Program. We are at Glamis for the major
weekends and quite a few in-between.
Our toys consist of four quads and a 67 Toyota Land
Cruiser. My other interests include R.A.C.E.S., which is mutual aid
communications for the San Diego County Sheriff (currently I am the training
officer Charles 5). I am also an amateur radio operator kf6efn along with
my husband n6lsp. I am on the board of Directors for the Escondido Amateur
Radio Society and am also involved with Beach and Toys, which is a Toyota 4x4
club.
Representing: Dune Patrol
Bob Ham
Bob is a resident of El Centro, CA., an Imperial Dunes visitor since 1968, member of Los Aventureros off road
club, Co-founder of the California Off Road Vehicle Association (CORVA), life member of Cal Assn. of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.,
was the registered lobbyist for recreational off road vehicle users in California for 15
years, was instrumental in securing passage of the original Green Sticker Legislation in 1971 and involved in virtually every
piece of OHV Program related legislation since that time, worked on the CORVA project in the mid 1970's that gathered all the remaining pieces of
the old plank road through the dunes and reassembled the road at the site of present plank road monument.
Bob represents Imperial County interests on the TRT.
Justin Cole
Representing: San Diego Off Road Coalition
Clint Curry
Representing: Yuma County, AZ
Roy Denner
EMAIL: RDenner@prodigy.net
EDUCATION: * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
* Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
OCCUPATION: Retired - holder of:
* California Real Estate Broker's License.
* California General Contractor's License.
* Coast Guard Captain's License for East and West Coasts of the United States.
* Former owner of Agency Computers, Inc. - Small computer company installed turn-key systems for San Diego Businesses.
* Former Engineering Department Manager for Hughes Aircraft Co.
* U.S. Air Force Veteran - Served on flight crew during Korean war.
ORGANIZATIONS:
* Elected member of Lakeside Community Planning Group.
* Member of Lakeside Chamber of Commerce.
* Officer/Board of Directors of San Diego Off-Road Coalition. - awarded Off Road Volunteer of the Year for 1999 by the
California Off Highway Motor Vehicle Division of the California State Parks and Recreation Dept.
* Member of Long Beach Mounted Police.
* Recreation representative on the BLM Desert District Advisory Council.
DESERT ACTIVITIES:
* Significant desert hiking, back packing, and camping experience both individually and as Scout Master of Pacific Beach Boy
Scout Troop.
* Many desert horseback trail rides as member of Long Beach Mounted Police group.
* Over 40 years of family off roading in California desert Off Highway Vehicle areas.
* Participation in desert cleanups and desert tree planting activities mostly at the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation
Area and the Imperial Sand Dune area.
Desert Advisory Council Representative
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