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I thought 4H was for horses, when did it change? What do you do in a 4H motorcycle club? What is the purpose of the club? Do I have to own a motorcycle? I have a little brother/sister who wants to join, but we share an ORV, can he/she join too? Do I have to sell candy or other fund raising things? Stanwood, Monroe; what's with that? How much is this going to cost? What are the requirements to stay in?
Where are the Meetings? Our meetings are held once a month, on the second Wednesday, 7:00 PM, at the Stanwood Fairgrounds. Located in the east end of town, the following instructions should be helpful if you are not familiar with the area:
I thought 4H was for horses, when did it change? 4-H is still farm animals and such, but in the Midwest when the use of ATV's became an important farming tool, it was decided to educate the youth on the proper usage of the machinery. This in turn became a 4-H group. Other areas, hearing of this group, decided to start ATV/Motorcycle groups in the 4-H nationwide.
What is the purpose of the club? Our clubs purpose is to have a place where the kids can learn to work on their machines, learn to ride safely, and have memorable outings in a family fun atmosphere.
What do you do in a 4H motorcycle club? We talk about Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety, organize events and rides, sponsor "trail clean-ups", and provide educational opportunities and experience in ORV maintenance and care.
Do I have to own a motorcycle or quad? No, you don't have to own a motorcycle or quad to join. It's a great place to find out what to get and what not to get before you invest. However, like a 4-H for Horses group, if you don't have your own ORV, your involvement will be somewhat limited. Also, a lot of good bikes and quads are bought and sold throughout the clubs, (as the kiddos grow out of them). Occasionally, an ORV will be made available to a child for a particular event should they not have one, or theirs is "out of service".
I have a little brother/sister who wants to join, but we share an ORV, can he/she join too? You bet! However, some rides will require your own ORV to participate, since they are more like a "motorized hike"; you go up the trail in a group, eat lunch, and come back down.
Nope, we take care to make sure that all levels of experience are considered. There will be rides where the more advance people will only want to partake, and we will certainly inform you of the skills required for each ride. At most of the rides, we try to make sure that there is a very easy course, and a more challenging one.
Nope, we do all the hosting! It's held at the same location every month!
Do I have to sell candy or other fund raising things? We try to limit fund raising. And when we do, we try to keep everyone at one location, like garage sells, car washes, or selling goodies at rides/events.
We meet once a month. (Monroe -1st Wednesday of each month, Stanwood - 2nd Wednesday of each month.)
Stanwood, Monroe; what's with that? The Stanwood , Monroe and now Sultan! The Motorcycle ATV Program of Snohomish County 4H is currently made up of 3 individual groups. If you're interested in starting one in your area - give us a call - we'll help you set it up.
"Members must be in the 3rd grade and have reached their 8th birthday before January 1 of the current 4-H year to be eligible for enrollment in projects involving motorized vehicles." from 4-H Volunteers Handbook
How much is this going to cost? The club fees are $10.00 per year. As far as the rest, as much or little as you wish to expend. If you have an ORV, you will need to have it properly licensed/registered. You will need proper riding attire. You will need an approved helmet. Some locations/events will require a fee or permit.
What are the requirements to stay in? No real requirements other than signing up each year. However, we would really like to see you attend most of the meetings and some of the events. Otherwise, why join?
It most certainly can be! Generally, though, the rides are pretty safely run and organized. However, as with any motorized vehicle, accidents can (and do) happen. Once you are on an ORV, you are in control; no one else can hit the brakes or shut off the fuel for you. We can teach you to be safe and limit your dangers, but you must choose to operate your ORV safely. See forms.
This is why we require the parents to be at each ride. We have medical treatment releases, but we care not to use them. A child's parents/guardians are the best ones to decide the level of care required. We would take all injuries to the hospital otherwise. |
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