MESA 4 WHEELERS HORN NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2016 Mesa 4 Wheelers, PO Box 107, Mesa AZ 85201 http://mesa4wheelers.com

MESA 4 WHEELERS STAFF President Bill Mihailov 602-810-7226 Vice President Kurt Loga 602-448-4798 Secretary Pat Jenkins 480-834-0517 Treasurer Ray Jenkins 480-834-0517 Corres. Secretary Hazel Hart 480-994-1260 Membership Lori Moore 602-647-1685 Editor Mike Drawsky 480-502-9507 Remembrance Gert Leible 623-869-8434 Trophies Clete Hruska 602-568-1140 Safety Chairman John Hart 480-994-1260 Publicity OPEN

Next Meeting November 18, 2016

Third Friday of every month, 7:00 PM. Bass Pro

1133 North Dobson, Mesa, AZ 85201 (602) 606-5600

PRESIDENT'S CORNER Words from the “Prez” Gone fishen! Mr. Bill…the Prez.

REMEMBER WHEN? 30 years ago?

Mesa 4 Wheelers 30 Years Ago

November 28th, 29th & 30th, 1986 Crossing the Dunes in Mexico

This Trip was an Annual trip taken by the Mesa 4 Wheelers every year for many years. It was a trip that required one to take everything needed to survive a remote sand dune crossing in Mexico to the beach of the Gulf of California. The trip this year was lead by Hec Ramsey. He had lead this trip many times and knew where the best route was.

Crossing the Dunes in Mexico (Continued)

Leaving Mesa Friday, we all headed for the border crossing at Lukeville. The crossing at the border had to be done before 12 PM.. The group then took Mexico Highway 2 about 15 miles west to our starting point. We set up camp there. The next morning the journey across the sand dunes was started. This trip required some finesse on the throttle, low tire pressure, about 8 - 10 psi, and momentum to keep from becoming stuck in the sand. We always stopped at a little town called Lopez Collada that was along the train route. We were met by the children of the town who we handed out treats to. They were very excited about this. We all enjoyed their enthusiasm. From there we drove over more dunes and around the estuaries on our way to the beach. We arrived at the beach in the late afternoon. Driving the beach was much easier, except you had to watch for the hidden water inlets that could upset your Jeep. We stopped along the way to check out the tide pools to see interesting sea creatures and shells. We made camp on the beach about 2 miles south of El Gulfo. After camp was set up we went to town to buy some fresh shrimp. We would bring the shrimp back to camp, boil a big pot of water, add some seasoning and enjoy a delicious shrimp feast. Sunday morning, we were up early for breakfast. We packed up our camp and gear, stopped in El Gulfo for gas and headed for the border crossing at San Luis. The crossing sometimes took a couple of hours because of all the people coming back from the long weekend in Mexico. We would stop in Yuma at McDonalds for a hamburger, gas up and head for Mesa. This Trip can no longer be done due to Mexico’s cross country restrictions. It was always a challenging trip with sometimes mechanical failures, but the hardy Mesa 4 Wheelers always made it safely back home. Ray Jenkins

CLUB TRIP REPORTS Annual 4-Peaks/Sugarloaf Cleanup, Sponsored by Copperstate 4-Wheelers Trip Leader: Rory & Lori Moore Date: November 5, 2016 Those attending the Copperstate 4-Wheelers Cleanup this year were: Rory & Lori Moore, Bob & Ann Nyberg, Mike Drawsky, Don Doty, Jeri & Harold Liberman, Rob Hayton, Lee Coppage, Mic & Jamie Radford, Nathan Stringer, Bill & Amy Mihailov, Jim Kawa, Walt & Gert Leible, former Mesa 4 Wheeler member Bob Schmeckpeper and guests Glenn & Terri Luce. Thank you to all that attended! This year we worked on several areas on the Old Bush Highway. The first spot that we came to, Bob Schmeckpeper was already hard at work. A lot of hill side to clean! A few of us went further down the Old Bush Highway, where we found Glenn and Terri Luce cleaning. We jumped in and helped get that area clean and then moved on down the road picking up along the sides of the road until we found our next spot. We had some help here from a couple of men that had been out target practicing. They helped in cleaning up that spot. A big thank you to Nathan and Lee for bringing out their trailers! There was lunch and a raffle after everyone returned to the staging area. I did hear that several Mesa 4 Wheelers ended up with a gift certificate. All in all, we had fun and it was for a good cause. Hope to see everyone out there next year! Lori Moore

Ann Nyberg

Mic & Jamie Radford

Jim Kawa

Walter Leible

Annual 4-Peaks/Sugarloaf Cleanup

Harold Liberman & Bob Nyberg

Don Doty

Like all past 4-Peak’s cleanups it does not take long to fill up a trash bag!

The biggest pile of garbage on today’s cleanup, was this complete roof of composition shingles. There was enough to fill up Bob Shmeckpepper truck, and Lee trailer!

Lee’s trailer made cleaning up the roofing shingles a bit easier. The size and weight of the shingles was too much weight for the garbage bags, so we loaded them directly into his trailer.

Past member Bob Schmeckpepper, had arrived early and already had one garbage bag full of spent ammo and target debris.

Annual 4-Peaks/Sugarloaf Cleanup

Rob’s Jeep was full of target debris that Mike, Nathan and he had gathered up from across the wash on a neighboring hillside.

After 3 hours of steady raking, shoveling and hand picking, we had this trashed shooting sight cleaner than it had been in years!

Nathan Stringer built most of this trailer himself. It sure came in handy for today’s cleanup!

Bob, Mic & Jamie loading up on club sandwiches, chips and drinks after a hard day’s cleanup.

Most of today’s cleanup crew with 4-Peaks in the back ground.

Rob with previous M4W member, Steve Ezzyks

Annual 4-Peaks/Sugarloaf Cleanup

M4W guests, Terri & Glenn Luce, worked with Rory & Lori and Bill & Amy on two other cleanup sites along the Bush Highway.

This year, the dumpster rental company, Republic Services, was late bringing out the 40 yard boxes. We were filling them up faster than they were being delivered!

Wearing the Indiana Jones hat, Copperstate’s club President Chad Chaney posing with other Copperstate staff members with 4-Peaks in the background. This was Copperstate’s 7th Annual 4-Peaks/Sugarloaf Cleanup. M4W has attended them all and looks forward every year to supporting this worthwhile cause.

Bulldog Canyon Trip Leaders: Harold & Jeri Liberman Date: Nov 12, 2016 Members in attendance: Walter & Gert Leible, Bob & Ann Nyberg, Dave & Paula Brown, Don Doty, Mike Drawsky, Kurt Loga, Rory & Lori Moore, Nathaniel Stringer, Jack Gray, Jim & Kiery Clawson and Jan Northcutt. Guests in attendance: Mike & Sue Spahle, Terri, Sara & Glenn Luce, Chad Spangler, Chad Chaney, Steve & Jacque Smith, Dan Lundberg and Pamela Vespie.

Harold holding today’s drivers meeting

The run had a super turnout on a day with excellent weather & conditions. The run started at 10:00 am at the assembly area off Usery Pass Road and ended just north of Goldfield where most of the participants enjoyed good food and camaraderie. The route utilized trails 3554,10, and 1356. We had a total of 19 vehicles consisting of twelve members and seven guests. Traffic on the trails was a little heavier than usual with a Pink Jeeps now doing runs on Bulldog and ATV's. One ATV running too fast in a blind area had to lock up his wheels to avoid hitting the lead Jeep.

Most of the V8 transplant issues on Rory & Lori’s TJ have finally been resolved! This was the first trail run they had taken it out on since the install began over a year ago.

Bulldog Canyon

In preparation for today’s run, Rory & Lori had their TJ professionally detailed. The paint was oxidized and faded. The detailers had done an amazing job bringing the shine back!

No better way to spend a perfect Arizona weather day, than to be wheeling in the desert!

Bulldog Canyon’s gorgeous scenery always attracts a good number of participants.

Ann, Bob, Lori and Rory discussing the possibility of starting up a Red Jeep Club!

Today, 4 out the 18 Jeeps were red, including our trip leader’s Harold and Jeri. Standing out from the rest, it was the largest number of red Jeeps I can recall seeing on any previous run!

This was the first time we had seen Mike in the passenger seat and Sue behind the wheel. She was enjoying the drive so much, she told me they may be looking for a second Jeep!

Bulldog Canyon

An aggressive tread pattern was not needed for Bulldog Canyon, but they sure look nice!

Nathan, Glenn and Chad, enjoying today’s great weather.

Mike, visiting with guest, Steve Smith. Steve and his wife Jacque found out about M4W while taking part in this years, Airpark Jeep Jamboree. They ran Sycamore Creek, lead by Mike.

Club member Jack Gray with one of today’s guests.

Don Doty enjoying a relaxing trail run after participating in last weeks 4-Peaks cleanup.

Starting from the Bulldog Canyon staging area, off of Usery Pass Road, they first third of the trail is in a sandy wash. At this large rock outcropping we turned right, out the wash, where the road turns from soft sand to hardened rock pan.

Bulldog Canyon

Driving a YJ, the last generation of Jeeps to use leaf springs, Mike had to air down more and take it slow in order to make the ride as comfortable as the newer model Jeeps running coil spring.

Taking a break at the main Bulldog Canyon entrance, off E. McDowell Road. Here, a couple vehicles in our group return to pavement, while the rest of us got back in line and followed Harold & Jeri on FR1356. This stretch of road lead us further east, tying into the Apache Trail, a couple miles east of Goldfield.

Before breaking the group up, we lined our vehicles up for one last panoramic photo!

At the end of FR 10 we took a group picture of everyone and the vehicles, then most of the group proceeded to the final leg of the day on FR 1356.

To cap off today’s great run, we headed over to the Mammoth Saloon, in Goldfield for cold drinks, delicious burgers and to take in a good old gun fight!

MEMBERS TRIP REPORTS Jack, Bill & Charlotte’s Visit to Death Valley (October 22nd – 26th)

Tea Kettle Junction

Visit to Death Valley

Badwater, lowest point in the northern hemisphere!

Artist Palette

Grapevine Canyon

Titus Canyon

FUTURE TRIPS & EVENTS

Annual Christmas Party Organizers: Jeri Liberman, Pat Jenkins & Lori Moore When: Dec. 3th

Where: Dobson Ranch Resort Time: 11 to 3 Details: (See attached menu & registration)

Annual Snow Run Trip Leader: Mike Drawsky Contact # (480) 502-9507 When: December 10th

Meet: Randall House, 3821 Arizona 87, Pine, AZ (928) 476-4077 Start Time: Breakfast @ 8:00, pull out 9:00 Finish Time: 2:00 Rating: 2.5 Details: If the Rim Road is open, the plan is to drive out to Milk Ranch Point to pay our respect to past member, Leonard Staff (Doc).

M4W's 50TH Annual Fun Days Dates: March 31st - April 2th Where: Boulders OHV area, highway 74, Lake Pleasant Road, between mile markers 11 and 12. Look for an M4W sign where you turn north. The camp is about 1 mile in. Staff list: Club Vice President - Fun Daze Chair: Kurt Loga Master of Ceremonies: Bob Nyberg Registration: (Position Open) Music: Kawa's Entertainment coordinator/skits/lights/extension cords: (Position Open) Raffle Prizes: Lori Moore Games: Glenn McConnell Firewood: Bob Nyberg Friday night run: Kurt Loga Sunday main run: Kurt Loga Porta Potties: Ray Jenkins Clean Up: Mike Drawsky Food Coordination: Bill Mihialov

Mesa 4 Wheelers Holiday Party

11:00 am - 3:00 December 3,2016 Dobson Restaurant 2155 S Dobson Road

Mesa, AZ. DINNERS Cost $25.00 inclusive Filet Mignon mashed potatoes $25.00 quantity______ demi glaze total__________ Lemon Caper Salmon $25.00 quantity______ rice pilaf total_________ Chicken Marsala $25.00 quantity ______ rice pilaf total _________ Chicken Strips (kids) $12.50 quantity _______ fries total __________ All entree include: house salad, seasonal fresh vegetables, dinner rolls, chocolate cake, soft beverages tax and gratuity. PARTY ACTIVITIES 1. If you want to participate in the gift exchange bring a gift not to exceed $15.00 2. Best holiday fashion statement- win a prize. 3. Guess how many in the pickle jar- win a prize. YOUR MONEY MUST BE IN BY NOVEMBER 25,2016 MAIL TO: JERI LIBERMAN 9359 E NANCE STREET MESA,AZ. QUESTIONS 480-354-6702

Mesa 4-Wheelers, Inc. A family oriented, non-profit organization

Affiliate of the Arizona State Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs

50th Annual Mesa 4-Wheelers Fun Days Raffle Request

Provider___________________________________________Date______________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Contact name______________________________________Phone#__________________________________________ Items donated________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Mesa 4-Wheeler club member______________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions please feel free to call the 2017 Fun Days raffle chairperson: Lori Moore (602)647-1685

WANTED

FUN DAYS 2017 RAFFLE PRIZES

It is time to “hit the bricks” and ask your favorite merchant for prize donation for Fun Days. No prize is too small or too large for our raffle! Here are some ideas:

** Any auto/truck product (tires,plugs,shocks,etc) or services (car wash, lube, oil change, tune ups etc.)

** Camping or outdoor supplies ** Family items from your favorite place of business ** Meals (discounts, free meals, buy one get one free etc.) ** Vacations (travel packages, free hotel stays) ** Books, maps, videos ** Personal Services (haircut, spa visits, nails, pedicures) ** Clothing items (shirts, hats etc) Please notify the raffle chairperson, Lori Moore, when you get donations so that a list can be compiled. Be sure to get business cards from the donor and give to the chairperson. Remember to give the thank you certificates to your donors after the event. Thanks for your help in making 2017 FUN DAYS the best yet!

MESA 4-WHEELERS

50th ANNUAL FUN DAYS

RAFFLE DONATIONS REQUEST GREETINGS TO YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES!

THE MESA 4-WHEELERS ARE AGAIN PLANNING OUR

FUN DAYS FOR 2017 Each year, we have a special event for our club members and guests, our main fund raiser for the year. This event is the “Mesa 4-Wheelers Fun Days”. At this event we raise money for our club so that we can operate and give to charitable and conservation causes and for civic oriented activities. The primary money raising activity at our annual event is a raffle drawing where donated items, services and gift certificates are won by attendees. We are asking for a donation from your business. This donation can be a product, service, gift certificate/gift card. We greatly appreciate your participation in making this 2017 Fun Days raffle a huge success. Thank you! Kurt Loga Lori Moore (602) 448-4798 (602)647-1685 Fun Days Chairperson Raffle Chairperson Mesa 4 Wheelers Mesa 4 Wheelers

50th ANNUAL M4W FUN DAYS March 31 - April 2, 2017

What is fun days? This is a special M4W event where trips are scheduled for Friday night and Sunday morning. Saturday is a day of games for kids and vehicles, a yummy dinner and an evening of “entertainment”.

Where will we be having this fun event? This year’s Fun Days will be held Boulders OHV area, highway 74, Lake Pleasant Road, between mile markers 11 and 12. Look for an M4W sign where you turn north. The camp is about 1 mile in.M4W members, potential members & invited guests

How much is all this fun going to cost? $35.00 includes camping, access to all events and 2 meal tickets. Additional meal tickets are $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 5-12 years of age.

What fun things do we need to bring? Everything you need to camp, chairs, a dish to share for Saturday evening and a skit to present during the “entertainment” segment.

What’ is the schedule of fun events? 3 days of FUN!!!! Friday, March 31st Afternoon:

Registration opens Firewood arrival Port-A-Potties arrive too!

Evening: A Short meeting will be held before the 9:00 P.m. (estimated time) Night run(or the meeting might be held before the “entertainment on Saturday, whatever our president decides!)

Saturday, April 1nd Morning: 8:00-9:00 Registration & Raffle prize log in. 9:00 the games begin Afternoon:

1:00-5:30 Registration & Raffle prize log in Evening: 5:45 Bring pot luck dishes to meal area. Don’t forget your tables /chairs/utensils and a trash bag for your trash! 6:00 Dinner is served 7:30 “Entertainment” begins!!! Skits, awards, raffle.

Sunday, April 2rd Morning

9:00 A.M. drivers meeting 9:15 A.M. main run pull out

Afternoon: pack up and clean up!!!! Make sure your camping area is spotless!! Help us by picking up any stray trash you see!! Thanks!

M4W FUN DAYS March 31- April 2, 2017

Registration form

Name:______________________________________________________ How many people? _______ M4W member? _______ Invited guest? _______ Register ON OR BEFORE March 17, 2017 $35.00 __________ (Includes participation in all week-end activities and 2 adult meal tickets) Late registration (no exceptions) $45.00 __________ (Includes participation in all week-end activities and 2 adult meal tickets) Each additional adult meal ticket $12.00 __________ Each additional child (5-12 years of age) meal tickets $5.00 __________ TOTAL DUE $ ___________ Please make checks payable to: Mesa 4 Wheelers Send check and this completed, signed registration to:

Wendi Kawa 13968 N. 88th Pl. Scottsdale, AZ 85260

To pass safety inspection, I acknowledge my vehicle must have a hardtop and/or roll bar, seat belts for driver and all passengers, tow hooks front and rear, and a two strap. A C.B. radio is not required but is strongly recommended. I understand that the Mesa 4 Wheelers will do all in its power to assure a safe and successful event, but there is a possibility of accidents happening. Therefore, I hereby assume all risk involved in connection with this event. On behalf of myself, my family, and heirs, I release Mesa 4 Wheelers, Inc., its officers and/or members from any and all liability due to harm, injury or damage which may befall me, my family, my guests and my equipment, whether seen or unforeseen. I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this agreement. Print driver name: ___________________________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________

ITEMS WANTED: Hello everyone, I'm looking for a high pinion dana 30 1995 or newer in good shape. I bought a bunch of stuff to strengthen my current low pinion 30 in the LJ but if I can find a nice HPD30 than I will build that one instead. Thanks, Ridley Nolan 404-957-0034

MEMBER ITEMS FOR SALE: NEW ITEM - I have a set of Jeep Rock Rails for sale for $350. Satin Black Rock Rails with functional heavy duty Tubular Rub Rails. 6 feet long. Bolt to existing mounting holes and feature reinforced mounting brackets. Hardware included. Like new. Used 2 months on a 2015 Jeep Wrangler 4-door, then were replaced with flat running boards. Could fit on other year/model Jeeps. Seller: Roberta Wehr E-mail: Bertie@att.net Phone # 602 793-7155

CLUB ITEMS FOR SALE M4W Flag $15.00 M4W Vehicle Plate $25.00 M4W 5” & 7” Logos $2.00 M4W Banners $5.00 State Decals $2.00 M4W Arm Patches $0.50 United Decals $1.00

REFRESHMENTS November Tom Ruane Tim Warren January Kurt Loga Bob & Ann Nyberg

BIRTHDAYS November 11/11 Darrel Wallace 11/13 Lori Moore

December 12/5 Jeri Liberman 12/11 Dave Brown 12/12 Nate Van Keuren 12/13 Lee Coppage 12/16 Ann Nyberg 12/31 Kevin Losey

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES Kurt Loga 11/15

MESA 4 WHEELERS WEBSITE

To log onto the M4W website go to: http://mesa4wheelers.com What you will find on our website: Photo Gallery (Club Runs & Events) Club Information (About Us, FAQ, Membership, Newsletters, Links) Calendar (Posted Runs & Events) Forum (General Category, Travels, Marketplace) Contact Us (Contact form for new members)

BUSINESS ADVERTISING

BUSINESS ADVERTISING