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a. Solving one or more operational, maintenance, law enforcement, environmental, use conflict, or other problem(s) or condition(s) associated with providing OHV recreation described in the application This project will provide training in Spanish, dissemination of OHV safety information, including off-highway regulations and other pertinent desert protection/education. Clarification: Operational : This proposal enhances and protects operationalproblems through clinics and hands on training of ATV,s Dirt Bikes, Side X sides, Go-carts, Dune buggies and 4X4. Teaching proper riding techniques save lives and provides a positive image for OHV use solving two more conditions associated with providing OHV recreation described in the application. Maintenance: Clinics, mentoring, and staff help to eliminate problemsassociated with maintenance. This may include the proper care and maintenance of ohvs, equipment and facilities to prevent oil and gas seepage into the soil, trail maintenance to prevent “spider trails” all enhancing and protecting ohv opportunity or natural resources. Law enforcement: The project provides a volunteer trail patrol aiding in but notdoing law enforcement. This enhances available eyes and ears to help solve the problem of staffing law enforcement. Mentoring and providing supervision of youth helps comply with the current laws requiring less burden on law enforcement teams. Providing the required safety course aids law enforcement. Environmental: In addition to the desert tortoise and trash clean ups the projectprovides watering holes for wildlife. Several deer, rabbits, kit fox and Coyotes frequent the project site. Mine safety and bat conference was held at the project site. Current materials are distributed and evening camp fire programs are offered to foster safety and awareness of bat protection and mine shaft safety to reduce user conflict and create a positive image for Off-Highway vehicle use in the area. b. Protecting residents, private property and landowners adjacent to OHV recreation from noise, trespass and property damage The applicant stated that this will be done through education and stressing the importance of compliance with regulations. However, no specific details were given. Clarification: The project site is located on 155 acres in an isolated area surrounded by BLM land. There is only one neighbor. The project should receive full marks on this criteria based on the pre-screening of locations to achieve the protection of residents, private property and landowners adjacent to OHV recreation from noise, trespass and property damage. c. Protecting habitat or critical resources (soil, water, cultural, wildlife, etc.) The applicant will present a desert tortoise natural area virtual field trip and a video on the desert ecosystem. Additional information: The project site provides self guided storyboards on the cultural and historic resources in our area. A mini museum fosters cultural and historic responsibility. All volunteer riding shirts (70) read” Protect plants and Wildlife avoid riding over and around trees and bushes”. Plants provide food and shelter for Wildlife and most of the plant life grows around the “bowls” riders are encouraged through literature and mentoring to avoid these areas protecting and educating the public on the protection of cultural and natural resources. All volunteers participate regularly in trash clean ups which protect the natural habitat resources specifically the desert tortoise as the trash attracts ravens which are a predator to the tortoise. The trash cleanups help to protect the natural habitat of the desert tortoise in addition to eliminating any possible soil contamination from some trash. Trail patrols, clinics, and literature mentor and teach ’stay on the trail” to protect the soil. The project site provides oil disposal if needed to protect the soil. Soil protection is also achieved through the regular maintenance of Ohv’s. The project is desert and cannot be scored fairly on “water” in the traditional sense but riders are trained to avoid riding up and over banks of “washes” protecting the banks so when the rains do come the water can follow the natural course distributing water where mother nature intended it. d. Eliminating illegal riding/trespass A volunteer trail patrol helps to prevent or eliminate illegal trail riding and encourages riders to eliminate irresponsible OHV use. Additional information or clarification: This project provides for Adult supervision eliminating illegal riding (c.v.c 38504)”no person under the age of 14 shall operate an all-terrain vehicle unless that person satisfies the requirements of 38503 C.V.C (safety certification) and, in addition, is accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian”. The project also eliminates illegal riding by providing the Required Rider Safety Training. (C.V.C 38503) The posting of “no trespass” signs on the neighboring property is eliminating trespass in this project. Survey and staking the project property further eliminates trespass. e. Preventing off-route travel The elimination of illegal riding, trespass and off-route travel may be further achieved through maps and information stations. f. Promoting safe and responsible OHV use Through starting with young riders and teaching proper riding techniques and etiquette, the applicant will promote safe and responsible use. Clarification: Adult- youth mentoring through this project provides hundreds of hours of role model behavior examples. This mentoring becomes the “norm’ of rider behavior instilling life-long rider behavior changes promoting sage and responsible OHV for generations. The project is not just “promoting” and teaching it is implementing, doing, and leading through example. ________________________________________________________________ 2. The project will address OHV-related safety and/or education issues. Examples may include one or more of the following: a. Inspection stations (e.g. noise compliance, vehicle safety) Inspection stations have provided water for Border Patrol, BLM and the Sheriff’s Department. b. Search and rescue Volunteer participation provides aid in natural disasters and search and rescue efforts through Ham radio operators at the project site. c. Volunteer Trail patrol A volunteer trail patrol helps to prevent or eliminate illegal trail riding and encourages riders to eliminate irresponsible OHV use. Trash cleanups reduce the presence of ravens which helps protect the Desert Tortoise. d. Education/outreach (e.g. handbooks, public service announcements) Education/outreach includes handouts and public service announcements. Volunteers will deliver water bottles with an abundance of educational information wrapped around the bottle. A video of riding tips from AMA Supercross stars is available. e. Other proactive measures Hands-on training of OHVs and maintenance clinics, classroom programs, dirt bike school, adventure trail and Tread Lightly interpretive programs. Additional information: Gold Rock Outdoor Schools keeps current on OHV related issues in the area including the new “stay out! Stay alive!” mine safety, quarry, sand and gravel pit OHV safety awareness. Gold Rock outdoor Schools host the planning and develop meetings and provide input to these issues. These symposiums also include the bat program. Special events in partnership with C.O.R.V.A., American Sand Association, and others provide proactive measures addressing safety education issues. Gold Rock Outdoor Schools attends and participates regularly in national conferences focus groups and steering committees in its ongoing commitment of proactively addressing OHV Safety Education. _____________________________________________________________________ 3. The project is designed for efficient use of OHV Trust Funds. At a minimum, the application must address: a. Cost effectiveness (cost vs. numbers of students or general public) (5) Cost total is $2.73 per student and estimated student contacts is 40,000. [3] b. Use of other funds such as in-lieu funds, sponsorships, grants, and use fees (in excess of required matching funds) (5) Contributions exceed the required match by $130,250. This was achieved through financial contributions and loaned equipment from local businesses, schools and individual donors. [5] c. Use of partnerships, volunteers, or appropriate use of equipment such as computerized training to reduce the OHV funds needed for the project (5) Computerized training is being piloted to reduce OHV funds. Other on-line activities and curriculum is used to implement computerized outreach education. Partners include Arizona State Parks, American Sand Association, and Amateur Radio Association. Well over 500 volunteer hours were donated last year. [5] ________________________________________________________________________ 4. The applicant has a history of successfully implementing similar projects. At a minimum, using examples of prior projects, the applicant must address: a. Completion of prior projects within timeframe provided (5) The applicant states that all projects completed under a previous name were completed in a timely manner. However, no further details were provided. [2] Clarification and additional information: The organization has completed similar prior projects (seven projects in total) and has exceeded the amount of students trained, contacts made, days of service, hours of service, programs offered, geographical miles covered and quality of service both in Spanish and English consistently for 3 years realizing unexpected benefits from original grant proposals within the timeframe provided. b. History of fiscal accountability with similar grants or projects (5) The applicant stated that fiscal accountability with similar grants shows a positive track record of six years. However, no further details were provided. [2] Additional information: State site inspection has been carried out with positive results in addition to fiscal accountability to the National Organization and IRS audits for the past 3 years. The organization provides similar service to the State of Arizona Parks and Recreation Department for a total of seven OHV related projects. Numerous non-OHV related projects in conjunction with United Way, School districts, cities and other civic agencies prove a history of fiscal accountability with similar grants or projects c. Qualifications and availability of staff to carry out the project (5) Most instructors and staff are qualified school teachers who exceed educationalrequirements, most having Masters degrees. [4] Additional Information. Staff availability: Most Volunteers reside on the project site for at least 6 months available 24/7 if needed. Six Full Time staff members are on site yearly. Instructors have 185 days available as holidays and breaks from their full time teaching positions. Full time staff have been with the park over Ten years and are very competent and qualified to carry out this project.
_______________________________________________________________________ "State of California OHNVR Division Grant DRAFT PROPOSAL for review and Public comment"
^ Project Location, South East California, 2401 Gold Rock Ranch Road Winterhaven, CA92283
GENERAL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Gold Rock Outdoor Schools Inc. provides
“Outdoor Education, Recreation and Conservation for Generations” Funding
educational programs provides outreach education to the public creating a
positive image for OHV use leading to the protection and enhancement of OHV
opportunity. This
project curriculum and services lead to the enhancement and protection of OHV
opportunity and natural resources by delivering curriculum based enriched
experiences to riders and non riders through; Traveling and
recreating with minimum impact; Respecting the environment and the
rights of others; Educating (including operation,
maintenance, sound education, wild life protection, survival skills, first aid,
orienteering.); Allow for future use of the outdoors,
leave it better than you found it (by creating cleanup patrols etc.); Discover the rewards of responsible recreation (family activity, safe alternative to drugs and alcohol, mentoring for younger riders to comply with state law, creating a positive image for OHV use, service to the community, volunteer opportunities). ANALYSIS
OF PROJECT NEEDS AND BENEFITS The results reduce user conflict, enhance the recreational experience, protect habitat and environment, protect residents, private property and landowners adjacent to OHV recreation from noise, trespass and property damage, eliminates illegal riding /trespass prevents off-route travel, increases safety and awareness of rules, provides opportunity and eliminates irresponsible OHV use. 1 .These results are solutions to problems and conditions needed to enhance and protect OHV opportunity and natural resources. OHV recreation creates a large economic
impact vital to our financially depressed local economy. Our
community needs and relies on the positive image of OHV recreation. It is
imperative projects like these are funded to help the local economy. Imperial County Planning and building
department has made it a condition of the facilities used by Gold Rock Outdoor
Schools (Gold Rock Ranch) to provide Desert Protection/education “Permitee
shall provide guest of the Park with the latest (oral and printed) information
from the BLM, other regulatory agencies and private experts on the proper use of
the desert recreation lands in Imperial County including off-highway
regulations, BLM land classifications (open Areas, Limited USE areas, Closed
Areas, and Wilderness), and other pertinent desert protection/education.” The County recognizes the need for the
project, as they have required it. Gold Rock Outdoor Schools does not know
of any other place in Imperial County where this is required as part of a
conditional use permit. There is a need for Gold Rock Outdoor Schools to partner
with this business to solve a potential condition of lost OHV opportunity and
ensure County compliance in keeping this area open for OHV visitors. With
out the support of the State of California Off-Highway Division our program
would be non-existent. The project addresses these additional
problems and conditions through specific curriculum and activities. The application is for the delivery,
implementation, and dissemination of OHV Safety and Education material. Content of the educational material to
be used for the project include tested and proven OHV training curriculum
supplied by the ATV Safety institute “ATV Ridercourse”, The MSF “Dirt Bike
School”, USFS “Trunk Program”, NOVCC “Adventure Trail”
and “Tread Lightly” . Programs from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Idaho Parks and recreation and State of Utah will be reviewed as an online home study course to offer as a pilot program for OHV computerized training. Gold Rock Outdoor Schools will
offer the “Recreational Leadership Training Course” through “Del
Albright’s Website” “Desert
Tortoise Natural Area Virtual Field Trip” by the Desert Tortoise Preserve
Committee, a 6 minute video overview of riding tips from AMA Supercross stars Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed and Kevin Windham, Desert Ecosystem:
21 colorful pages of desert
plant and wildlife information for the elementary school student
and other online activities and curriculum to implement
computerized outreach education. New Programs being introduced in
partnership with the State Resource Agency include “Discover Bats” and
“Stay out stay alive”. These programs help OHV users develop an appreciation
for the open mine shafts and caves in our riding areas to protect and enhance
riding opportunities and increase safety and awareness. The
main base for our OHV School is located about 11 miles from the Imperial Valley
Sand Dunes Recreation Area at Gold Rock Ranch in the South East Corner of the
State. Other training locations will include sites previously designated through
our partnerships with other agencies such as California State Park Riding areas,
BLM training sites and other established sites set up through the ATV Safety
Institute and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The
deliverables will contribute to the delivery of safe and/or environmentally
responsible operations of OHV’s and solve problems and conditions through
protecting natural resources while accommodating diverse recreation. Funding
will be used to diversify methods of delivering the information to include
internet, school presentations, outreach (getting word out about OHV use in
general), attending special events, evening camp fire programs, interpretive
programs, self guided story boards, technical training, PSA ”s and
partnerships with Pal programs, CORVA ,Parks and Recreation Departments and
other civic agencies. 2. The project delivers the required OHV training and creates opportunities for riders to comply with state law providing supervision and certification. OHV opportunities are enhanced through hands-
on training of OHV’s and maintenance
clinics, classroom programs, the MSF
Dirt Bike School, NOVCC Adventure
Trail, and Tread Lightly
interpretative programs. Inspection
stations foster
volunteer compliance for noise, vehicle safety, spark
arrester, required equipment, registration and provide first Aid. Our stations
have provided water for BLM, Border Patrol, and Sheriff’s Dept. the project
has saved lives of many undocumented residents and located remains of others. Volunteer participation enhances our
project through mentoring and supervision of safe and responsible OHV recreation
and provides aid in natural disasters
and search and rescue through our Ham
radio operators at the project site. The Volunteer
Trail patrol helps to prevent or eliminate illegal riding or trespasser and
encourages riders to eliminate irresponsible OHV use by empowering riders to act
responsibly. This includes trash
cleanups. Trash cleanups help discourage the Ravens which are a natural
predator of the Desert Tortoise. Reducing the presence of the Raven helps
protect the Desert Tortoise The results of this behavior reduce user
conflict by protecting wildlife, private property and landowners adjacent to OHV
recreation from noise, trespass and property damage. Combining
environmental awareness curriculum and mentoring
legal use of trails and riding areas instills environmental
ethic and safety
consciousness enhancing the OHV opportunity and protecting natural resources.
The
elimination of illegal riding, trespass and off-route travel may be achieved
through maps, information stations. Gold
Rock Ranch is the State historic marker for the TUMCO Gold mine and provides
tourist information, maps, museum displays, photo displays and historic
presentations for the old Ghost town through this project. Students
and visitors have the opportunity to learn about the rich gold mining history of
the area to further foster appreciation for natural resources. The
project fosters conscientious use by personal contacts.
Meeting
and greeting users with a
cold water bottle reminds users of our natural resources and the necessity to
protect them. Volunteers deliver water bottles with an abundance of educational
material, handbooks, public service announcements
and other information wrapped around the bottle. The
project applies sustainable recreation concepts to practical use with tangible
results. 3.
The project is designed to provide for efficient use of funds. a.
Cost vs. # of students Instructor days include the ability to teach 8 riders daily (only 4 youth) X 90 days hands on training =
720 students Outreach/volunteer/ area coordinator 180 days 9500 contacts = 9,500 Volunteer patrol / Inspection Stations (about 52 daily) Interpretative/Sound/ Range/ Area 280 days X 100 daily contacts = 28,000 annual PSA’s mall displays, Special events Computerized Internet Education = 1000 Total
contacts approximately 40,000 cost $109,000 = $
2.73 per student The project location of has a very large
geographical service area with a proven history of a large number of enthusiasts
visiting (over 850,000 annually) The project site at Historic Gold Rock
Ranch averages 100 daily visitors and is open more than 200 days annually
resulting in about 20,000 annual visitors. Gold Rock Ranch accommodates over 200 overnight visitors. Various
collaborations, using community facilities and support, allow for an efficient
use of funds. (Details
may be found on Project Cost and deliverables sheet) c. Use of Partnerships The
methods are tested and proven to benefit many educational programs. The model is
outcome-based and tracks progressive skill-building, learning experiences and
developmental assets. The
program is designed to strengthen cost effectiveness by building capacity
through technical assistance, shared resources, training and equipment. . Volunteers
complement the work of staff reducing costs. Leadership responsibilities are shared throughout the entire group providing for an efficient use of funds. 4. a. Gold Rock Outdoor Schools was formerly Camp Fire USA. All members, personal, address, phone numbers have remained the same. The name changed was in part implemented to provide more efficient use of funds through the reduction of national fees and the increase in State jurisdiction. All projects under the previous name were completed accurately and in a timely manner both with the State of California and Arizona State Parks. Project goals were exceeded and steadfast credibility and professionalism maintained b. Fiscal accountability with similar grants shows a positive track record over the past 6 years. c. Our qualified staff exceeds educational requirements for the execution of this project. Most instructors and staff are qualified school teachers many with Masters Degrees and have a proven track record of implementing a similar project for almost 4 years. We are the only organization proving training in Spanish and English. Our staff remains dedicated to the stewardship of OHV recreation and offers diverse riding and teaching opportunities
GENERAL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Gold Rock Outdoor Schools Inc. provides
“Outdoor Education, Recreation and Conservation for Generations” Funding
educational programs provides outreach education to the public creating a
positive image for OHV use leading to the protection and enhancement of OHV
opportunity. This
project curriculum and services lead to the enhancement and protection of OHV
opportunity and natural resources by delivering curriculum based enriched
experiences to riders and non riders through; Traveling and
recreating with minimum impact; Respecting the environment and the
rights of others; Educating (including operation,
maintenance, sound education, wild life protection, survival skills, first aid,
orienteering.); Allow for future use of the outdoors,
leave it better than you found it (by creating cleanup patrols etc.); Discover the rewards of responsible recreation (family activity, safe alternative to drugs and alcohol, mentoring for younger riders to comply with state law, creating a positive image for OHV use, service to the community, volunteer opportunities). ANALYSIS
OF PROJECT NEEDS AND BENEFITS The results reduce user conflict, enhance the recreational experience, protect habitat and environment, protect residents, private property and landowners adjacent to OHV recreation from noise, trespass and property damage, eliminates illegal riding /trespass prevents off-route travel, increases safety and awareness of rules, provides opportunity and eliminates irresponsible OHV use. 1 .These results are solutions to problems and conditions needed to enhance and protect OHV opportunity and natural resources. OHV recreation creates a large economic
impact vital to our financially depressed local economy. Our
community needs and relies on the positive image of OHV recreation. It is
imperative projects like these are funded to help the local economy. Imperial County Planning and building
department has made it a condition of the facilities used by Gold Rock Outdoor
Schools (Gold Rock Ranch) to provide Desert Protection/education “Permitee
shall provide guest of the Park with the latest (oral and printed) information
from the BLM, other regulatory agencies and private experts on the proper use of
the desert recreation lands in Imperial County including off-highway
regulations, BLM land classifications (open Areas, Limited USE areas, Closed
Areas, and Wilderness), and other pertinent desert protection/education.” The County recognizes the need for the
project, as they have required it. Gold Rock Outdoor Schools does not know of any other place in Imperial County where this is required as part of a conditional use permit. There is a need for Gold Rock Outdoor Schools to partner with this business to solve a potential condition of lost OHV opportunity and ensure County compliance in keeping this area open for OHV visitors. With
out the support of the State of California Off-Highway Division our program
would be non-existent. The project addresses these additional
problems and conditions through specific curriculum and activities. The application is for the delivery,
implementation, and dissemination of OHV Safety and Education material. Content of the educational material to
be used for the project include tested and proven OHV training curriculum
supplied by the ATV Safety institute “ATV Ridercourse”, The MSF “Dirt Bike
School”, USFS “Trunk Program”, NOVCC “Adventure Trail”
and “Tread Lightly” . Programs from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Idaho Parks and recreation and State of Utah will be reviewed as an online home study course to offer as a pilot program for OHV computerized training. Gold Rock Outdoor Schools will
offer the “Recreational Leadership Training Course” through “Del
Albright’s Website” “Desert
Tortoise Natural Area Virtual Field Trip” by the Desert Tortoise Preserve
Committee, a 6 minute video overview of riding tips from AMA Supercross stars Ricky Carmichael, Chad Reed and Kevin Windham, Desert Ecosystem:
21 colorful pages of desert
plant and wildlife information for the elementary school student
and other online activities and curriculum to implement
computerized outreach education. New Programs being introduced in
partnership with the State Resource Agency include “Discover Bats” and
“Stay out stay alive”. These programs help OHV users develop an appreciation
for the open mine shafts and caves in our riding areas to protect and enhance
riding opportunities and increase safety and awareness. The
main base for our OHV School is located about 11 miles from the Imperial Valley
Sand Dunes Recreation Area at Gold Rock Ranch in the South East Corner of the
State. Other training locations will include sites previously designated through
our partnerships with other agencies such as California State Park Riding areas,
BLM training sites and other established sites set up through the ATV Safety
Institute and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The
deliverables will contribute to the delivery of safe and/or environmentally
responsible operations of OHV’s and solve problems and conditions through
protecting natural resources while accommodating diverse recreation. Funding
will be used to diversify methods of delivering the information to include
internet, school presentations, outreach (getting word out about OHV use in
general), attending special events, evening camp fire programs, interpretive
programs, self guided story boards, technical training, PSA ”s and
partnerships with Pal programs, CORVA ,Parks and Recreation Departments and
other civic agencies. 2. The project delivers the required OHV training and creates opportunities for riders to comply with state law providing supervision and certification. OHV opportunities are enhanced through hands-
on training of OHV’s and maintenance
clinics, classroom programs, the MSF
Dirt Bike School, NOVCC Adventure
Trail, and Tread Lightly
interpretative programs. Inspection
stations foster
volunteer compliance for noise, vehicle safety, spark
arrester, required equipment, registration and provide first Aid. Our stations
have provided water for BLM, Border Patrol, and Sheriff’s Dept. the project
has saved lives of many undocumented residents and located remains of others. Volunteer participation enhances our
project through mentoring and supervision of safe and responsible OHV recreation
and provides aid in natural disasters
and search and rescue through our Ham
radio operators at the project site. The Volunteer
Trail patrol helps to prevent or eliminate illegal riding or trespasser and
encourages riders to eliminate irresponsible OHV use by empowering riders to act
responsibly. This includes trash
cleanups. Trash cleanups help discourage the Ravens which are a natural
predator of the Desert Tortoise. Reducing the presence of the Raven helps
protect the Desert Tortoise. The results of this behavior reduce user
conflict by protecting wildlife, private property and landowners adjacent to OHV
recreation from noise, trespass and property damage. Combining
environmental awareness curriculum and mentoring
legal use of trails and riding areas instills environmental
ethic and safety
consciousness enhancing the OHV opportunity and protecting natural resources.
The
elimination of illegal riding, trespass and off-route travel may be achieved
through maps, information stations. Gold
Rock Ranch is the State historic marker for the TUMCO Gold mine and provides
tourist information, maps, museum displays, photo displays and historic
presentations for the old Ghost town through this project. Students
and visitors have the opportunity to learn about the rich gold mining history of
the area to further foster appreciation for natural resources. The
project fosters conscientious use by personal contacts.
Meeting
and greeting users with a
cold water bottle reminds users of our natural resources and the necessity to
protect them. Volunteers deliver water bottles with an abundance of educational
material, handbooks, public service announcements
and other information wrapped around the bottle. The
project applies sustainable recreation concepts to practical use with tangible
results. 3.
The project is designed to provide for efficient use of funds. a.
Cost vs. # of students Instructor days include the ability to teach 8 riders daily (only 4 youth) X 90 days hands on training = 720 students Outreach/volunteer/ area coordinator 180 days 9500 contacts = 9,500 Volunteer patrol / Inspection Stations (about 52 daily) Interpretative/Sound/ Range/ Area 280 days X 100 daily contacts = 28,000 annual PSA’s mall displays, Special events Computerized Internet Education = 1000 Total
contacts approximately 40,000 cost $109,000 = $
2.73 per student The project location of has a very large
geographical service area with a proven history of a large number of enthusiasts
visiting (over 850,000 annually) The project site at Historic Gold Rock
Ranch averages 100 daily visitors and is open more than 200 days annually
resulting in about 20,000 annual visitors. Gold Rock Ranch accommodates over 200 overnight visitors. Various
collaborations, using community facilities and support, allow for an efficient
use of funds. (Details
may be found on Project Cost and deliverables sheet) c. Use of Partnerships The
methods are tested and proven to benefit many educational programs. The model is
outcome-based and tracks progressive skill-building, learning experiences and
developmental assets. The
program is designed to strengthen cost effectiveness by building capacity
through technical assistance, shared resources, training and equipment. . Volunteers
complement the work of staff reducing costs. Leadership
responsibilities are shared throughout the entire group providing for an
efficient use of funds. 4. a. Gold Rock Outdoor Schools was formerly Camp Fire USA. All members, personal, address, phone numbers have remained the same. The name changed was in part implemented to provide more efficient use of funds through the reduction of national fees and the increase in State jurisdiction. All projects under the previous name were completed accurately and in a timely manner both with the State of California and Arizona State Parks. Project goals were exceeded and steadfast credibility and professionalism maintained b. Fiscal accountability with similar grants shows a positive track record over the past 6 years. c. Our qualified staff exceeds educational requirements for the execution of this project. Most instructors and staff are qualified school teachers many with Masters Degrees and have a proven track record of implementing a similar project for almost 4 years. We are the only organization proving training in Spanish and English. Our staff remains dedicated to the stewardship of OHV recreation and offers diverse riding and teaching opportunities
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