By Chris Cowan

Rubicon Trail Foundation Annual Board Planning

Each year the Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF) gets together for a 2- day planning session to plan the year ahead and go over things that did and did not work.

First, we dedicated time to talking with Vickie and Justin from the County to hear about their new grants and how we can help fund these.  In January the County made a formal request to the Rubicon Trail Foundation for matching funds for the Operations and Maintenance Grant for the Placer County side of $32,000 and the Planning Grant for the Placer County side of $28,540.  We approved to fund the $32,000 for the O&M Grant.  We are still discussing the Planning Grant and gathering information to make the best use of donor’s money.

RTF Events:

Black Tie & Boots– This year is a SOLD-OUT event, honoring Randy Burleson with the prestigious “Rock Award”.  We are excited to raise funds for the Rubicon Trail and look forward to seeing many of our Sponsors, Donors and Supporters.

Cantina- RTF is moving forward with meeting with the Forest Service to discuss permit issues and requirements.  We hope to be updating you soon with an update for this fun event serving the best tacos on the Rubicon and focusing on education.

Off the Rocks Show & Shine- RTF is already working on a date and fun for the 2nd Annual Off the Rock Show & Shine.  We look forward to sharing that date with you soon.  This is a great event to come see the wheeling community and show off your rig.

Internally we updated the RTF History, had some training on Google Docs, talked about the importance of social media marketing and exposure and how we should move forward sharing information with all users, supporters, donors, sponsors and the next generation.

We updated our Strategic Plan and Goals.

Strategic Plan- How do we improve our educational programs on the the trail and stewardship for current and future stakeholders?

Strategic Plan- How do we improve communication with our present and future stakeholders?

Strategic Plan – How can we increase and diversify our funding streams?

We do have openings on the RTF Board, we are all volunteers and welcome you to come join us at a meeting and/or ask any questions you may have.

Mission: To enhance the future health and use of the Rubicon trail, while ensuring responsible, motorized, year-round trail access.

Vision: To be the trusted stewards of the Rubicon Trail, ensuring sustainability for the experience of the users.

 

By Chris Cowan

12th Annual Black Tie & Boots Update

12th Annual Black Tie & Boots

We are so excited to have the support of the community behind this event and to honor “Randy Burleson” with the Rock Award.  We are also so excited to support our beloved Rubicon Trail and you the Supporters.  We thank each of you and we are all so glad to be part of the Rubicon Tribe.

We have some great auction items and raffle items

Thank You to our Sponsors

Gold Cadillac

Madhatters 4×4 Club

Jeepers Jamboree

Jeepers Jamboree Cook Crew

Auburn Jeep Club

4×4 In Motion

 

Rubicon Springs Silver

Daryl & Lori Warden

John & Barbara Arenz

Mountain Transit Authority

Jeff Blewett

Mott Roofing/Gordon Mott

Dan & Alison Dreyer

Toys on the Rocks

LineX of Rancho Cordova/Tyrone Miller

Duncan Farms & Holden Sheet Metal

Rubicon Trail Adventures

Brian Petrie

Two Guys Trail Gear/Arabia’s Overkill

Black Tie & Boots Sponsor

Gallery & Barton, APLC – Jesse Barton

Donors

Chris Cowan, Rusty & Bev Folena, Arnolds for Awards, Jeepers Jamboree Board of Directors, Power Tank, Rubicon Trail Adventures, Total Metal Innovations, Daryl & Lori Warden, Jonathan & Kelly Carlos, Diana Cobleigh, Carson’s Metal Artwork & Design, Arden Jewelers, Toys on the Rocks, Stymeist Auto Body– Paint of Placerville, Becky Pardi, Line X /Rancho Cordova, John & Kelly Holden, Shannon Chard, Gordon Mott, Infinite Spin Performing Arts/Julie Arenz, Shelby Wells, Matt & Angie Warden, Bubba Rope , Yukon Gear & Axle, A-Fab Creations,Rack-It, Dry Diggings Distillery, TNT Powder Coating, West Coast Customs, C&H Auto Parts, Placerville Pizza Factory /David & Terri Thomas, Mike & Sherri Arnold, UBS, DeLucca Restoration, JR & Amy Wylie, Marlin Crawler, Bookshelf Wines , WARN Industries, John & Barb Arenz, C&H Auto Parts, Jackson Rancheria Casino, Ken Hower, Dan & Kelly DeWolf, Laura Blake, Quick Quack Car Washes, Kenny Prince Jr., Mike Gerondakis. Emile Grabowski, &
Riebes Auto Parts of Placerville

Mission: To enhance the future health and use of the Rubicon trail, while ensuring responsible, motorized, year-round trail access.

Vision: To be the trusted stewards of the Rubicon Trail, ensuring sustainability for the experience of the users.