Cypress, CA (5/27/2010)
- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has contributed
more than $80,000 in cash and equipment during
the first quarter of 2010 to off-road riding
clubs and land stewardship organizations across
the country. As part of this first funding cycle
of 2010, Yamaha is pleased to announce that
it will sponsor the Future Farmers of America
Wildlife Proficiency.
“As our OHV Access Initiative continues
to grow, we are finding new relevant areas that
can benefit the overall OHV community,”
said Mike Martinez, general manager of Yamaha’s
ATV and Side-by-Side Operations. “The
FFA’s Wildlife Proficiency students are
mentored into future employment with Federal,
State and local public land management agencies;
relationships that will be important to establishing
and maintaining policies that preserve our land
while providing OHV enthusiasts’ safe
recreation opportunities for generations.”
Since the introduction of the Yamaha OHV Access
Initiative in 2008, Yamaha has GRANTed (Guaranteeing
Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails)
nearly $1.5 million to more than 123 organizations
devoted to preserving and maintaining safe and
responsible OHV access.
In the 2010 first quarter funding cycle, Yamaha
GRANTs were awarded to eight applicants. Awardees
include:
• Future Farmers of America, National
• Friends of Oceano Dunes, California
• Great Falls Trail Bike Riders, Montana
• Indian Valley Creek ATV Club, Pennsylvania
• Oswego Valley ATV Club, New York
• Responsible Recreation Foundation, Colorado
• United Trails Association, Nevada
• Wisconsin ATV Association, Wisconsin
“Even as the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative
has matured, we have maintained a steadfast
focus on promoting safe, responsible riding
and open, sustainable trails,” said Steve
Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS marketing manager.
“The results of the efforts supported
by our GRANTs continue to benefit the OHV community
locally, regionally and nationally. We are very
proud of the many results we’ve seen across
the country and we will continue to build this
program and support its critical mission.”
About the Yamaha
OHV Access Initiative
Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from
non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including
OHV riding clubs and associations, national,
state and local public land use agencies and
other members of the OHV community in the United
States. A committee then reviews each application
and awards GRANTs to deserving projects.
Examples of appropriate
projects for GRANTs include, but are not limited
to:
· Trail development, restoration and
maintenance
· Trail signage and map production
· Staging area construction, renovation
and maintenance
· Land stewardship, trail safety and
education
Updated guidelines, an application
form and information on the OHV Access Initiative
are available at: www.yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess.
For specific questions about the OHV Access
Initiative, call Yamaha’s dedicated OHV
Access Initiative Hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL
(877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamahamotor.com
or write to: Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Review
Committee, 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA
90630-5101.
About the Yamaha
OHV Access Initiative:
Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications
from non-profit or tax-exempt organizations
including OHV riding clubs, national forests
and associations, and national, state and local
government agencies. A committee then reviews
each application and awards GRANTs to deserving
projects. Applications for the first quarter
of 2009 will be accepted through February 28,
2009.
About Yamaha:
Yamaha ATVs and SxS vehicles are designed, engineered
and built tough! Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
headquarters are located in Cypress, California.
For more information on Yamaha, visit yamaha-motor.com.
www.yamaha-motor.com
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