Escarabajo Buggy Club is a family friendly group of Dune Buggy/Sand Rail and Off Road Vehicle owners, based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Our all-ages club knows how to have fun in the dirt and sand. Join us on one of our off-road adventures. Check out the calender for upcoming runs.

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Friday 16, December 2011

Daphne Greene, CA OHV Boss, Booted by Brown

Op-Ed by Dave Duffin

The lead photo above shows Daphne at the Carnegie Rider Appreciation Day on October 23rd this year. The image does not lie. Joe Ramos our Carnegie Ranger-boss proudly introduced her to the audience at the event. Her expression shows her mood and ambiance at the day that finally brought the staff and riders together.

Now focus on this: At that very moment there were political assassins meeting to continue doing damage to Carnegie. The first strike from them would be to get rid of Daphne and put in her place a charlatan who would find ways to severely restrict OHV recreation and begin to dismantle all Daphne’s work over the past 8 years. Yes, of course they would target Carnegie again to close our park that Daphne defended for the last 3 years.

Yes, we all know that a Deputy Director serves at the discretion of the Governor, but please realize that the people who “have his ear” are not our friends. I would not be surprised if our key adversary who tried to close Carnegie 3 years ago, Karen Schamback, might be slated for the position.

What can we do to reverse this “Pearl Harbor” attack on California OHV recreation?

ACT IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!

1. CALL THE GOVERNOR – 916.445.2841
2. FAX THE GOVERNOR - 916.558.3160
3. EMAIL THE GOVERNOR - veronica.ortiz-torres@gov.ca.gov
4. WRITE THE GOVERNOR: Gov. Jerry Brown, State Capitol, Sac. CA 95814
5. Letter Generator: http://capwiz.com/cal4wheel/home/

Remember the CA OHV system is entirely paid for by the OHV community.
Demand a say in who runs it.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeff Flanigan on July 16th 2011

Our condolences to the family

Sadly one of our long time members, Mick Konesky lost his battle to cancer on Thursday March 31, 2011

There will be a memorial/celebration of Mick's life at his home
4364 Rose Lane, Concord, CA on Saturday April 9th at 5 pm.

Join us for our

32nd Annual Spring Rally and Dinner! 

April 2nd, 2011 at Frank Raines Park

This year we joined up with the East Bay Hi Tailers to make our event even bigger and better.

Don't miss out on all the FUN!

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Dues were due NOVEMBER 1st! 

Clara “Jean” Gunderson Holm

September 4, 1929  -  November 4, 2010

Resident of Pleasant Hill

    Born and raised in Oakland, CA, Jean passed quietly, with her family at her side, in Walnut Creek. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Holm and husband of 58 years, James Holm.

    She attended St. Josephs Presentation Academy High School, class of 1947 and earned her Masters Degree later in life. After graduation, Jean spent the next 25 years teaching the youth of Pleasant Hill via the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Pre-School program. She was known for her ability to recycle everyday items into unique and wonderful projects for the students to make.

    She is survived by her three children, Chris Holm and wife Heidi, Cathy Corum and husband Tom, and Mike Holm; eight grand children, Rachel, Sarah, TJ, Danny, Alexa, Kaitlyn, Callie and Jake; and six great-grand children, Noah, Caleb,  Jayna, Giana, Abram, and Milana.

    Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life on Sunday, January 16, 2011, noon, at thePleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Dr., PH.

   In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Diabetic Youth Foundation, 5167 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA  94521.

California off-highway and off-road enthusiasts: We have a Voter's Guide just for you!

  Working together, the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs (CA4WDC) and the California Off-Road Vehicle Association (CORVA) sent a hard-hitting questionnaire to EVERY candidate running for state and federal office. 

 We wanted the answers to the tough questions about land use issues, including Wilderness, multiple use, and access to public lands, in the candidates' own words.

 Check out the responses here: http://cal4wheel.com/smartOHVoter/

 But we need your help. We've gotten a few responses, but not nearly enough. We need all of you to check the candidates that have responded, then call the campaign office for the candidates in your area, and ask them to answer the questions! If they need another survey, contact dmead@astound.net and I'll make sure they get another email and/or fax.

 California - it's time to vote at the ballot box for candidates that support the sports we love and enjoy. CA4WDC and CORVA are happy to help you with the education that you need to VOTE SMART!

  It is a very sad time for the Escarabajo Buggy Club. One of our family has passed doing what he loved the most, off roading.
On Friday June 4th 2010, Bill Salmon was at Sand Mtn. NV running with club members Grayson "Daddy Daddy" Meyers and Ralph Robinson. Apparently Bill's car was running poorly and after a little wrenching he took it for a quick test drive. He rolled the rail and was badly hurt. He later passed away in the helicopter.

 

 A service will be held on Saturday July 10, 2010
at Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel at 10AM
1139 Saranap Ave. Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (925) 934-5400
A private family burial service will follow at Benicia City Cemetery
1 Riverhill Dr. Benicia, CA 94510
A Reception will follow at a the Elk's Lodge 12:00-3:00 pm
1475 Creekside Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 
Please wear club shirts and or jackets.

The Family asks that in lieu of flowers please make donations to
CORVA 1500 EL CAMINO #352 SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
or to the American Cancer Society

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