I can't make it to this, but if folks want to go, you could sign out a van.


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On August 25, 2017 at 4:26:28 PM, Vermont Mountain Bike Association (
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Keeping you in-the-know
Do You Want MORE TRAILS & BETTER TRAILS?
Regional outdoor recreation summits planned this fall
Get your voice heard!
Quick backstory: The state led Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic
Collaborative (VOREC
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018FWgkuWkZZjJ6wA2Q4pYsSi4-a26ecb0p9zdxROft1-9y2k2q-IwFsr6yNTPzJtO6-_IvOZ7g8eUo6dO_bt_NVZ1Df2M11Azy2AGIl4jNnZi9tBPoWeZqEta6BBjUUyRBU6dwE8yKeXKpI7wMf6QGw==&c=XKJgJ7aq3pNM7WbtsWmpaCBitLorrubS90MyplEKq5cjRxZ-zW5dWQ==&ch=NifjA_-eQEuZdyob5o-QGUUcKt0_XEMnbS9utrCT1NMcleZb4JvNdg==>)
was launched in June through an executive order by Governor Scott. A
steering committee of 15 people appointed by the Governor, including VMBA's
executive director, has been assembled. A primary charge of the group is
to:

Strengthen stewardship of outdoor recreation resources and the
organizations that support them

The state's interest in learning the economic potential of outdoor
recreation highlights our need for more support. To learn more about VOREC
visit FPR's web site: http://fpr.vermont.gov/VOREC

Bottom line - VOREC is a good thing for riding in Vermont.
Here's what you can do

VOREC will be hosting seven regional summits to learn more about the
public's perspectives on what the steering committee should recommend to
the Governor as the next best steps for Vermont AND Vermonters. VMBA
encourages you to attend as many summits as you can and to keep the
following items in mind:


   - All types of recreationists are welcome in this conversation (ATVers,
   anglers, birders, hunters, snowshoers, equestrians, etc.)



   - Show up in force, but be polite, patient, concise and open to
   collaborating with new kinds of partners

________________________________________________________

Talking Points to Consider - encourage VOREC to put forth recommendations
that "Strengthen stewardship of outdoor recreation resources and the
organizations that support them." For example:


   - Shift private land use regulations in a way that supports more access
   for chapters to expand your trail networks



   - Develop state driven funding mechanisms that reflect Vermont's
   economic growth attributed to the trails



   - Create state land, long-range trail expansion commitments to
   Vermonters to proactively absorb growing levels of riders

Summit Schedule

   - Tuesday, September 12th: The Best Western, 45 Blush Hill Rd,
   Waterbury, VT 05676
   <https://maps.google.com/?q=45+Blush+Hill+Rd,+Waterbury,+VT+05676&entry=gmail&source=g>.
6-8
   pm.



   - Monday, September 25th: Island Pond Town Hall, 49 Mill St, Island
   Pond, VT 05846. 6-8 pm.



   - Tuesday, October 3rd: Community College of Vermont, 60 West St,
   Rutland, VT 05701
   <https://maps.google.com/?q=Vermont,%C2%A060+West+St,+Rutland,+VT+05701&entry=gmail&source=g>.
6-8
   pm.



   - Tuesday, October 10th: City Hall, 100 North Main Street, St. Albans,
   VT 05478
   <https://maps.google.com/?q=100+North+Main+Street,+St.+Albans,+VT+05478&entry=gmail&source=g>.
6-8
   pm.



   - Monday, October 16th: The Evening Star Grange 1008 East-West Rd, East
   Dummerston, VT 05346
   <https://maps.google.com/?q=1008+East-West+Rd,+East+Dummerston,+VT+05346&entry=gmail&source=g>.
6-8
   pm.



   - Monday, October 23rd: Hartford Town Hall 171 Bridge St White River
   Junction, VT 05001. 6-8 pm.



   - Tuesday, October 24th: The West Mountain Inn, 144 W. Mountain Inn Rd,
   Arlington, VT 05250. 6-8 pm.

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