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Upcoming Events

2012 FOTR
Work Parties
contact
Jerry Reffner

Black Tie and Boots
March 3rd
BT&B Invite!
Buy Tickets

FOTR Annual
Meeting
on April 14th

FOTR Work Party
on Cadillac Hill
June 30th and
July 1st

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Get Involved
There are many ways to help RTF
meet its goals for 2012: make phone
calls, join in a work party, send letters
to your representative, and much
more. Whatever you can do helps us
keep the Rubicon Trail open and safe
for everyone. Find out more...

Accomplishments
RTF members put their time and efforts
into ensuring that the trail stays open
and available for all enthusiasts.
View RTF's 2011 acccomplishments and
find out how RTF makes a difference.

Merlin Scott to be Honored at Black Tie and Boots 2012
*Save the Date*

Our 4th Annual Black Tie & Boots dinner and
auction will be held on March 3, 2012 this year in
Placerville at the American Legion Hall, 4561
Greenstone Rd., Placerville. This special event was
established by the Rubicon Trail Foundation to bring
awareness to those individuals that use and support
the Rubicon Trail. Each year we honor an individual
who has made a significant difference in regards to
the Rubicon Trail. This year’s honoree is Merlin Scott.

The Black Tie & Boots event was started as a fundraising event to bring together all supporters
of the Rubicon Trail. Attendees get all dressed up in
suits, tuxedos, and/or dresses and then add a special
twist by wearing all different sorts of boots. You will
find people in cowboy boots, wader boots, motorcycle
boots or whatever meets their fancy. It’s just great
people having a great time, raising money for a
special place.

Please join us in celebrating the 4th Annual Black Tie & Boots dinner and auction.
Your participation is very important; you can attend the event, donate to the auction,
sponsor a table, or do all three. Remember to reserve your tickets early, as the last
two years have been a sold out event.

Remember, all funds raised for the Rubicon Trail Foundation, a federally recognized,
non-profit organization, are dedicated to the future health and motorized use of the
Rubicon Trail.

Rubicon Trail Foundation Comments on Proposed Easement

Because of a combination of the California State Water Board Cleanup and Abatement order and pressure from the US Forest Service, the County of El Dorado has applied for an easement for the trail across Forest lands. This doesn’t sound too complicated, but it is! The Foundation has already submitted comments on the scoping documents in order to shape the “scope” of the project (what will be done). In doing so, we influenced the Forest to add an alternative to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). This was a victory, but there is more to do. The DEIS is now out, and the comment period for that document lasts 45 days, ending on January 30th, 2012.

The future of the trail is at stake!!! Kathy Hardy, the Forest Supervisor of the Eldorado said, “The draft EIS is not the final decision; it’s an opportunity for people to see what we analyzed, to comment on any changes they believe are needed to the analysis, and to learn where I am leaning with my decision. Public comments will be considered in making the final Forest Service decision.”

If you would like to read the DEIS, it is available here along with a summary and information on making comments. RTF will be reading the DEIS (all 400 pages) and commenting on which alternative we want and how we want it shaped. If you would like to give the foundation input on the DEIS, please feel free to email John Arenz.

Cantina for the Con’ 2011

The 8th Annual Rubicon Trail Foundation Cantina for the Con was a huge success again this year. The Rubicon Trail Foundation raised over $38,000.00 thanks to all of its supporters and vendors. The money raised helps the Directors’ and board members of the Rubicon Trail Foundation continue their efforts in education, advocacy, and maintenance efforts of hundreds of volunteers. Many supporters and vendors were seen eating the yummy tacos, nachos and ice cream, while talking with our great vendors and catching up with old friends. There was also a massage station, timber sawing contests, and margaritas. Fun was had by all that attended.

The Cantina is a success every year because of the amazing cooperation of local clubs and individuals working together for a great cause…the Rubicon Trail.

Here’s a list of the clubs that helped make the day a success:

• California Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs
• California Creepers
• Rubicon Rock Heads
• Toys on the Rocks
• Mountain Transit Authority
• Many individual Friends of the Rubicon that stopped in and offered their time to help.

We hope you patronize the business that make Cantina for the Con such a huge success:

If you would like to get involved, please contact Jeff Nilluka. Cantina for the Con’ 2012 will be held September 1-2. We would really appreciate hearing from you.