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Black Tie and Boots 2011 was loads of fun! The sold
out event, held in Placerville Friday night honored
Mark Smith, considered by some the grandfather of
4 wheeling, for his contribution to the sport. In a “salty”
and vastly entertaining speech Mark reminded us that
support of the foundation is important and constant
vigilance is necessary to fight opposition groups and
government agencies who seek to close the Rubicon
Trail to motorized access. He suggested in his speech
everyone consider remembering the Foundation in
their estate planning.

The entertainment of the evening was a live auction.
Spirited bidding caused lots of laughter and the
auctioneer, El Dorado County Supervisor Jack Sweeney
kept things lively. Lori Warden, chair of the auction
committee, expressed appreciation to the many
businesses and friends who sponsored or donated
auction items.

This type of event is not possible without a number of
volunteers. Special thanks to Chris Cowan, Jenelle
Nulika and Lacey Spiller for all of the work they put
into making the event successful. Thanks to Daphne
Green, Phil Jenkins and Jeff Gaffney of the California
Office of Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation for
attending the event.

This is the 3rd annual Black Tie and Boots, check back
here for info on the 4th annual Black Tie & Boots date.
Rememberto reserve your seats early this event has
sold out the last two years.

To view more photos of the 2011 Black Tie & Boots
go to John's Photo Album

Above: Some of the better boots of the evening

Top Right: Everybody getting in on the action!

Second from Top: Auctioneer Jack Sweeney
showing off his boots

Third from Top: Scott Johnston, president of RTF
presenting Mark Smith his “Rock” award

Fourth from Top: Left to right Jeff Gaffney,
Daphne Greene, and Phil Jenkins of OHMVR

Fifth from Top: Jack Sweeney and Mark Smith
set each other straight

Cantina for the Con 2011

Come join us for the 7th Annual Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF)
Cantina for the 'Con was held at the Loon Lake entrance to the
Rubicon Trail in California over Labor Day weekend.

Over $15,000 in raffle prizes
(Thanks to our vendors and friends)

Can’t make it to Cantina? Buy raffle tickets and get in on the fun.
You don’t need to be present to win. For tickets, call 408-445-1601
or e-mail treasurer@RubiconTrailFoundation.org

The Cantina is a success year after year because of the amazing
cooperation of several clubs and individuals working together to
support a common cause, the Rubicon Trail.

It's a success because of you.
Support those who support the trail!
We hope you patronize the businesses that help make
the Cantina for the 'Con one of RTF's key fundraisers

Thanks to the following vendors
for their generous donations

Arabia Overkill
Carl Hill
AmsOil
High Angle Drive Line
IH Only North
Inchworm
Rancho Jeep
Reis Racing
Marlin Crawler
Varozza
Ruff Stuff
Sierra Survival School
Trail Gear
Davez Off Road
Poly Performance
Gen Right
Richard Van -Tassel
Metalcloak
Black Rock Wheels
Olympic 4x4 Products
Toy Rocks
Travis Carpenter
MTA Toyota Club
Dougherty Racing
ADCO Driveline & Custom Exhaust
River City Differential
Performance Cryogenics
WFO
Advanced Adapters
12 Volt Guy
TDS Guns
Dave Gross

Here's a list of Clubs and the duties they shared in 2010:

• California Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs
  donated the event trailer, tents, tables, chairs and BBQ.
• California Creepers
  Parking & traffic control, kitchen help and food preparation
• Mountain Transit Authority (MTA)
  Ice chests, raffle donation, kitchen help and food
  preparation & serving
• Pirates of the Rubicon
  Cook crew, kitchen help and food preparation & Serving
• Rock-N-Roll
  Vendor coordination, raffle prizes and ticket sale promotion
• Rubicon Rock Heads
  Communications, master of ceremonies and
  4x4 Ice Cream truck. With ice cream!!
• This Dysfuntional Organization (TDO)
  Event Planning and organization, food preparation, cook
  crew and serving
• Many individual Friends of the Rubicon that stopped in
  and offered their time to help.

If you have any suggestions on how we can make it better or if
you and your club want to get involved, please contact
Jeff Nilluka at jeff.nilluka@rubicontrailfoundation.org.
We would really appreciate hearing from you.

View a slideshow of previous Cantinas for the 'Con

Rubicon trail Foundation has been sponsoring and presenting Ham Radio Technician classes since 2008, with
emphasis on using HAM Radio in conjunction with OHV. In that time, we have licensed almost 300 new radio
amateurs!

Typically, this is a two day class, held on Saturdays on successive weekends. During the first class,
Barbara Arenz (N6BOA) teaches in the classroom. She concentrates on getting the students “over the hump”,
working with them to get past understanding the technical information, organizing the information, giving
them study tips, and teaching them how to pass the test. Two weeks later in the second session, the amazing
FOTR/RTF “Volunteer Examiner” (VE) Team comes to the class in the morning and administers the test.

While the test is being graded and paperwork for license application is being completed, John Arenz (N6YBH)
teaches radio programming and practical application, as well as emergency procedures, helicopter training, etc.

We have found this to be a very successful combination, and are extremely proud of the work (and play)
our licensed amateurs have accomplished. Since the classes have started, several individual students have
orchestrated successful medical helicopter rescues in the Rubicon. Great stuff!

For more information about Ham Radios, frequencies and much more, go to our Ham Radio page.

If you are interested in attending a class, email John.Arenz@RubiconTrailFoundation.org

New Amateur Radio operators working with their radios, fresh out of the box! (RTF Ham class, Fall 2008)