TRS August Club Meeting Highlights – Thanks CSA!

A huge thanks to Steve & Nathan Hollander of CSA for hosting us at their store last night—what a great space!
💥 BIG News:
– CSA will soon be a Beta motorcycle dealer! The first bikes should be hitting the showroom in just a few weeks.
🎟 Special Raffle:
– Steve & Nathan surprised us with three raffle prizes—including a $500 discount card toward a new Beta bike. Congrats to Rich B., our grand prize winner!
📅 Save the Date:
– October 3, 2025 – CSA Customer Appreciation Powersport Swap Meet.
📊 Reports & Updates:
– Financials: Mike Cook reported a healthy financial balance, no outstanding expenses.
– Membership: Molly Norman reported current membership at 138 members strong—thanks, Molly!
– AMRA: Mike Perry reviewed the last AMRA Competition Committee meeting notes. Positive changes coming—better race marketing, updated website with dedicated club pages, and Dec. 13 Dirt Bike Rodeo Day at Maricopa Motorsports Park (all clubs asked to help).
– OHVAG: (Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Group, part of the Az. State Parks OHV Program) Mike Cook noted that the Grant/Program Director Mickey Rogers retired, his replacement has been appointed; Matt Eberhart remains OHV Program Coordinator.
🚦 There Will Be Dust (Nov):
– Insurance, permits, and safety plan approved ✅
– Looking for someone to design the event logo (flyer, shirt, stickers, banner).
– Raffle supporters so far: CSA, AZKKT, TURN14, Slavens, KLIM, Fluid Logic & ZR1 Suspension.
🛠 Other Highlights:
– Willingham Grant: 2025 report submitted, application for 2026 in process. This grant supports the Copper Classic.
– San Manuel Night Ride: 17 riders went out, 17 came back—success! Shawn’s video played prior to the start of the meeting.
– Colorado Trip: Great memories shared by Gary & Craig (and Gary’s awesome slideshow).
– Copper Classic 2026: 20th running—theme ideas welcome! Example – Shawn Barney suggests a strong copper mining theme, inviting the copper mining museum to be on site on race day.
– Night Ride: Work is underway for a night ride in Mariana. No date set, stay tuned!
– Trail Work: Red Spring cleanup/maintenance in October, dates TBD.
– AZKKT update: Garrett Comer is now working for Turn 14. We will still have access to AZKKT for future club meetings. Next up in September.
– USFS, Sierra Vista & Nogales District Rangers: Meetings to be scheduled. Discuss aging single track project plans previously submitted.
🔧 Tech Tip:
– Beat the heat—do a full bike inspection & maintenance now so you’re ready to ride when temps drop. Do a front to back inspection of your bike. Example: check brake pads, torque check all bolts/fasteners, replace all fluids & filters, change tires if needed, check valves and battery… The list goes on. Do this so you are not “that guy” on your next ride.

Thanks again to everyone who came out—and to CSA for the hospitality. Ride on! 🏁