Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Group: OHVAG

OHVAG 2012 Committee Member Application

Advisory Committee Member applications are now being accepted for this Committee.

The Arizona State Parks Board appoints seven volunteer members to the Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Group (OHVAG/Group). The Group advises the Arizona State Parks Board on OHV issues and trends, the development and implementation of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Plan, and project selection for expenditures from the Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund (ARS §28-1176) and Federal Recreational Trails Program (Motorized Portion) (23 U.S.C. 206). The Group typically meets for 3-5 hours several times annually at locations around the State and members may participate on sub-committees or at selected OHV events throughout the year.  Weekday availability may be required. Travel expenses may be reimbursed per state guidelines when funds are available.

Applicants must be an Arizona resident. No more than two OHVAG members may reside in the same county. Five of the seven members positions must be affiliated with an OHV organization. One member position must represent casual OHV recreationists or the general public. One member position must represent a sportsperson’s group identified as an organization representing hunting, fishing, or similar sportsperson outdoor activities. The Group strives to maintain diversity in the type of OHV users serving at any time. OHVAG members are recognized as leaders in responsible, safe use; champions for access and managed facilities; and proponents for environmental protection and user education. 

At present, the committee is seeking to fill two (2) positions by March 21, 2012. Download OHVAG Committee Member Application PDF (PDF Document 56 KB PDF) or Word Doc (Word Doc 31 KB DOC)


MissionOHVAG ATV

The OHVAG serves in an advisory capacity to the Arizona State Parks Board. OHVAG is a body of dedicated citizen volunteers who assure public involvement in the implementation of the Arizona State Parks administered portion of the Arizona Off Highway Vehicle Program. The seven-member group is appointed by the State Parks Board. This advisory group is instrumental in the development and implementation of the OHV Recreation Plan. The mission of OHVAG is to develop and enhance statewide off-highway vehicle opportunities, and to develop educational programs that promote resource protection, social responsibility, and interagency cooperation.

2012 Meeting Dates

  • Friday, February 10, 2012 at the State Parks Office, 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ
  • Friday, April 6, 2012
  • Friday, May 4, 2012 in Kingman, AZ at a site to be determined.
  • Friday, August 17, 2012 at a site to be determined.
  • Friday, November 2, 2012 at a site to be determined.

OHVAG jeepsDownload Agendas & Minutes

Download statement of locations where all notices of meetings will be posted (PDF Document 57 KB PDF)

2012 OHVAG Agendas & Minutes
Agenda Minutes
Agenda 01/11/12
(PDF Document 519 KB PDF)
 
Agenda 02/10/12
(PDF Document 2.5 MB PDF)
 
Agenda 04/06/12
(PDF Document 1.5 MB PDF)
 
Agenda 04/06/12
(PDF Document 1.7 MB PDF)
 

* = Amended Agenda
† = Joint Meeting with ASCOT

Archive of previous years' agendas and minutes (Archive)

OHVAG Members

OHVAG dirt bikeOHVAG Membership: Seven members appointed by the Arizona State Parks Board to a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. Five of the seven members must be affiliated with an OHV organization or group; one seat must represent casual OHV recreationists or the general public, and one seat must represent a sportsperson’s group (defined as a member of an organization representing hunting, fishing, or similar sportsperson outdoor activities). Members must be Arizona residents, and no more than two OHVAG members may reside in the same county.

Chair: John J. Savino, Navajo County, Citizen-at-Large, Term Expires: 12/13
Vice Chair: David Moore, Maricopa County, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Term Expires: 12/12
Rebecca Antle, Pima County, AZ State Assoc. of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs, Term Expires: 12/14
Pete Pfeifer, Pima County, American Motorcyclist Assoc. (motorcycle), Term Expires: 12/12
Donald French, Mohave County, White Mountain Open Trails Association (ATV/UTV), Term Expires: 12/13
Thomas McArthur, Coconino County, Coconino Trail Riders (motorcycle), Term Expires: 12/14

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