Protest: promised 640 acres in Collier Co. (head count) MARCH 11th!!!

Eworm · February 09, 2006, 11:44:06 AM

Quote from: vadkatherine on February 09, 2006, 11:32:45 AM
I asked a friend who DJs at gator county what to do to get something announced and she said just fax them so i'll send them the flyer as a fax in case they haven't gotten it yet, i have another friend at the cape daily breeze and another at a newspaper in lehigh i'll talk to them this week as well and see what they can do.

OKOKOKOK!!!! Good stuff, get the word out!!!!

lswjth2 · February 09, 2006, 11:58:57 AM

I just petitioned the county managers office in collier county asking the this issue be heard in front of the entire commission. As soon as i get a date, i will post it....Rick

Eworm · February 09, 2006, 12:00:35 PM

I think it is a good idea that we start thinking of somekind of sound system or bullhorn in order to keep everyone organized. What do you think?

lswjth2 · February 09, 2006, 12:39:32 PM

I agree. We definetely need at a minimum a bull horn so the speakers that are attending can be heard along with those that want to speak. I think leo from atvmia is a disc jockey?? maybe he can help out with this. otherwise, were going to have to start looking into renting some kind of equipment...

Eworm · February 09, 2006, 12:44:06 PM

Quote from: lswjth2 on February 09, 2006, 12:39:32 PM
I agree. We definetely need at a minimum a bull horn so the speakers that are attending can be heard along with those that want to speak. I think leo from atvmia is a disc jockey?? maybe he can help out with this. otherwise, were going to have to start looking into renting some kind of equipment...

Yeah I am talking to him right now. We got it!!!!

lswjth2 · February 09, 2006, 01:08:40 PM

Everyone, PLEASE READ AND DO....

Here's the e-mail address to the inspector General for the SFWMD, he is supposed to investigate fraud, misuse, mismanagement ,etc...
E-mail him and let him know that the SFWMD is not keeping their contractual agreement and to look into this....

jwwillia@sfwmd.gov

vadkatherine · February 09, 2006, 04:17:11 PM

I just got off the phone w/a guy from the newspaper and he said that we need a press release--is there one ready, does anyone know how to make one, do you think that the flyer would work--i would like to have more info on it if it is going to the newspapers but i don't really know the whole story. All i know is that i recently bought a bike and really have no place to ride--so this sounds like a great idea to me.

Eworm · February 09, 2006, 04:45:55 PM

I started another thread so we can see the purpose and goals more clearly. You can use most of that verbage for the press release. Wait until LSW looks at it thuogh......

lswjth2 · February 09, 2006, 08:54:22 PM

I petitioned the county commission today to have this brought forward in front of the entire commission. I went ahead and submitted for review the second petition asking the the " Board of Governors" of the SFWMD become an ELECTED board instead of an APPOINTED board.I THINK WE NEED TO START THINKING ABOUT OPENING UP A BANK ACCOUNT AND MAYBE HIRE A LOBBYIST or SET UP A FUND IN CASE WE NEED TO TAKE THE SFWMD TO COURT?? As for a press release I think you hit this on the nail....Great Job

enniehall · February 10, 2006, 07:28:35 PM

Hey guys I haven't read through all the recenct post yet because my home computer is really slow but I thought this imformation might be useful...On my way home I was listening to one of the radio staions advertising the Counrty Jams at the Vinnyards in Naples. I only heard Charlie Daniels and some one else was there on Sunday the 12th and I can't remember who they said was there on Saturday. This could either damage our cause big time pulling attention away or this could really help us if we maybe make another trip out on sunday. Just thought I'd let ya'll know if you didn't already

Thrumud · February 13, 2006, 02:41:45 AM

Hey guys, I've been out of town and just jumped on the topic. "This is what I have been waiting for " Can't wait ! I spoke with Mark (owner) for TEAM ACTION 4X4 in Ft Myers. This guy knows how much this area means to alot of his clients, he will be there with a few of his friend and some sick 4x4 trucks. I also have a few ATV enthusiast from Dade and Broward showing up. See Ya'll there !

Dennis

Eworm · February 13, 2006, 09:56:00 AM

Quote from: Thrumud on February 13, 2006, 02:41:45 AM
Hey guys, I've been out of town and just jumped on the topic. "This is what I have been waiting for " Can't wait ! I spoke with Mark (owner) for TEAM ACTION 4X4 in Ft Myers. This guy knows how much this area means to alot of his clients, he will be there with a few of his friend and some sick 4x4 trucks. I also have a few ATV enthusiast from Dade and Broward showing up. See Ya'll there !

Dennis

4x4's, UTE'S, SPORT, Dirt Bikes!!!! We all play a role here!!!!

lswjth2 · February 13, 2006, 05:41:58 PM

ENCOURAGING NEWS....
Guys , I received an e-mail today from commissioner Fialo and I quote
" Rick, In my book a promise is a promise" This is one of the five people we will try to convince to rescind on the agreement. Keep the pressure up, Keep calling, writing the commission and everyone else you can think of. yOU GUYS ARE DOING A GREAT JOB . Let keep the pressure on. Call the SFWMD and ask them for your 640 acres. We can beat this if we stay together....Rick

rednipj · February 14, 2006, 01:27:09 PM

FOX 4 news had a report on last night about ATVers in the Yucapan. It was pretty one sided. I wrote a letter to FOX 4 about it, also mentioned about the land that was promised to us. You can check it out under "Watch fox news tonight" in the 'Open Discussion'. Maybe more Press, don't know?

lswjth2 · February 14, 2006, 07:25:47 PM

I received the "official " confirmation today to petition so that this may be brought in front of the entire commission. On Feb 28th, i will be giving them our 10 min speech. Then if commission "approves" this for a public hearing we can all go and explain our point, but most importantly, it will force the SFWMD to show up and explain what are they going to do about this. I have a copy of the meeting between the collier county attorneys and the SFWMD people and they did not want to help the county with a lawsuit brought against the county. The county in turn, had to name them as a Third party to the lawsuit. It going to be interesting to see on what side the commission going to be.

Thrumud · February 14, 2006, 10:46:48 PM

On Monday Feb 13 & Tuesday Feb 14 Fox 4 news in Southwest Florida broadcast the issue of lack of OHV areas in Southwest Florida, at the end of the broadcast Fox 4 news asked anyone with concerns or suggestions to the topic, to contact them. We should contact Fox 4 news to show up March 11th . Has anyone contact the media ?

z400stunter · February 14, 2006, 11:01:20 PM

I saw that report tonight! They would come out for sure!

lswjth2 · February 15, 2006, 07:07:18 AM

I just sent patrick nolan from fox4 news an e-mail about this and the broken contract between collier county and the sfwmd, and i attatched a copy of the agreement. I also let him know about our rally and asked that they be there..

96 warrior · February 16, 2006, 05:02:52 PM

Quote from: lswjth2 on February 15, 2006, 07:07:18 AM
I just sent patrick nolan from fox4 news an e-mail about this and the broken contract between collier county and the sfwmd, and i attatched a copy of the agreement. I also let him know about our rally and asked that they be there..

it would be great if they showed up

Thrumud · February 18, 2006, 12:54:06 AM

21 more days !

OffroadSS350 · February 20, 2006, 06:30:05 PM

Hey does anyone own or have access to a street legal tractor, front end loader, trackhoe etc that could lead the way this could definately keep the our speed on the roads down during the rally later
Andy

Mudneck · February 20, 2006, 07:36:02 PM

http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,11717.0.html

Keep it alive need help & imput here too!

Thrumud · February 20, 2006, 10:48:50 PM

19 more days and counting

dudek38 · February 21, 2006, 12:04:29 AM

im back, been snowboarding in wisconsin. i need to hit the street hard tomorrow. has anyone had any luck recruiting mass people for the rally?

Eworm · February 21, 2006, 12:56:02 PM

Quote from: dudek38 on February 21, 2006, 12:04:29 AM
im back, been snowboarding in wisconsin. i need to hit the street hard tomorrow. has anyone had any luck recruiting mass people for the rally?

We should quite a few people out there man!!!