ATV TRACTION is an organization comprised of ATV riders, business owners whose livelihood depends on ATV related sales, and those concerned with promoting a positive future for ATV recreation.  ATV Traction is registered as a non-profit corporation in Pennsylvania and has recently been awarded 501c3 tax exempt status from the federal government. In the time since its creation, ATV Traction has grown to become one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most influential ATV Organization.  We currently have over 1400 members.  ATV Traction is comprised of 8 Chapters; Erie, McKean, Tioga, Venango, Butler, Clarion, Potter and now Mercer.  The club currently has 3 trails that are open only to club members.  They actively support other volunteer organization such as fire departments and conservation groups.

NEXT MEETING
September 10th at 12 PM at Bayview ORV riding area at Shenango Lake on State Route 846

Subject: September ATV Traction Meeting

Hello everyone,

I would like everyone to know that Mercer County became the 8^th Chapter of ATV Traction officially on August 22, 2006. We held election of officers which was our final step in becoming a chapter. Your Mercer County Chapter officers and board members are:

President:          Dan Scott
Vice President:  Chris Bray
Treasurer:          Dan O’Brien
Secretary:         Kurt O’Brien
Advisor:             Steve Sincek
Advisor:             Kevin Shirley
Advisor:             William Smith
Advisor:             Bryan Shields
Advisor:             John Obermiyer
Alt. Advisor:       Jay Johnston

Our next meeting is scheduled for September 10^th at 12 PM at Bayview ORV riding area at Shenango Lake on State Route 846. We will serve lunch starting at noon, followed by a short meeting at 1PM. After the meeting we can all take a ride on the trails that were re-opened successfully thanks to the hard work of many volunteers and club members.

At the meeting we will discuss setting a permanent location and day of the month for meetings. We have ATV Traction flags which are required to be visible on your atv anytime you are riding on club trails. You must show your membership card with the registration and insurance boxes checked in order to be issued a flag. If the boxes are not checked, bring the card and proof of insurance and registration for us to verify. We will then record this information and forward it to the corporate secretary. There are no exceptions.

Many members are also planning going to the Red Bank Poker Run in Clarion County (PA) on September 9^th. I will send information at a later time.

Thank you all for helping to get this chapter going. I look forward to working with you.

Dan Scott
ATV Traction Inc.
Mercer County Chapter President