Oksana Buhel enlightened ATVMB members on the purpose of COHV, and how ATV clubs and provincial organizations fit into their overall mandate.   She presented the different levels of organization within the ATV world and demonstrated the similarities of each, how they were intertwined and how we can all work together.

Tammy Headworth of One Insurance spoke of the importance of having the right insurance coverage and took time to answer questions from the membership on the appropriate insurance coverage for club activities and explained how ATVMB’s umbrella policy covers the association and the clubs.

Jill Ruth of the Mid-Canada Marine and Powersports Dealers Association, reported on the work that they have been doing and the partnership that we have been able to form with them.  The support of the dealers association is very important to ATVMB as they have a vested interest in seeing ATVMB succeed and support our work on designated trail development.  Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations increases the strength of our voice when dealing with issues that impact our sport.

Jim Summers of the Ride for Dad provided a presentation on how the organization came into being, their purpose, and how the various charity events are organized. ATVMB members realize the importance of fundraising for such a worthy cause and have established the Manitoba ATV Ride for Dad Chapter, with the first charitable ride to take place in September of this year.

The ATVMB Board of Directors provided an update on the activities of the Association over the past year:

- The outcome of the Mars Sand Hills trails

- Receipt of funding to implement the CASI (Canadian AQCC Safety Institute) safety program

- Our work with the interdepartmental safety sub-committee for ORV’s

- Introduction of our new club start up kit as well as the newest club to have become members of ATVMB, the Portage Off-Road Vehicle Club.

- The progress made by the advertising committee to raise the profile of ATVMB

- The election process took place resulting in the following board of directors:

Jenna Backus

Jim Backus

Donald Eidse

Brad Gauthier

Gary Hora

David Lee

Gail Mager

Dean Mosher

Rene Page

Bryan Peters

Chris Fox-Decent, who has served ATVMB as President since inception has chosen to step down and was presented with a token of appreciation for his dedication and commitment to the sport of ATVing and to ATV Manitoba.