Very sorry to say our 2nd ride of the season is getting bumped. A large part of our trail system is under 2 to 4 feet of water, with Saturday being a rain forecast the prudent choice is to ride another day.

Come out to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer by joining the ATV Ride for Mom June 4th. It’s forecast to be sunny, register in advance so we can get enough Danny’s Whole Hog meals. They are included with the ride.

ATV Ride for MomSaturday June 4th near Marchand

 register online https://eastmanatv.com/product/2022-ride-for-mom-registration

Book now as the price is going up 2 days before the event.

In addition to the normal ride starting at the Eastman staging area at 10am, we will also have our first leisure/family ride.

This ride will also start from the Eastman staging area, but we will be heading out at 10:30am. It will be slower then the regular ride, with more stops and a shorter route.

* Support Cancer Care Manitoba make a pledge when you join the ride *

ATV Ride for Mom
Saturday June 4th near Marchand, add to calendar 6 hr ride ( 6 to 8 hour )

register online https://eastmanatv.com/product/2022-ride-for-mom-registration
Book now as the price is going up 2 days before the event.

Come start at your own time, drive at your own pace, some great scenery along the way. Danny’s Whole Hog Lunch, photo finish for door prize, taking place on June 4th. Signs leaving Marchant will direct you to the registration site, which opens at 9AM to 11 AM. The Ride itself starts after you pick up your pre-registration and sign the waiver (a soft start).

Our Ride for Mom committee needs your help, check the volunteer sign up and join the crew if you want to help. 

Membership / Trail Pass decal.
The following link will allow you access membership to Eastman ATV.
https://eastmanatv.com/product/membership-2022 

Eastman ATV members and friends of Eastman ATV, join me in saying thank you to our generous sponsors
“Thank You” to the sponsors who have stepped up to help Eastman ATV, The ATV Ride for Mom, in developing multi-use trails for everyone to freely enjoy.  We couldn’t do it without your support and are grateful for your continued sponsorship.

Support CancerCare Manitoba, make a pledge to CCM when you sign up for the ride.
https://eastmanatv.com/product/2022-ride-for-mom-registration

Our April 30 ride has been moved to May 7th due to weather and trail conditions.

Let’s get rolling!  A big Hello to the motorized community of Manitoba. The beginning  of our riding season is quickly approaching, so now is the time to ensure that you are really ready. Get your tune-up done, whatever that means for you. At minimal, change your oil, clean or replace the air filter, and check your tires and tire pressure. Remember to order or pick up a new helmet, goggles, gloves, rainwear, or any other supplies you might need. Plan ahead now and prepare for the season, in order to  really enjoy the full experience of being out in the middle of nowhere.

I want to thank everyone who has joined, or will be joining any motorized off-road club in Manitoba. The organized motorized off-road community is the only non-profit trail organization in Manitoba that is completely self-sustaining.

The non-motorized trail organizations are provincially funded by Trails Manitoba and have recently received millions and because of this endowment fund, they are able to  access money as they see fit. Unfortunately, Trails Manitoba does not  support motorized trail organizations. We are aware that another ATV organization applied to Trails Manitoba and was denied funding.  It seems that the off-road community gets the cold shoulder from the Province of Manitoba. If you have any questions as to why, please write to your provincial MP’s and ask them.

The trails & trail systems require significantly more funding in order to properly manage the official ATV Multi Use trails in Manitoba. Eastman ATV and other ORV organizations are committed to making it safer. Because the province is resistant in providing  funding, we do what we can to raise funds: every membership counts. The following  link  will allow you access membership to Eastman ATV. https://eastmanatv.com/product/membership-2022 

Eastman ATV has sent out the Ride Schedule for 2022. All members will begin getting  separate emails entitled “Eastman ATV Ride Update ” which will provide specific information about each ride including any revisions or updates made to the scheduled rides. These emails will also inform members of other events supported by the club. This year we have added additional Rides with a different format. They are intended for youth; slower paced and shorter in length than regular rides. We also plan to have an educational component to the ride. As always, more information will be sent  before the rides.

ATV Ride for Mom is a go, register online https://eastmanatv.com/product/2022-ride-for-mom-registration It’s going to be an Epic Ride taking place on June 4th. Signs leaving Marchant will direct you to the registration site, which opens at 9AM. The Ride itself, starts at 10:00 AM (a soft start)

We are pleased to inform you that we have our largest board and RFM committee ever. This  allows all volunteer tasks to be more manageable, however we still need  a T-Shirt person willing to take on the garments.

Eastman ATV members and friends of Eastman ATV, join me in saying thank you to these generous people who give their time and energy to ensure our ATV experience is the best it can be.  A big “Thank You” to the volunteers who have stepped up to the board, and the various additional positions in the last year. 

Thank You

Don C. Eidse
President Eastman ATV Association

Thank you for your time today, please plan on attending Eastman ATVs AGM

When: Saturday April 9, 2022 10 AM

Where: Le Club Les Bles Dor 1254 Dawson Rd.  Lorette Mb.

Why: An AGM  is a required part of our constitution, and an opportunity for members to be involved in the process. Our last AGM  did not have enough members attending to make quorum so this year we have to approve 2 years.  I expect it was because it was at the end of the season instead of the beginning due to COVID.  Please take some time out of your Saturday April 9th day so your club can continue.

You need to be a member in good standing to be elected to the board or to vote at the AGM. (Member in good standing means you have paid this years membership)

Please email me back that you plan on attending at info@eastmanatv.com  so I can be sure I have enough people to make quorum. Looking forward to seeing you there, come meet your fantastic board.

Membership

The link below will allow you to easily obtain a membership.  $50 online today will help protect your trail riding tomorrow; please join.

https://eastmanatv.com/product/membership-2022 

Thank you!
Don C. Eidse
President

Big Year Ahead * Reboot – Ride for Mom *  Regular Family Rides * Leisure Family Rides

Eastman ATV 2022 Features

• ATV Ride for Mom: is  currently the 2nd largest ATV event in Western Canada . It’s a  big year for re-booting  the RFM, up to 800 riders expected!
• Full ride schedule for regular Family Ride Schedule  (Schedule to be out in March )
• Addition of trial Leisure Family Rides Schedule, intended for youth or individuals who prefer a slower paced ride.
  • Along with being a shorter ride and route; it will be a bit of an info ride, with a variety of topics covered on each ride, more on that to follow.
  • We are having a trial of 4 scheduled Leisure Family Rides for 2022. These rides will be on the same day and location as our Regular Family Ride only with a different start time and route. This is a trial for this year, to support a wider range of members. Your membership, attendance and feedback will determine its success.
• ATV updates, Club updates, Membership package – Trail Pass /  Club Membership decal(s), 5 year and 10 year club member decal, & ATVMB decal.
• Eastman ATV AGM –  to be sure you have the opportunity to guide your club’s direction.  
• Club merchandise, –  to share the Eastman ATV enthusiasm of the enjoyable people in our club.
• October Club Windup  – A great time, Steak Spud and a Bud, good times!
• In purchasing a $50 membership, you are showing that you support organized trail building and maintenance in Manitoba.
  • Being part of a club is the only way we have a voice; please join today!

Membership

Hello Eastman ATV, our membership is off to a good start for 2022. A number have re-joined already. Remember, every membership counts to double our club money with grant money used for trail maintenance. Please continue to support Eastman ATV, and if you have not joined a club, please do! Your support really makes a difference! Now is the time to join. The link below will allow you to easily obtain a membership.

Please show your support for building trails, maintaining trails, and of course, enjoying big loops and main connections of trail riding. $50 online today will help protect your trail riding tomorrow; please join.
https://eastmanatv.com/product/membership-2022 

Eastman ATV is growing every year. If you have missed a few years we encourage you to come back. Read below: we want this organization to be what you want it to be. Come help guide your club into the super club it’s becoming. 

Volunteers

Some ATV organizations have had challenges because of Covid. Eastman ATV has had challenges too, but we are increasing in numbers and expect further growth this year. As we expand, we recognize we need some talented people to help us.  Come and be a part of a successful team, driven by a consensus board, that makes it work well. We have asked for help with IT and we have very skilled volunteers. We asked for a photo/ video support person and now have a member who stepped up. Thank you Eastman ATV, What a very impressive community of support we have here!

I have one other request for help; regarding merchandise, like T-shirts, hoodies and hats.  The role  could easily be divided into three parts depending on who wants to do what.

Person 1.) Distribution of sales, collection of payments. All offline at rides you attend.

Person 2.) Taking orders, keeping track of all orders and monies collected.

Person 3.) Managing  online stores for garments. The division of roles is very flexible. This could be one person who does it all, or two people who split it ,or  three people, as mentioned above.  

Manitoba Outdoor Show March 11-13, 2022

ATVMB will be attending and EATV will be there supporting ATVMB in addition to promoting Eastman ATV. We will keep you posted on the others.

1)Manitoba Outdoors Show – March 11-13th (Limited Space Available)
https://www.johnpeterevents.com/manitoba-out-door-show

2) The Great Outdoors Expo – April 30 – May 1st – Lac Du Bonnet
https://greatoutdoorsexpo.ca

3) Interlake Outdoors Show – September 10 – 11th – Arborg
https://www.interlakeoutdoorsshow.ca/

Today is the day to join Eastman ATV https://eastmanatv.com/product/membership-2022