The Ouachita ATV Club is based in Mena, Ark.  We are a family oriented club that promotes ATV education & safety and responsible use of the National Forest and trails. 

All family members are welcome to ride. Our local trails provide enjoyable riding from Novice to Experienced levels.
 
Club membership is inexpensive for members;
    single   $15.00
    family  $25.00   (up to 4)
    family or business group   $75.00   (up to 10)


The OAC is currently involved with several projects in conjunction with the US Forest Service on the Wolfpen Gap ATV Trail system including : new trail signage , the installation of trash receptacles at various points on the trails and regular trash collection and maintainence, review of USFS Scoping Reports and involvement in trail management and access.

Contact for more info
  Tim Kiser  -  Pres
Roger Morphew - VP
Pam Ferguson - Sec/Treas.


Ouachita ATV Club
P.O.Box 681
Mena, Ar.  71953

The OAC currently has 250+ members and several sponsors.  Many families and individuals from out of state have joined the OAC.  By making use of our internet website, email, and the OAC Forum, out of state members have the ability to keep up with Club activities, monthly meeting minutes and the current conditions of Ouachita Mountian trail riding.  When the club has events, it may be a bit harder to attend and we understand this.  The Directors make every effort to plan events and schedule work days as far in advance as possible.  Our OAC club members can be found working on and enjoying riding various trails up and down western Arkansas, but as a club local to the Wolfpen Gap ATV Trail system, we usually concentrate our trail maintainence efforts here. We ask that our out of town/state members keep an eye on the announcement sections of the website and forum and make plans to attend as many club activities as you can and share the good times!

Don't be discouraged if you have no local club to join in your area, The OAC is a thriving atv club with many Club activities to participate in throughout the year.

COME JOIN US!

CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT YOU CAN DO TO CONTRIBUTE TO SAVING TRAILS FOR FAMILY ATV ENJOYMENT!

http://trailsintrouble.org/
http://www.wildlandscpr.org/

OUACHITA ATV CLUB does not endorse or oppose any political candidates, donate or contribute to any political candidate's campaign, participate or engage in political fundraising events, distribute statements for or against particular political candidates, nor engage in any other activity that may constitute favoring or opposing a political candidate
Article 1   Name, Location, and Purpose
Section 1The name of this club shall be Ouachita ATV Club. The primary location
of the club will be Polk county in the state of Arkansas.
Section 2The purpose of the Ouachita ATV Club is to:

Promote ATV riding as a family activity.
Educate the public about safety, proper trail etiquette, and environmental
responsiblilities.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with the US Forest Service,
in particular the Ouachita National Forest, and to monitor, maintain
and develop the clubs adopted trail, The Wolfpen Gap ATV trail
system.
Pursue grants and other programs that will assist in our efforts to improve
atv safety, enjoyment, and the development and maintainance of
sustainable trail systems.
Assist local law enforcement in local search and rescue activities and
other similar purposes.
Article 2  Membership
Section 1Membership shall consist of the following without regard for sex, race, or
religious beliefs.
A) Individual membership: individuals 18 years of age and over.
B) Family membership: primary member, spouse, and any children living
in the same household.
C) Group membership: 10 or less members of a business or organization.

Section 2Membership is open to all atv owners, enthusiasts, and individuals who
file a membership form with the club, agree to the club purposes,
and pay one years dues.
Section 3A member may resign at any time upon written notice to the secretary.
Section 4Membership may be terminated by the majority vote of the board of
directors in the event of non payment of dues or for other actions
not consistant with the club bylaws.
Aricle 3  Dues
Section 1The amount of dues for this club shall be, $15.00 for individual membership,
$25.00 for family membership, and $75.00 for group membership.
Section 2Dues are due by the January meeting of each year. If you join after the
January meeting you are still responsible for the full amount of
dues for the remainder of the year.
Section 3All membership dues are non-refundable.
Article 4  Fiscal year
Section 1The fiscal year will run from January 1st through December 31st of each
year.
Article 5 Officers
Section 1The officers of the club shall consist of: President, Vice-President, Sec./
Treasurer, and Four Board of Director members. These seven
people shall constitute the clubs Board of Directors. Management
of the Ouachita ATV Club is vested in the Board of Directors.
Section 2The officers shall be elected by the members by vote at the January
meeting. Vacancies occurring shall be filled by the Board of
Directors at any meeting.
Section 3All officers shall take office immediately upon election and hold office
for a period of one year or until the January meeting if they are
filling a vacancy.
Section 4The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and shall carry
on those responsibilities assigned to him or her by these by laws
and by the Board of Directors. The president shall appoint all
special committees of the club.
Section 5The Vice-President shall perform the duties and have the powers of the
President in the absence or temporary incapacity  of the President.
Section 6The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep all club records including minutes
of meetings, membership roster, list of committees, shall send
out notices of meetings, receive applications for membership.
Secretary/Treasurer shall also keep all financial records of the
club and disburse such funds as directed by the club. Minutes
of the previous meeting and a treasurers report shall be prepared
for each monthly meeting. Special committees may be formed
to aid in the responsibilities of the Secretary/Treasurer.
Article 6 Conflict of Interest
Section 1All officers, board of directors members, appointed committee members
and authorized representatives of the club shall disclose any
interest or affiliation they may have with any group or individual
with which the corporation has entered or may enter into contracts,
agreements, or any other business transaction, and shall refrain
from voting on or influencing the consideration of such matters.
Article 7 Meetings
Section 1Meetings shall be held the first Tuesday night of each month at a location
and time determined by the Board of Directors prior to said
meeting and made public to the members of the club by way
of the forum on the club website.
Section 2The annual meeting shall be in January of each year. The major business
at that meeting shall be the election of officers and board of
directors members.
Section 3Nominations for officers and directors must meet membership guidelines.
Section 4To vote you must be a qualified member, qualified members are active
members at least 18 years of age and that have paid their dues
in full.
Section 5These by-laws may be amended by majority vote at any meeting.
Article 8 Dissolution
Section 1In the event this club should decide to disband,all assets shall be given
to a non-profit organization decided upon by the board of
directors.


Ouachita ATV Club                       By-laws
Ouachita ATV Club received its 501c3 status on March 11, 2010.  The effective date of exemption status is August 8, 2008.  If you have any questions please give us a call or send an e-mail.
      501c3  Non-profit organization