March 2016 – Michigan’s AMA/D14 Motorsports News 5
2016 DIRECTORY
CHARTER CLUBS & PROMOTERS If your Charter is not listed, you will need to submit a Charter Application and $25 Charter Fee. If your application is currently pending, your listing will appear once your status has cleared. If you believe this information to be incorrect, please verify your status with the D14 Secretary, Heather Soenksen at 517-775-5897 or via email D14Secretary@ama-d14.org. Thank You!
Battle Creek MC................... 909-806-5149
MI Off Road Events ............ 517-896-9757
Bent Wheels CC .................... 586-915-0185
Muskegon MC ....................... 231-773-2940
BigAir Motocross ..................231-578-3828
Plymouth Blackhawks .......574-904-3006
Bulldog Riders MC .............. 810-241-7740
Polka Dots MC...................... 989-423-4055
Dutch Sport Park .................. 574-292-3195
Port Huron MC..................... 810-824-6594
Flint MC ..................................... 810-241-3516
Riders MC..................................574-202-3813
Freelin MX................................ 989-761-1301
S.O.R.E. ....................................... 989-619-7713
Goshen IronHorsemen ... 574-825-3399
Toledo Trail Riders................ 419-392-7117
Grattan Raceway .................. 616-691-7221
Treaty City MC .......................... 937-423-2897
Hill & Gully Riders ................708-261-3433
Twin Bay Trail Riders ......... 231-645-7905
KnuckleBusters Rider’s Club ...... 989-287-0120
Twisted MX...............................734-752-1134
Lansing MC ............................. 517-763-9406
Valley Motocross ..................517-896-7185
Lucky Thumb MC................ 810-404-2895
White Lake Racing .............. 989-621-8701
PLEASE NOTE: The phone number listed for your organization is the number you supplied as primary contact on your application
All D14 membership and charter registrations/renewals, address changes, card replacements, missed newspapers and other membership related issues should be directed to the MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATOR: HEATHER SOENKSEN
D14secretary@gmail.com 3155 Prescott Dr, Howell MI 48843 • 517-775-5897
Visions by Thomas Dunn, District 14 President
the state of the district
After my first year as District 14 President, I find that being the leader of a large motorcycling organization is very humbling. With the Board of Directors and the Divisional Chair people that we have in place, I find that my position is more symbolic then actually one of necessity. My position to me is more of guidance and direction then having to lead. The true leaders of the district are the volunteers that run the Divisions, the Treasurer and Secretary that run the day-to-day operations. We are still a member driven organization and the combination of our outstanding Organizers and Promoters working in conjunction with our riders and the district to put together a schedule of events that provides an opportunity for riding almost every weekend throughout the year. We could not do this without the passion for the sport, from the people in our District, whether it be to organize, schedule, layout, or just ride an event, it takes each and everyone of you! I truly believe that we still must learn to sell our product better, both on the District and on the AMA level. We have a great product to sell, but still strive for marketing ideas to get our message out to other’s that may still be on the fence to join us in one capacity or another. Our number of members remains consistent with a small growth rate. We as a district seem to be losing youth rider’s in several of our division’s, with the exception of Motocross which seems to be remaining level, this is a trend we need to address and find a solution for as our existence depends on the continuous influx of youth riders to ensure our future. As a District we have branched out beyond our boundaries by becoming part of other community programs, we were part of the first ever O.R.V. crossing of the Mackinaw Bridge. The District takes part and leads the State in Legislation for Off Road riding and has had impact on Political education and elections. The District provides forest clean up and tree plantings with the States Department of Natural Resources, true conservation from the grassroots level. My goal as I hope is yours is to continue to push the District forward into the next level and the future. Thomas Dunn