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Since those days FOTR has grown to be the strongest and most active volunteer force imaginable, with a substantial amount of political clout. With no dues and only one meeting a year, people are amazed what FOTR can do. Every year we achieve new heights in projects, management and involvement. 2006 was one of our best years yet. In June we had two major work weekends. One weekend in July we worked extensively on the Tahoe side. And in August, we had our big work weekend to develop erosion control measures on and near Walker Hill of the Rubicon Trail. 2006 Projects included construction of a log bridge with rock abutments; closed off bypasses; a log ramp built at the base of Walker Hill; construction of erosion measure water bars; an awesome deck on the kiosk; Gatekeeper repairs and erosion control work; and general trail maintenance.
For the August work party, Inchworm Gear sent us several ice chests full of sodas, power drinks and waters to keep the trail crew hydrated. Thank you Jim and the entire Inchworm Gear crew. http://www.inchwormgear.com/. The new deck on the kiosk turned out to be beautiful and something any mountain home owner would love to have. Thanks to the Pirates of the Rubicon who made up most of the work crew and provided the technical support, and to FOTR prides itself in getting the job done while having fun – and being productive. Every task is clearly laid out and properly planned. Every volunteer has a job and gets credit for the work they do. We use the Recreational Incident Command System (RICS) as developed by the author to ensure our projects come off organized, safe and productive. Most all team leaders within FOTR have had some sort of leadership training, either one of the author’s courses, or some form of business leadership training. It makes a difference to the end result. After an FOTR project, people walk away feeling satisfied and productive. FOTR is truly a team effort. By using specialized email networks and lists, we ensure communications are on-going and thorough. All opinions count. There are no Robert’s Rules of Order; no formal bureaucratic structure; and no delegates. With the help of www.pirate4x4.com, we share opinions and ideas on the Rubicon Trail Talk forum. Anyone can chime in and help. We do rely heavily on our Team Leaders and email network administrators to provide the leadership that is sorely needed in our sport. Each level of leadership provides clear expectations and objectives to those on their Team. For the most part, leadership is earned in FOTR – not given. FOTR folks earn their place in line by hard work and a demonstrated passion to help. In addition to FOTR, we have developed a separate 501.c3 non-profit educational foundation called the Rubicon Trail Foundation. This Foundation intends to raise money and help support FOTR and the Rubicon Trail into the future. Eventually we hope to buy land as funds become available. FOTR and the Foundation work hand in hand to keep the Rubicon Trail our icon of four-wheeling. We still have a few last minute projects to take care of in 2006, so stay tuned for more info or visit the web sites below. The prospects for a solid, lasting, well-maintained Rubicon Trail have never been better. Please visit these web sites to learn more: www.delalbright.com/Rubicon/rubicon.htm www.rubicontrail.org (the Rubicon Trail Foundation) ###
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