Join the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee

Join the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee

ODOT is seeking people interested in filling a vacancy for a public-at-large member on the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee.

The committee consists of seven members serving terms of four years. Two members represent ski area operators; one member represents each of the Oregon Nordic Club, Oregon State Snowmobile Association and the Pacific Northwest Ski Association; and two members are from the general public. This recruitment will fill the balance of the term of a vacant position that runs through June 2014.

The committee advises ODOT on the designation of winter recreation parking locations (Sno-Parks), priorities for plowing Sno-Parks, parking permit cost, and enforcement level of permit requirements. The committee meets four times a year, generally in Salem. Members serve on a volunteer basis; the state reimburses members for travel expenses to attend committee meetings.

The Sno-Park program is a statewide program affecting multiple forms of winter recreation. Potential candidates for this position must demonstrate an active interest in winter recreation and must be able to maintain a statewide perspective on winter recreation in making recommendations for the Sno-Park program.

If you’re interested in serving on this important committee, please contact ODOT for an application. Write to Sno-Park Program Administrator, 800 Airport Road, Salem, Oregon 97301. Or email Oregon.Sno-Park@odot.state.or.us. Or call (503) 986-3006. Recruitment closes March 30, 2012.

For more information:

• Karen Morrison, 503-986-3006, Karen.J.Morrison@odot.state.or.us
• Dave Thompson, 503-731-8263, David.H.Thompson@odot.state.or.us
• Sno-Park map: http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/SPentry.asp

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