About Us
From JORBA
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[edit] Mission
JORBA is dedicated to serving off road cyclists as a member of equal standing within the trail user community. We’re both an educational and charitable entity, organized to encourage volunteerism and responsibility, and advocate and foster off-road bicycling (mountain biking) as a healthy, environmentally sound, and sustainable activity.
To see a "typical day in the park" for a JORBA chapter please check out our National Trails Day video by Art and Ellen White below.
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Our mission, specifically, is:
- Protect and promote the rights and responsibilities of cyclists as equal members of the trail user community.
- Organize volunteer work groups for conservation, development and maintenance of trails.
- Educate bicyclists in the safe and responsible use of off road bicycling.
- Promote the appreciation of and care for public lands.
- Educate concerning appropriate off road bicycle access to public lands.
- Assist in the formation and affiliation of new and existing local bicycle groups.
- Link all affiliated local and regional groups with similar purposes.
- Perform research relating to mountain biking.
- Act as a liaison between and among public land users and land managers.
- Be a partner for open space conservancy and for recreational trails management.
- Be a resource for parks and recreational land management.
[edit] By Laws
JORBA's By Laws are located here: JORBA By Laws
[edit] Why JORBA?
In a sea of advertising, advocacy and acronyms, why JORBA? Why now? Why does a Mountain Biker with any number of years on the trail need to be a member of the Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association? Truth is, you may not NEED us at all, but we need you. We could use some extra hands. For every mile of single track, there is a handful of JORBA members whose opinions, insights and sweat went into that trail's creation.
Think it happened by itself?
Think that a paid park employee built that trail?
Think again. I know because I used to think that, until I ran into a trail crew one weekend. Then I got involved.
Every park that features an epic day of riding probably has JORBA members tirelessly campaigning and working to keep the trails open to Mountain Bikers. The 80/20 rule states that at any given time, 20% of the people are doing 80% of the work. We are the vital few and we need your help in shaping the future of mountain biking in the state of New Jersey. Now what can we offer you?
What can JORBA do for a new rider?
We are Mountain Bikers. We have a passion for the sport and everything that goes along with it. Take advantage of beginner skills clinics where you can learn invaluable information on everything from hopping logs or riding a skinny to routine bike maintenance and safety checks. Do you find yourself running the same tired route through your local park? Get a tour of your local park's best trails or find a group ride and master the trails of a new park. This state has a lot to offer. Come meet the people who have seen and in many cases, built the trails that make epic days in the saddle possible.
What can JORBA do for a seasoned rider?
You've been around. You've had some great rides, met great people and made some lasting memories. You have opinions. You know the difference between a great trail and one that leaves you wanting more. We offer ways to make your opinions known. It's simple. We plan, build and ride sustainable trails. We want your assistance in sculpting the parks we all love to ride. We want to hear from people who have great ideas and share a vision for the future of Mountain Biking.
Today, more than ever, it would be nice to know that your vote counts and your voice will be heard. Join a team that is committed to advancing Mountain Biking in the State of New Jersey. You Dig? We do.
[edit] Facebook and Twitter Links
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Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association on Facebook
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[edit] Annual Reports
Annual Report 2009 ~ Annual Report 2008
[edit] IMBA Affiliation
JORBA is the IMBA affiliate for New Jersey. IMBA’s vast knowledge and expertise supports our efforts and they act as our mentor for off road bicycling advocacy on the local level as well as national and international level. We advocate and respect IMBA’s Rules of the Trail:
- Ride Open Trails Only
- Leave No Trace
- Control Your Bicycle
- Always Yield Trail
- Never Scare Animals
- Plan Ahead
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[edit] History
JORBA was incorporated in 1999 to represent the rights of off-road bicyclists in New Jersey, and to coordinate and promote volunteer efforts. One program that JORBA coordinates, the internationally recognized Pay Dirt program has been instrumental in motivating mountain bike racers to "give back" to the trails in the form of regular trail maintenance for point credits in their standings.
[edit] 501(c)3 Status and Non-Profit Documents
JORBA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization (tax ID: 22-3667526). Donations to JORBA are tax-deductible where allowable by law. If you need our tax-exempt certificates, please review our documentation here:
501c3CertificateOnlyOriginal.pdf 501c3 IRS Certificate Original 501c3 IRS Public Charity Status IRS Determination Letter Page 1 IRS Determination Letter Page 2
[edit] Logos and Links
[edit] Web Ready Low Rez
If you would like to link to our site, feel free to use one of our web-ready logos:
350x150 logo
700x300 logo
2284x962 logo
[edit] Print Ready Hi Rez
If you would like to add our logo to printed matter (t-shirts, jerseys, flyers, banners, etc) our printer-ready logos are:
Note: the logos took effect on June 1 2007.
[edit] Flyers and Paraphernalia
If you would like to promote JORBA and pass out flyers at an event, please use our flyers here:
- What is JORBA? flyer PDF format)
- What is JORBA? postcard Adobe InDesign File (zipped)
- JORBA poster PDF
- JORBA poster Adobe InDesign File (INDD) (zipped)
[edit] Contact Information
[edit] Mailing Address
Please feel free to contact us feedback -at- jorba.org, or contact the address below.
JORBA
PO Box 673
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Donations are tax deductible. TaxID 22-3667526
[edit] Board Officers
- President: Frank Harms (allaire -at- jorba.org)
- Vice President: Norm Albrecht (wildcat at jorba org)
- Treasurer: Mick Tormey (smart -at- jorba.org)
- Secretary: Ellen White (rvcc -at- jorba.org)
[edit] Staff
- Executive Director: Jeff Mergler (mergler -at- jorba.org)
- Pay Dirt: Ellen White (paydirt -at- jorba.org)
- Web Team: Jeff Conklin, Jason Gonsalves, Tom Hennigan, Brandon Lauerman, Jeff Mergler (web.team -at- jorba.org)
- Grants Admin: Mick Tormey (smart -at- jorba.org)
- Government Liaison: Wally Tunison
- Special Projects: Bob Workman (allamuchy -at- jorba.org)
- Trail Ambassador Coordinator: Tom Hennigan (tom -at- hennigan.com)
- Event Coordinator: Maryanne Surowiec (mare -at- jorba.org)
[edit] Development Committee
(Responsibilities include Membership, Fulfillment, Newsletters, Promotions and Industry Relations) Frank Harms (chef), Jeff Mergler (whip), Ferdie Araga (art), Brandon Lauerman (geek), Maryanne Surowiec (Events, Newsletter), Lisa Fortunato (press), Bob Birmingham (newsletter, whit), Bill Romollino (newsletter), John Risdon (ind. relations), and Ken Seebeck (art, lofty ideas) (development -at- jorba.org)
[edit] Bike Fest Committee
Marc Perez, Bob Workman, Karen Workman (bikefest -at- jorba.org)
(Although there is some overlap with Development Committee here, for the most part these folks focus on making the Fest a reality)
[edit] Park Reps
If appropriate, comments, feedback, trail reports can be sent to each Park Rep: (Please note the spam-proofing in the emails. Format is email@jorba.org)
- Allaire State Park: email: allaire at jorba org, Contact: Frank Harms
- Allamuchy Mtn State Park: email: allamuchy at jorba org, Contact: Bob and Karen Workman
- Cherry Hill: email: jar -at- jorba.org, Contact: Jay Jones and John Tannock
- Camden County College: email: ccc at jorba.org, Contact: John Berg
- Dickerson Mine: email: dmine at jorba.org, Contact: Jason Gonsalves and Marc Perez
- Estelle Manor: email: emp at jorba org, Contact: Ken Seebeck
- Jungle Habitat: email: jungle at jorba org, Contact: Jeff Mergler and Dave Van Wart
- Kittatinny Valley State Park: email: teambulldog at jorba org, Contact: Mike Kucharski and Kris Weber
- Hartshorne and Huber Woods: email: monmouth at jorba org, Contact: Brian Snyder
- Lewis Morris: email: morris at jorba org, Contact: Greg Murray and Norm Albrecht
- Mahlon Dickerson Reservation: email: shaggz at mtbnj.com, Contact: Steve Marencik
- Mercer County Park: email: smart at jorba org, Contact: Mick Tormey
- Ringwood State Park and Ramapo State Forest: email: rvcc at jorba org, Contact: Art and Ellen White
- Round Valley: email: roundvalley at jorba.org, Contact: Bob Adase
- Sourland Mountain Preservation: email: somerset at jorba org, Contact: Jeff Drobits
- South Mountain Reservation: email: somo at jorba org, Contact: Micheal Feldman and Don Schatz
- Stephens State Park: email: allamuchy at jorba org, Contact: Bob and Karen Workman
- Washington Valley Park: email: somerset at jorba org, Contact: Kirt Mills
- Wawayanda State Park: email: wawayanda at jorba org, Contact: Jeff Stickle
- Wildcat Wildlife Mgmt Area: email: wildcat at jorba org, Contact: Norm Albrecht
- Wharton State Forest: email: wharton -at- jorba.org, Contact: Kurt Widmaier
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