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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=80 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="03c00500dvldtc.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>Tread Lightly! New Zealand</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tread Lightly! 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Through education, restoration and research, Tread Lightly! empowers generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. If we increase public awareness and encourage responsible outdoor practices, the great outdoors will be accessible, open and well preserved for years to come. </div> <div> Your participation is vital to our work. Make a difference</div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=400 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> Membership</div> <div> <A HREF="#individual_" TITLE="Membership"><U><B>Individual </B></U></A><B>     </B><A HREF="#retailer_" TITLE="Membership"><U><B>Retailer </B></U></A><B>      </B><A HREF="#clubs_" TITLE="Membership"><U><B>Clubs </B></U></A><B>     </B><A HREF="#corporate_" TITLE="Membership"><U><B>Corporate </B></U></A><B>     </B><A HREF="#alliance_" TITLE="Membership"><U><B>Alliance </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="individual_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Individual </B></div> <bR> <div> Tread Lightly! provides a way for individuals to express their concern and commitment toward responsible use of outdoor recreation resources. They take an active roll in preserving the great outdoors for future generations by helping build a positive public image for outdoor enthusiasts.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Individual Member - $35 annually  </B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Tangible Benefits </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A copy of Tread Lightly! newsletter </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A specialty booklet or tip brochure for specific outdoor recreation interests </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A member decal </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Membership discount on Tread Lightly! apparel, educational & promotional materials such as trail maps, bumper stickers and similar materials, all included in the Tread Lightly! product catalog. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In partnership with many of Tread Lightly!’s Media sponsors, Individual members can receive discounted magazine subscriptions to many popular outdoor-related magazines. </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Intangible Benefits</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to act on beliefs in the values and principles of responsible recreation </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to be involved in something important and feel good about it </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to be affiliated with others who have the same values </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An “insurance policy” against future regulation (by demonstrating commitment to responsible recreation) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Resource protection for private land owners </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A conduit to land management agencies and user groups  </div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="retailer_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>Retailer </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> The only way to ensure continued enjoyment of outdoor recreation is for each of us to do our part to practice minimum impact principles and educate others Retailers have a strong influence on the way customers think of off-highway or backcountry sports. They are the first to influence customers with outdoor ethics  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Retailer - poa</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Tangible Benefits </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Tread Lightly! plaque denoting sponsorship </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A member decal </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Use of the Tread Lightly! logo in advertising, literature and other promotional materials </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Website link </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A countertop display and unlimited supply of Tread Lightly! brochures </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In partnership with many of Tread Lightly!’s Media sponsors, Retail members can receive discounted magazine subscriptions to many popular outdoor-related magazines. </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Intangible Benefits</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to act on beliefs in the values and principles of responsible recreation </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to be involved in something important and feel good about it </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to be affiliated with others who have the same values </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An “insurance policy” against future regulation (by demonstrating commitment to responsible recreation) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to point to responsible behavior, a set of guidelines to follow in business, and an arena to demonstrate social responsibilities. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="clubs_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Clubs </B></div> <bR> <div> Tread Lightly! provides a way for clubs to express their concern for the deterioration of recreational opportunities. Clubs and Associations play a critical role in spreading the Tread Lightly! message, empowering generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Club members assist in disseminating Tread Lightly!’s message, principles and educational materials to peers and others while at the same time building enthusiasm for the program. Tread Lightly! offers two types of club memberships; Voting and Non-voting  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Non-Voting Club - poa</B></div> <bR> <div> Join us in our national effort to reinforce responsible recreation, become part of the solution.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Tangible Benefits </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Receive 40% of membership dues back in free Tread Lightly! educational materials, annually </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fifteen Tread Lightly!’ “Trails” quarterly newsletter </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Eligible to participate in grant program </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Tread Lightly! plaque denoting sponsorship </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Use of the Tread Lightly! logo in literature and other club correspondence </div> <div>  </div> <div> <I><B>Intangible Benefits</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Opportunities for involvement in proactive projects </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An “insurance policy” against future regulation (by demonstrating commitment to responsible recreation) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to help reduce conflicts among different recreational groups</div> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Voting Club - poa</B></div> <bR> <div> Join us in our national effort to reinforce responsible recreation, become part of the solution.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Tangible Benefits </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Voting rights </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Official Sponsor status and use of the Official Sponsor logo </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Listed in Tread Lightly!’s Official Sponsor Directory, Annual Report, and various press releases </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Receive 50% of membership dues back in free Tread Lightly! educational materials, annually </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Eligible to participate in grant program</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Click here for press release </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fifty Tread Lightly!’ “Trails” quarterly newsletter </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Tread Lightly! plaque denoting sponsorship </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Use of the Tread Lightly! logo in literature and other club correspondence  </div> <bR> <div> Intangible Benefits</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Opportunities for involvement in proactive projects </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An “insurance policy” against future regulation (by demonstrating commitment to responsible recreation) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to help reduce conflicts among different recreational groups </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="corporate_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Corporate </B></div> <bR> <div> Many corporations find it good business to support Tread Lightly!. Often, Tread Lightly! is all that stands between them and decreased opportunities for consumers to enjoy their products. That’s not to discount the many intangible benefits of corporate good citizenship such as improved community, government and employee relations. However, one of the most significant benefits comes from the legitimacy derived by clearly demonstrating sincerity and commitment toward Tread Lightly! principles.  </div> <bR> <div> Tread Lightly! relies primarily on major contributing members for financing. Financial contributions from these companies and organizations are in proportion to their sales and the importance of Tread Lightly!’s mission to their own objectives. These unrestricted funds are relied on for the continuity and cumulative effect of Tread Lightly!’s on-going basic education and awareness programs.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Tangible Benefits </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Voting rights </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Official Sponsor status and use of the Official Sponsor logo </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Listed in Tread Lightly!’s Official Sponsor Directory, Annual Report and various press releases </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Website Link </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Tread Lightly! plaque denoting sponsorship </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Access to Tread Lightly! resources, including its publications and network of experts </div> <div>  </div> <div> <I><B>Intangible Benefits</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Tread Lightly! assistance in the review of ad campaigns and ad materials </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An “insurance policy” against future regulation (by demonstrating commitment to responsible recreation) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">An opportunity to point to responsible behavior, a set of guidelines to follow in business, and an arena to demonstrate corporate social responsibilities </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A conduit to land management agencies, end users, schools, and others </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Opportunities for involvement in proactive projects which help improve land and water quality and educate consumers </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Educational support for low impact principles with regard to the use of recreational products </div> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="alliance_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Alliance </B></div> <bR> <div> At Tread Lightly!, we believe that to effectively create a society of responsible recreationists, there needs to be unity among conservation organizations. Tread Lightly! offers not-for-profit organizations an opportunity to collaborate forces by becoming an Alliance member of Tread Lightly!. This type of relationship brings continuity by providing both organizations a more reputable image and a stronger approach in accomplishing our mission and respective goals.  </div> <bR> <div> There is no annual fee associated with joining as an Alliance. We find the value of our Alliance members is the relationship itself. It is only through a unified, collaborative effort that we may hope to move the needle in a more positive direction.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Tangible Benefits </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Official Sponsor status and use of the Official Sponsor logo </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Listed in Tread Lightly!’s Annual Report and various press releases </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Website Link  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Intangible Benefits</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Networking opportunities </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f066ccff00.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Opportunities for involvement in proactive projects which improve land and water quality and educate consumers giving added visibility to your organization and cause  </div> </td> </tr></table></body>