Frequently asked questions about ORBA

What does it cost to become an ORBA Member?

ORBA’s primary source of funding is through the generous support of its members and extraordinary partnerships. The membership structure has four levels and is on an annual basis:

• Platinum ($10,000)
• Gold ($5,000)
• Silver ($3,000)
• Bronze ($1,000)

Who are ORBA members?

ORBA is one of the few trade-based non-profit associations with membership comprised of a group of shared interests in motorized recreation and the off-road industry. ORBA members represent the full spectrum of the OHV world from trade and business to national organizations, grassroots clubs, and state/regional associations. Members range from Off-Road Warehouse, Daystar, Yamaha, 4-Wheel Parts, and Bestop, to custom off-road shops specializing in fabrication, graphics and design, suspension systems, LED lighting, clothing, and guiding. Organizations such as United Four Wheel Drive Association, California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Stay the Trail Colorado, District 37 AMA, SEMA, United Snowmobile Alliance, and the California Nevada Snowmobile Association. These are a few of the 400 members that are part of ORBA.

What will ORBA do for my business and organization?

More stringent rules and regulations have affected the off-road community with restrictions creating many challenges in keeping public lands open for motorized use. Trail/area closures, travel management limitations, legal mandates, and litigation tie up precious resources that many organizations and businesses do not have to address the issues first hand. These members are stakeholders in an industry /recreation activity that comprises of 2% of the national GDP and contributes over $60 Billion to the economy annually. Motorized recreation serves as a significant economic engine for the national economy as well as fuels local businesses in small communities that rely on motorized tourism. If motorized recreation ceased to exist because the anti-groups won every battle, ORBA members would be out of work and wouldn’t have a place to recreate. That’s where ORBA plays a crucial role in keeping access open and providing connections from businesses to grassroots creating an influential voice within the OHV community. ORBA works with federal agencies and lawmakers utilizing sound environmental principles and data instead of basing decisions on fear of potential litigation and emotion. ORBA works behind the scenes writing substantive comments for resource planning and environmental assessments on public lands, lobbies in Washington where our story is shared through economic impact studies and the ability to meet with critical bureaucrats in shaping policy and taking action.

It is ORBA’s continued vision to become the industry professional using a collaborative based approach connecting business to grassroots through a unified voice for OHV recreation.

ORBA WINS – WHY JOIN ORBA

A Trade Association for Motorized Off-Road Businesses Many professions and trades have national associations to promote and protect their interests. The off- road business community has ORBA. One of the greatest threats to the motorized off-road recreation industry in today's world is the alarming rate at which land is being closed to off-highway vehicle recreation. If off-road enthusiasts have no recreation opportunities they do not need to purchase off- road products.

Why Support ORBA?

ORBA is the only national nonprofit motorized off-road business association. There are other business trade associations, however ORBA focuses strictly on motorized off-road recreation. ORBA's board of directors and officers make decisions and take action based on keeping off-road related businesses operating and profitable. ORBA currently has the largest land use staff of any nonprofit OHV organization in the country. The staff at ORBA are not just land use specialists, they are off-road enthusiasts and riders themselves. ORBA has paid staff that deals professionally with legislators, government agencies, legal entities, and law enforcement agencies. ORBA does not rely on a volunteer workforce. ORBA partners with other national leadership organizations to form a coordinated response to land use issues threatening motorized off-road recreation throughout the country.

JOIN ORBA TODAY!

Imagine a world where the anti-access advocates have been successful in restricting OHV opportunities across the country. Could your business survive? The national trend to close lands to motorized access must be stopped! Anti-access groups are well funded and have developed strong political affiliations. ORBA, the voice of the motorized OHV industry, is late getting into the battle and needs support from the industry to catch up and defend the industry from the constant on-going attacks. Make a difference today. Join ORBA and help us WIN the land use battle! America s families deserve continued access to motorized recreation opportunities. ORBA protects its member companies by promoting and protecting off-road recreation opportunities throughout the country. This is accomplished by being actively involved in the following areas: