Dennis Jaworski, of NATO, was unanimously elected as M.O.T.A. Chairman for 1980

Dennis Jaworski, of NATO, was unanimously elected as M.O.T.A. Chairman for 1980. It was a relatively quiet year for M.O.T.A. overall, with seventeen (17) events held and a Trials School sponsored by Metro Trials Club. A national was not held this year although M.O.T.A. may co-sponsor one in 1981.

The increasing cost of trials bikes and gasoline reduced rider participation by almost 30%. A Bicycle Trial was held by Central Michigan Bogwheelers late in the year and it is hoped additional Bicycle Trials will encourage new Junior riders.

M.O.T.A. lost three longtime riders in 1980, Barb and Terry Cheney moved to Colorado to pursue new career interests.

Ray Hatfield pursued his interest in Archery. M.O.T.A. wished them all the best. Everyone closed out the year with a New Years Resolution to promote trials and recruit new riders for 1981