New meeting location: El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant May 5, 2008 Starting May 5th, the GMJC meetings will be at the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant located at 402 Jurassic Ave, Fruita.  6:00 pm for dinner and 7:00 pm for the meeting.

A Message from the President

Greeting fellow jeepers, I’m Donald Hodgkins the president of the Grand Mesa Jeep Club this year. The goal of the Jeep club is to have fun off roading, see the back country and have a good time doing it and enjoy the company of your fellow Jeep club members. We are planning to have a lot of trail runs this year in all of this great area, some of these trail runs will be over night camping trips. We are also are going to be working with the B.L.M. on some projects, as well as the forest service. This looks to be a good year, so come join the fun.

Additionally, you may choose to:

• go to the join page if you would like to join GMJC;
• there you can fill out an online application visit our trips area to read up on the latest club excursions;
• check out our member roster in the members area;
• get the scoop on the latest club happenings in the news area;
• view some selected trip photos in the photos area;
• learn about the club's 40+ year history in the history section;
• check our favorite stops in cyberspace in the links area.

Thank you for visiting our website.

Don Hodgkins, President
Grand Mesa Jeep Club

About the Grand Mesa Jeep Club

The Grand Mesa Jeep Club, incorporated in 1962, is the second oldest Jeep club in Colorado. Currently we have approximately 50 active members. It is an organization of four wheel drive vehicle owners who strive to promote the three “R’s” of four-wheeling:

• Recreation for the family
• Respect for other land users’ rights
• Responsibility for protecting the environment

What goes on at a GMJC Meeting?
Meetings address current and future club activities including trips and social functions. Periodically, guest speakers address the membership about land use issues, vehicle and product information, and community issues.

Club Activities
Four-wheel drive trips (day and overnight) happen on a monthly basis, camping, trail building and maintenance, BBQs, community service projects, annual Show n’ Shine/Swap Meet.

Dues
$50.00 per year. New Members receive vehicle safety and maintenance information, trail ratings, club regulations, vehicle decal, and the monthly GMJC Newsletter.

Club Inquiries/Guests
Individuals interested in joining the club may be placed on an “inquiry” mailing list for three months. During this time they may attend meetings and monthly trips as guests of the club. To apply to be a member, click here.

Vehicle Information
Members drive a number of different vehicle types; everything from stock to modified. Trail ratings are provided before each trip. It is recommended that each vehicle have front and rear tow hooks, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a “CB” radio.