THANK YOU!
We wish to thank the many sponsors and vendors who participated in this year’s annual Off Road Show and Swap Meet. We hope you have seen an increase in your custom base as a result of the show. A formal thank you and a receipt for your contribution will be coming shortly either via e-mail or snail mail.
We wish to extend a thank you to our participants who entered their vehicles in the show. There were many rigs in all shapes and sizes on display. We hope you had a good time.
We wish to continue our thank you to those who participated in the swap meet. We hope sales were prosperous.
Lastly, but not least, we want to extend a huge thank you to all the members of the Grand Mesa Jeep Club. The show was a success because of their help and full support.
Sincerely,
The Off Road Show Committee
The club started in the 60s with a bunch of guys who used to take their old flat fenders out and explore the mining roads that spider web the mesas, deserts and canyons of this area. These days we face trail closures and land grabs by organizations with members who have never, and will never see the land they are trying to “protect” from explores like us. We appreciate the great outdoors and love it with a passion. Our goal is to protect the land and still see as much of it as we can. Be it a challenging trail or a scenic trip, or a little of both, we are up for it. We take care of the land, each other, and have a lot of fun doing it. The club is made up of a diverse group of off-roaders in a diverse group of vehicles. We have people who have been wheeling for over 40 years and people who have recently taken up the sport. We have restored classic Jeeps and Toyotas, and, also, full blown custom built hardcore rock buggies. The common thread is we love to wheel, don’t want to see trail closures, above all, we love to have fun. There are three main reasons to be in a club like this one. One: The social aspect of being with people who like the same things you do, and a family friendly atmosphere. Two: Having people to go with. It is always safer, and more fun, to have people with you in the back country. Three: To protect the continued use of the existing trails and roads which have been used to explore and gain access to the backcountry. I hope to see you on the trail. Jeff Bates GMJC President 2011
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
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.
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.
$50.00 per year. New Members receive vehicle safety and maintenance information, trail ratings, club regulations, vehicle decal, and the monthly GMJC Newsletter.
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.
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.
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PO Box 4915
Grand Junction,
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Jeff Bates |
President |
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Dale Znamenacek |
Vice President |
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Ross Gillespie |
Treasurer |
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Mary Burns |
Secretary |
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Chuck Burns |
Board |
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Roy Joseph |
Board |
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Ed Kolb |
Board |
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Cody Lange |
Board |
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Kurtis Houston |
Historian |
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Dave McCollough |
Trip Committee Chair |
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Mary Burns |
Social Committee Chair |
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Pam Johnson |
Off-Road Show Chair |
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