What states will the proposed Midwest Chapter cover?

[BUCKYXJ]

I am gonna start a new thread in offtopic about the interest in the heartland chapter.
DIG IT!

 

[Scott Mac]

I am gonna start a new thread in offtopic about the interest in the heartland chapter.
DIG IT!

Get 'er done.

 

[mountaindrew]

I am in St. Louis. I am almost done with My letest set of mods and will be looking for wheeling opportunities soon ( maybe a couple of weeks )

 

[BigRedJeepster0381]

Re: My observations, long

Perhaps the breakup should be as follows:

GREAT LAKES: OH, IN, MI, IL, WI
UPPER MIDWEST: MN, ND, SD, NE, IA
HEARTLAND: MO, KS, OK, AR
(TN, KY as a potential 4th or included in Heartland?)

Having a greater number of chapters allows to better provide a variety of national events with more groups of dedicated locals available to plan outings to many more locations. Personally, being as centrally located in STL as I was in NJ, I would easily travel several hours in any direction to attend.

I agree with Lawn Cher's proposal. Being an Iowan, I would much rather participate in events than join a local club and not do half the things that members seem to get involved in. See the world and meet new and interesting people!! :rof:

Incidentally, when you hit the "trails," do you have any members that have stock XJ's going through the mud? Do you have certain requirements for equipment on XJ's when off-roading in events? I'm not putting a lift in my XJ for a while but I'd like to have the experience so I know what I'm getting into. (I'm not a member of yet; I'm still weighing my options as far as joining. Feel free to chime in if you have any suggestions for me.)

 

[Scott Mac]

Re: My observations, long

I agree with Lawn Cher's proposal. Being an Iowan, I would much rather participate in events than join a local club and not do half the things that members seem to get involved in. See the world and meet new and interesting people!! :rof:

There are both pro's and con's to national and local clubs. Get the best of both.

Incidentally, when you hit the "trails," do you have any members that have stock XJ's going through the mud? Do you have certain requirements for equipment on XJ's when off-roading in events? I'm not putting a lift in my XJ for a while but I'd like to have the experience so I know what I'm getting into. (I'm not a member of yet; I'm still weighing my options as far as joining. Feel free to chime in if you have any suggestions for me.)

Here are the requirements copied right out of the bylaws:


All vehicles must have the following equipment to attend the off road portion sponsored Events

Legally required automobile insurance and registration;

Fire extinguisher;

First Aid Kit;

Tow Rope (no metal hooks allowed), Tow Chain, or Winch;

Safety belts;

Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench;

Hooks both front and rear (or suitable attaching point)

CB (HIGHLY recommended, but not mandatory)



Now as for recommendations, (in my opinion) Skid plates and rocker guards. Good tires designed for the terrain you intend to run.

Everything else is optional.