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Membership Information

Membership Dues
New Member - $35 (T-Shirt included)
*Membership Renewal - $20

* Membership renewals are due in October,
unless you are a new member that paid after June.

Club Rules and Expectations

General Conduct

1. You are considered a representative of the Joliet Mud Turtles, as well as an adult, and a representative of the four-wheeling community as a whole.  It is important to hold yourself to the highest standards of behavior as we are on display to other off-roaders and their families. We expect you to behave accordingly.

2. Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or any time you are driving.  Passengers may not drink on trails as well. Violators will get one verbal warning; the second offense removes you from the event.

3. Illegal drug use will not be tolerated at any time.  There is NO warning - the first offense gets you removed from the club.

Vehicle/Driver Requirements

Safety Requirements

1. Seatbelts for all occupants, worn at all times
2. First-aid kit
3. Fire extinguisher
4. Front and rear tow points. Tow balls are not acceptable
5. Adequate tow strap and tree saver with properly sized clevises
6. Battery hold down

Optional, but recommended

1. Approved Joliet Mud Turtles T-Shirt
2. Working CB or 2-way radio with variable frequencies
3. Rollbar (roll cage preferred)
4. Front and rear lockers
5. Winch
6. Jack
7. Basic hand tools
8. Extra Fluids - engine oil, trans fluid, brake fluid, etc.
9. Flashlight
10. Spare tire
11. Jumper Cables
12. 12 volt compressor

Club Outings

Dates, times, and locations for club outings will be determined at the club meetings.  All participants will be expected to adhere to the club Rules and Expectations outlined above.  The Sergeant of Arms will be responsible for organizing the outing.  His responsibilities will be:

1. Assemble the group for review of the general conduct rules and safety requirements.
2. Check all vehicles for safety requirement compliance.
3. Group vehicle by capabilities. Base route/trails on these capabilities.
4. Plan routes/trails
5. Enforce drug and alcohol rules.

 

 

                                                                      

 

   
 

   
 

   


   

 

 


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