Why Join United?
The answer is simple, there is power in numbers! If you want United Four Wheel Drive Associations to be able to continue to make a positive impact on national legislation and in turn on your local level, we need the support of the entire four wheel drive enthusiast community. While what you do on the local level is effective, local legislators follow the lead of the national legislators and we represent you on that level. The success that you have had, has been because of the legislation that is passed and the work that is done on a national level to set that precedent. Without national representation those successes will not continue.
Formed in 1976, United Four Wheel Drive Associations has seen its share of ups and downs, good and bad times. Any organization that has been around since 1976 will tell the same story. What is unique about UFWDA is that we are still the only international organization that represents you, the 4 x 4 enthusiast, only. United Four Wheel Drive Associations is here to represent you on the issues that impact your lifestyle.
Whether you are interested in OHV parks or private lands, UFWDA can benefit you. The Anti-access groups are very well organized and work very hard to close the areas where you enjoy your sport. It is imperative that we have ONE National and United voice that represents you! You can be involved as little, or as much as you like. Simply joining makes a great difference. Let your voice be heard.
Benefits of Membership
Education
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United Four Wheel Drive Associations offers many programs for education. UFWDA has the 4WD Awareness Course which offers the enthusiast the opportunity to learn about the sport of four wheeling, proper equipment and its usage.
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UFWDA also offers information on how to start a club, where to join a club and whether or not your club should be incorporated.
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Last, but not least, we offer the Volunteer Trail Patrol Program which educates the enthusiasts on proper user ethics and how to be a great land steward.
Publications
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The UFWDA Voice is distributed on a quarterly basis and has a little bit of everything. The Voice publishes articles and photographs from members, clubs or associations and articles from professional contributors such as Bill Burke of Bill Burke’s 4-Wheeling America.
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The UFWDA eNews publication is monthly and offers information that is more time sensitive and cannot wait for the Voice publication. You will find great international articles, land use alerts and information, and much more!
Advocacy
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We monitor land use and access issues across the United States, alerting our members when action is needed.
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We have volunteers who act as our liaisons between local, state and federal officials and resource managers, maintaining important relationships with the land use agencies.
How to join
Individuals
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Class I
$20- Subscription for UFWDA’s “Voice”
- Membership card
- One (1) UFWDA decal annually
- May hold an elective office with UFWDA
- One (1) vote at meetings of the membership
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Class II
$50- All Class I benefits, PLUS a certificate recognizing this membership level
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Class III
$100- All Class I benefits, PLUS a certificate recognizing this memberhsip level
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Lifetime (Class IV)
$500- A special Lifetime certificate
- One (1) UFWDA decal upon request
- A UFWDA jacket embroidered with member’s name and “Life Member”
- May hold an elective office with UFWDA
- A copy of the minutes of all UFWDA meetings upon request.
- A lifetime subscription to UFWDA Voice as produced
- Special recognition during each annual meeting
- One (1) vote at meetings of the membership
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Ambassador (Class V)
$1,000- A special Ambassador certificate
- One (1) UFWDA decal upon request
- A copy of UFWDA Annual Report upon request
- A UFWDA jacket embroidered with the Ambassador’s name and “Ambassador Member”
- A copy of the minutes of all UFWDA meetings upon request
- A lifetime subscription to UFWDA Voice as produced
- One (1) vote at meetings of the membership
- Special recognition during each annual meeting
- May hold an elective office with UFWDA
Organizations
There are two levels of support that clubs, associations, and other organizations in the United States may select from to become members, as well as an international membership for those located elsewhere in the world.
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US - 'FULL' Membership for your members
$15/Member- Will be listed in UFWDA’s website Organization Referral List
- Will be listed in UFWDA’s “Voice” Magazine
- Receive one (1) United decal for each paid member
- Receive copies of the minutes of the Annual Meeting and all Board meetings upon request
- Entitled to a 25% advertising discount in United’s “Voice” magazine
- Receive Membership Card for each paid Member
- Members may Hold Elective Position
Contact us to find out more about enrolling your association
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US - 'DISCOUNTED' Membership Flat Fee
$1,000- Organization listed in UFWDA’s website Organization Referral List
- Organization listed in UFWDA’s “Voice” Magazine
- Private Sector Member(s) paid through an Organization are entitled to a membership card and may hold an Elective Position
- One (1) vote at meetings per SOP Section 1.02(e)
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International Membership Flat Fee
$100- Organization listed in UFWDA’s website Organization Referral List
- Organization listed in UFWDA’s “Voice” Magazine
- Private Sector Member(s) paid through an Organization are entitled to a membership card and may hold an Elective Position
- One (1) vote at meetings per SOP Section 1.02(e)
Join through your club/state association
Annual dues for UFWDA members joining through an affiliated club or association are $15/member. This is a $5 discount off the lowest direct membership dues. Your club may join UFWDA directly, or can join UFWDA through a state or regional association. When you join through an organization, it is highly recommended that you provide an email contact address so that you can receive UFWDA news and information.