Summary

Southern was started in 1993 by a group of friends that were looking around for other people that they got along with in order to have fun spending time off-highway. Southern High Rollers 4x4 Club (SHR) is a Texas not-for-profit club of 4-wheel drive owners chartered with the Southwest Four Wheel Drive Association.   The club is interested in:

• Providing social, educational and recreational activities for it's members

• Participating in and supporting civic activities for the betterment of the community

• Creating a family-oriented environment where we can gather for the purpose of exploring, preserving and enjoying the remote areas of Texas and surrounding states.

• Rendering aid and assistance as needed

• Promoting the exchange of ideas and technical information.

• To adhere to the principles and practices of Southwest Four Wheel Drive Association (SWFWDA) and United Four Wheel Drive Association (UFWDA), TreadLightly! and the Blue Ribbon Coalition.

SHR meets once a month (usually on the third Saturday), and we try to have or attend frequent off highway functions.  See our calendar for the current events schedule. We publish the 4x4 Low Down, which is a printed newsletter, and we host two email lists (one general discussion and one environmental) for our members. 

By joining the general mailing list you can participate in email-based discussions about our club, our 4x4's, and off highway driving in general.  By joining the environmental list you will be sent occasional e-mails from Blue Ribbon Coalition, UFWDA and various other sources that talk about off-highway issues.  Many people in SHR have strong opinions about what is right and wrong with the sport of 4-wheeling.  You should read some of this stuff and decide for yourself.

Members

SHR is based in Houston, but we have members in many areas of the State: Alvin, Brazoria, Conroe, Cypress, Deer Park, Edgewood, Friendswood, Houston, Humble, Jones Creek, Katy, Kemah, LaPorte, League City, Longview, New Caney, Overton, Pearland, Pinehurst, Richmond, Sherman, Spring, Stafford, Sugarland, The Woodlands, Tomball, West Columbia. 

Membership

Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18 that holds a valid driver's license and owns a 4x4 off-highway vehicle.

Individual Membership is open to single individuals or those whose families do not participate with them.  The cost is $30 annually.  A portion of which goes to pay your dues in UFWDA and to pay for the printing and mailing costs of the club newsletter.  Individual members get 1 vote.

Family Membership is open to those families (all participants living under one roof).  The cost is $35 annually.  A portion of which goes to pay your dues in UFWDA and to pay for the printing and mailing costs of the club newsletter.  Family membership get a max. of 2 votes.

Associate Membership is open to people who reside 75 miles out side of Beltway 8 in Houston and who choose not to be either an Individual Member or Family Member. This membership allows those that want to be involved with SHR but live too far from Houston proper to attend meetings or interact with the club on a regular basis.  The cost is $22 annually. Associate Members do not become members of UFWDA thru SHR, and they are ineligible to vote or run for office.  

You may apply for a membership by submitting a Membership Application (available on line) via mail to the address on the application or by contacting our  , for an application by mail.

Corporate Advertising & Club Support

Corporate Advertising is open to those businesses who promote products and services that may benefit our Members.   Advertising in our monthly newsletter (contact our Please contact ) is available at the following yearly (12 issues) rates: 

Business Card Size	$50.00
1/4 Page	$75.00
1/2 Page	$125.00
Full Page	Please E-mail

Current SHR members can promote their business with a business card size ad for free and may get a larger ad for the price difference between the sizes.

Advertisers and Businesses that support SHR are also posted in the "Links" section of our website.

Bylaws

SHR  has adopted a simple set of bylaws (Adobe Acrobat File) which govern our activities as an club, the bylaws are written conforming to the directives of SWFWDA..  While we do not engage in a lot of parliamentary procedure, we do require that all members agree to these by-laws when they become a member.  We also have elected officers who provide the leadership necessary to keep us going, and we are always on the lookout for member volunteers who can assist in coordinating activities or working on committees.

Meetings

Meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of each month in the Houston area.  This may vary if there is a significant event occurring that weekend or for holidays etc.  The meetings are usually potluck type events held at a members house or local business.  SHR attempts to have meetings on opposite ends of town in order to accommodate all members.  Occasionally we will combine a meeting with an event, have the meeting in a restaurant or have a party

Committees

Currently we have three committees that have been appointed: Events Committee, Charity Committee and a Bylaws Review Committee.