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Comment: i just picked up a copy of your November 2007 issue of 4 Wheel Drive And Sport Utility Magazine and wanted to briefly comment on both the letter, "we have attitude," as well as your reply to that letter. i found both letters' views very informative and helpful to understand the nature of why a lot of these clubs exist. living and working in the city does not afford one, such as myself, a lot of time to give back (i.e., spend time taking care of trails and such), but it is good to know that by being a potential member to a club is a way to help. Even if it is indirect via club dues. plus the whole potential social benefit. By the way, this was the first time i have ever picked up a copy of your magazine, and it certainly was a good first impression. though the main reason that I picked up a copy of your magazine is that i recently purchased a new '07 toyota FJ Cruiser, and i am starting to investigate places to go and possible destinations.
Frank
via e-mail
Reply: Frank, i hope you're thoroughly enjoying your new FJ Cruiser. i'm pleased that you're enjoying your first taste of 4wd&su and received a good impression about what we do. 4wd clubs do make a huge difference in how all of us use the outdoors in our 4x4s, and organizations such as these are our greatest asset in preserving our opportunities to recreate on public lands. as you pointed out, even someone such as yourself, who lives in the city far from any 4wd trails, can benefit from club membership. many clubs offer associate memberships for those who don't live in the area where regular meetings occur, and club websites are an easy way to keep up to date with the goings on of club members with information about events and work weekends. For those interested in finding a 4wd club in their area, the united Four-wheel drive association (uFwda) is a good starting point. For more information about the uFwda, call (800) 44-uFwda or check them out on the web at www.ufwda.org. thanks for reading.