Vermont Expedition Society Membership Policy

The Vermont Expedition Society (VTXS) takes its membership very seriously.  In fact, it’s one of the only things we take seriously.  We’ve seen, first hand, what happens with other off-road clubs where a few of the members do the work for the many who, in turn, contribute little and join mainly to put a sticker on their truck and lurk on an email list to find out where to wheel. 

Not so with VTXS.  All of our members are expected to be active, participating and involved members, both on our online forum and at our events.  This is not something to be taken lightly as it often requires making VTXS a real priority in one’s life.  Our membership rules are designed specifically to see if prospective members will have the natural inclination to make VTXS a fairly substantial part of their lives. 

Your profession and/or the type of 4x4 you drive or its level of modification are the least important factors with VTXS membership.  What is important is your good attitude and a genuine passion for 4x4 travel and recreation, so much so that you are willing to devote the time, energy, money, weekends, personal time, family time, etc. it takes to be an active Society member.

VTXS membership rules are simple:

1) Contact us and let us know the following info: your name, contact info, level of off-road experience and make, model, and modifications of the vehicle you drive.

2) We’ll then invite you to attend a VTXS event to get to know us and what we’re all about.

3) If no VTXS member objects, you will then be invited to apply for membership, pay the membership dues of $100 and attend two more VTXS events.

4) Once you’ve attended two more events and no VTXS member objects, you’ll be made a VTXS member with all member benefits including access to our online forum, clothing orders, our coveted vehicle stickers and grill badges and, of course, all of our great year-long events.

So, if you’re interested in membership, please contact a VTXS member to attend one of our events as his or her guest.  If you don’t know any of our members, email the club President at president@vtxs.org.  See you on the trail!