About

BONNIE STEELE

OFFICE MANAGER

8120 36th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
916-381-8300

SINCE 1959

About Cal4Wheel

We're the California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. Since 1959, our non-profit organization has actively promoted the advancement of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation. We are the largest organization of this type in California and represent owners of all makes and models of 4WD vehicles, as well as non-owners who support responsible vehicle-oriented recreation.

HELPING 4 WHEELERS

We maintain a full-time office in Sacramento. Our staff and volunteers work closely with legislators and land use managers to provide input, influence, expertise, and manpower to keep lands open to 4WD vehicle access. Many successful battles have been waged and won to keep trails open all over the state. We keep our members informed about important issues and changing laws through our bimonthly magazine, In Gear, and regular email updates.

HAVING FUN

Members enjoy association-sponsored events all year round. These events cover every type of terrain in every corner of the state. Whether you are interested in extremely challenging "hard rock" trails for the experienced enthusiast, or milder runs for the new four-wheeler, we have several events just for you. Many of our member clubs also sponsor monthly runs open to all.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Our members are active in conservation projects throughout California. Projects, which are coordinated with local agencies, can range from tree planting to removing junk cars from remote areas, from closing off entrances of hazardous mine shafts to repairing trail damage. We have received national recognition by winning "Take Pride in California" awards, and "Volunteers For Public Lands" national awards. Many clubs also have Adopt-A-Trails that they maintain.

Meetings

The association conducts its business by holding quarterly board of directors and district meetings. Members are welcome and encouraged to attend all meetings, and clubs are asked to send a delegate to their district meetings.

The meeting schedules are as follows:

January - District Meetings
February - Board of Directors meeting held at annual Convention
April - District Meetings
May or June - Board of Directors meeting
July - District Meetings
August or September - Board of Directors Meeting
October - District Meetings
November - Board of Directors Meeting

For a complete list of the meeting dates and locations, please visit the event calendar

Board of Directors

The association is governed by a volunteer board of directors. These volunteers are tasked with monitoring the daily operation, managing finances, planning events, hiring employees and contractors, setting long-term goals for the organization, representing us at meetings, and raising funds.

The membership is divided into three districts along county lines: North, Central, and South. Each district is assigned three officers.

Every quarter, the board of directors holds a meeting to discuss association business. The meetings are usually held at the association office, but the location can vary. Check our calendar for meeting dates.

State Officers

President: Josh Epstein
Past President: Jack Chapman
Treasurer: Russ Chung
Recording Secretary: Sherry Stortroen

North District Officers

Vice-President: Jim Bramham
Membership: Kitten Chapman
Secretary/Treasurer: Debbie Stephens

Central District Officers

Vice-President: Mark Cave
Membership: Michael Magana
Secretary/Treasurer: David Rocha II

South District Officers

Vice-President: Don Rybarczyk
Membership: Danette Starksen
Secretary/Treasurer: Bonnie Ferguson

Email the Board

Email Membership Chairs

Governing Documents

Documents and forms pertaining to the operation of the association.

Cal4Wheel Bylaws

You must log in to our portal to download the bylaws. You will find them on the Forum page under the Resources link. You do not need to be a Cal4Wheel member to create an account.

Cal4Wheel Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

You must log in to our portal to download the SOPs. You will find them on the Forum page under the Resources link. You do not need to be a Cal4Wheel member to create an account.

New Club Kit

Thinking about forming a new Cal4Wheel club? This kit has everything you need to get started, including sample bylaws, guidelines, and safety tips.

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District Vice-President Duties

Page from the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding the duties of the District Vice-Presidents

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Delegate Credential Form

Delegate credential form for Cal4Wheel business meetings.

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Cal4Wheel Multiyear Strategic Plan

Multiyear strategic plan for the California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. Adopted by the board in February 2015.

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