Fat Boys Jeepers Club Profile

Fat Boys Jeepers, proud members of the Indiana Four Wheel Drive Association and the United Four Wheel Drive Associations, has only been in existence since 2001. This fast growing club of solely jeep owners is based out of the Wayne County area of Indiana. At that 2001 IFWDA Convention, Fat Boys Jeepers joined IFWDA with 7 core members- Eric Barnes, Jerry Ellis, Tony "Teach" Ross, Max Soliday, Scott Sperling, Tony West and Chuck Wolfe. It’s hard to believe that we are closing out 2005 with 148 members. Out of those 148 members, 45 of those members are new to IFWDA this year. We probably have the largest number of dual members in the Association with- Iron Horse, Ruffriders, Monroe County, Southern Indiana, JP Frog and 4WTF members using us as there secondary club. Being located near the Indiana-Ohio state line, we also have members that belong to Miami Valley Four Wheelers from Middletown, Ohio and IOK from Cincinnati. At one time, we even have a member stationed in Hawaii.

The purpose of this club is to promote the fun and fellowship of enjoying the great outdoors in our jeep vehicles while helping others, especially children. One of the popular events we have gotten into is participating in the IFWDA 4XKIDS Day trailride for the children at Camp Riley. Over the years, other charitable organizations Fat Boys Jeepers have been active with have been D.A.R.E., Special Olympics and Toys for Tots. During the last several years, we have sponsored a raffle for the sole purpose to make it possible for other children, throughout the Fat Boys Jeepers membership communities, to enjoy Christmas. This may involve those children receiving either toys, coats, hats or gloves. What a wonderful way to start off the holiday season.

By Kelly Stewart, Fat Boys Jeepers