Everyone started with the normal introductions with their names and the Rovers they drive.

Doug officially welcomed the newcomers to the group, and stated the Àcasual” nature of the group.  Sam was given Kudos for doing all of the planning of events for the club, and all of the upcoming events soon to come up.

Sam started with the details of the Columbus trail event on February 10, 2002.  The new ÀFreelander” was the spotlight of the last trail event, and some of the aspects of the Freelander was discussed.  Sam also stated the relationship between the club and the dealerships, and how we support the dealer sponsored off road events for new Land Rover owners.  On Sunday, February 24, Land Rover Houston will be sponsoring the off road event, which we will help support as well.

The Oklahoma Land Rover club gave us an invitation to join them in an off road event to be held in Oklahoma, which will be held on March 2^nd, 2002.  We also have an invite from the Kansas City Club to go wheeling in Hot Springs in the upcoming months as well.

It was also mentioned that the possibility that Spring Creek will open up, with the support of one of the local land owners.  Cover charge is $10.00 to have access through his land.

The Adopt a Highway program was mentioned by Sam, and our 3^rd year involvement in this program.

The first weekend in May, there is an impromptu group that go to a classic car show at Clear Lake and the Watergate Yacht Club.

Susan gave the club an impromptu club report on her first off road trip out to West Texas.  She stated that beginner¡s courses are a little to easy for her now, and she had a great time.

The Houston Land Rover Club magazine was also touched upon by Doug.  Doug asked all members for article contributions to the magazine, and no article is can be Àtoo rough”.

Drawings were held for door prizes, and off the see the Rovers in the parking lot!

Km