CLUB HISTORY

In early 1998 a local person saw the need to establish a new four wheel drive club in the Redlands area. After research into how a Club is formed and all that is involved in getting it off the ground, with the assistance of flyers, information bulletins in the local news papers and further assistance through local businesses, the news got out that there would be a meeting in early April at the Capalaba Lawn Bowls Club, Ney Rd, Capalaba.

On the 1st April 1998 at 7:30pm, the Bayside Off-Roaders Club was born. The first meeting created a lot of interest with over 160 local people attending. From this gathering it was decided to formalise a local four wheel drive club. A body of likeminded people assisted as the steering committee, the majority of these people are still active members today.

It was decided at the first meeting to have a day trip through the Condamine Gorge area in late April. This trip was attended by over 60 vehicles ending with a memorable BBQ at Moogerah Dam.

The name Bayside Off-Roaders Club was decided at the second meeting held in May. At this meeting, membership payments were received and the club was incorporated in June 1998.