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Old 08-10-06, 12:42 AM   #98
pismojim
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Behemoth60
Here's THE question. Why do we need the TLCA anymore? What reason is there for joining? Why does the TLCA need more members? Is it merely for cash to continue to support the Trails? Or do we need a large user base to support our advocacy efforts?
So what is the reason for joining?

If I had a nickel for everytime time I've been asked that question...

Wooody, the most I glean from your post is:
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our work with BRC, or Rubithon's donation to FOTR and Del Albright.
Do you really think that is going to get people excited about joining TLCA? It be more efficient to simply join and/or donate directly to BRC or FOTR?

It seems to be a pretty weak reply to "Why join?" Seriously brother, I suspect you can articulate a better sales pitch. (I'll give you a possible one below...)

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Originally Posted by Kowboy
TLCA is not an internet club ...

TLCA is not a magazine club ...

TLCA is an EVENT club.

Jack the dues thru the friggin' roof to weed out the non-participatin' wanna-be's and make attendance at a minimum of one TLCA-sanctioned event per year mandatory.
And, TLCA is not a land use or polictical advocacy club.

TLCA is a car club. Make that a die hard, to the bone, cruiserhead club. Members are required to own a 4WD Toyota, maybe that's not enough.

So jack 'em up, only accept dues in cash, face to face, at events. It could work, 3 digit membership numbers, fanatic cruiserheads - I'll be there with ya Kowboy.

OK, Ross here's that reason:

Join TLCA and you can debate these issues (and hey, even talk Cruiser Tech), sitting around the campsite, with such personalities as Kowboy, Behemonth60, Woooody, etc.

Of course that would mean PAR-TIC-I-PA-TION at events.

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Originally Posted by TUFFTORQ
If this is the case, think of the renewals that Tony & Cindy had with PMC through the Rubithon and swap meet.
Me too.

It doesn't get any more TLCA than that.

Members MUST attend meetings or events. Must be present to WIN.


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