Toys 4 Fun (Formally Madera County TLCA)

[megolfer]

Well after about 8 months we are back up and running and there is a huge interest. We currently have around 15 members and we seem to be getting more at every meeting.

The club dissolved in around 2000-2001. The club has been around since the late 70's early 80's. There is a lot of history with teh club and was one of the main clubs when TLCA was Formed. Also the club hosted the first rubithon.

This year so far, we have had 4 club events. We have ran Red, Coyote, Swamp, Mirror, Bald and in September we are running the Rubicon.

We will be signing up around 8 new members to TLCA and hopefully many more. We have the support of the local Toyota Dealership and holfing meetings there. We are in the process of becoming a TLCA chapter once again.

If You live in central California, then stop by one of our meetings. Meetings are held every third tuesday of the month at Bingham Toyota in Fresno at 7pm.

Here is our web page. It is just getting up and running and we are working on getting everything updated.

http://www.toys-4-fun.org/

If you have any question please feel free to email me

megolfer21@comcast.net

Thanks
Cacy Frazier

[woody]

Cacy:

Let me know if you are interested in a Clubhouse corner on the 'MUD forum....congrats on getting things re-fired up!!

[megolfer]

A clubhouse corner would be great. We are having problems with spam on our forum so we shut it down. Let me know what I need to do so we can get a way to communicate better with the club.

[TRT2]

Way to go Cacy! Nicely done.

[Hottrod81]

This will be great to have a link in the clubhouse corner for toys-4-fun. This will be a great way for us to be able to communicate with the other club members.

[megolfer]

I pm woody about the clubhouse

[woody]

All set!

[megolfer]

Thanks Woody

[megolfer]

I also just bought a silver star.

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Great news!!! I wish you all the best!

[Trollhole]

Wow there are 8 CA clubs. Amazing.

[woooody]

Originally Posted by Trollhole

Wow there are 8 CA clubs. Amazing.

There are 8 CA clubs on Mud. I think there are a few more not on mud. Toys on the Rocks is one that comes to mind.

[TRT2]

good trivia...

from Toyota Trails (M/A) ... thus chapter clubs

Beach N Toys
Gold Coast Cruisers
LA County Cruisers (LA Trail Crew)
MTA
PMC
SoCal TLCA
Toys on the Rocks

and the recent addition of Toys 4 Fun

ya, that would make 8 Chapter clubs.

although I notice Toyotally Awesome Cruisers must have let their Chapter status slip.

[D'Animal]

So what is the initiation/requirements to join the club?

In the club I'm in now you have to have a sponsor and attend 3 consecutive meetings, attend and participate in three club sponsored runs, one has to be an overnighter. They the other member Vote you in or not. After they vote in you get to pay your dues. Then you put the club logo on your rig. From there you ave to attend one run a year adn one meeting a year adn pay your dues.

No wonder (in my current club) members #'s are stagnant.

[megolfer]

Right now we are trying to het the membership up so really if you come and want to be in the club you can pay the dues. This is the first year so we are trying to see what interest there is, whick seems to be a lot. These will be the requirements that will be started very soon, its just hard to vote people in when there is not any actual members.

APPLICANTS MUST:
A. Hold a valid drivers license and be at least 18 years old.
B. Show proof of at least minimum state required insurance.
C. Attend two (2) regular meetings, two (2) club runs, and one (1) club event in six (6) consecutive months.
D. Be voted in by the board of directors before a regular club meeting.
E. Agree to join CA4WDA.
F. Agree to join TLCA.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by megolfer

Right now we are trying to het the membership up so really if you come and want to be in the club you can pay the dues. This is the first year so we are trying to see what interest there is, whick seems to be a lot. These will be the requirements that will be started very soon, its just hard to vote people in when there is not any actual members.

I understand

Originally Posted by megolfer

APPLICANTS MUST:
A. Hold a valid drivers license and be at least 18 years old.

Not A Problem

Originally Posted by megolfer

B. Show proof of at least minimum state required insurance.

No Problem

Originally Posted by megolfer

C. Attend two (2) regular meetings, two (2) club runs, and one (1) club event in six (6) consecutive months.

Not A Problem

Will these Runs and Events be posted here on MUD? Will the meeting always be in Fresno or will they rotate to north valley and south valley. I'm thinking Tulare one month, Kingsburg or Selma the next month and Fresno the following month, ect. This will be fair to all members so everybody has to drive one month or another.

Originally Posted by megolfer

D. Be voted in by the board of directors before a regular club meeting.

Not A Problem

Originally Posted by megolfer

E. Agree to join CA4WDA.

Not A Problem, already a member

Originally Posted by megolfer

F. Agree to join TLCA.

Not A Problem, Already a Member.

How about :
G. Vehicle must pass CAl 4 safety inpsection.
H. Vehicle must be street legal or have a Green Sticker.

[megolfer]

We have already had a tech inspection and vehicles must pass the cal and tlca requirementrs. Really we go more by TLCA tech because they seem to be a little more strict.

The meetings are held a Bingham Toyota. Bingham is supporting the club by allowing use to use their break room. We are working with them, and hopefully we will be able to get them to help sponsor a event if we get it going. They seem to be very excited about the relationship. Me have had a few socials in the visalia area. I drive from Tulare every month.

ARTICLE IV- SAFETY
1. All members or prospective members are required to have their vehicle inspected be the Safety Chair before:
A. Joining the club.
B. Going on any club event.
C. One (1) time each year as a club event or function.

2. The Safety Chair will conduct all safety inspections. When the Safety Chair is unavailable to attend, then one (1) member of the Board and one (1) other member will conduct the inspection.

3. The Safety Chair will notify the President and the Board of Directors of the date, place, and time of the annual safety inspection.

4. If a member is unable to attend a safety inspection it is that member’s responsibility to arrange for a special inspection with the Safety Chair.

5. Any vehicle not inspected within one (1) month from the date of regular inspection, or entry into the club, will not be allowed on club runs, until inspection is completed. Any club member who has a vehicle under construction or modification for an extended length of time may apply for a disabled vehicle form. The Board of Directors and the Safety Chair will issue this for a specific length if time. The Board may renew it at their discretion.

6. The Safety Chair has the authority to BAN and vehicle deemed “UNSAFE”, or not complying with safety standards, from going on club runs until the problem is rectified.

7. Members have the right to appeal the decision of the Safety Chair to the Board of Directors, in which case the Board of Directors has the final decision.

8. MINIMUM SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR A CLUB RUN:
A. Roll bar or cage for all vehicles with removable tops. Roll bar or cage recommended for mini-trucks and 4Runners with permanent hard tops.
B. Seat belts for all persons (must be used).
C. First aid kit.
D. Fire extinguisher.
E. Axe, shovel, and bucket.
F. Tow rope, chain, cable, or strap.
G. C.B. radio (antenna cannot be longer than 54’)
H. Jack, lug wrench, and spare tire (usable/ not flat).
I. Working flashlight.
J. Current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

9. A member may be terminated when they abuse any safety requirement.

Green sticker is ok also

[megolfer]

Go to www.toys-4-fun.org and go under club forms for a copy of the bylaws. A couple things have not been changed, but for the most part they are updated.

[megolfer]

Also for now on the club events will be posted here on mud. Hopefully we will be getting more people on here and using it.

[D'Animal]

Working parking brake should be added unless that is part of the vehicle inspection and not the required trail gear list.

My wife said for you to tell your wife "HI" for her.

[megolfer]

Parking brake is required, I really dont know why its not there.

My wife said that she met your wife. Actually she is up at her horses today right down the street.

We need to get together and go wheeling. I like the new project that you are doing. Looks like it coming along nicely.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by megolfer

Parking brake is required, I really dont know why its not there.

My wife said that she met your wife. Actually she is up at her horses today right down the street.

We need to get together and go wheeling. I like the new project that you are doing. Looks like it coming along nicely.

Come on out. I have a 36acre rock park next to my house. I have trails all over it.

We do our clubs annual vehicle inspection and safety meeting at my place. I'm the safety and education officer for our club so it makes it really convenient.

[megolfer]

Sounds good. I am not really sure where you live. I know its back there somewhere.

[D'Animal]

Across the valley from where the horses are kept, off Fritz.

[megolfer]

ok I think I know. I think my wife knows where

[Hottrod81]

My brother (megolfer) and I were going to try and join lock and low at one time but they never responded to my numerous e-mail requests.

[D'Animal]