2008 Elections: nominations here!

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According to our by-laws we will be having elections for the the following positions at the last meeting of the year (usually November/December). Nominations can be posted here...

President
AVP
Treasurer
Mountain/Central Representative
MSVP


thanks;
alan
 
I believe that Jeff Zepp has been nominated for President on the bodreps list.

I nominate Casey to continue as Treasurer.

And Nick to continue as AVP.

We'll be in great hands with those guys at the helm.

You'll be missed, Alan. Maybe you'll have time to wheel though. :D

TJK
 
Kaderabek said:
I believe that Jeff Zepp has been nominated for President on the bodreps list.

TJK
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Jeff should be required to finish his FJ-40 before he is allowed to hold higher office.

BUT, if we so elect him he cannot call himself Supreme Commander :D
 
I 'd like to also post my bodrepsi nomination of Justin Ward for TLCA President here. Justin has a long history with TLCA and LSLC, and is very enthusiastic about contributing to TLCA. :clap:
 
my quick little bio... please feel free to ask of me any questions you may have. I'm honored to be nominated, and happy to help in any way that i can. If you need more info about me, just let me know.

I've been a member of T.L.C.A. since 1996, when i got my first 40. Since
then I've been a charter member of Lonestar Land Cruisers, Bought a
second 40, been to Cruise Moab in 99, met Gary Bjork, Mark Whatley, and
a few other notable members.
Had My second 40 stolen while at CM '99, got it back three years later.
In the mean time picked up a 76 55, and an 84 60. 60 got crashed and
totaled, bought a new one, same year and color, only not so pristine.
Wheeled that truck to the very edge and back, and you'd be surprised
what a 60 with completely stock drive train, and a little ground
clearance can really do. Sold my first 40, kept wheeling the 60. Broke
some parts, had a lot of bad luck, but kept on wheeling. Just recently
acquired another 84 60, that used to belong to a member of LSLC, and
have some plans for that, since, as we all know, a Cruiser is never
really done.
I've been in food service, and for the last ten years, I've been in
retail sales, selling cameras, and my skills. Just changed jobs in June,
after a long overdue need, and was finally able to do something that I'm
enjoying so much more. My new gig selling bikes is a blast, and it
really ties together well with wheeling, since some of the best places
to ride are well off the beaten path, and there is no better way to get
there than my trusty old Long Board.
Wheeled our annual club trip, ICBM, wheeled our annual club event, the
Roundup, wheeled our annual Colorado run up Silverton way, and lots of
other cool little places.
I am honored to have the chance to give back to T.L.C.A., because over
the years I have gotten out far more than I will ever be able to put
back in. I've had the privilege of knowing Tony Twiddy, and Alan, and
there is a great honor in having the chance to follow in the steps of
some legendary members.
I look forward to having the opportunity to serve this club, and I am
honored and humbled by the privilege that entails.
-Justin Ward
T.L.C.A. #5501
71 40
76 55
84 60
84 60
charter member- LSLC
 
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After much consideration, I accept the nomination. As most of you know, I am deeply committed to TLCA. As a member since 1996, and on the board of directors since 2002, I have come to know not only the organization and it’s structure, but hundreds of members who are not on the board through face to face chats and phone conversations, not to mention wheeling together.

We are a very diverse group, and have become even more so over the last couple years since the introduction of the FJC and all those new members. It is impossible to please everyone, but the board should do it’s best to help make membership delighted and proud of being members of our TLCA. Our purpose needs to be to serve the needs and wishes of our membership: chapter, individual, and business. To serve our membership, our board needs to be responsive to as many levels of interest as we can reasonable accommodate.

We have many armchair wheelers, and our flagship publication, Toyota Trails, serves admirably in giving them their taste of adventure. We have many avid do-it-your-selfers, who want to work on and modify their own rigs. We have folks who just drive their Toyotas and want to know where they can get them serviced, modified or where to find parts. We have some hard-core wheelers who want to go out and break something every weekend. And everyone in between. The thing that we must do most effectively is connecting everyone with shared interest in Toyota 4x4s together.

The most important mission we have as an organization is connecting people who share our common interest – through Toyota Trails, through events, through face-to-face conversations, and via the web. If we are the organization that brings them together, then TLCA flourishes.

TLCA has a unique opportunity to accomplish this goal with our resources and our background. With the hard copy of Toyota Trails, we can give people something to touch, just like their hardware. With our chapters and events, we bring people together, face-to-face. And we have an opportunity with our web presence to help people be aware of everything that’s going on in near-real time. We have an opportunity to help become a leading organization in not only keeping trails open, but to open new areas to go play. We have an opportunity to help fuel Toyota 4x4 enthusiast’s passion with our collective enthusiasm.

To help accomplish our goals, we need to increase excitement and enthusiasm in membership, both joining and renewing. We can do that – it starts with excitement and enthusiasm at the board level. It all starts at the top.

That is the mission. Strategy and tactics to follow.

Happy cruisin’!

Jeff Zepp
Kittredge CO USA
1971 & 1976 FJ40s, 1978 FJ45
Rising Sun 4x4 Club, TLCA #4063, TLCA Central Rep
Jeff Zepp's Home Page
 
wardfoto said:
my quick little bio... please feel free to ask of me any questions you may have. I'm honored to be nominated, and happy to help in any way that i can. If you need more info about me, just let me know.

I've been a member of T.L.C.A. since 1996, when i got my first 40. Since
then I've been a charter member of Lonestar Land Cruisers, Bought a
second 40, been to Cruise Moab in 99, met Gary Bjork, Mark Whatley, and
a few other notable members.
Had My second 40 stolen while at CM '99, got it back three years later.
In the mean time picked up a 76 55, and an 84 60. 60 got crashed and
totaled, bought a new one, same year and color, only not so pristine.
Wheeled that truck to the very edge and back, and you'd be surprised
what a 60 with completely stock drive train, and a little ground
clearance can really do. Sold my first 40, kept wheeling the 60. Broke
some parts, had a lot of bad luck, but kept on wheeling. Just recently
acquired another 84 60, that used to belong to a member of LSLC, and
have some plans for that, since, as we all know, a Cruiser is never
really done.
I've been in food service, and for the last ten years, I've been in
retail sales, selling cameras, and my skills. Just changed jobs in June,
after a long overdue need, and was finally able to do something that I'm
enjoying so much more. My new gig selling bikes is a blast, and it
really ties together well with wheeling, since some of the best places
to ride are well off the beaten path, and there is no better way to get
there than my trusty old Long Board.
Wheeled our annual club trip, ICBM, wheeled our annual club event, the
Roundup, wheeled our annual Colorado run up Silverton way, and lots of
other cool little places.
I am honored to have the chance to give back to T.L.C.A., because over
the years I have gotten out far more than I will ever be able to put
back in. I've had the privilege of knowing Tony Twiddy, and Alan, and
there is a great honor in having the chance to follow in the steps of
some legendary members.
I look forward to having the opportunity to serve this club, and I am
honored and humbled by the privilege that entails.
-Justin Ward
T.L.C.A. #5501
71 40
76 55
84 60
84 60
charter member- LSLC
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Wow, that is cool. Good luck Justin. Do still only wear shorts? ;)
 
wngrog said:
Zepp, you did not address my #1 concern.....will you ever finish the FJ-40?

:D
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You are right I didn't. It's not TLCA's #1 concern, but since you asked...

I have been making good progress on Olive. Got the left B pillar done several weeks ago and am now working on the right B pillar (not passenger or drivers, due to our international friend's perspective :-). I am about 3/4 of the way around the lake. Floorpans are all done, mid bed, rear bed; Once I get the both B pillars precisely welded up, the rear fender wells and quarter panels will go pretty quick.

Between maintaining and upgrading the 1978 FJ45 (Rita) and the 1971 FJ40 (Charlotte), maintaining my wife's, daughter's, son's and neighbors rides, staying active in my community association, my local chapter and all that, Olive often get's pushed to lower priority, but she's still coming along. Then there's this club, TLCA I think it is, that I want to make time for.

The precise answer to your question is, YES.

;-)
 
Kaderabek said:
Justin, Jeff, what would you define as TLCA's #1 concern?

TJK
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My biggest concern is missed opportunities.

I could have gone off on a Joe Biden length description with examples both past and potentially in the future, and what we should have done in the past and what we should do in the future, but decided to keep the answer to your question short.

Happy cruisin'!
 
Nolan- yes. especially since at my new gig the "uniform" is t-shirt and shorts. never one to mess with a reputation:)
Todd- the biggest concern in my opinion is how do we make ourselves relevant to the at-large-member? the guy that lives in tinytown, with no 'net access, and not a serious wheeler? we have to address this issue, and I've got my ideas about that. close second and third? second, as always, how to retain and attract new members. third? participation, on many levels. wheeling, membership, and land use. We've got to make the club be MORE than just trails, without sacrificing that greatest of magazines.
Any thing else, just ask. happy to help!!!
And Nolan? thanks for the encouragement.
 
Hey Justin... good to hear from you since meeting you ump-teen years ago.

While we were riding around Katempcy in your wagon, you shared an issue or concern with me... but I cannot for the life of me remember what that was, please refresh my memory, what was it that was bothering you?

also, While I know the various leadership positions Jeff has held, please share any club, organization or TLCA office you have held (other than being a member)?


and Mr Jeff... your enthusiasm towards TLCA is what the scale of participation is based upon. While you were commander in chief for Rising Sun, tell me what membership did (increase or decrease) and describe your 'managerial' style when it comes to running meetings, and motivating volunteers please??


Finally, I am ecstatic to see you two running for President and I know the association will be in good hands no matter who wins. Kudos to both of you for stepping up the plate! You have my personal thanks.
 
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