I swear that I may be the only one in this town with a LC.
Anyone here in Spokane?
Anyone here in Spokane?
Anyone in Spokane WA?
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I am in Pullman, my LC PO's use to live in Spokane, so yes, I can believe that you may be the only one in Spokane now with a LC!
Is there any TLCA club around besides in Boise and Seattle area? Or is IH8MUD our only connection out here in the Palouse to other LC owners?
Hey KliersLC - glad to see your close by. Have you seen the 4city4x4 club or been involved at all?
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Is there any TLCA club around besides in Boise and Seattle area? Or is IH8MUD our only connection out here in the Palouse to other LC owners?
Hey KliersLC - glad to see your close by. Have you seen the 4city4x4 club or been involved at all?
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Do you want to help get a TLCA chapter going? Here's the deal:
I assume you are a Cougar right? I'm an Eagle, and haven't much time. We can do this though.
First, Tony said that we would have to have a local club, we can restrict it to just LC's and Toyota 4x4's. Then we have to show that we are stable and have functions and meetings.
I really want to have a club that is closer. I won't join a heep club...
I assume you are a Cougar right? I'm an Eagle, and haven't much time. We can do this though.
First, Tony said that we would have to have a local club, we can restrict it to just LC's and Toyota 4x4's. Then we have to show that we are stable and have functions and meetings.
I really want to have a club that is closer. I won't join a heep club...
John Davis - on this board and 80scool
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He's got that LX450 that is running around. I talked to him once. He wasn't interested in helping get a TLCA chapter going here because (like the rest of us) he doesn't have a lot of extra time. I like his ride though. One clean beast.
Well Tonkota, I am new to wheeling, new to working on my 80 but want to learn more though.
It is really hard to go to a "heep" club meeting here. The guy who helped me install my OME is a heep enthusiast, real nice though. I have been invited several times to attend meetings but just can't go alone, I'd feel out of place if you know what I mean.
So in the sense that I would love to be apart of a Land Cruiser club, I don't know how much I can offer in that I am just learning about wheeling and my 80 as well.
I know we are all busy with stuff (school, work etc.) but it would be fun to have a chapter here in the Palouse. I have seen 3-4 cruisers around Pullman so I know there are some around. I have seen several in Lewiston as well. How many members do we need to start up a chapter?
Hope your rainy Saturday is going well.
Later-
D
It is really hard to go to a "heep" club meeting here. The guy who helped me install my OME is a heep enthusiast, real nice though. I have been invited several times to attend meetings but just can't go alone, I'd feel out of place if you know what I mean.
So in the sense that I would love to be apart of a Land Cruiser club, I don't know how much I can offer in that I am just learning about wheeling and my 80 as well.
I know we are all busy with stuff (school, work etc.) but it would be fun to have a chapter here in the Palouse. I have seen 3-4 cruisers around Pullman so I know there are some around. I have seen several in Lewiston as well. How many members do we need to start up a chapter?
Hope your rainy Saturday is going well.
Later-
D
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No rain today. 
Here is what Tony Twiddy sent to me. It's long, but very informative:
First and foremost on any future Chapter... start a club first that will stand the test of time... then let your membership decide if TLCA Chapter status is right for you.
TLCA can help you get your club started by providing the names and addresses of TLCA members in your area. The only time we give out this info is for cases such as yours, and we always ask that you Mail your correspondence to them, not call.
Now, armed with this list and of course, your personal friends and contacts, you can then send out fliers or literature about your first get together... I hate to call it a meeting, but your first meeting to see if there is enough interest in moving forward with creating a club.
Once you have everyone assembled, you can go over your agenda and bullet points; such as, do we want to start a new club?, is there enough interest?, is there anyone who wants to help with the workload?, and do we want to strive eventually for inclusion with TLCA?
The folks gathered will then begin helping your chart the course. For instance, being as you will have used the TLCA info provided, its likely most will be TLCA members and will want to go that direction. On the other hand, you may find enthusiasm slim and opt to bring in other types of 4x4s simply to have enough folks to create a club. It just depends on your geographic area and Toyota population. Now I tend to agree with you, there are probably more than enough Toyotas alone to initiate a club.
Once everyone says Yes, lets form a club. then you can move to other topics such as name, logo, by laws, etc. While some may say 'you don't need all that crap', the reality is that you do because they maintain your focus or direction. Without them, you might end up like the other clubs you are trying to avoid.
Now earlier I mentioned your topics to discuss... this is also where you voice your opinion about what direction your club should take. Be assertive, and put forth your idea about what constitutes a club you would want to be involved with. Don't be shy, take the lead. Chances are most will agree with you and as you progress, your vision will become reality for your club. These topics and visions will also drive your by law content. You can also use existing by laws such as other clubs or event TLCAs.
Before they leave to kick tires, be sure to set the next date of either a run or another meeting.
now here is my warning to you Arron... and I give it to everyone. If you initiate this club and are active in its leadership, you had better plan for 5 years of active involvement. Yes, it will take that long before others really take over that leadership. Yes, someone might be President or other important roles. but there is always the small group that does most of the work, everyone else is there to have fun. and thats OK, just be aware.
Then, later down the road, you can move towards chapter status once your club is up and running.
Keys to any clubs success:
consistent meetings and trail rides.
Regular and consistent communication!!! newsletter, email list, whatever, but very important.
A feeling of group decision, not one persons view
There are other tips I can give you such as 50/50 raffles, types of meeting locations, types of events and activities, how to schedule runs, etc... but lets do one thing at a time.
so, on that note, the first thing to do is rally your buddies to choose a site and date for your first get together, create a flier to mail out, and contact TLCA for a list of members in your area. I also suggest you contact other chapters such as Wilderness Toys or Cascade Cruisers and ask what has worked and what has not worked. Ask them about membership requirements, run types and how often, etc. I did this when starting PMC and it really helped us alot.
Then you can host your first get together/meeting and begin to move forward...
lets chat some more...
Tony Twiddy
Now, I was thinking of a name, "Inland Northwest Cruisers"
Here is what Tony Twiddy sent to me. It's long, but very informative:
First and foremost on any future Chapter... start a club first that will stand the test of time... then let your membership decide if TLCA Chapter status is right for you.
TLCA can help you get your club started by providing the names and addresses of TLCA members in your area. The only time we give out this info is for cases such as yours, and we always ask that you Mail your correspondence to them, not call.
Now, armed with this list and of course, your personal friends and contacts, you can then send out fliers or literature about your first get together... I hate to call it a meeting, but your first meeting to see if there is enough interest in moving forward with creating a club.
Once you have everyone assembled, you can go over your agenda and bullet points; such as, do we want to start a new club?, is there enough interest?, is there anyone who wants to help with the workload?, and do we want to strive eventually for inclusion with TLCA?
The folks gathered will then begin helping your chart the course. For instance, being as you will have used the TLCA info provided, its likely most will be TLCA members and will want to go that direction. On the other hand, you may find enthusiasm slim and opt to bring in other types of 4x4s simply to have enough folks to create a club. It just depends on your geographic area and Toyota population. Now I tend to agree with you, there are probably more than enough Toyotas alone to initiate a club.
Once everyone says Yes, lets form a club. then you can move to other topics such as name, logo, by laws, etc. While some may say 'you don't need all that crap', the reality is that you do because they maintain your focus or direction. Without them, you might end up like the other clubs you are trying to avoid.
Now earlier I mentioned your topics to discuss... this is also where you voice your opinion about what direction your club should take. Be assertive, and put forth your idea about what constitutes a club you would want to be involved with. Don't be shy, take the lead. Chances are most will agree with you and as you progress, your vision will become reality for your club. These topics and visions will also drive your by law content. You can also use existing by laws such as other clubs or event TLCAs.
Before they leave to kick tires, be sure to set the next date of either a run or another meeting.
now here is my warning to you Arron... and I give it to everyone. If you initiate this club and are active in its leadership, you had better plan for 5 years of active involvement. Yes, it will take that long before others really take over that leadership. Yes, someone might be President or other important roles. but there is always the small group that does most of the work, everyone else is there to have fun. and thats OK, just be aware.
Then, later down the road, you can move towards chapter status once your club is up and running.
Keys to any clubs success:
consistent meetings and trail rides.
Regular and consistent communication!!! newsletter, email list, whatever, but very important.
A feeling of group decision, not one persons view
There are other tips I can give you such as 50/50 raffles, types of meeting locations, types of events and activities, how to schedule runs, etc... but lets do one thing at a time.
so, on that note, the first thing to do is rally your buddies to choose a site and date for your first get together, create a flier to mail out, and contact TLCA for a list of members in your area. I also suggest you contact other chapters such as Wilderness Toys or Cascade Cruisers and ask what has worked and what has not worked. Ask them about membership requirements, run types and how often, etc. I did this when starting PMC and it really helped us alot.
Then you can host your first get together/meeting and begin to move forward...
lets chat some more...
Tony Twiddy
Now, I was thinking of a name, "Inland Northwest Cruisers"
New to Mud...I am in Chewelah, learned to drive at 8 on a 40 and currently own a 60 and 62. Tons of LCs up here. This is an old thread but is there anyone good in Spokane for transmissions? I think I’m going to get a 5 speed for the 60. Thanks. Go Cougs!
