Thank you!

**Jared** · 03-11-2013, 08:01 PM

Last November when Trip asked me my thoughts and feelings about VBA, I wasn't quite sure what his reasoning was, but I expressed my love for the motorcycle industry and in particular for Kawasaki and the friendships I’ve developed during my time with VBA.

When Trip explained his plans to step down as President and expressed his desire to have me as his successor, I was as surprised as many of you and humbled at the same time. After much consideration, I’m honored to accept this appointment as the President of VBA and am very excited about what its future holds for all of us. I think VBA will continue to get better and better on account of its excellent membership and momentum.

There will be several changes over the next 6 months and I appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm and cooperation. Please feel free to message me with your suggestions and hopes for VBA. There will be a learning curve involved in this change and I hope to be approachable during that time.

Trip has started something truly remarkable with this group and will always be known as the Founder. Thanks, Trip, for all your hard work over the past few years. And thanks to all of the members for your messages, phones calls and kind support.

**glwilson** · 03-11-2013, 08:08 PM

Congratulations again Jared. You were a fitting choice to follow Trip as President.

Netnorske · 03-11-2013, 08:09 PM

Jared...the kind words are well deserved. After our chat today, I was even more convinced Trip made the right decision. Good luck with things as they move forward...you have a great group here and it can only get better!

rickyboy · 03-11-2013, 08:11 PM

Once again Jared, congrats !! You'll do a fine job.

waterman · 03-11-2013, 08:12 PM

Suggestions?

El President picks up the bar tab for all the regional leaders.

Sorry, couldn't help myself Jared. Well, we go from a well aged President (Trip) to one of the younger members for leadership

. Sometimes youth can be invigorating to an organization with new and fresh ideas. I am sure that you will do well Jared and look forward to the next step in VBA.

Just make sure you don't do anything that will make me call your mother.

fish · 03-11-2013, 08:19 PM

Jared is picking up the bar tab for the regional leaders?? Hey Norm we're going to the national

Congrats Jared

**Rasta** · 03-11-2013, 08:22 PM

Congratulations Jared!

Netnorske · 03-11-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fish

Jared is picking up the bar tab for the regional leaders?? Hey Norm we're going to the national

Congrats Jared

Jared is a tea-totaler, so he can afford it....

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**crazygene49** · 03-11-2013, 08:40 PM

Cangratulations Jared, you deserve it.

**coacha** · 03-11-2013, 08:43 PM

Congrats Jared. I'm sure you will do a fine job.

redjay · 03-11-2013, 09:03 PM

Congratulations Jared.

audiogooroo · 03-11-2013, 09:11 PM

Congrats Jared! I believe Trip made a good choice.

jandreu · 03-11-2013, 09:51 PM

Very wise decision in my mind. While I do not know but one member personally I feel a sort of kinship with everyone here and I'm sure you will keep the spirit alive.

Now get ready for all the BS.

You know we don't take to change and meddling in our affairs very kindly.

The best decision you can make will be to hold the 2015 National Rally in Hawaii.

**cnc** · 03-11-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fish

Jared is picking up the bar tab for the regional leaders?? Hey Norm we're going to the national

Congrats Jared

I don't drink any more, but for a cause like this I won't drink any less.

Congrats on your appointment Jared, I'm sure you will do well.

usranger74 · 03-11-2013, 10:36 PM

Congrats Jared.

03-11-2013, 08:01 PM	#1
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Thank you! Last November when Trip asked me my thoughts and feelings about VBA, I wasn't quite sure what his reasoning was, but I expressed my love for the motorcycle industry and in particular for Kawasaki and the friendships I’ve developed during my time with VBA. When Trip explained his plans to step down as President and expressed his desire to have me as his successor, I was as surprised as many of you and humbled at the same time. After much consideration, I’m honored to accept this appointment as the President of VBA and am very excited about what its future holds for all of us. I think VBA will continue to get better and better on account of its excellent membership and momentum. There will be several changes over the next 6 months and I appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm and cooperation. Please feel free to message me with your suggestions and hopes for VBA. There will be a learning curve involved in this change and I hope to be approachable during that time. Trip has started something truly remarkable with this group and will always be known as the Founder. Thanks, Trip, for all your hard work over the past few years. And thanks to all of the members for your messages, phones calls and kind support. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Jared; 03-12-2013 at 04:36 PM.
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Congratulations again Jared. You were a fitting choice to follow Trip as President. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Last edited by glwilson; 03-13-2013 at 12:52 AM.
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Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Jared...the kind words are well deserved. After our chat today, I was even more convinced Trip made the right decision. Good luck with things as they move forward...you have a great group here and it can only get better! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Last edited by Netnorske; 03-11-2013 at 08:27 PM.
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rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Once again Jared, congrats !! You'll do a fine job. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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03-11-2013, 08:12 PM	#5
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Suggestions? El President picks up the bar tab for all the regional leaders. Sorry, couldn't help myself Jared. Well, we go from a well aged President (Trip) to one of the younger members for leadership. Sometimes youth can be invigorating to an organization with new and fresh ideas. I am sure that you will do well Jared and look forward to the next step in VBA. Just make sure you don't do anything that will make me call your mother. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2013, 08:19 PM	#6
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Jared is picking up the bar tab for the regional leaders?? Hey Norm we're going to the national Congrats Jared __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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03-11-2013, 08:22 PM	#7
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Congratulations Jared! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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03-11-2013, 08:40 PM	#9
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	Cangratulations Jared, you deserve it. __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium
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03-11-2013, 08:43 PM	#10
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Congrats Jared. I'm sure you will do a fine job. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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03-11-2013, 09:03 PM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	Congratulations Jared.
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03-11-2013, 09:11 PM	#12
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Congrats Jared! I believe Trip made a good choice. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad Last edited by audiogooroo; 03-11-2013 at 11:55 PM.
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03-11-2013, 09:51 PM	#13
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Very wise decision in my mind. While I do not know but one member personally I feel a sort of kinship with everyone here and I'm sure you will keep the spirit alive. Now get ready for all the BS. You know we don't take to change and meddling in our affairs very kindly. The best decision you can make will be to hold the 2015 National Rally in Hawaii. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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03-11-2013, 10:36 PM	#15
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Congrats Jared. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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