Under our new bylaws, the position of Treasurer is now appointed by the Board of Directors

Appointee: Brian Burgess:

Hello Nominations Committee!!

Kris suggest I put my name forward to the position of Treasurer.  I have been assisting the Association with a few matters over the last couple of years and am interested in serving in the role.

If you wish to see more information, such as current resume, please let me know.

Regards

Brian Burgess

Nominee for Director of Regions: Jason Belanger

Hello members, I have been the Director of Regions for the Four Wheel Drive Association since 2017. In
that time, we have grown from a mere 500 members to 4000 members. Amazing growth. As Director
of Regions, it has been my role to recognize people in our membership base that excel in promoting
what we do and make them Regional Representatives. We have greatly grown in our Region
Representative base. We now have so many amazing and hard-working Regional Representatives.
We have also grown in the number of Rec Sites that we now have under contract and many more about
to come. I love this association and want to continue with another term to keep growing our footprint
around the beautiful Province of British Columbia! I want to continue adding Rec sites in all regions
in the province.

In the next two years, I already have plans in motion to add three to seven more rec sites on Northern
Vancouver Island, and hopefully, add three more sites in the Okanagan / Thompson Nicola Regions. This
is just the start of where I think I can lead.

My family and I have just moved up to the North Okanagan, meaning that you have representation up in
this area now. I feel it’s essential to have representation in other Regions in British Columbia
besides the Lower Mainland. If elected, I will continue to increase more events, clean-ups, coffee meets,
etc, in our area as well as deliver more off-road training.

Please allow me another term by voting for me for Director of Regions for the Four Wheel Drive.
Association of British Columbia, where I will continue working for you daily!

No candidate has put forward their name for this position. The Board will consider possible appointees following the AGM.

Nominee for Merchandise Director: Mary Austin

Hello , this notification of my desire to run for the position of Merchandise Director.

Bio
Hello , my name is Mary Austin, and I’m interested in running for the position of Merchandise Director.

I’ve been a member of the 4WDABC, since 2018. Since joining the 4WDABC , I’ve had a wonderful time taking part in newbie runs , going from being a newbie, to spotting others down to Hale Creek. I really enjoy taking part in maintenance weekends, flipping burgers at the toy drives , and helping at trade shows . You may know me from the 4WDABC Blood Drives . I’m the one harassing you to join up and donate. For a few months last spring, I covered memberships, while the director was on a leave of absence.

Starting shortly before Christmas, I began looking after the Merchandise Director role, after Jeff Courtney stepped down, and the Board appointed me to the role. I’ve really enjoyed covering the position. Gathered the merch together, inventoried all the items, organized the storage facility, and began fulfilling the backlog of orders. I’ve packed up a bunch of merch and sent it north for events up there , with very capable Leah McQueen in charge . There are plans to attend other shows throughout BC , to give everyone an opportunity to grab some stuff.
I’ve really enjoyed the role , so much fun meeting you all, and seeing you smile when you pick up your new merch . I have a bunch of great ideas for new items, and hope you give me the opportunity to serve you, as Merchandise Director.

     Sincerely,
              Mary Austin

Nominee for Communications Director: Matt Ion

Hello Nominations Committee! Please consider this my official statement of intention to run for re-election to the position of Communications Director.

Nominee for Director at Large: Brian Pratt

My name is Brian Pratt, and I’m running for Director at Large for the 4WDABC.

I have held the position since June of 2021. As Director at Large, this past year has been busy with retiring, moving to Enderby, going on an epic 10000 km trip south along the Continental Divide, and the Camino del Diablo, thousands of kilometres through BC attending work parties, including those at the Lavina Fire Tower, Boulder Lake and ­­­­­­Windfall Creek near Chetwynd, Francis Lake, scouting potential rec sites for the Association and as a Master Tread Trainer with TreadLightly, liaising with other environmental groups, the Watershed Watch Society and a number of Invasive Species councils and local outdoor groups around British Columbia.

It is my intention to continue to represent the Association as best as I can, working with other groups to keep access to public lands and highlighting the principles of TreadLightly. This year will be an exciting year, my first full season in the North Okanagan. I’m looking forward to more TreadLightly courses, Association-sponsored work parties to improve our rec sites, the establishment of more rec sites and meeting more local members.

Hope to see Y’all out there!

Brian