ANNOUNCING Our 2025 Annual General Meeting
Our 2025 AGM is scheduled for 10:00 am, March 15, 2025, via Zoom online meeting, streamed to our YouTube channel, and in-person at the Enderby Curling Club – located in the John Pritchard Memorial Sports Complex at 1605 Kate St, Enderby BC
For location details and to RSVP, please click here.
Call for Director Nominations
Open Director positions for voting for the 2025 4WDABC AGM are as follows:
- Vice President (2-year term)
- Communications (2-year term)
- Regions (2-year term)
- Membership (1-year to complete current term)
- Director at Large (2-year term)
If you’re interested in running, or know someone you think would be suited to one of these roles, please contact nominations@4wdabc.ca so that candidates will have the opportunity for their biographies to be distributed officially, along with other elections information leading up to the day. Nominations will remain open until midnight PST, March 1.
All nominees must be 4WDABC members in good standing.
Campaigning will run March 2 to 7 via our website, www.4wdabc.ca, and links to the campaign page will also be available on our Facebook page at facebook.com/4wdabc: to avoid overrunning our regular social media channels, one post will be made per candidate, and any questions may be posed and answered there.
Online voting begins March 9 and closes at midnight, March 13. 4WDABC Members in Good Standing as of March 8 will receive an email with a link to the voting form on our website.
Results will be tallied by the independent Nominations Committee on March 14 and announced at the AGM on March 15.
Descriptions of the Positions
Outlines of the positions are listed below. More details are available by reviewing the by-laws. If there are other questions about the positions, please email nominations@4wdabc.ca.
Vice President – Current incumbent Cameron Colquhoun
- The Vice-President shall assume the duties of President in the event the President is unable to attend meetings and/or functions.
- The Vice President shall Chair the Annual General Meeting.
- The Vice President shall ensure that meetings follow procedures and protocols as per Robert’s Rules of Order.
- The Vice President shall coordinate and ensure compliance with the Constitution, Bylaws, and the Societies Act.
- The Vice President shall act as liaison with four-wheel drive clubs, particularly those which are members of the Association.
- The Vice President shall perform other roles as defined and agreed to by the Board of Directors.
NOMINEES:
Cameron Colquhoun (click here to expand)
I am Cameron Colquhoun and I’m running for my second term as Vice President.
I joined the Four-Wheel Drive Association in 2017. Shortly after that I started coming out to events, where I quickly saw how incredible of a community the 4WDABC members are. Over the time as a member, I have helped out at numerous newbie runs, cleanups and maintenance events around the province. Since becoming Vice President in 2023, I have spent a lot of time traveling around the province to try and connect with as many members as possible. I’ve worked alongside our director of regions to help with the regional representatives in the lower mainland to make sure they have what they need to succeed! In 2023 I attended the Train the Trainer event to become a Wheeling Wisely instructor, since then I’ve helped train at over 20 days of training. I was also part of the team that just finished building our new intermediate winching course.
I hope that you elect me again and I get to continue as Vice President.
Regions Director – Acting Regions Director Brian Pratt
- Coordinates the appointment of Regional Representatives for each of the nine regions in British Columbia (1-Vancouver Island, 2-Lower Mainland, 3-Thompson Nicola, 4-Kootenays, 5-Cariboo, 6-Skeena, 7a-Omineca, 7b-Peace, 8- Okanagan)
- Coordinates with Regional Representatives to bring business of interest to members and their concerns to the Board of Directors
- Coordinates and publicizes events in all regions, particularly our own.
- Coordinates the signing of waivers and placement of insurance for all events supported by the Four Wheel Drive Association of British Columbia.
- Acquires the appropriate permissions and control keys for events requiring those.
- Coordinates with Government agencies regarding rec site partnership agreements
NOMINEES:
Brian Pratt (click here to expand)
I am Brian Pratt, running for the position of Regional Director on the board of the 4WDABC.
I have been a member of the Four Wheel Drive Association for eight years and in that time I have been an active volunteer, and on the Board of Directors since June of 2021. I am presently the interim Regional Director, Wheel Wisely Trainer, TreadLightly! Master Tread Trainer, previously the Director at Large, Regional Officer for Sea-to-Sky/Fraser Valley, guiding and tail gunning Association sponsored runs, helping to maintain Association sponsored Rec Sites, scouting for new Rec Sites that the association can manage, and the TreadLightly! Coordinator.
In my role as the Director at Large, I concentrated on Stewardship and TreadLightly!, and assisting Jason Belanger, Regional Director, in communicating with government representatives and other land users in responsible off road land use, and in maintaining rec sites through our partnership agreements, expanding the number of rec site partnership agreements, working with other land use guardians and users to expand our maintenance responsibilities for more publicly accessible areas. Having taken the responsibility of Regional Director, I have continued to work with government representatives, First Nations and others in the outdoor recreation community in the pursuit of our goal of public access to public lands. I am looking forward to continuing my work as Regional Director and working with the Association’s Regional Representatives and growing our reach throughout British Columbia!
There are some exciting times coming for the 4WDABC, more wonderful rec sites to maintain, fire lookouts to rebuild and maintain, and I feel that I am well suited to help coordinate these activities.
As the Regional Director I hope to travel the province, from my home in Enderby, and meet a lot of you exploring this beautiful place we live!!
See you all on the trails!!
Thank-You!
Brian
Membership Director – Acting Membership Director Bethany Webber
- Generates memberships within all classes.
- Promotes, solicits, and liaises with Corporate Sustaining Members.
- Approves electronically submitted applications and forwards any requiring review to the Board to approve or deny where necessary.
- Ensures membership renewal notices are sent automatically. Coordinates with Communications or Webmaster where required to ensure renewal notices are being delivered.
- Maintains database of all members, including name, address, email, and phone/cellular information according to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Freedom of
- Information and Protection of Privacy Regulations. All email that is sent out en masse SHALL BE BY BCC (blind carbon copy) ONLY.
- Responds to membership questions in a timely manner, whether on social media or by email, while promoting best practices and welcoming all backcountry users.
- Coordinates with the mailing service to ensure timely shipment of member packages or other mailings as determined by the board of directors. Ensures accuracy of the membership database, corrects errors and inefficiencies, and ensures accurate and efficient export and communication of membership data for reporting and shipping.
- Validates membership at meetings.
- Conducts an exit questionnaire for those not renewing their membership.
NOMINEES:
Bethany Webber (click here to expand)
Hello to all my fellow members and outdoor enthusiasts,
My name is Bethany, and I am running for the position of Membership Director.
Joining The Four Wheel Drive Association was a life-changer for me. I’ve always loved the outdoors and grew up traveling and camping all across BC and Canada. I am definitely happiest in the bush or with a fishing rod in my hand, and the Association has provided me with a place to channel my energy and passion—a place to meet like-minded people and participate in all the incredible work we do. It reset my soul on a deep level, and I am so thankful for that.
With a background in IT and Customer Success, I really enjoy speaking with people and showing value. If elected as Membership Director, my goal will be to ensure that you feel truly connected to the mission of 4WDABC—whether through advocacy or community. Our strength as an organization lies within our members and volunteers.
Since becoming Interim Membership Director in January 2025, Shauna and I have worked together to get outstanding renewal and membership packages into the mail after the end of the mail strike. Since then, I’ve been looking for ways to improve processes, strengthen corporate partnerships, and find more opportunities to engage with you all.
I love all the great work we are doing, and I’m committed to supporting our members and the continued success of 4WDABC.
If you see a jeep named Goose, come say hi – that’s me!
Sincerely,
Bethany Webber
Communications Director – Current incumbent Matt Ion
- Handles the Association’s social media accounts.
- Maintains Association website.
- Monitors Association forum(s).
- Maintains Association email system.
- Coordinates production of Association magazine, the Backroader.
- Creates and distributes E-newsletters.
NOMINEES:
Matt Ion (click here to expand)
Director at Large – Vacant
- The Director at Large position has not been provided with a fixed portfolio; instead, it will be developed to accommodate both the skill sets of the individual who fills the role and the Association’s many dynamic needs. The 4WDABC continues to experience exponential year-over-year growth, and this role will evolve in response to needs.
NOMINEES:
Megan Classen (click here to expand)
My name is Megan Classen (Megan Megan on Facebook) I am writing to nominate myself for the position of Director-at-Large with the Four Wheel Drive Association of British Columbia.
As a resident of Mission, BC, I have a deep-rooted passion for outdoor recreation, responsible land stewardship, and community involvement – values that align closely with the association’s mission. With my extensive volunteer experience across various organizations throughout the Fraser Valley, I understand the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and advocacy in maintaining access to our backcountry. Being Indigenous, I carry a strong connection to the land and a deep respect for its sustainable use, which I believe is essential in ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy it. I am eager to contribute my time, energy, and skills to the association, working alongside like-minded individuals to support its initiatives. Whether engaging with members, assisting with events, or advocating for responsible four-wheeling, I am committed to being a helpful and active part of the team. I have the time and dedication required for this role and would be honoured to serve the community in this capacity. Thank you for considering my nomination.
I look forward to contributing and supporting the association’s efforts. Please let me know if any further information is needed.
I have also created a Bio for myself that I would love to use to represent who I am to the members of the association as well:
Hello, fellow 4×4 enthusiasts. My name is Megan, and I’m excited about the opportunity to run for Director at Large with the 4wdabc. As an Indigenous person, I deeply value land stewardship, respecting and caring for the environment as my people have for generations. Growing up on Vancouver Island in the wilderness, I was raised fishing, exploring, and developing a profound connection with the land. That passion has carried through my life, shaping my commitment to responsible outdoor recreation. With experience working alongside volunteer organizations throughout the Fraser Valley, I believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. Whether it’s trail maintenance, conservation efforts, or advocacy for responsible land use, I am dedicated to ensuring that our outdoor spaces remain accessible and sustainable for future generations. As a mother, I want to pass down my love for the wilderness to my children—teaching them the value of adventure, respect for nature, and the importance of community. I am excited for the opportunity to bring my experience, passion, and dedication to the Four Wheel Drive Association of British Columbia as a Director-at-Large.
Best regards,
Chic-ette Morrow (click here to expand)
Hi there! I’m Chic-ette. If you know me from my little corner in the West Kootenays, you might know me as Chic-ette and the Boss. I’ve been a member of the 4 WDABC since 2020. My first experience with this fantastic community was when I took my new Jeep through the Whipsaw with some members of the Association. I fell in love with this supportive, encouraging family, which is the association and the majority of the off-road community. I was so inspired that I modified my Jeep so I could keep playing with you all, and I also started to go to everything I could be a part of within my reach to be an active part of this community. It was noticed that I was travelling 6 hours plus to go to Coffee Meets, Show-n-Shines, Wheeling Wisely courses, Recovery Courses, Trail Maintenance and restoration parties. I was also hugely involved in organizing off-road adventures for my local community and encouraging other off-roaders. I was asked how I’d feel being a Regional Rep. My answer without hesitation was, “Yes! And I’m honoured you asked!” Since then, I’ve created Show-n-Shines and Coffee Meets and dragged our excited members to Car shows! We are the coolest ones in our little corner of the car show; I’m just saying. I was also asked to Admin another off-road group locally when I started getting noticed, so I admin two local groups and organized many off-roading adventures with the locals AND a couple of off-roading groups from across the border! Through my travels, I’ve made friends with both Oregon, Washington, and Idaho groups who now travel regularly to play with us, and some of their members have become some of our own! A couple of years ago, I was tagged to become an Off-road Trainer for the association! A few of our senior members reached out to me to encourage me to participate in the Train the Trainer event, which was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done! So now I am also a trainer for the Association! On the hobby side of things, I also create off-road videos of the adventures of my friends and I because I like to share the fun with everyone! I have so many ideas for Director at Large! Some of those include creating Public Recognition to bolster our community and membership through video promotion (we don’t have a presence in the dynamic world of video and we do need to break into this realm to create that recognition). I also want to reach out to the Snowmobile clubs because I don’t know about your location, but locally, there seems to be an Us vs. Them mentality, and I would love to work with them to create bridges for our groups to work together. Another passion of mine is to encourage women off-roaders to… off-road! I can tell you as a lady wheeler, it’s not easy to break into the world of wheelers. It’s very intimidating. You don’t realize until you try just how supportive and amazing all the people in this community are, and I want to reach out to other women to encourage them to hit the trails and take away the intimidation. But also to teach them the skills they need to make them feel empowered in their vehicle! The biggest crippler for women wheelers is the fear of not knowing what to do and asking men for help. So many ladies out there don’t have the skills and confidence to break into the world of off-roading. I want to reach those women. I want to empower them. I want us to do that together so that we are the ones who give them that same sense of family and support that I did from this fantastic community. These are just the things I feel passionate about. I am also open to suggestions to cover realms the members feel need to be covered. I used to work with a newspaper, creating events and features to stimulate the community. Talking to strangers and creating exciting promotions and events are things I am good at and completely comfortable doing.
Rachelle Tomm (click here to expand)
I am Rachelle Tomm and I specialize in leadership. I have worked in leadership roles for 14 years
and I have taken courses, read books and been inspired by many of the same mentors you
know of or admire. Specifically, my passion in leadership is for off-roading, 4wd education, and
human learning and behaviour.
I am running for Director at Large because I have never encountered an organization as
valuable to the communities of British Columbia, as I have with the 4WDABC. Having worked
closely with the Association over the past 10 years; it is remarkable how powerful the
Association is in its’ advocacy, and probably most importantly is the strength of the friendships
that form amongst the members and volunteers. Truly this organization has some of the
kindest, bravest and driven volunteers and members that I have ever seen. Individuals,
including you reading this, are so incredibly valuable to the communities you are a part of.
Whether in small or big steps, you are sharing your tools or sandwich during a roadside
repair, educating and improving outdoor recreation techniques or maybe just sharing a laugh
during a meetup or a smile and wave when you see someone else with that bold red member
sticker on their back window.
Within the 4WDABC membership is a place where many can feel a sense of belonging,
or even a yearning for adventure and find a convoy of others to take part in that. Ultimately this
is a community I see myself being a member of for a very long time.
As a Director, I want to help provide the resources for you to find your place within this
community for a very long time to come.
With my own small and big steps, I want to make sure this Association never loses its
heart and soul. I want to make sure that people who are driven to volunteer or see change
always find that motivation to keep moving forward with their ideas. I want to make sure you
always look towards the 4WDABC as being a positive asset for whichever community you call
home.
I can promise you that I will never lose my heart and soul, and I will always lead with a
strong moral compass with a playful outlook towards life. You might even find me trailside
cooking up steak and biscuits (don’t be afraid to ask for a bite)!
With all that said, if you’re still trying to figure out who I am and need some more street
cred… I have a rich history with the 4WDABC. In 2011 I joined as a member looking for
directions to “Hale Creek” in my stock Ford Explorer. In 2015 I joined the 4WDABC’s Board of
Directors and sat as Secretary for 7 years, in 2018 I was part of the newly formed Wheely
Wisely management team and help put the foundation together for our very successful Driver
Training Program, and later that same year attended/hosted our first ever Train the Trainer
event.
I have a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard in Psychology, I am one of four female I4WDTA
certified Off-Road Training Instructors in the world, I have my PAL, my class 1, Wilderness First
Aid Responder, Teamsters Local 155 Transport Captain and Teamsters Canada Youth
Committee member and in 2014 I was voted “Slowest Eating Redneck” by a comedy group I
performed with regularly. And to my absolute dismay, after 13 years of owning hip waiters, I
am yet to get out steelhead fishing.
Please consider a vote for Rachelle at the 2025 AGM
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