COO named for KawaNOW....CPD change.

[trip]

Several weeks ago when I was riding in the Big Bend region of Texas, I experienced an incident with a deer that I will never forget.

I was riding on a Texas Hill Country road about 55mph and a deer jumped out and ran parallel with me. Startled, I hit the accelerator hoping to coax the deer to run behind me instead of in front.

Instead of running behind me, the deer JUMPED over me! As it was in mid-air above me, one of it's hoofs slapped me on the helmet. I came away from the incident with no harm to me at all, just a couple of scars on the helmet. But it got me to thinking. What if that deer fell on top of me? What if it caused me to steer my Nomad and hit a tree?

One question I asked myself was, "If I became incapacitated, who would run and manage KawaNOW?" I know KawaNOW would go on without me, but would it continue operating as planned?

So, I decided that a person needed to be designed for KawaNOW to be second in command. After much thought and consideration, I have asked Jeff "Socwkbiker" Platz (SWB) to be the Chief Operating Officer of KawaNOW.....and he has accepted.

I chose Jeff because he and I have ridden together several times, I have met his lovely wife and he lives only 65 miles from me. But most of all, I have found that Jeff is a person that feels the same way I do about KawaNOW and its' future. I feel Jeff will be the perfect person to help guide KawaNOW into the future and do it with an understanding attitude following the mission set aside for KawaNOW.

Jeff's official title will be COO, and he will be listed as "moderator" for the forum. Jeff has been charged with taking total responsibility for KawaNOW in the event I become temporarily or permanently incapacitated. In my absence, he will have total control over KawaNOW. He and I will be working together as a team much like a President and Vice-President.

Please join me in congratulating Jeff in his new position.

So, now that Jeff is a COO for KawaNOW, it has been decided by the KawaNOW staff that Nico become the sole CPD for the USA...and he has accepted. So, please congratulate Nico in his new position of Chief Promotional Director for KawaNOW.

Thanks,
Trip

[caddman11]

Hey Jeff, congrats on the new title, hopefully you'll never have to take the over. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[coacha]

Congratulations to both of you for your promotions. Maybe the next step would be as running mates for the Presidency?

[coloradontexas]

wild ride trip!!!! congrats to both on new titles. good luck.

Well, SWB, there goes the old Karma. (up)

I'm still prettier. ;)

[pick187]

CONGRATS!!!!!!

[jussmatt]

Congratulations to both of ya!!!!!

[rlfaubion]

Glad you made it through that deal Trip! Congrats to Jeff and Nico...

[mrfuni]

Congrats...
Hopefully it is a position that you will not be called on to fill.
Ride Safe..
Joe

[rickyboy]

I want to congratulate both Jeff and Nico on their new responsibilities with KawaNow. I'd also like to thank you Trip for thinking about your site and the people who use it sometimes, and those of us who are addicted to visiting every day. I also had a brush with death having a deer hit me, and to have you consider others, some you don't even know, speaks volumes to just who you are and what type of person you are. Thanks Trip, stay safe. ;)
Rickyboy

I'm still prettier. ;)

Was that you I saw in the pink sneakers, chasing SWB down the street?

[hollywood]

Trip - glad you are thinking ahead and planning for the future
SWB - Congrats on the new position in Kawanow
Keep up the great work
thanks,
Hollywood

[rewindgy]

Coo Coo Coo - sounds kinda bird like don't it? Good luck on the new position! Coo?

[jmorrow]

Congrats too SWB and Nico....

If Trip & SWB are sorta like The President and Vice-President.
I would suggest not going hunting with SWB. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif

[trip]

Congrats too SWB and Nico....

If Trip & SWB are sorta like The President and Vice-President.
I would suggest not going hunting with SWB. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif


Really LMAO!!!!

[Scoot]

http://www.comments.zingerbugimages.com/congratulations/congratulations_red_white_blue_glitter.gif

[beezer]

Congratulations Jeff :)

[Scoot]

http://www.comments.zingerbugimages.com/congratulations/congratulations_red_white_blue_glitter.gifhttp://www.cardmaster.com/card/Invitations/Animated/dance.gif

[billmac]

Sounds like a good plan. Congrats to SWB and Nico, appreciate your efforts.

[racinchef]

Congratulations Jeff & Nico. Keep up the good work.

[Yellow Jacket]

Congratulations to Jeff and Nico! Thanks to Trip for preparing for the future. You are appreciated!

Cheers, Bob

[nomadd]

Congrats SWB.

http://scienceblogs.com/omnibrain/upload/2007/06/01-Pigeon.jpg

Congrats to both of you....everyone watch out for the COO!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

(sorry swb!)

[audiogooroo]

Well done!

[socwkbiker]

http://scienceblogs.com/omnibrain/upload/2007/06/01-Pigeon.jpg

Congrats to both of you....everyone watch out for the COO!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

(sorry swb!)

LMAO! I does look like that, doesn't it?

I'm still prettier. ;)

Was that you I saw in the pink sneakers, chasing SWB down the street?


It wasn't me!!


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[waterman]

Congrats to everyone.

Nico, the site of pink tennis shoes brings back some nightmares from high school.

[kawgirl]

Congrats guys!

[Top Cat]

Congrats SWB and Nico.
You see what happens when you go on a tirade SWB. Trip punishes you with more responsibility http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

congrats to the happy couple; Trip and SWB. COOING their way into the horizon together.!!!

[ringadingh]

Congratulations Jeff and Nico!!

[Idaho]

Great idea Trip. Nice to know that you are thinking about us. You realize that my bribes will now be halved because I have to start sending some money to SWB? The more officers you promote the thinner the payments. I'm just sayin............

[bigdave]

Congrats SWB and Nico

[skeeter]

Dove season opens in September. Keep your head down.

[beezer]

Congratulations Nico :)

[donguer]

There goes Trip making sure "things don't go over his head" again!
Congrats to you both. Nice to know things will be in order.
...Uh Oh! Theres an Italian in the staff running things!

[Todd]

Congrats to both you guys.

[Idaho]

Hey Nico, sorry man, I missed the part that "pomoted" you to CPD. Did not intend to slight you. Congratulations.

[BandC]

Congratulation to both of you!!

[socwkbiker]

Dove season opens in September. Keep your head down.

I will definitely keep my head down, especially if Todd or Matt are around!

[socwkbiker]

Great idea Trip. Nice to know that you are thinking about us. You realize that my bribes will now be halved because I have to start sending some money to SWB? The more officers you promote the thinner the payments. I'm just sayin............

Just slide the envelope over here. I'll make sure it gets distributed appropriately. And you were short last week. Shake them down harder this week.

[jussmatt]

Dove season opens in September. Keep your head down.

I will definitely keep my head down, especially if Todd or Matt are around!

Hey...I resent that.... I always hit what I aim at!!!......oh wait....I didn't say that.... Uh...."I've never shot a gun before officer...it was an accident!!!" Hey...if the VP can get away w/ it!?!?! LOL!

[dlarue]

Congrats SWB!!

Congrats, fellas. Like others have said, hope you never have to take over, but if you do, I know we'll be in good hands.

P.S. Does this mean we have to call ya'll " Daddy"? http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[mcdaddy]

<blockquote>As it was in mid-air above me, one of it's hoofs slapped me on the helmet. I came away from the incident with no harm to me at all, just a couple of scars on the helmet. </blockquote>

... and here is the proof.
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk264/bigbend0408/pictures-Chuck/P4270101.jpg

[unwind2]

Congrats to all.

COO......COO......COO.....isn't that the funny noise Ellen Deginerase makes everyday in her opening monologues?

[Idaho]

Just slide the envelope over here. I'll make sure it gets distributed appropriately. And you were short last week. Shake them down harder this week.

I will just pass the plate an extra time or two. You sure I can trust you distribute it tho?

[Todd]

Hey SWB, since you are the "Bringer of Light" how's about you hurry up your big lazy ass and get me a Bud Light...........

[ells]

Congrats Jeff, that demonstrates a lot of trust in you by Trip. Congrats too to Nico, solely responsible for keeping the Lighter Side under control, amazing, but I'm sure it will work.

So, I'm thinking that Trip's encounter with Bambi was quite a life-changing experience, I think it would set me to think'n about some things too.

[jussmatt]

Hey SWB, since you are the "Bringer of Light" how's about you hurry up your big lazy ass and get me a Bud Light...........

+1...Coors Light for me!!! Chop! Chop! COO!!! Time's a wastin!! Beer's not gonna drink itself ya know!! LOL!

[oledawg]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Yeeee Haw!
Congratulations Jeff & Nico, and thank you all, for the great job you do in maintaining this site. ::) COO +L ........! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
Trip I know yer always thinkin, but I can't imagine how in the heck ya let that little encounter with Bambi got ya to look so far into the future. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Hee Hee

[tomk]

Good for you SWB -- congrats! Now, can you keep the unruly ruly?

Tomk