New VBA Leadership

[Jared]

It's time to announce my stepping down as VBA's President. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in this position and have felt honored to lead such an awesome group. I feel like we have made some great organizational updates and changes that will make running VBA even easier for future leadership. This past March marked 2 years as President. With my time being stretched thin and my family growing (with a new addition arriving any day now), now seems to be a good time to step down.

After considering who would be a good replacement, and talking with dozens of members to gather opinions and suggestions, Jay Stephens, my current VP, will be taking over as President. He will be President for a time to get the VBA presidency on a 2-year schedule. I have full confidence in Jay, and those who know him personally know that he is of the highest caliber. Amin Bakri has accepted the position as Jay's VP. Amin is one of the nicest and most enthusiastic members VBA has. If you're on Facebook, you're bound to have seen some of his pictures from all the great places he's ridden to this summer. He's also fortunate enough to have a wife who enjoys motorcycling with him.

Over the next two months we will be going over various trainings and will finalize everything by the end of September. I have full confidence in both these guys and ask that you give them your full support.

[kawgirl]

Jared, you have done an awesome job as president of VBA. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Congratulations on the expansion of your family and the success of your career. I think Jay and Amin will do a great job of keeping VBA going strong. Congratulations to both of guys. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for VBA!!

[OldSchool]

Jared, you performed excellent during your tenure. You can pass the hat full well knowing it was a job well done. Looking forward your participation as a member. Congrats to Jay and Amin. You chose well. :tup:

[smokier]

Congratulations to all three, Jared, Jay and Amin.

[HwyRider]

Jared, thank you for the tireless work you have done and congrats to Jay and Amin.

[Bud2rat]

Congrats to all and Jared. Hope that your new addition is a healthy little tike.

[racinfan101]

Thank you for all your hard work Jared, and Congratulations to Jay and Amin I am 100% certain they will do a fantastic job!

[schoeney]

Congrats to Jay & Amin!

Thank you Jared and congrats on the growing family.

[Loafer]

Jared, thank you for all that you have done, I know you gave it your all!
The BEST to you and your family!

Jay & Amin, Thank you for stepping up into these positions, we all know
you both will be great at this, BEST to you both!

[MET-RICK]

Thanks Jared for all your hard work, best of luck moving forward and hoping that the birth of your new baby brings you and your family much joy and happiness. Also thanks and wishing much luck and success to Jay and Amin. :tup:. Cheers.

[GIBBY]

Jared, thanks for the leadership you provided the last two years. Personally I think that a 2 year tenure as President is a great idea, keeps things fresh.
Congratulations to Jay and Amin, arguably two of the most active members and they are also great guys.
VBA is in great hands for the next 2 years.
(Both Jay and Amin are North Central Region members, just sayin')

[cactusjack]

Jared, you have done a great job as Grand Poobah of the VBA. Jay and Amin are fine choices to fill the slots. Thanks for all you've done.

[lar]

Jared, thank you for all the time and effort you put into making the VBA the great organisation that it is. Congratulations Jay & Amin for taking on the leadership of our group. I am sure you will do a great job.

[Farmer522]

Thanks Jared for all your hard work, it was very nice to meet you in person at the combined rally last month. I know Jay and Amin have big shoes or Floorboards to fill

[landman]

thanks for a job well done jared.what color Goldwing are you getting ? :D congrats to jay and amin.

[Yellow Jacket]

Jared, thank you for your hard work. You have done an excellent job leading this bunch of characters. Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family!

Congratulations to Jay and Amin as well. I'm sure they too will provide great leadership.

[blowndodge]

Jared, you have done a great job as Grand Poobah of the VBA. Jay and Amin are fine choices to fill the slots. Thanks for all you've done.

OMG! Come up for some air you brown noser! :lmao:

[dshelly]

OMG! Come up for some air you brown noser! :lmao:


:lmao: I'm glad someone else here was thinking the same thing. (not just about Scott) Now I don't feel so bad..

[Idaho]

Nice job Jared. Good luck with the growing family. Jay and Amin, I know you guys will do a great job.

Best of luck to you both.

[glwilson]

Jared has been our President for the last two-years? :D:cheers:

[Ridefree]

Congrats to you Jared and thanks for everything !!!
Welcome Jay and Amin , You'll both be great !!!
Cheers to all of you !!!

[rolfe]

Thank You Jared

[usranger74]

Jared - thank you for all your hard work and leadership. Enjoy the next ride where ever it takes you.

[smbke]

Jared? I thought the president's name was Trek or something!

[Framer]

Jared? I thought the president's name was Trek or something!
You mean Trip, he's been gone for a while (2years)

[Rasta]

Thanks Jared for all you have done for the VBA. Eventhough you are stepping down as president I know you will still be around the group and continue to contribute like you always have. Best of luck with the growing family. Jay I am sure will step in and do a great job with the group. The other fella you mentioned. ......not to sure able him though.
Thanks for the good wishes and good words from you guys.

[canuckrider]

Thanks Jared for all your work as Prez the past 2 years (WOW, time flies!). Congrats to Jay and Amin on their new roles.

[JD Hog]

Thank you Jared for all you have done as President and Comgrats to Amin and Jay on your new roles leading us forward.

[Framer]

The other fella you mentioned. ......not to sure about him though.

Neither I'm I :lmao::lmao:

[talon]

Jared, Thanks for the work that you have done and I'm sure Jay and Amin will do a great job as well. Glad I got to meet both of them at the rally in Eureka. Congrats to you two.:tup:

[The Black Knight]

Thank You Jared for all You have done for the VBA.
Congrats to Jay and Amin on Your new roles leading us forward.
:tup::cheers:

[blowndodge]

You mean Trip, he's been gone for a while (2years)

He moved to the West Coast. I believe South Dakota.:wave:

[blowndodge]

the only person that's done more in their position than Jared is Hillary!:lmao:

sorry kid. It was just sitting there waiting for BD to take a swing at it! :D

[spil99]

Thanks Jared. Congrats too Jay and Amin Keep up the good work.

[Rasta]

Thanks Mike!!

[trip]

He moved to the West Coast. I believe South Dakota.:wave:

I wish! :lmao:

[JTJL]

Thank you for all you have done! Keep your knees in the breeze!

[ray2]

Yes thanks to Jared for work done and thanks to Jay and Amin for work they will do.

[hlknvlcn60]

Seriously yes, a well run, fun as hell forum with great members and great inputs. Good luck to you and your family Jared!