Make America Jeep Again. Bosco01XJ About Me

[bosco01xj]

I won't go into my entire Jeep backstory but I will say I have been an avid XJ enthusiast since 2004. A lot has happened since those High School days. I graduated (2004), went to college (2008), received my MBA (2015) I married my sweetheart (2011), had kids (2014, 2016), parted with Annie (2015), sold Fiona (2016), and bought my current 1997 rusted XJ that I love...

And now I'm here. I'm running for Vice President because I want to help continue to grow and continue to be a positive influence in the offroading community. I live in Lebanon, TN so I'm centrally located to many events that are put on by the Southeast Chapter, the best Chapter in .

With the kids a little older, I find myself having more time to spend wrenching, tinkering and even wheeling. In the process I've been unknowingly influencing my son to have the same passion I have which has been nothing but a joy to witness.

I'd like to extend that passion to others. I am no expert by any since of the imagination when it come to XJ tech, but I certainly know more now than I did 14 years ago.

I want to help the Southeast Chapter grow and if we grow, grows.

I'd appreciate your vote for Southeast Chapter Vice President. Together will Make American Jeep Again!

 

[UNCC_99XJ]

First off, thanks for running for the VP position. What ideas do you have for continued growth of the chapter?

 

[bosco01xj]

I'd like to see more organized meet-n-greets and wrench-fests. These have been very successful in the past and I think we have opportunity to grow in this area.

Also, not only growth through new members, but growth from members that haven't been active in a while. The volume of users seems to have declined and if we can encourage the use of this forum for organizing, planning, and asking for help, I think that will help us grow in the long run.

 

[UNCC_99XJ]

All good ideas. I met a couple of what I call my best friends through a local meet and greet many, many years ago.

Thanks for the response and good luck in the election!

 

[Lowrange2]

I have just one question.

How good are you at convincing people to give you free things?

 

[bosco01xj]

I honestly don't know a single time where I've asked anyone for anything free. It's not really something I've had experience with but I can certainly strike up a convo and ask anyone to give me anything.

I'm assuming this is in regard to asking vendors for merch/equipment to provide as giveaways at events?

 

[Lowrange2]

I honestly don't know a single time where I've asked anyone for anything free. It's not really something I've had experience with but I can certainly strike up a convo and ask anyone to give me anything.

I'm assuming this is in regard to asking vendors for merch/equipment to provide as giveaways at events?

Correct.

In my experience, that's the primary task of the VP.

It starts in January. lol.

 

[bosco01xj]

Correct.

In my experience, that's the primary task of the VP.

It starts in January. lol.

Great. Well, I oversee a program that currently has generated over $100 Million dollars in revenue over the last two years and I frequently present information in front of hundreds of Franchise owners.

I'm fairly comfortable with asking someone to donate to our cause. It should not be a problem. I just need the votes as I'm currently behind.

 

[bosco01xj]

BTW... 10 people have voted which includes me and I'm sure Spawn. So... that relates to 8 SE Chapter members.

How many active members does our Chapter currently have?

 

[Lowrange2]

Registered paid members? Or members that actually participate on the forum?

We have about 8 people who actually participate in the club forum.

 

[bosco01xj]

Registered paid members? Or members that actually participate on the forum?

We have about 8 people who actually participate in the club forum.

Paid members.

 

[Lowrange2]

There are 53 paid SEC members, currently.

Maybe 8-10 of those 53 visit the site frequently.

 

[bosco01xj]

18% voted and are active in the forum. Is there more activity on Facebook?

Has that been the typical turnout for each election or is this exceptionally low?

 

[Lowrange2]

18% voted and are active in the forum. Is there more activity on Facebook?

Has that been the typical turnout for each election or is this exceptionally low?

Facebook has 90% participation. Not necessarily our SEC Facebook page but the members in general. I'm speak with a good many of our members daily on Facebook. and never here.

If we held elections on Facebook, more people would vote.

 

[Lowrange2]

And I'd say this is average participation level for here.