Nominations are now open for the 2026 TLCA Board of Directors.
If you are interested in serving or know someone who would make a great addition to the board, please submit your nomination by November 18. Nominations close on November 18 at the TLCA Board meeting. To nominate yourself or someone else, email president@tlca.org.
Here are the open positions and job descriptions:
Executive Vice-President (EVP)The Executive Vice President shall assist the President and shall fulfill the duties of the President in the event of an absence. The EVP shall be the primary liaison for all chapter events and will reach out to event organizers annually to help coordinate dates and encourage the use of the TLCA liability insurance policy. The EVP shall be granted a budget for giveaways or merchandise, to be rotated among different events each year. The EVP shall present upcoming events to the Board each month for vote and approval. The EVP shall identify and reach out to other chapter events that are not currently sanctioned and encourage them to come under the TLCA umbrella. The EVP shall work to promote TLCA events and coordinate promotion efforts with the Social Media Coordinator. The EVP shall be responsible for seeking local volunteers to represent TLCA at sanctioned events and staff TLCA booths where appropriate. A budget shall also be provided for the EVP to travel to one sanctioned event per year.
Land Use Vice-President
The Land Use Grant Vice President shall oversee the TLCA Land Use Grant Program. Shall solicit, review, and recommend grant applications to the BOD for approval. Shall serve as the primary liaison to land use and trail stewardship organizations. Shall provide chapters with resources, guidance, and educational materials on land use projects, grant applications, and responsible recreation practices. Shall promote awareness of land use issues and encourage chapter participation in stewardship efforts. Shall report on grant activities and outcomes to the BOD and membership. Shall advocate for initiatives that support responsible access and trail preservation.
Secretary
The Secretary shall ensure that all notices are given in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws. Shall arrange for the keeping of the minutes of meetings of Delegates and of the BOD and shall retain the original copy of same. Shall maintain files of historical significance. Shall be responsible for the writing of all official BOD correspondences. Shall assume the responsibility of ledger roll call and determine the number of Delegates present, so it may be known if a quorum is present. All files and records maintained by the Secretary shall be turned over to the successor in office upon election.
Western Individual Representative
Western Individual Representative shall be the liaison between the individual members and the BOD. Shall be responsible for the geographic area from Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. Shall assist individual members in the formation of new chapters and actively recruit chapters.
International Individual Representative
International Individual Representative shall be the liaison between the individual members and the BOD. Shall be responsible for the geographic area outside of the United States. Shall assist individual members in the formation of new chapters and actively recruit chapters.
If you are interested in serving or know someone who would make a great addition to the board, please submit your nomination by November 18. Nominations close on November 18 at the TLCA Board meeting. To nominate yourself or someone else, email president@tlca.org.
Here are the open positions and job descriptions:
Executive Vice-President (EVP)The Executive Vice President shall assist the President and shall fulfill the duties of the President in the event of an absence. The EVP shall be the primary liaison for all chapter events and will reach out to event organizers annually to help coordinate dates and encourage the use of the TLCA liability insurance policy. The EVP shall be granted a budget for giveaways or merchandise, to be rotated among different events each year. The EVP shall present upcoming events to the Board each month for vote and approval. The EVP shall identify and reach out to other chapter events that are not currently sanctioned and encourage them to come under the TLCA umbrella. The EVP shall work to promote TLCA events and coordinate promotion efforts with the Social Media Coordinator. The EVP shall be responsible for seeking local volunteers to represent TLCA at sanctioned events and staff TLCA booths where appropriate. A budget shall also be provided for the EVP to travel to one sanctioned event per year.
Land Use Vice-President
The Land Use Grant Vice President shall oversee the TLCA Land Use Grant Program. Shall solicit, review, and recommend grant applications to the BOD for approval. Shall serve as the primary liaison to land use and trail stewardship organizations. Shall provide chapters with resources, guidance, and educational materials on land use projects, grant applications, and responsible recreation practices. Shall promote awareness of land use issues and encourage chapter participation in stewardship efforts. Shall report on grant activities and outcomes to the BOD and membership. Shall advocate for initiatives that support responsible access and trail preservation.
Secretary
The Secretary shall ensure that all notices are given in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws. Shall arrange for the keeping of the minutes of meetings of Delegates and of the BOD and shall retain the original copy of same. Shall maintain files of historical significance. Shall be responsible for the writing of all official BOD correspondences. Shall assume the responsibility of ledger roll call and determine the number of Delegates present, so it may be known if a quorum is present. All files and records maintained by the Secretary shall be turned over to the successor in office upon election.
Western Individual Representative
Western Individual Representative shall be the liaison between the individual members and the BOD. Shall be responsible for the geographic area from Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. Shall assist individual members in the formation of new chapters and actively recruit chapters.
International Individual Representative
International Individual Representative shall be the liaison between the individual members and the BOD. Shall be responsible for the geographic area outside of the United States. Shall assist individual members in the formation of new chapters and actively recruit chapters.
