South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

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John R
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Re: South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

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Hi All

John the Northwest chap here, my area is quite large, North Cheshire to Lake District and Blackpool to the Pennies.
My mailing list has sixty members on it's circulation. However I get around six to eight Mk1's attending meets, so 10%ish. But I have seen over 15 MK1's not bad I suppose. :shock:

Personally I think club area organisers are a good thing, It's not just meets and shows, it's also a local point of contact. I get lots of new owners and members who need hands on help, advice and experience when looking at potential Mk1 purchases or repairing problems. Yes, I know that we can offer help here, but I do get a lot of members who don't know IMOC exists. I've got to admit, I don't organise enough runs/shows/track events etc. but there is nothing stopping the members doing that, and I'm very grateful when they do!

However it can get very dis-heartening to sit in a pub car park on a wintery Sunday afternoon holding a meet, on your own.. but I decided to hold meeting at a fixed time of the month to gain a consistent presence. I sympathise with Ian, these above Sundays do dampen my enthusiasm, but the sunny days when ten appear make it all worthwhile.
But don't all clubs have similar situations? I can't see 100% or even 50% of members ever turning up to a meet.

sorry for the ramble..

John Redmond
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Re: South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

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John R wrote:Hi All

John the Northwest chap here, my area is quite large, North Cheshire to Lake District and Blackpool to the Pennies.
My mailing list has sixty members on it's circulation. However I get around six to eight Mk1's attending meets, so 10%ish. But I have seen over 15 MK1's not bad I suppose. :shock:

Personally I think club area organisers are a good thing, It's not just meets and shows, it's also a local point of contact. I get lots of new owners and members who need hands on help, advice and experience when looking at potential Mk1 purchases or repairing problems. Yes, I know that we can offer help here, but I do get a lot of members who don't know IMOC exists. I've got to admit, I don't organise enough runs/shows/track events etc. but there is nothing stopping the members doing that, and I'm very grateful when they do!

However it can get very dis-heartening to sit in a pub car park on a wintery Sunday afternoon holding a meet, on your own.. but I decided to hold meeting at a fixed time of the month to gain a consistent presence. I sympathise with Ian, these above Sundays do dampen my enthusiasm, but the sunny days when ten appear make it all worthwhile.
But don't all clubs have similar situations? I can't see 100% or even 50% of members ever turning up to a meet.

sorry for the ramble..

John Redmond


Hi John,
You did a great job on the Isle of Man trip :D
We do get a fair attendance at our pub meets and shows in the South East but some areas in the South of England , do seem to struggle!
I'm not sure why this is but generally the further up the country you live people seem to have more interest!
Maybe we are too bloody lazy, or are not interested in meeting up :mad:
classic mk1

Re: South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

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Has anyone tried a MK1 only event, with more of an emphasis on mk1 owners getting together to exchange experience, skills, knowledge and parts. I personally feel that if the areas were sub divided into smaller areas things would be far more efficient. I know of 4 mk1s in dover alone, 2 certanly have no intension of travelling to hemel hempsted for a monthly meet. Once the local areas are established then reginal events may be better supported. Just my thoughts on the matter, i am prepared to be an area rep for S/E kent if that helps.
Colin
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Re: South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

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classic mk1 wrote:Has anyone tried a MK1 only event, with more of an emphasis on mk1 owners getting together to exchange experience, skills, knowledge and parts. I personally feel that if the areas were sub divided into smaller areas things would be far more efficient. I know of 4 mk1s in dover alone, 2 certanly have no intension of travelling to hemel hempsted for a monthly meet. Once the local areas are established then reginal events may be better supported. Just my thoughts on the matter, i am prepared to be an area rep for S/E kent if that helps.
Colin


we have bigger areas due to the fact that we are usually few and far between. you scenario sounds more unusual to have contact with 4 MK1's locally.
if you speak/pm the SE bunch they may suggest you start a local meet, then travel for a few shows futher afield.
As i don't know the se area well i can't comment on whether a new area where you suggested is a good idea or not.

but keep up up the great enthusiasm and volunteering :thumleft:
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Re: South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

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classic mk1 wrote:Has anyone tried a MK1 only event, with more of an emphasis on mk1 owners getting together to exchange experience, skills, knowledge and parts. I personally feel that if the areas were sub divided into smaller areas things would be far more efficient. I know of 4 mk1s in dover alone, 2 certanly have no intension of travelling to hemel hempsted for a monthly meet. Once the local areas are established then reginal events may be better supported. Just my thoughts on the matter, i am prepared to be an area rep for S/E kent if that helps.
Colin

The problem on here is people seem to get get confused! The original idea was that the Mk1 Club would have a network, along with Imoc,
where we could have our own network of people that want to join the Mk1 Club and also talk, things related to our cars !
We have been encouraging people to join the Mk1 Club but still be on here, the Mk1 club is seperate to Imoc.
I have and always will be a member of Imoc and will remain so but at times there does seem some confusion!
Because there are so few Mk1's around now days, it is great to have a forum where we can talk!
crazylegs
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Re: South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

Post by crazylegs »

colin give alan an email. i am pretty sure he has it covered for the area you are suggesting but extra hands are always welcome. see you around at the shows next year.
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Re: South Central Area organiser post up for grabs!!!

Post by mr2mk1chick »

'unstickied'

Anyone stepping forward for the role?
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