What are the benefits of this club?

[B D]

I am a member so I have done my part. But what are the benefits of joining this club other than 4 newsletters and a sticker? If you look at the event calendar there are no events that are organized by the club, there are no group discounts to events, and no regular meetings that I've been invited to. Where is my money going, I know printing costs are high but if the majority of the money raised is going there why not publish it online? 500 members at $30 a year comes out to $15,000 raised each year . The BBS is good (Pelican's BBS is great) but that seems to be the only thing going for the club at this point.

I am willing to do more than my part, if any of you are interested I would like to propose two monthly get togethers for us in the So Cal area. The first would be a meet at restaurant during the week (Thursday night) for some food and car talk. Just a simple meet and greet possibly followed by a small cruise up or down the coast. The next event I propose would be a get together at Dromo 1 once a month. Your thoughts?

(I posted this in the membership area also, but I knew no one would see it: http://d240157.u39.zeonhost.com/foru...ead.php?t=4722)

[911s911rs]

I live in Munich. I used to live in Canada. I will never get to a meeting in SoCal. I still think some membership fee is in order, even without meetigs and discounts. I just sent soterik an email asking questions about tool kits and got an answer back within hours. An answer, for that matter, that none of my collection of 911 books could have answered. And that is just one small example.

I would gladly pay the membership fee even without the magazine. I have learned more about these cars from this board than from virtually any other non-hands-on source.

Now let's talk about putting the magazine online and charging everyone the same rate. THAT is a discussion I would join in...

[B D]

I agree 911s911rs the people on the board are great, but you did not need a membership to get the info or replies. I am not upset about the dues I just feel the club doesn't feel like a club to me.

[Jens]

Nobody's getting rich from the membership dues, that's for sure. In fact, I doubt that the dues pay enough to just run the website and forum.

I live in Northern Vermont, so I'm not really within walking distance of the "Home Zone" of the Southern California meetings either, but that doesn't dampen my enthusiasm. I have gotten to know the fellowship of the group. Just the Forum alone would be enough for me, just as a way to share info and to stay in touch with like-minded folks. A wonderful benefit has been the number of friends I have met.

The plain truth is that Pelican is a parts supplier that offers their considerable site free to users with the resulting business generated more than justifying the expenses associated with the site's operation. The marketing budget pays for it. Wayne is a great guy and has done the Porsche community a great service.

Here we have a fairly narrow set of interests by comparison. If you feel that you benefit from the interactions and shared info, then the dues payment is really a minor amount of $$.

Keep the faith.

[neilk]

I am a member so I have done my part. But what are the benefits of joining this club other than 4 newsletters and a sticker?

You got a sticker? I hope I get one when I renew.

[tabs52]

And for your dues, you don't even get to read TABBYS diatribes anymore. Some might think that a blessing...

Throughout my life I have never been a joiner...I have always marched to the tune of my own drummer....but somehow this is an organization I have stuck with, maybe it's the warm reception I have received from the membership that has endeared them to me....or maybe it is the sheer delight that I get from corresponding with the membership...either way I am here to stay...

[B D]

Tabs maybe we could organize a S club buffet?

I am just looking for some more good times with good people. I am not leaving and I will continue to renew my membership.

[rst73]

BD,

I think you may have a misconception about the Early 911S Registry. The registry was set up not as a club persay but a registry for the small bumperd early 911s. We are VERY fortunate here in Southern California with all the events and get togethers that go on ie; this last weekend at Crystal Cove.
This forum was set up to share information and communicate with one another, when we do get together it really is just an added benefit. When there is going to be a get together, it is usually posted on this message board.
And yes even Tabs is welcome here when he's not poking someone in the eye with a sharp stick and being civil.
BTW you should have joined us this last Saturday, it was a good time.

All the best!

Roger Grago
Early 911S Registry member since 1999
R Gruppe #27

[tabs52]

U know Roger for an R Gruppe boyz your allright....not like that Vile Old Man aka PWD72S....

[B D]

You all have good points. As I said before I will continue to be a member. I will pay my dues, visit this board and help others when I can. I guess I am just looking for some comrades that share my passion and events tailored to early 911s.

FYI - I will be at the CHOC toy run this Sat, if you come out make sure to say hi.

BTW you should have joined us this last Saturday, it was a good time.

I was planning on attending but when I awoke on Sat morn there was still rain on the ground, but from the looks of things it was dry.