Regions for Area Chapters
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The states in the west are large in comparison to those in the east. My suggestion would be to let the states in the west that have numerous members be their own chapters; and those in the east can be grouped together.
As time goes on, and the chapters that are ready to form set the example, I think other states will step up to the plate. This is too good of an idea to let it drop because of it turning into a logistical nightmare. We need to roll with it.
My personal belief is that if the designated chapter areas are too large, it will be too much for the chapter leaders to manage. I don't see anything wrong with the "Wild Westerners" having individual chapters and the Easterners grouping together -- after all, we have individual counties that are larger than entire states on the east coast.
Western states that are large enough to be their own and have numerous members include: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. Texas is obviously large enough to split into two sections, as well as California. It sounds like the Northeast and Southeast groups are doable the way you have them broken out, Sam.
I say, "Roll with it," and things will begin to iron themselves out as we get going.
Edit: Another thing to consider is if the areas are too large, then you get into more people's conflicting schedules and it becomes much more complicated to choose a date when the majority can attend. Just ask Guy and Trenton!
As time goes on, and the chapters that are ready to form set the example, I think other states will step up to the plate. This is too good of an idea to let it drop because of it turning into a logistical nightmare. We need to roll with it.
My personal belief is that if the designated chapter areas are too large, it will be too much for the chapter leaders to manage. I don't see anything wrong with the "Wild Westerners" having individual chapters and the Easterners grouping together -- after all, we have individual counties that are larger than entire states on the east coast.
Western states that are large enough to be their own and have numerous members include: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. Texas is obviously large enough to split into two sections, as well as California. It sounds like the Northeast and Southeast groups are doable the way you have them broken out, Sam.
I say, "Roll with it," and things will begin to iron themselves out as we get going.
Edit: Another thing to consider is if the areas are too large, then you get into more people's conflicting schedules and it becomes much more complicated to choose a date when the majority can attend. Just ask Guy and Trenton!
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·I agree with Twister, except, she forgot to mention Colorado. (The big, tall one between Texas and Utah) If this is about gathering members together for fund raisers, charities, etc, then the areas must be small enough for the members to be able to make the drive in a day or less. Why not break it down by states. If the smaller eastern states want to combine, so be it. We need to roll with it before the interest is lost.
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OK, everybody on here has had some good ideas...but i am going to be the bad guy once again.
this is where i am coming from and these are facts.
1. right now there are 3 posts in the area chapters section. One by mrpeal in the texas board, one by dodge88 in the kansas, oklahoma board and one by me (pat88ramcharger) in the pennsylvania board.
2. mrpeal's post was placed on 7/18, dodge88's post was placed on 7/19, and my post was placed on 7/19 also.
3. those three posts were basically asking who and where and how many are interested.
4. there have been no replys at the time of this post.
I hate to bring this up but lets not get nuts worring about how may chapters we may need to set up seeing as the base (trial) few have not generated more than 3 posts with NO replys. I know i really sound like a bad guy but this is what i noticed over the past few days. we really need to find out if we have more (actually alot more) interest than is currently being shown right now before we start making up smaller and smaller regions. if a region gets too big, then maybe we should splinter. but right now we have 9 up there and that has led to a total of three posts....
so this is also a calling to all who have participated in this thread and those who have followed it or are reading it for the first time....we must set the example!!!!
if the orginizers (group leaders) have not even posted yet what kind of example are we setting....
lets all start with what we have and let it grow...remember this site started off as a yahoo club (correct me if i am wrong Sam)
start small and let it grow...but we must show that there is participation in order to inspire others to participate. right now if i looked at this site, i sure wouldnt sign up for the pennsylvannia chapter b/c it consists of one person!!! what kind of event is going to be held??
please lets all get some action going on the chapter boards, because if we dont show we are participating, who else will want to go??
please dont take this the wrong way...i am all for this idea. I just think that we should try to get the regions that seem (atleast right now) to have the largest member groupings to become active. if that starts to work out then we can go from there.
Thanks for at least giving this a read.
Pat
this is where i am coming from and these are facts.
1. right now there are 3 posts in the area chapters section. One by mrpeal in the texas board, one by dodge88 in the kansas, oklahoma board and one by me (pat88ramcharger) in the pennsylvania board.
2. mrpeal's post was placed on 7/18, dodge88's post was placed on 7/19, and my post was placed on 7/19 also.
3. those three posts were basically asking who and where and how many are interested.
4. there have been no replys at the time of this post.
I hate to bring this up but lets not get nuts worring about how may chapters we may need to set up seeing as the base (trial) few have not generated more than 3 posts with NO replys. I know i really sound like a bad guy but this is what i noticed over the past few days. we really need to find out if we have more (actually alot more) interest than is currently being shown right now before we start making up smaller and smaller regions. if a region gets too big, then maybe we should splinter. but right now we have 9 up there and that has led to a total of three posts....
so this is also a calling to all who have participated in this thread and those who have followed it or are reading it for the first time....we must set the example!!!!
if the orginizers (group leaders) have not even posted yet what kind of example are we setting....
lets all start with what we have and let it grow...remember this site started off as a yahoo club (correct me if i am wrong Sam)
start small and let it grow...but we must show that there is participation in order to inspire others to participate. right now if i looked at this site, i sure wouldnt sign up for the pennsylvannia chapter b/c it consists of one person!!! what kind of event is going to be held??
please lets all get some action going on the chapter boards, because if we dont show we are participating, who else will want to go??
please dont take this the wrong way...i am all for this idea. I just think that we should try to get the regions that seem (atleast right now) to have the largest member groupings to become active. if that starts to work out then we can go from there.
Thanks for at least giving this a read.
Pat
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Pat, only Mods can see that board, that might be why nobody posted
So, for the most part, we take a state or two from the west and make them there own Region, and takes lots of states in the east to make regions. I would like to have 10 regions or less.
Who wants to take a stab at it?
So, for the most part, we take a state or two from the west and make them there own Region, and takes lots of states in the east to make regions. I would like to have 10 regions or less.
Who wants to take a stab at it?
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·Area chapters section? Where would I find that? I went thru the members board and drew out every name that listed Colorado as home. I sent an IM to every one. I 've recieved six replies so far, all of them extremely interested in starting a local chapter. I posted in the events board asking for all Colorado members to reply. Is there another board now for area chapters? I'm not seeing it.
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OH BOY now i really have dirt on my face....didnt relize the area chapters board was only seen by mods.....sorry everyone for the rant!!!
but i still feel what i say it true...we must lead by example. I think this is an excellent idea and we really should go through with it.
Sam,
I would say make the area chapters board visable to everybody, but also make a "general" or ideas type board for it as well...might be a good place to bring up deficiencies in the regions or the need for other regions. just an idea.
Pat
but i still feel what i say it true...we must lead by example. I think this is an excellent idea and we really should go through with it.
Sam,
I would say make the area chapters board visable to everybody, but also make a "general" or ideas type board for it as well...might be a good place to bring up deficiencies in the regions or the need for other regions. just an idea.
Pat
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Damn Sam,
You move fast!!!! that looks excellent.!!!
just one little request, can you add Delaware to the PA, NJ, NY region (as i am from DE)
Pat
btw this entire post was written with a big smile!!
You move fast!!!! that looks excellent.!!!
just one little request, can you add Delaware to the PA, NJ, NY region (as i am from DE)
Pat
btw this entire post was written with a big smile!!
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I hope you guys don't mind me posting here as I am pretty new. I think that Twister has an excellent idea here. Your map looked good Sam, but I know that being here in NW Montana, I coulnd't trek to Northern California very often. My grandparents live there, and I haven't seen them in 6 years because its a 3 day drive. The whole idea sounds like alot of fun though. I'd be willing to represent my area here in Montana.Twister said:The states in the west are large in comparison to those in the east. My suggestion would be to let the states in the west that have numerous members be their own chapters; and those in the east can be grouped together.
As time goes on, and the chapters that are ready to form set the example, I think other states will step up to the plate. This is too good of an idea to let it drop because of it turning into a logistical nightmare. We need to roll with it.
My personal belief is that if the designated chapter areas are too large, it will be too much for the chapter leaders to manage. I don't see anything wrong with the "Wild Westerners" having individual chapters and the Easterners grouping together -- after all, we have individual counties that are larger than entire states on the east coast.
Western states that are large enough to be their own and have numerous members include: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah. Texas is obviously large enough to split into two sections, as well as California. It sounds like the Northeast and Southeast groups are doable the way you have them broken out, Sam.
I say, "Roll with it," and things will begin to iron themselves out as we get going.
Edit: Another thing to consider is if the areas are too large, then you get into more people's conflicting schedules and it becomes much more complicated to choose a date when the majority can attend. Just ask Guy and Trenton!
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We do need to make sure all chapters are kept abreast of each other's activities. I am in the NY area a lot, and I go thru pa (of course) en route. I might be able to swing by one of their events if I know about it....get the idea ??
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Right, and I figure many members will be able to participate in two, maybe three different chapters.
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