Midwest crew [Archive] - Page 3

eliaslincoln

04-03-2012, 12:24 PM

I sent eliaslincoln a pm regarding the status of this thread. if nothing comes to light I will start a new thread with new goodies...
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Hey, im back, we can revamp this or start another. but i think there needs to be rules for mid west crew such as a certain number of posts or even event attendance if we need too.

i was not a fan of giving out a million numbers at the beginning to people with less then 20 post but it happened.

let me know what you all are thinking. on how we should revamp.

i can also make new vinyl soon and other stuff too.

euro-bred

04-03-2012, 01:02 PM

Yay, how about number of posts and contribution to the cause. I don't necessarily agree with event attendance because some of us work unusual hours and and live far away. The "midwest" is a large area and everyone is spaced out. I've had my focus since 2004 and have been modding it just as long... to say I can't be a part of the group because I don't attend some events, doesn't mean I'm a flake. Anyways, glad to hear we are getting this thing going again! [thumb]

AvieF

04-03-2012, 01:32 PM

Tysus_2011

04-03-2012, 04:17 PM

i havent been on here long but i agree that we all cant make the meets. the midwest is pretty large. im kinda new but im getting there on my posts and threads. im up for whatever.

euro-bred

04-03-2012, 05:17 PM

Personally, I think that the goodies should be handed out or bought only when the person meets the requirements and shows up to a gathering. Numbers should not be claimed and are given out in the order that you personally purchase the decals. Anyone disagree?
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eliaslincoln

04-03-2012, 05:27 PM

Keep spit balling ideas, i know i kinda drift in and out on FF but i usually lurk in the background or in other areas on this site.

what would be a good number of minimum posts to be in the crew?
and at what point do people get numbers or decals etc?

BLRich1

04-03-2012, 05:36 PM

LikwidZX5

04-03-2012, 07:15 PM

I think a gtg requirement should be made to get a "member decal". I understand work gets in the way at times but for the past 4 years I have gone 1000+ mile trip for meets. I have also driven 3+ hours every year for the past 3 years to meet with KC people. I know myself and Elias are outlying in Lincoln but if you want to meet other members, you will make it happen.

Something like, if no one has ever seen you or your car, you shouldn't get one? That kinda thing? To me that makes sense. Part of being in a "crew" is to be part of the crew. Maybe not just limit it to physical presence tho, since some people aren't able to make meets, but participation in the Midwest regional forum should be a factor. I'm not sure on the post count. We wouldn't wanna look like a bunch of douches saying a new guy can't be part of our group because he doesn't have enough posts.

BLRich1

04-03-2012, 07:17 PM

Ha, it took Robert 6 years to reach 500 posts!

euro-bred

04-03-2012, 07:40 PM

AvieF

04-03-2012, 07:41 PM

well job and kids might hinder my meeting up with peeps now since school isn't out, summer works for me better ha...but it is what it is....I did hang with the Texas crew a few times so I do exist as a person LOL :P no excuses though right :)

AvieF

04-03-2012, 07:42 PM

BLRich1

04-03-2012, 07:52 PM

Last year I went to 2 car shows in Omaha. Omaha Extreme and the Benson all ford show. I even met up with Lyonsroar! Come on now

AvieF

04-03-2012, 07:57 PM

Last year I went to 2 car shows in Omaha. Omaha Extreme and the Benson all ford show. I even met up with Lyonsroar! Come on now

I know who he is lol....I didn't move here till um september so shush. wasn't even here for those awesome car shows.

bluebullet

04-03-2012, 08:39 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6898da4-a5c9-0970.jpg
Did my radio surround and moved my traction control button where the cigarette lighter use to be, I don't have the right base by the shifter so I put it here looks pretty good!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/a6898da4-a63d-b741.jpg

Added my AEM Sri also
Can't really see it

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clnzx4

04-03-2012, 11:00 PM

I definitely agree with "re-vamping" this. However, I disagree with having to attend events. I am required to work every other weekend. I am not allowed to ask off for the weekend I work. It's very rare that an event is held on a weekend I am off. I've had to miss multiple local events due to work. If I could ask off and not lose my job, I totally would, but it's not an option. I know I'm not the only one who has a job and wants to keep it since obtaining a job is quite difficult in this economy. I will try to make it to events given they are within a reasonable distance. I don't find driving 10 hours for a one day event is reasonable. I'm only part-time so I don't want to put my whole paycheck into my gas tank just to make it to events.

I thinking definitely being active on here should be a priority. If a member becomes inactive, then maybe they could lose their number unless they have a valid reason for being inactive.

I also will buy decals even if I don't attend events. I'm willing to support & represent our Midwest Crew.

eliaslincoln

04-03-2012, 11:06 PM

cdsilver02 has seen my car! I exist haha. I'm in total agreement with everyone in the crew to in someway know each other. Like I said before, I think you should contribute to the cause, otherwise it would be pointless.
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i agree

it makes sense to make some of these rules tho, cause whats the point of wanting to be part of the crew if you never want to be with the crew at any point?

does that makes sense?

i understand it can be hard to make an event but effort goes a long way instead of just saying "i cant come"

as stated no rules have been made yet, we are feeling out ideas

clnzx4

04-03-2012, 11:11 PM

I'm not saying I don't want to be with the crew. I'm just saying under my circumstances, I may not be able to attend events. I don't feel it's quite fair to not let someone who wants to be a part of a group have a number or represent because of work, money, and personal issues they can't avoid.

I can't afford to get a hotel every event because I have to drive a good distance for a meet. I can tell you Kansas City is a good 6+ hours from where I live if that gives you any idea of where I'm from.

euro-bred

04-03-2012, 11:20 PM

How about setting up something, idk if Google maps would, but some sort of a map to show where each member is geographically and have a number of representatives. Each representative could set up small meetings and basically vouch for the others that are unable to attend the larger events.
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clnzx4

04-03-2012, 11:23 PM

That would be awesome.. but there's like no one else down here ): I live in the boondocks. So I'd have to go to STL if possible. That's like a 3 hour drive depending on where exactly at in STL & saying I don't get lost.. My GPS ain't the smartest.

euro-bred

04-04-2012, 12:40 AM

Just a thought, I mean I couldn't care less about a number, I just want to contribute and help out the focus community. That is a passion of mine, I love the focus, look for reasons to drive it and make mine more unique. In fact, I currently have several custom projects that I am working on for the focus.

I understand that I am unable to attend meets because of work, but that's life. I work evenings and get weekends off about every 6-7 months... That's my excuse. I do think that my representative idea would work though. I'll look around tonight and try to find some sort of a map that everyone could sign up on and mark their location, from there 'the gods of the midwest crew' can decide who is worthy of being a representative of smaller groups. Each representative would keep track of the members in their area, state, or assigned distance and set up smaller meets or some sort of contact by either forum posts, emails or even phone calls or texts... depending on how willing or devoted we might want to be.

If this idea is bad then shoot it down. If it's good, then lets start this thing! I'm an act now guy, we can work out bugs as we go! [thumb]

eliaslincoln

04-04-2012, 08:11 AM

^ sounds good to me it will help us get out head around where we are all at.

clnzx4 as much as you might not be able to make it to meets far away I was down by where you live a month ago if i had known i would have had a meet up.

AvieF

04-04-2012, 09:08 AM

clnzx4

04-04-2012, 09:35 AM

clnzx4 as much as you might not be able to make it to meets far away I was down by where you live a month ago if i had known i would have had a meet up.

What were you doing down here? Lol. There's nothing down here.

My zip code is 63755.

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 09:44 AM

Quick Question (Note: I only read the last 4 'pages' of the thread.)

So, Ummmm! What is it 'were' trying to accomplish here? Can someone state the major mission points plz?

Thanks.

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 09:54 AM

What were you doing down here? Lol. There's nothing down here.

Nonsense! That area is famous for the '3 T's'. Trees, Tornadoes and Ticks. [wave]

clnzx4

04-04-2012, 09:57 AM

Nonsense! That area is famous for the '3 T's'. Trees, Tornadoes and Ticks. [wave]

Lmao. Well, there's more than that, but if you don't have a truck, four wheeler, or a lot of land, you won't have fun.

eliaslincoln

04-04-2012, 09:58 AM

What were you doing down here? Lol. There's nothing down here.

My zip code is 63755.

rally america 100 acre woods i guess its closer to Salem but still really not that far from you considering i had traveled 7 hrs to get down there.

my zip 68512

eliaslincoln

04-04-2012, 10:03 AM

Quick Question (Note: I only read the last 4 'pages' of the thread.)

So, Ummmm! What is it 'were' trying to accomplish here? Can someone state the major mission points plz?

Thanks.

I think the overall goal is the revamp the midwest crew for the people that are active within the midwest rather then just throwing out some numbers to people and saying welcome to the group.

im also guessing we might start little factions within the group since we are pretty spread out.

clnzx4

04-04-2012, 10:04 AM

rally america 100 acre woods i guess its closer to Salem but still really not that far from you considering i had traveled 7 hrs to get down there.

I wanted to go to that, but I had to work that weekend. The bad thing is I'm trying to pick up a second job to pay for bills & my car which means I'll have less time to attend meets. ):

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 10:40 AM

I think the overall goal is the revamp the midwest crew for the people that are active within the midwest rather then just throwing out some numbers to people and saying welcome to the group.

im also guessing we might start little factions within the group since we are pretty spread out.

I would abandon the "little factions" as it would be cumbersome to administer in any reasonable manner, and it is also exclusionary were I would think we would want to be inclusive (Who would want to be in a minor faction of 1?). I will also suggest that for stickers, we simply tag our cars in a very understated way. Simply come up with a small, modest color coded tag (I would suggest 2 inches square max). This to be mounted on the rear window. Renewal every two years and the color changes. In this manor, others can spot your number, but the color lets them know if your current (vs. car was sold and the current owner simply has not removed the sticker). This would greatly facilitate 'spotting'. If you like the idea we can discuss in more detail.
My 2 cents anyway!

AvieF

04-04-2012, 11:15 AM

^^interesting sticker idea. But why wouldn't you want a crew name ?

clnzx4

04-04-2012, 11:26 AM

I'm all for a crew name on there. How else would people know what it was for?

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 11:57 AM

^^interesting sticker idea. But why wouldn't you want a crew name ?

I'm all for a crew name on there. How else would people know what it was for?

Well, consider. Many folks (not necessarily this group) have expressed reluctance to put stickers on there cars ( I am in this group). To make a max sized 'sticker' (2" x 2") you would not really have room for a crew name (or it would be so small as to be irrelevant). Also, IMHO, its rather pointless. Lets assume that the current 'sticker' is green with yellow digits (high visibility, note I am not a fashion mogul). Anyone in the 'crew' would recognize the sticker and whether or not it is current. Anyone else most likely would not care. If I were to spot a sticker, I could post "hey, spotted number XX". Or, if the color was expired, Hey! spotted old number XX (prob not owned by FF forum member). This permits the Admin the opportunity to 'recycle' old numbers.

euro-bred

04-04-2012, 12:01 PM

mapping can be done in google maps. I know how to do that :) All we need is everyones zip codes. since it was your idea do you want to do it or do you want me to [;)] I have no prob doing this. I can start a thread for zip codes or cities etc...I like the rep idea btw.

Since the point of this is to get everyone involved, and since you already know how to do the map thing, I think that maybe you should take control of the map.

I would abandon the "little factions" as it would be cumbersome to administer in any reasonable manner, and it is also exclusionary were I would think we would want to be inclusive (Who would want to be in a minor faction of 1?). I will also suggest that for stickers, we simply tag our cars in a very understated way. Simply come up with a small, modest color coded tag (I would suggest 2 inches square max). This to be mounted on the rear window. Renewal every two years and the color changes. In this manor, others can spot your number, but the color lets them know if your current (vs. car was sold and the current owner simply has not removed the sticker). This would greatly facilitate 'spotting'. If you like the idea we can discuss in more detail.
My 2 cents anyway!

This seems like licensing... I'm not sure if this would be tasteful looking. I don't like to put any stickers on my car that are not white, I think that if I have to put a yellow or red sticker (example) on my blue car it would look like crap. Others might agree because we all drive different color foci.

clnzx4

04-04-2012, 12:03 PM

I refuse to put anything red on my car! Just saying. I hate that color & do not want it on my car. I have lime green & purple on my car & would like to keep it that way. (:

AvieF

04-04-2012, 12:17 PM

All my decals are white lol. I say the decal states a crew name and number. Otherwise its pointless. I'm pretty sure we would know who is and isn't active. That color thing reminds me of state park stickers lol ill do the map. I'll start a thread for it. That way I can keep em all in one place.

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 12:32 PM

This seems like licensing... I'm not sure if this would be tasteful looking. I don't like to put any stickers on my car that are not white, I think that if I have to put a yellow or red sticker (example) on my blue car it would look like crap. Others might agree because we all drive different color foci.

I don't see how you connect it to a license. Tasteful? any car anymore is festooned with safety, emissions stickers. I also have my subdivision sticker (currently lime green. And yes that is where the initial thought came from). Please see last comment.

I refuse to put anything red on my car! Just saying. I hate that color & do not want it on my car. I have lime green & purple on my car & would like to keep it that way. (:

I agree with you. I don't put 'stickers' on my car voluntarily. But, let me say that I have not told you the nature of the 'stickers'. I.E. there not actually sticky (more on this later if desired).

Comment: The reason that these oft repeated attempts to 'nit' our community together is the reluctance to self identify. There are LOTS of focus on the road. The 'sticker' is voluntary, essentially non-traceable (unless you know what it signifies, hence know where to look), etc. Let me just say that, in the age of facebook, an innocuous sticker is hardly life changing. I also think folks get a little weird about color. Regardless of the color combo, There so small as to not even register in most folks mind. You (we) tend to focus on colors as we tend to be somewhat anal about our cars (as demonstrated by 'Welcome to Focus Fanatics).
I will sum up by simply saying, to get a little, you have to give a little. But! Also, keep in mind I am not saying this is the only way. I only posted it up as 'food for thought' or conversation. In my head, it would work (granted in a limited fashion). [wave]

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 12:35 PM

AThat color thing reminds me of state park stickers

Exactly! Although I was not aware they had those for state parks. So good example. [wave]

Add> Are they the kind that mount inside and adhere by static electricity?

euro-bred

04-04-2012, 12:45 PM

I don't see how you connect it to a license. Tasteful? any car anymore is festooned with safety, emissions stickers. I also have my subdivision sticker (currently lime green. And yes that is where the initial thought came from). Please see last comment.

I'm meaning "licensing" because we put different color stickers on our license plates every year. My car is not festooned with safety and emissions stickers on the exterior, or interior... I removed them. I understand your idea, and I also think it would work, but I personally will not be putting any color coded stickers on my car.

...also, I'm unfamiliar with state park stickers

BLRich1

04-04-2012, 12:52 PM

the small color sticker idea would be cool on a site wide scale but for just this small group is seems like overkill.

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 01:00 PM

I'm meaning "licensing" because we put different color stickers on our license plates every year. My car is not festooned with safety and emissions stickers on the exterior, or interior... I removed them. I understand your idea, and I also think it would work, but I personally will not be putting any color coded stickers on my car.

...also, I'm unfamiliar with state park stickers

Well, I cannot remove all the stickers (much as I would like to). Also, please don't fixate on a color scheme. AvieF stated all his are white. OK I guess. So one could make a black background with white lettering? Still high visibility and all neutral colors. You could simply alter the font or apply a pattern for renewal. MANY ways to do it. But, I also feel that many folks are simply adverse to any sort of mounted identification. So it is probably a moot conversation at this point. [:)~]

euro-bred

04-04-2012, 01:09 PM

I like the idea of the standard white decal with the changing font. How about putting up years? Maybe "member since 20XX"? idk. Could get annoying having to buy new stickers every year or two just to say that we are still active though.

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 01:09 PM

the small color sticker idea would be cool on a site wide scale but for just this small group is seems like overkill.

I sorta tried to suggest something like this at one point. Folks seemed to be more interested in shooting it down than having any creative input. The point I was trying to make at that time was essentially, no one buys the FF stickers as they are (IMHO), to large, to white, mount outside (vinyl I believe) etc. Personally, I would suggest a small sticker, dark background with offset color and small. Anyone that is 'in the know' would see it (as we would tend to look for it). If you follow certain rules, they would be 'invisible' for the majority of the public (think of the 'dancing bear' video). Anyway. As said. Moot conversation at this point. [wave]

AvieF

04-04-2012, 01:12 PM

AvieF stated all his are white.
I'm a Her [;)] LOL

also multi colored decals can get expensive...just an fyi, it also depends on where you get them....I suggest Josh member zx360 on here, he has done all my decals but one :)

http://www.hendricksdesignstudio.com/Index.html

http://www.facebook.com/HendricksDesignStudio

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 01:29 PM

I'm a Her [;)] LOL

Ooops! Pardon plz.

also multi colored decals can get expensive...just an fyi, it also depends on where you get them....I suggest Josh member zx360 on here, he has done all my decals but one :)

Well, Price is a concern I agree. But I just used 'the google' and found several sites that sell 'static cling windshield sticker'. You can get a two color (or three if you count the background) for ~ $1.50 each (min 125). But! may I suggest that depending, we could prob make our own (with some assistance for those that do not have certain basic services available locally).

Here is an EXAMPLE web site:
http://www.printglobe.com/Products/ProdDetail~productid~12334~_plist~34_7163.asp

eliaslincoln

04-04-2012, 01:57 PM

also multi colored decals can get expensive...just an fyi, it also depends on where you get them....I suggest Josh member zx360 on here, he has done all my decals but one :)

http://www.hendricksdesignstudio.com/Index.html

http://www.facebook.com/HendricksDesignStudio

I make vinyl too. So im not worried about a cost thing.

I like the ideas im hearing hopefully some other people will chime in too.

clnzx4

04-04-2012, 02:07 PM

I like the idea of having "Midwest Crew" and the member number. I really don't want to have a 2" sticker that I would have to explain its meaning to every person I see/know. I want to be able to put something on my car that states what it is. I personally feel its a better way to represent. I'm about to put a banner sticker on my car for our local car group. I would like something like that for our group. Not a tiny "licensing" square/rectangle or whatever shape it is. I think we should have options. Fonts, colors, sizes, etc. I don't want to pay for something I'm not going to like. I'm not made of money or have money to spend on things I don't want.

S0C0nFused

04-04-2012, 03:34 PM

For me, 'Small or not at all'

Which brings us full circle

eliaslincoln opined above >> "I think the overall goal is the revamp the midwest crew for the people that are active within the midwest rather then just throwing out some numbers to people and saying welcome to the group."

So then, what other alternatives are there to accomplish what eliaslincoln suggests?

AvieF

04-04-2012, 04:10 PM

I make vinyl too. So im not worried about a cost thing.

I like the ideas im hearing hopefully some other people will chime in too.

didn't know that [thumb] your closer so you know I'mma be hittin you up a lot for decals lol jk [:)~]

AvieF

04-04-2012, 04:47 PM

add your location...so we can see what we're working with :P

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284091

decal ideas? I'm a graphic designer soo...I could mock up something.

Tysus_2011

04-04-2012, 05:32 PM

if we have people that make decals why dont we have a crew name and then our assigned number attached to that. then at meets it may be easier to put a car to the person on the forum. dont really care about color. agree with what was said about having to buy your decal at the meet.

LikwidZX5

04-04-2012, 06:15 PM

I'd rather have something like what was previously used. A "logo" of sorts. We should be proud to belong to this group and willing to show it off accordingly. If the decal stands out and shows a purpose, this could potentially recruit more people to join (much like leaving the business card type thing on a focus we see in the parking lot).

bluebullet

04-04-2012, 06:58 PM

Glad to see things moving along
So are we going to have to go to meets cause they'd have to be on Sunday's cause that's my day off
I'll keep checking in here to see what's going on
Thanks
Jeremy

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clnzx4

04-04-2012, 07:01 PM

Tysus_2011

04-04-2012, 07:15 PM

add your location...so we can see what we're working with :P

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284091

decal ideas? I'm a graphic designer soo...I could mock up something.

We could try just keeping with "midwest crew" or some kind of name that would just pertain to the Midwest. You could morph an m and a w together and in creative writing add crew somewhere in there. Just an idea

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Tysus_2011

04-04-2012, 07:16 PM

And I would like to stick A decal in the passenger side corner of my windshield prefferebly.
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AvieF

04-04-2012, 07:20 PM

We could try just keeping with "midwest crew" or some kind of name that would just pertain to the Midwest. You could morph an m and a w together and in creative writing add crew somewhere in there. Just an idea

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working on a few ideas in my down time [;)] good idea though [^]

Threctory

04-06-2012, 12:48 AM

Wat eeez going on here?

Something, something, stickers.

clnzx4

04-06-2012, 01:29 AM

Who knows.

euro-bred

04-06-2012, 01:36 AM

Haha, I think everyone is taking time to think. A couple people are talking about coming up with designs for decals. Still working on the map to figure out where everyone is located. I don't think that this will be an overnight thing... who knows.

LikwidZX5

04-06-2012, 05:19 AM

How about something like the old decal for those who want a big one and a small M-W morphed together with crew # for those who want a small one. I'd personally like both of them.

AvieF

04-06-2012, 08:37 AM

^^you have a pic of the old decal? :)

eliaslincoln

04-06-2012, 09:23 AM

Wat eeez going on here?

Something, something, stickers.

jeff...your late to the party, we be revamping this crew.

this time with some rules...

eliaslincoln

04-06-2012, 09:25 AM

^^you have a pic of the old decal? :)

http://gotcone.com/uploads/mwc-logo.jpg

yep, it was pretty simple. i made it/was accused of stealing it from somewhere else.

but technically the place that i stole it from stole it from ford......so yeah..... awesome story, i know.

LikwidZX5

04-06-2012, 09:36 AM

Looked pretty good on a cake too :)
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l232/sniggol_erdna/c3138a21.jpg from one of our GTGs a while back

bluebullet

04-06-2012, 10:11 AM

thats just like the HN decal
I'm game for whatever
need one made for the zx5 :)

clnzx4

04-06-2012, 11:11 AM

Too bad its a zx3 ):

AvieF

04-06-2012, 11:20 AM

http://gotcone.com/uploads/mwc-logo.jpg

yep, it was pretty simple. i made it/was accused of stealing it from somewhere else.

but technically the place that i stole it from stole it from ford......so yeah..... awesome story, i know.

Not that bad. Is what it is lol. Yeah my hatch nation decal looks like that :P I'm working on something but I have a feeling its gunna be hard to please everyone :-/ ideas are welcomed.

As for rules. Maybe make it so people have to attend at least one gtg? [dunno]

eliaslincoln

04-06-2012, 11:33 AM

i was thinking about making one for all styles of car, i dont think it would be to hard to do personally

just post anything ya got

euro-bred

04-06-2012, 12:29 PM

i was thinking about making one for all styles of car, i dont think it would be to hard to do personally

just post anything ya got

I like that

Dailyfocus

04-06-2012, 12:46 PM

Same here. I like the old style but i have a sedan. Also i think it should be whatever color we want and should include midwest crew and our number.

AvieF

04-06-2012, 01:07 PM

Same here. I like the old style but i have a sedan. Also i think it should be whatever color we want and should include midwest crew and our number.

Agreed.

Tysus_2011

04-06-2012, 02:41 PM

I'm gna mess around with it some tonight. Hopefully come up with something
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bluebullet

04-06-2012, 04:55 PM

Sweet
tysus!!

clnzx4

04-06-2012, 05:21 PM

That would be awesome. I think it would be awkward to have a hatch on my sedan. Lol.

Whoever decides to play with the idea of making different styles.. would you try to make one with a SAP rear end? You would be awesome if you did!

euro-bred

04-06-2012, 05:23 PM

clnzx4

04-06-2012, 05:26 PM

Nah, I just like my car a lot! I like how it's so different and not many own one (: If not, it's fine.. & yea, I can be a lil picky.. but not too much. Lol!

Tysus_2011

04-06-2012, 06:25 PM

I've got one with "m and w" in it and a crew and number. I'm on my phone if I'm on a computer tonight I'll post it up
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AvieF

04-06-2012, 07:44 PM

I've got one with "m and w" in it and a crew and number. I'm on my phone if I'm on a computer tonight I'll post it up
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I've got some to but it'll have to wait. :) I'm in Lincoln tonite where is everyone lol jk

BLRich1

04-06-2012, 09:00 PM

its good friday, I was at church.

clnzx4

04-07-2012, 12:16 AM

If I wasn't working overnights this weekend, I would be at church on Sunday. But I don't get off until 6:30 am. And add approximately a 45 minute drive to church, I'd be out.

Tysus_2011

04-12-2012, 12:25 PM

http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r517/Tysus_2011/photo.jpg

got an idea for a smaller logo. personally id like to see this in the corner of my windshield. let me know what you guys think.

kameron

04-12-2012, 12:35 PM

wow really...no one from wisconsin?

kameron

04-12-2012, 12:36 PM

just looked at the included states and u completely skipped mn and wi

LikwidZX5

04-12-2012, 12:44 PM

http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r517/Tysus_2011/photo.jpg

got an idea for a smaller logo. personally id like to see this in the corner of my windshield. let me know what you guys think.

I like it. That looks awesome.

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 12:58 PM

So, has anyone figured out what exactly is going on? I mean we are to the part of making banners and such, but have we figured out the number situation or what exactly we are going to make of this group?

bluebullet

04-12-2012, 01:08 PM

^^^
never thought about that, super glad your paying attention

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 01:11 PM

Lol. Well, I'm currently watching our local car group fall to pieces and I just don't want this one too. So I think we need to figure out what it is we are wanting to accomplish, figure out how to accomplish it then start making things happen before we start handing out these banners. I mean I don't agree with some of the ideas that has been thrown out there, but we need to get back on track!

bluebullet

04-12-2012, 01:43 PM

^^
very true
made a very solid point!!

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 02:03 PM

I just hope everyone else pitches in!

euro-bred

04-12-2012, 03:22 PM

Missourileo

04-12-2012, 03:32 PM

http://gotcone.com/uploads/mwc-logo.jpg

Midwest Crew #7 Awesome!!!!

euro-bred

04-12-2012, 03:56 PM

^^^ I do really like that design, but how would we modernize it and make everyone happy with current numbers?

Tysus_2011

04-12-2012, 03:57 PM

I think that the current people already with an old decal and an assigned number should have their own roll call to determine who wants to keep their current number and figure out who still exists. There should be a time limit on the roll call for those people, say a week or two? Once that is established, then us folk without an assigned number on a decal will fall into place and fill the holes where others didn't meet the criteria... just my thought.

That's a good idea. More of what I was thinking. The people who have a number but haven't been on in a long time need to be taken out and replaced. The numbering thing needs to be started over and the old members need to get their smaller numbers and then move on to the ones without a number. Then from there we can deal with decals.

euro-bred

04-12-2012, 04:07 PM

yeah, but I'd say most people want numbers, which I think is kinda cool but I know that if someone's number was replaced, they would be really butthurt

Missourileo

04-12-2012, 04:16 PM

Lol...........I want #7, because most folks think that's what the sticker says anyway.

euro-bred

04-12-2012, 04:19 PM

haha, I see it now [rolleyes]

bluebullet

04-12-2012, 04:52 PM

^^
shouldn't you be put in your rear strut bar??
DO WORK kiddo!!!

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 05:34 PM

I think someone needs to be a leader though. Otherwise there will be no backbone really. There needs to be someone to assign numbers, make sure people are happy with how things are working out. Someone needs to take on a responsibility. Should we go with an older member, or start over completely? I mean we see who is active & who isn't. I know some people won't be happy with getting replaced, but that's why they should be active. It's not hard to post a few times a day or so. Just my thoughts though.

bluebullet

04-12-2012, 05:54 PM

Hows in charge??

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 05:55 PM

Huh?

euro-bred

04-12-2012, 06:05 PM

^^
shouldn't you be put in your rear strut bar??
DO WORK kiddo!!!

pfft! Between charging my dumb battery and working, I've been messing around on here. Now I'm waiting for my fresh coat of undercoating to dry for another and I WILL NOT become a victim of rust! [:)] I'm doing it the right way [thumb]

I think someone needs to be a leader though. Otherwise there will be no backbone really. There needs to be someone to assign numbers, make sure people are happy with how things are working out. Someone needs to take on a responsibility. Should we go with an older member, or start over completely? I mean we see who is active & who isn't. I know some people won't be happy with getting replaced, but that's why they should be active. It's not hard to post a few times a day or so. Just my thoughts though.

It's difficult for anyone to stand up and do anything right now because we do (somewhat) have an active leader. He just doesn't get on as much as we might like, but he is still active. IMO, he should remain in charge until he resigns. It would be incredibly rude to take over what he has already started and would create a potentially bad situation. For now I think we should just be patient and continue to mull ideas over amongst ourselves and hope it has a purpose.

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 06:12 PM

I never said to replace the leader.. We just need to get things under control and move forward.. Make things happen.

bluebullet

04-12-2012, 06:33 PM

Hows in charge??
hahaha
I meant who's in charge

pfft! Between charging my dumb battery and working, I've been messing around on here. Now I'm waiting for my fresh coat of undercoating to dry for another and I WILL NOT become a victim of rust! [:)] I'm doing it the right way [thumb]

oh yea
I forgot

It's difficult for anyone to stand up and do anything right now because we do (somewhat) have an active leader. He just doesn't get on as much as we might like, but he is still active. IMO, he should remain in charge until he resigns. It would be incredibly rude to take over what he has already started and would create a potentially bad situation. For now I think we should just be patient and continue to mull ideas over amongst ourselves and hope it has a purpose.

I never said to replace the leader.. We just need to get things under control and move forward.. Make things happen.

we should vote :) or you ready 1...........2............3 not it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tysus_2011

04-12-2012, 07:32 PM

we definatley need to get things together. not many people are very active. i joined not to long ago and i was number 68. and looking back in this forum i can maybe recall 15 users that ive seen have commented.

eliaslincoln

04-12-2012, 08:40 PM

Boom, Leader is kinda back

i know that i did orginally start this. i cant check this as often as you guys tho. but i do like some of what people are saying

Here are my ideas and some of what your are saying

Group rules / The Plan
-We need to go threw the old group of people and see if they are still active or meet new rules for joining the group.
-All old members of the group that are no longer around will be removed from their # and or spot.
-We will then move every one forward to their new number or fill in around them (we can decide as a group which one is best)
-Make new rules for the group (started below)
-Then finnish up logo ideas and start doing decals and such

My Ideas For Rules(not final)
-Must own a focus or fiesta
-Have to be living in the MW region (not hard)
-I think you need a minimum number of posts I think the lowest it should be is 50posts. Which isnt actually hard to do at all. I like the idea of this rule because it shows a little bit of dedication to the group and the site. (and thats the point of being on the crew)
-Insert rule here (let me know if you have any)

let me know what you guys think. But this should be a good place to start.

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 08:44 PM

I think they need a few more than 50 posts. That doesn't take much to get. We need people who will be active. So maybe something more like:

1. Must have xx amount of posts a week/month? I mean it's really not hard to be active.

But other than that, I am down with just about everything!

euro-bred

04-12-2012, 09:10 PM

1. Must have xx amount of posts a week/month? I mean it's really not hard to be active.

I like that idea, but I don't think it's possible to enforce it... you can't tell how many posts someone makes in a week or month.

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 09:15 PM

I just think we need a way of making sure people are active. I mean I can post 50 posts and be done.. go inactive.. So I don't know. Hopefully someone will have a better idea!

eliaslincoln

04-12-2012, 11:47 PM

^well that why i think it should be higher, i just don't want t offend to many people with that idea. but if others enforce it then i will enforce it too. personally i think 250posts would be good. at the point for most people decide if they stay on a forum or not. and for me that would have take about a month for 2 when i first joined here on foucsfanatics.

weekly/month post counts are out, it would be impossible to track correctly and that a little extreme. and i know some people are to busy to post during certain months of the year when job stuff is more busy ect.

i still want more feed back but as for the other post rules for ideas go let me know if they sound ok, after we kinda figure out the parameters i think i might try to get a sticky thread at the top of the midwest section just for the group list of members and their numbers, nothing people can post in that will eventually become confusing (example, this thread.)

clnzx4

04-12-2012, 11:54 PM

That sounds good. I definitely think we need to start going through the old members & seeing who is active and not.. That's a good start. Then go from there.

AvieF

04-13-2012, 12:13 AM

I'm up for anything but I know when ya start implementing to many rules people opt out. Happened in hatch nation. But on the other hand we don't need whinners in the group then lol. Post count is good, I say 250 is good :)

S0C0nFused

04-13-2012, 12:38 AM

Hmmmm! OK. I will kibitz.
Before you all start making up 'rules'. You may want to 1st define the functions of the group. Rules enforce the function, not the other way round. This is often referred to as a 'charter'. The charter lists the functions of the group. The rules enforce the charter. The rules can change as necessary. The charter not so much (if it has been thought through carefully anyway).
So, what would be the functions of the group? Then define what rules are needed.
Just trying to help here. I will shut back up now! [wave]

Add >> P.S. Per AvieF (http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/member.php?u=83452) comment above. This also (should) prevent a bunch of rules being created that don't support the charter. I.E. If a proposed rule does nothing to support the charter, then it cannot become a rule.
(And I therby give an example of what to put in the charter.)

eliaslincoln

04-13-2012, 12:58 AM

agreed but before i say much about that i think this list which took some time to make will explain why we need some rules

I made this literally right now tonight

1-eliaslincoln
2-cdsilver02
3-twerpie1
4-BLRich1
5-FREE was af3ll
6-Mr.Bergner
7-loudfocus01
8-FREE Brindfan last active 08-11 also Colorado Region
9-FREE Brandonlee
10-FREE was Puscifer
11-FREE was G*R*E*G* still active but in the Colorado Region
12-FREE was 01yellowZX3
13-FREE was TheShocker last active earily 2011
14-FREE was focusfreak03 last active in 2009 and no focus...
15-FREE was Doomedsoccer last active 2009
16-ImCuteiThink colorado region tho.....WE need to debate about this rule.
17-FREE was lynnfocus
18-FREE was Steve_G
19-focusboy5
20-FREE was bobbyd43
21-IMPORTKILLA35
22-Kipp
23-Excutionerhk
24-jeff434 last active 01-2012...
25-CJohn364
26-FREE was das0618
27-FREE was grillmaster13
28-x FoCuSfReAk x
29-KosdaciD
30-lovemyfocus last active 01-2012
31-lightning2nd
32-FREE was SquirrellZX3 moved out of the MW region
33-VadarX kinda active but only 102posts
34-FocusOnU2
35-FREE was CdsilverST
36-Missourileo
37-FREE was Drivenid last active summer 2011
38-FREE was Ceg86
39-FREE was JWoods
40-SVTFOCUSPITCHBLACK active 214 posts
41-2 POINT 0 Zetec
42-FREE was cazadores NO focus and no posts
43-FREE was abany
44-FREE was OceanGrown last active fall 2011
45-FREE was Sport last active 02-12 and 72 posts
46-FREE was Kylepresotnr
46-Threctory (and yes i know there are 2 46's we failed counting)
47-FREE was 02bluefocuszx5
48-SVT2RS last active 02-12 and 212 posts
49-FREE was 00_focus_Zx3
50-FREE was blk04SVTF
51-FREE was morando6784 sold his focus
52-09vistabliecoupe
53-Lyonsroar
54-FREE was FocusJohn1217
55-Mave last active 02-2012
56-SOCOnFused
57-FREE
58-FREE
59-FREE was kman93
60-FREE
61-LikwidZX5
62-Dailyfocus
63-JRODSVT in IL but closer to us then his real region.
64-FREE was Mobbes
64-bay_wolf (once again 2 of the same number)
65-AvieF
66-Clnzx4
67-bluebullet
68-Tysus_2011
69-nlue2.3zx3

lol we made it to 69 on the dot.

i posted side notes next to peoples names on the situation with them and if it says FREE and then a name that means that it will become a FREE or OPEN spot because the havent been active in over a year or only have 1 post. yes there are a few with only 1 post.

also....im going to bed now, night.

euro-bred

04-13-2012, 01:16 AM

Now will we be able to fill in the free numbers? I'm number 69, would I be able to move to number 5? Or are we going to shift everyone accordingly? Either way, all those free spaces is misleading and ugly
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S0C0nFused

04-13-2012, 01:20 AM

lightning2nd

04-13-2012, 04:55 AM

let me know whats goin on, its kind of hard for me to go to meets i live in south dakota, plus i dont have much money.

BLRich1

04-13-2012, 08:00 AM

morando6784 sold his car
SVTFOCUSPITCHBLACK I believe sold his car

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 08:22 AM

I honestly don't think people are going to get that mad about something like this. I'm all for a number. If people get that mad over something this small then they have serious issues. I think that's a little out of proportion honestly. Or if someone does see a number that's associated with this then most they will probably do is honk..but I highly doubt there will be lights flashing, etc.

Missourileo

04-13-2012, 08:35 AM

SVTFOCUSPITCHBLACK I believe sold his car

Nope, he still has it. It's currently under the knife..............He is extremely busy running a company and doesn't have much time to get on here. His hours are m-sun, 6-sundown............doesn't leave him much time. He shows to all our gtgs and local meets.

AvieF

04-13-2012, 09:02 AM

I can imagine that took some time to make the list. But the question is, why? (Now keep in mind here I am trying to help, not just P.O. folks).
Now think. You give (or take) a meaningless number. What purpose does the number serve? You could say that you (we) want to give out stickers with the members number on them. OK! So that means that, to have any USE, your going to have to specify function. I.E. can the sticker be read from 30 yards, Placement must be specified, Is it current. etc. (what I was trying to get folks to see initially. No, this is not a sales job!). You MUST define the functions or your just spinning your wheels. Let me try to give an example why this is important. Lets say I go through Omaha, and AvieF just happens to be behind me. Without a meaningful way to I.D. me (and I her (him?)), then how would they propose we meet? Let's for conversation sake say that AvieF has a current sticker in here rear window (same approx place she (he) spotted mine. AvieF would then pass me so that I could see her (his) sticker. I would see that it is current (and thereby also know that this person is not suffering some mental break or road rage). Lights flash, arm motions etc and we pull over to say hey, meet etc. The sticker has now performed a valuable FUNCTION. Without a function, why bother? Hope I have clarified this somewhat. [wave]

Add >> Example charter entry: To promote the group and encourage casual 'meets' between active members. (or something like that).

P.S.S. Per my example above. What if some strange focus was to follow me in Omaha. They have an old sticker in there rear window (many years say). There honking, waving, zooming around me etc. Well, depending, my prob 1st reaction would be to call 911. Just sayin! [screwy]
I agree that we need a mission statement/charter lol...and it's "her" to get rid of any confusion down the road and I would so flash my lights mane [giggle] jk lol..

let me know whats goin on, its kind of hard for me to go to meets i live in south dakota, plus i dont have much money.
same here. I am pretty busy usually but if gtg's are close enough I am sure I can make time for them.

I honestly don't think people are going to get that mad about something like this. I'm all for a number. If people get that mad over something this small then they have serious issues. I think that's a little out of proportion honestly. Or if someone does see a number that's associated with this then most they will probably do is honk..but I highly doubt there will be lights flashing, etc.
true that. but some people can take things like this pretty serious lol. but we are looking to form a car club somewhat so we should take it seriously I spose' [dunno]

AvieF

04-13-2012, 09:25 AM

what about something like this?

To promote and foster fellowship among Ford Focus/Fiesta owners;

To encourage pride and ownership and technical knowledge of the Ford Focus/Fiesta;

To conduct meetings, social activities and motor sporting events for club members and invitees;

To enhance the public awareness and image of Ford Focus/Fiesta through the promotion of activities and the conduct of its members;

eliaslincoln

04-13-2012, 09:29 AM

I can imagine that took some time to make the list. But the question is, why? (Now keep in mind here I am trying to help, not just P.O. folks).
Now think. You give (or take) a meaningless number. What purpose does the number serve? You could say that you (we) want to give out stickers with the members number on them. OK! So that means that, to have any USE, your going to have to specify function. I.E. can the sticker be read from 30 yards, Placement must be specified, Is it current. etc. (what I was trying to get folks to see initially. No, this is not a sales job!). You MUST define the functions or your just spinning your wheels. Let me try to give an example why this is important. Lets say I go through Omaha, and AvieF just happens to be behind me. Without a meaningful way to I.D. me (and I her (him?)), then how would they propose we meet? Let's for conversation sake say that AvieF has a current sticker in here rear window (same approx place she (he) spotted mine. AvieF would then pass me so that I could see her (his) sticker. I would see that it is current (and thereby also know that this person is not suffering some mental break or road rage). Lights flash, arm motions etc and we pull over to say hey, meet etc. The sticker has now performed a valuable FUNCTION. Without a function, why bother? Hope I have clarified this somewhat. [wave]

Add >> Example charter entry: To promote the group and encourage casual 'meets' between active members. (or something like that).

P.S.S. Per my example above. What if some strange focus was to follow me in Omaha. They have an old sticker in there rear window (many years say). There honking, waving, zooming around me etc. Well, depending, my prob 1st reaction would be to call 911. Just sayin! [screwy]

i can see what you are saying but i think your over thinking things a little bit.

I want to remove the people with FREE by their name and Slide everyone forward in the list. Therefore you receive a number at which you became a member of the group. Kinda like our member numbers on ff.

Also i want to remove the people in the FREE spots on the list and start off with rules what will hopefully prevent spots being take up by people who post once and become inactive on the site and inactive within the group.

As for their being a group it started as a fun idea years ago and the function of the group is just to show a higher level of dedication for focus owners within our region.

eliaslincoln

04-13-2012, 09:29 AM

bluebullet

04-13-2012, 09:30 AM

oh I'm 67 :)

AvieF

04-13-2012, 09:37 AM

the function of the group is just to show a higher level of dedication for focus owners within our region.

^^this. this is not a car club per se, like we don't have dues etc....just something we all have an interest in and are dedicated to. It's a fun thing to do and I think a lot of rules and charters etc...will just complicate it to much. JMO [:D]

We set things like Post Count and what we expect so we keep active members, and do gtg's for those that want to hang out etc...

hope that makes sense I tend to ramble [:p]

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 10:09 AM

I say taking a look at the list, if the person hasn't been active in months, take them out. Then if they decide to come back and be active then they can start over with fresh numbers.

This should be a fun group. There should be some rules laid down just as a backbone so if by some chance something doesn't go so well, there are rules to refer too.

Has anyone tried to make different versions of the hatch "Midwest Crew"?

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AvieF

04-13-2012, 10:19 AM

wow really...no one from wisconsin?

just looked at the included states and u completely skipped mn and wi

that's because they are in the Great Lakes region (http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=17) [;)]

Tysus_2011

04-13-2012, 11:12 AM

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 11:27 AM

There is a hatch one made. I've seen it. Just look back a few pages.

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AvieF

04-13-2012, 12:26 PM

The hatch one is the original decal. :) I have a few ill post up later :)

S0C0nFused

04-13-2012, 12:34 PM

^^this. this is not a car club per se, like we don't have dues etc....just something we all have an interest in and are dedicated to. It's a fun thing to do and I think a lot of rules and charters etc...will just complicate it to much. JMO [:D]

We set things like Post Count and what we expect so we keep active members, and do gtg's for those that want to hang out etc...

hope that makes sense I tend to ramble [:p]

Agree/Disagree!
If you (we) just want a place we can gather (virtual), Well, we are all 'here' already. No further effort is needed. But once we start talking about stickers, post counts, etc. Are we not trying to create a club? We have to make a decision as to what were trying to accomplish. You don't have to write a charter. But your going to make it alot easier if you do. IMHO >> We do not need a long-a_s charter. Actually, the simpler the better. Remember. A charter only defines what your trying to do. Rules define how you do it.

So, I would have maybe a 2 line charter at this point.

Purpose of this group (Midwest Crew). (EXAMPLE)

1: To promote and foster fellowship among Ford Focus/Fiesta owners in the Focus Fanatics forum defined as 'The Midwest Crew'.

2: No rule shall be approved that does not support the charter statement above.

OK! That is all pretty broad. Now, you can right a rule(s) to support the mission. If we start getting to many rules, then rewrite the charter to narrow the scope.

If this is all a bit to much, then we are done really. This forum serves the purpose of a casual gathering location (which is its function). [wave]

eliaslincoln (http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/member.php?u=6025) >> Can you see why I am not "overthinking" this?

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 12:41 PM

The forum itself is not a car club, however I think what we are really trying to do is take this outside of the forum. Make it to where we have meets, do different things together. And maybe in the future it will turn into a non-for-profit organization. And if people want numbers, let them. If you don't agree with it, you don't have to have one. You can be a part of the forum, just not have the stickers and all. There's nothing wrong with that. I think it would be cool to have a club outside of the forum and that's gonna take a lot of time and organization.

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S0C0nFused

04-13-2012, 01:06 PM

The forum itself is not a car club, however I think what we are really trying to do is take this outside of the forum. Make it to where we have meets, do different things together.

I completely agree with this. All we may need is a sort of broad geographic breakdown. Something to facilitate an easy list creation/notification of folks within some miles/hours to drive range.

AvieF

04-13-2012, 01:22 PM

so are we trying to keep it on FF or take it off FF that is the question? LOL. I like the idea of being a sole car club and all but I can do that locally if I wanted to [unsure]

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 01:29 PM

I completely agree with this. All we may need is a sort of broad geographic breakdown. Something to facilitate an easy list creation/notification of folks within some miles/hours to drive range.

AvieF already made a map of where everyone is located.

so are we trying to keep it on FF or take it off FF that is the question? LOL. I like the idea of being a sole car club and all but I can do that locally if I wanted to [unsure]

I think we should keep some of it on here but then do meets, events, etc. Expand it a little. Like maybe find the centrally located place and hold a meet there like once a year or so. Along with local meets like SEMO, St. Louis, KC, etc.

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AvieF

04-13-2012, 02:04 PM

Yep I made a map already. Shit Texas has its own yearly gathering lol why can't we :)

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 02:39 PM

Exactly! I'm down for it as long as its a weekend I have off. I'm hoping that changes soon though.

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bluebullet

04-13-2012, 02:59 PM

Just tell me when
I'm down!

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 03:14 PM

Lol. I'm thinking maybe July. Or August. Close to KC? I'm not 100% sure where the centrally located city would be. I know its a good 6 hours from me.

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AvieF

04-13-2012, 03:16 PM

I think kc is centrally located. By looking at the map anyways :)

eliaslincoln

04-13-2012, 03:17 PM

im going to consult a mod on here and see what options we have as for grouping such and see that they think. We seem to have a lot of ideas and we could spit ball them all day long.

Im going to talk to them and then I might pull the trigger and make a new thread where we can tweek what i have come up with and we can go from there perhaps.

and yes KC is the middle-ist of everyone it looks like

AvieF

04-13-2012, 03:28 PM

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 04:17 PM

Great (:

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S0C0nFused

04-13-2012, 06:21 PM

May I suggest a poll be started. Say the meet will be for K.C. area. The poll selections would be the weekends for a specific month. Good method to see who can make what when.
Just a thought!

euro-bred

04-13-2012, 06:25 PM

May I suggest a poll be started. Say the meet will be for K.C. area. The poll selections would be the weekends for a specific month. Good method to see who can make what when.
Just a thought!

I like that, that's a good idea imo

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clnzx4

04-13-2012, 06:40 PM

As of now, I only am off 2 weekends a month. ):

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S0C0nFused

04-13-2012, 07:20 PM

Another idea would be to set a maximum travel limit. Lets say for sake of discussion, a maximum travel limit is about 4 hours. This would put clnzx4 outside the meet area if it were K.C. (actually, the real time drive from STL to KC is 4.5 hours). I.E. It's best to localize. The idea is to encourage/enable participation for all crew members in some sort of event, even if there smaller in scope.
Yes/No?

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 07:26 PM

I'm saying like if we do do a meet in KC, make it big and only do it like once or twice a year then have multiple smaller ones closer to home.

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FocusOnU2

04-13-2012, 08:11 PM

I'm saying like if we do do a meet in KC, make it big and only do it like once or twice a year then have multiple smaller ones closer to home.

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X2....i agree

BLRich1

04-13-2012, 10:13 PM

That's typically how it has been in the past. For the past 2 years we have done an October meet in KC that has been pretty large.

For me, I've been going to a nation meet early in the season and we would do the kc meet late in the year. The 3 hr drive to KC for me is a little far for a "small meet" but I'm more than happy to do it if there is interest from more than 5 cars. I've made some very good friends over the past few years and I always look forward to meeting new people.

clnzx4

04-13-2012, 11:33 PM

I'm willing to make the 6+ hour drive if I know there will be a good turn out. But as far as local meets, I may make it to a St. Louis one. It's at a least 2 hour drive. But since there aren't many people down here, then it would be worth it.

Kipp

04-13-2012, 11:41 PM

yeah, kc is the most central for the majority of the group
omaha/lincoln = 3 hr's
des moines = 3 hr's
wichita = 3 hr's
stl = 4 hr's

there are def other smaller gatherings that are more localized and are more of a hang out or work on cars thing that the larger ones are. I've organized several midwest meets and have had good and bad ones. had one a few years ago set for mid march. bad weather that day so we pushed it back a few weeks and only had four cars from kc all drive to como and no one else made it. we also had one in kc a while back that had 12 or so cars from all over.