- what can we do to improve club motivation?

we dont go to all the car shows or events we used to go to; and when we do go, the numbers are low.

-how come we could only get 3 people to go to the LSX shootout, but I allready have 7 going to import vs. domestic race?

 -how come nobody but me wears their rpm shirts and stuff?

-who all needs stickers? gonna try to get that set up with brandon's shop next week for sure.

tell me what color and if regular or honorary and i will cover the charges.

-how come we are not picking up new members?  I think we all agree'd to open the doors so to speak to any real sports / muscle car for a regular member, and anybody with an interest at all as an honorary member.. please verify.

-whats up with the web board (other than current technical situation) its been DEAD for what a year now?  Does everyone still have links in their signatures on other car websites?  BE INVOLVED, all it takes is a little bit of effort and it will come back.

please help

I think we're all busy and have all gotten at least one other significant hobby.  Also, many of us are to the point that our cars run, but need work (tuning in my case) before it's worth it to run it at the track.. not super happy about running 7psi and cutting 13.0's run after run. Especially to drive all the way to Memphis to do it. Anyhow, that's my personal thing.

Personally, I'm working a lot and doing more out of town speaking, so my weekend attendance has been very spotty, as has my meeting attendance during the week.  I'm trying to change that up a bit, but will still have some out of town weekend stuff on a regular basis.

That being said, I think we need to start planning now for next year's major events.  VA Beach Show, LSX ShootOut, Import vs. Domestic, Forced Induction Meet, Car shows/cruises, etc.  I've missed them all this year because I have booked other things in advance before finding out the dates with the exception of the LSX Shootout, car wasn't ready plus my project at work was iffy as to whether I could go or not.  I personally want to run my car in the first 4 things I mentioned above in 2010.

Brandon has a huge parking lot - we could work with him to organize and run a car show or two during the spring/summer/fall.  I also think we should talk to him about putting up a banner (not as big as the one we have) in the shop, getting new business cards and having a stack of them on the counter.  I'll be glad to chip in for the banner and/or cards.  I suggest we don't put the meeting place on the cards, but just the link to the site and I'll put links on here to make it easy to get to the Events forum.

I think the time commitment that is affecting the meetings is also affecting board participation.  I do have links to the site in all of my signatures on LS1Tech, CorvetteForum, PerformanceTrucks.net and my mods page that is also in my signature as well as on my blog.   I'll make the RPM links more prominent there, going to get rid of the firebird info at some point soon, or move it to another page. I've tweeted a few times about the vette and have referred people here, not sure if that made it. For that matter, we should probably set up a twitter page for RPM.  We can talk about that this weekend - I'll actually be around Saturday and Sunday.

And you're right, if each of us takes 10 minutes A WEEK to promote the site and club, we can make a big difference locally and on the web. 

 -Steve

I need a new sticker.  Honorary (solid top letters), would prefer silver or gray.

good ideas man.  also re: casey is now aware your trying to get him on that number i posted

There is now a link on the front page under the RPM logo to go straight to the Events/Meeting info forum.

Good ideas Sax.  I agree with the busy schedules, other hobbies, marriage, etc.  Also I think the recession has hit home for a lot of people and worrying about jobs and/or not having extra cash to fix downed cars is a big part of it.

As for myself, yea I have just lost motivation to do anything with my car...I used to see low et's and high hp numbers and got a rush, now all I see is all that money going down the track inbetween guard rails at 100+mph.

Car shows at brandon's with some grub and drinks is a cool idea as mentioned.

I loose motivation easy.

Not so many f-bodies around in general.

I can't risk breaking in memphise. I am game to get together for more car motivated stuff most is never posted.

Mike has been a great help for me with my car. I loose interest and get worn out on drawnout projects and have no motivation.

 I have a shit ton of other hobbies during the summer.

lets not forget the full time g/f that doesn't understand the whole car thing but plays along.

anybody else?

lets get a to do list going.

 Lets hold meeting at a strip club.....Seriously, I'm finally laid off and drawing my Railroad unemployment so I have lots of time..lol  So I'm working on my new 84 GMC.

I dont know if anybody would be interested in doing this but there trying to get a fbody beach week together on ls1tech heres the link.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/other-special-events/1216184-fbody-beach-weekend-2010-info-ideas-come.html