That’s exactlythe point.If you can’t make it that’s fine no big deal, just please say something so that we aren’t expecting you to come.I ended up having to throw out a LOT of food.It pisses me off that I went out and spent my own money to buy more food that just ended up in the trash anyways.I agree with Aaron if people don’t want to start doing this stuff maybe it is time to call it quits.I don’t guys just something to think about.
P.S Thanks to everyone who showed up(doubledown,1mns13,srburg13,tylerh,quintessence,phat240,lynlyn and her brother and Aaron’s buddy Jay in the beast)If I missed anyone I am terribly sorry.
Sorry I couldnt make it. I have been covering shifts for my old boss and my old supervisor who quit to go to a competitor and have been working non-stop. Sorry I couldnt be there, I hope there is a much better turnout next meeting.
If you go back and look in the planning thread, 4 or 5 people said they weren’t going to make it anymore, with another handful of people saying they would be showing up late, if at all. Having said that, a 9 car turnout shouldn’t come as a shock.
I think the club is in its infancy and you have to be patient. There’s a number of glaring issues affecting attendance, and we should deal with them before expecting huge turnouts.
Timing. Aaron already mentioned no one is expected to see the NECC as high priority, so maybe planning events on Friday nights isn’t the best plan. The last NECC event I went to was on a Sunday, and we had a damn good turnout, I thought.
Club diversity. I think the overwhelming percentage of 240’s is making it intimidating for non-240 owners to attend (or possibly join, for that matter). Something to consider during the next Night of Stalking.
Show attendance. I realize no one wants to show off their car if they don’t feel it’s “show worthy”, so this will improve as the club grows, but I think we could still make a better effort when it comes to booths.
Come up with a list of things you’d like to see improve, and ways to make those things happen. The club has great potential, and I don’t think anyone wants to see it fold. So let’s start seeing some ways we’re going improve it from the inside out.
im extremely sorry i was working on my car and a friends car… jus taking apart parts of his 240 for a turbo installation and by the time i remebered bout the meet it had already passed… :oops: Truly sorry wont happen again
I agree the turnout was poor. I feel it turned out fine because I had something to do, exercise wise. Throwing a ball or frisbee certainly works out very well to make the time pass. We definitely should have a turnout list before an event that is going to cost money. I know the NECC is not highest on all of our priority lists,which is why a turnout list would help then we who are going to show up can plan how long and what to do, rather than sit around waiting for those who will come when they can. Courtesy to all members so should be a concern for everyone. We need to have a plan and it will go no matter who shows. Like last year’s idea of mapped cruise route/spots so that people can join at differnt points. All in all, I enjoyed everybody’s company and the chance to burn some calories in teh summer heat. BTW My garage sale is going well, feel free to drop on by on Sunday.
Actually we did do a list for the first BBQ meet and it worked out great. Although just because an individuals name may be on a list still doesn’t mean that they are going to be there “for sure.” They would be held in some respect accountable for not coming when they said they would. Don’t get me wrong I’m sorry to hear that there was a poor turn out and that Scott you spent your own money for extra food that was later thrown away. However like DoubleDown said, if you go back and look in the planning thread, 4 or 5 people said they weren’t going to make it anymore, with another handful of people saying they would be showing up late, if at all. Having said that, a 9 car turnout shouldn’t come as a shock.
I respectfully disagree with DoubleDown 2nd statement when he said that “…the overwhelming percentage of 240’s is making it intimidating for non-240 owners to attend (or possibly join, for that matter.” Personally, coming from a none 240sx owner, I believe if you’re really a Nissan enthusiasts (or any other car make) and you want to join a car club then you’ll join regardless of what the majority of the cars are, unless you have other issues with certain aspects of the club.
Anyways I think we are growing for the better, never the less we are going to run into some issues but thats a given. What doesn’t brake us only makes us stronger
Yup. Making a list and having everything organized and put together is a great idea. Now all we need is someone to spend their personal time doing it, and do it for a while, not just one time and then peeter off. Because sorry to say, it’s not going to be me. I don’t have to time for that. Anyone?
I can also help out in the organization area of this club for meetings and other special events. I agree with Aaron and do not think that one person (him) should be doing all the organizing and planing for events etc. We have many new members and the work load is much larger for this club to prosper. I will gladly give my time and effort for this club in any way tha is needed.
Regarding the club’s attedence at last weeks BBQ, I believe that with the proper planning and meetings that are not routine, we will have a much lager attendence and people will make more of an effort to attend the clubs functions. From back in the spring when I joined the club, I have made an effort to attend all of the bbq’s and monthly meetings and what I have found is that although they are fun, they are almost always the same. In the summer, with many different activities to do, we should be looking at finding out what people would like to do before hand. The idea of having a dyno day/bbq is awesome!! I know that this is not all the oganizers fault because before every meeting, we brainstorm for different ideas and we always go back to what we did at the last meet. For those of you who have seen the necc meetings as just another activity to attend, THIS IS FOR YOU. Make sugestions!!! If you think that we shoud meet somewhere else or think that the meetings are boring SAY SOMETHING :idea: , don’t just not show up.
I feel extreemly bad for Aaron and all the other people who have given there time, money and effort in trying to see this club successed and I hope that this is a wake up call to those who have registered here.
Aaron, we will be having a monthly meeting and also a mid month meeting in August. Don’t give up
There is now an ideas thread in the Events section. Please throw any idea down for future events and we will discuss it. That is what this site is for pplz!!
I too was about 2500km away in the Queen Charlotte Islands, otherwise I’d have been out.
I think this was just an unfortunate incident of lots of the people being out of town. I’ll be out for the next event though if work isn’t getting in the way.
I’m sorry i didnt show…I had to work…i feel increibly bad, because of the busy summer schedule of mine i’ve not been able to come to many of the meets or be apart of alot of the club events…
I will see what i can do…the other thing that i might suggest is plan the events a little sooner, because i’m not always on the computer, and have the time to check the site, if it gets planned right away, there is a chance that not only myself but other members might not have seen it at all…just a thought
I really enjoy being a part of necc even though i have not been thoroughly involved and i am going to make more time to get out to the meets and club events
