I'm the Secretary of a car club in the Madison area and we're having some issus with a few members... If you are/have been involved in a car club, does your club have "bylaws" that you follow? The past President insisted we have bylaws and more and more I'm finding them more annoying then necessary. I'm just out to have a good time and show the Chevelle, not worry about politics.
Anyone involved in a car club?
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I'm the Secretary of a car club in the Madison area and we're having some issus with a few members... If you are/have been involved in a car club, does your club have "bylaws" that you follow? The past President insisted we have bylaws and more and more I'm finding them more annoying then necessary. I'm just out to have a good time and show the Chevelle, not worry about politics.
I'm the secretary of our car club, and we have by-laws but it is more to have a bit of structure; I don't think we've ever really had to specifically "invoke" them or anything. We've got 250 members and a waiting list for more to join, and everything's been running smooth. We really have no "political" problems in our club. What kind of trouble are you having? Feel free to PM or email me if you want.
One of the reasons I gave up with local car clubs, too much BS usually. Seems there are several people who do everything for the club, then there are people who do nothing but want it all done their way. :clonk:
Reminds me of high school. And boy am I way past that!
Good luck hun :thumbsup:
rachael anne :waving:
Reminds me of high school. And boy am I way past that!
Good luck hun :thumbsup:
rachael anne :waving:
A few friends and I were going to start a new club. We were going to call it the
LOOZERS CAR CLUB. The guy that makes the most screw ups on his car that week is the president. lol. We seem to have a lot of friends that can qualify for this, including me, Bigtime. lol. No other politics involved, only rule is you have to bring beer
LOOZERS CAR CLUB. The guy that makes the most screw ups on his car that week is the president. lol. We seem to have a lot of friends that can qualify for this, including me, Bigtime. lol. No other politics involved, only rule is you have to bring beer
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I'm in the local, "let's get together and eat", car club.
Every now and then someone brings up something about their car but the subject is quickly changed.
Every now and then someone brings up something about their car but the subject is quickly changed.
Rachael,
Here's a simple solution: join the Northstar Chevelle Club. A great bunch of Chevelle lovers just up the road from you (I-94 that is). Our fearless leader Derek and his successor Brad do most of the work and we all have a great time. Lots of knowledge, no fighting, just fun. Check out:
http://www.chevelles.net/forum/ultimatebb.php/category/2.html
Paul
Here's a simple solution: join the Northstar Chevelle Club. A great bunch of Chevelle lovers just up the road from you (I-94 that is). Our fearless leader Derek and his successor Brad do most of the work and we all have a great time. Lots of knowledge, no fighting, just fun. Check out:
http://www.chevelles.net/forum/ultimatebb.php/category/2.html
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I'm president of our local club. We have bylaws but they are pretty simple and don't get into fine detail (which allows for some flexibility). We must be doing something right since we have quite a few members from all over the midwest (Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska) even though we are predominently based in the Omaha/Lincoln/Council Bluffs area. We collect dues so we have to have some kind of structure and controls for that aspect if no other. We try our best to involve the entire membership in any meaningful decisions.
i am in 2 clubs TRI-STATE CHEVELLES and
THE RUMBLERS.they both have by-laws but like others said just for structure. i have some real good freinds in both clubs.our chevelle club we get togather once a month.been in it 3 years have only seen a few get p. o. but not over by-laws and they are gone.
joined the rumblers because we see most of them 3-5 nights a week at local cruise-inns they are not big into politics either 5/15 /05 the RUMBLERS are celabrating there 50th aniversery.no matter what you can't make everyone happy
if you have a problem with some of your by-laws why not have a vote at your next meeting?
GOOD LUCK
THE RUMBLERS.they both have by-laws but like others said just for structure. i have some real good freinds in both clubs.our chevelle club we get togather once a month.been in it 3 years have only seen a few get p. o. but not over by-laws and they are gone.
joined the rumblers because we see most of them 3-5 nights a week at local cruise-inns they are not big into politics either 5/15 /05 the RUMBLERS are celabrating there 50th aniversery.no matter what you can't make everyone happy
if you have a problem with some of your by-laws why not have a vote at your next meeting?
GOOD LUCK
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We were required to have by-laws by the IRS and the state of MN so that we could be incorporated, and be "not for profit"pauls said:
Being involved in a club can be a lot of work, but we're a pretty casual club, which makes it way more fun. :thumbsup:
Iam in the Heart of Dixie Chevelle Club, and Peach State Club. Both are great! I like it due to no politics! If that ever came up, then I would leave. The people are great in both clubs. Its just a big family. I have met a lot of friends through both. I dont have time for BS, as I get enough of that and stress at work. When I am off from work I just want to enjoy my 67 and see my friends.
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Just asking as we have a club with around 75-100 members but of course only a few participate. I don't have a problem with that. Lately we've had some real complainers that are making life miserable for the officers, but it sounds like that's pretty normal. I've tried to turn the other cheek and make them realize this is a car club , not a multi million dollar organization. If I had my way, there would be no bylaws, we'd just be in the club for the love of cars and the friendships that go along with that...
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The only Car Club at this time that I deal with is The Car Club I put on my steering Wheel. Was associated with a Trans Am Car club years back, thats about it.
Or you could join the Md Chevelle Club, ya don't have to live in Md to join. We have bylaws and pay dues and there is a group that does most of the work and many more pitch in during our annual show. Just click on the link in my sig for more info. NO political fighting that I know of.pauls said:
Just to make it clear... i AM a member of the Carolina Chevelle Club, but that's not like the local one i was involved with a few years ago. CCA is a FANTASTIC group of people! Nuthing like the other one.
Ya'll remember THAT fiasco don't ya?
Hey... IF IT IS A CHEVELLE CLUB - there ain't no problems! :thumbsup:
I know I will be joining the chief muckamucks club when I get home to MO - long as Dean will let me in!
Thanks for the invites PaulS and Leo! Leo - you know me and JJ would be dukin it out in 5 min., tho that might be fun for ya'll to see!
rachael anne :waving:
Ya'll remember THAT fiasco don't ya?
Hey... IF IT IS A CHEVELLE CLUB - there ain't no problems! :thumbsup:
I know I will be joining the chief muckamucks club when I get home to MO - long as Dean will let me in!
Thanks for the invites PaulS and Leo! Leo - you know me and JJ would be dukin it out in 5 min., tho that might be fun for ya'll to see!
rachael anne :waving:
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For those that have bylaws, just what do they say? I can't imagine getting two pages of bylaws!
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