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11-16-2009, 10:05 PM
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Snowmobile club
I need everyones help on this one. We're starting a snowmobile club and I need some positive reasons to join. I'm going to make a handout to pass to the new members and the ones that are "wishy washy." My first positive is "You get to know/meet Teeroy."
 One a serious note, can you leave some positives for me please. 
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#2
11-17-2009, 06:12 AM
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You need a reason for em to come.
Just because the club is there doesn't mean anyone will come. If you can get the local dealers to come over and do a show and tell about parts or basic maintenance issues with various sleds. Get people from the local land use issues to come give an informal question and answer. Things like that. There has to be a benefit beyond bragging rights that you belong to a club.
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If you can't be good at what you enjoy, learn to enjoy being bad at it. Member #81
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#3
11-17-2009, 08:10 AM
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Hi Zal! Power in numbers. When dealing with land use issues a club has more impact than individuals rallying for a goal. Clubs like ours provide liability insurance for when we're on the forestry roads, and our club created a deal with a Nature conservancy allowing us access to areas that would normally be closed to public. Organized rides, events and education are all some reasons to join a club. It's also a great environment to raise young sledders up in, teaching them proper safety and skills. Getting together with like minded peeps who share a passion is always a perk, and can provide a huge knowledge base of sled smarts to brainstorm mods and fixes. Being in a club and reaching out to your community also gives sledders a good name which, over all, helps the reputation of all sledders in the long run. We have a draw for an avy pack for members signed up before Dec, and we had free cake at our meeting! lol. The restaurant that hosts our club meetings also gives club members 10 percent off, as does the local Dairy queen! cool hey. And you have Teeroy! lol
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#4
11-17-2009, 08:35 AM
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Yup like she says strength in Numbers.
If all the people who owned sleds in B.C. joined an organized snowmobile club we would have some serious clout in Victoria to fight the issues we are faced with. (caribou, wiegle etc etc) Get this.......100,000 snowmobiles in B.C. and only 5% are in a organized club???  Start a club/join a club/be a club.........the liability insurance the BCSF offers is one of the most beneficial.....its like 60 bux  RS
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#6
11-18-2009, 04:19 PM
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Here's a page taken from our club site. You may find portions of this helpful
http://www.sledkelowna.ca/memberships.shtml
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#7
11-18-2009, 05:48 PM
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Great stuff so far people, thank you. Too many years with no club in the area has resulted in some pretty extreme bylaws regarding OHV use, as well as people riding where they shouldn't be making matters worse for everyone.
We have a lot of work ahead of us to make this a success, every suggestion that we can use to garner positive attention to our club is appreciated. I am almost positive my charm and good looks alone aren't going to be enough zal....we gonna need help....
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#8
11-18-2009, 10:39 PM
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Another thing for a club to establish itself as a "Positive" for a community is have a "Toy Run" just before Christmas. Have a large weekend ride with each rider, club member, donating a toy for kids in the hospital or families in need. Proceeds from a Poker Run going to a Charity. Image is everything.
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11-19-2009, 06:05 AM
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Perception is 90% of reality. If you are perceived as good, then you will be looked upon as good. Plus it's a free way to get publicity for your new club.
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If you can't be good at what you enjoy, learn to enjoy being bad at it. Member #81
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