<VV> Club Success Strategies

[Marc Marcoulides]

there was a time when our local chapter's draw for younger members was the chapter owned race car (in order to drive it at local events you had to donate your time for maintence or repair)

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>From: Mark Aksamit <mark at myverderealtor.com>
>Sent: Oct 29, 2007 10:13 AM
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>Subject: <VV> Club Success Strategies
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>How and why has the basic nature of the local clubs changed over the past
>30-40 years?? Here are some basic thoughts on the dynamics of the local
>club.
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>1. Age Ratio. 20-30 years ago members were in the 20-50 year old group.
>These same members are now 40-80 years old.
>2. Desire. At 80 years old can we really expect a member to be as involved
>as they were at 50??
>3. Comfort. Why drive the drafty, noisy ol Vair to the meeting when the
>Buick Sedan is much more comfortable??
>4. Youngblood. The clubs that have succeeded at involving younger members
>may have a better chance of not stagnating.
>5. Subsidizing New Members. Are we willing to offer incentives to new
>members such as a free one year membership and the like??
>6. Technical Assistance. Will the club aid and assist fellow members with
>tech support and or actual mechanical assistance?? Will I be there to help?
>7. Money Raising Efforts. Can the club offer creative ways to generate
>income outside of club dues?
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>This is by no means an exhaustive list! 
>What has your club done to remain a viable organization?
>Please respond with your thoughts on what it takes to make a club work.
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>Thank You!
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