<VV> Club Success Strategies

[tim mahler]

Define young.  I am young -- for the old car hobby.  But an old timer for 
the college crowd.  Latest new members,  last 5 years -- 20, 68, 40s, 50s.

Members in my local chapter were in their 40s, 50s and 60s when the chapter 
was founded 30 years ago; based on their approximate current age now -- one 
member turn 90 this year,  was an excellent editor for 15 years from about 
65-80.  Darn good newsletter too.

The Corvair has transformed from a driver, second car and part time show car 
to a mostly a show car (and vintage racer) with a few still using it as a 
daily driver.  I drive one of mine to most chapter meetings, because I can 
and do not mind "the drafts"  I do mind the salt, so when the salt truck 
come out,  the corvairs are parked.

Tech assistance -- the old timers and some of the newer members help if they 
can.  Not every one in the chapter is a good Corvair mechanic.  Those who 
can help.  Are limits.  Always helps if the car is taken to the mechanic vs 
trying to drag the mechanic to the car -- that applies to modern cars as 
well.

CORSA has tried to subsidize new memberships for many years.  I think the 
results are mixed at best.

Raising money is only an issue if expenses are not being met.   Larger clubs 
have larger expenses because need to rent larger meeting places.  smaller 
clubs can make do at a resturant or other club locale.  We meet at a 
community center   a 50/50 raffle pays the rent.

just some thoughts

the Chapter mailing list may have more thoughts than VV.  I've cc'd them.

tim mahler
Prairie Capital Corvair Assn. ,  editor, past officer,  youngster (at heart)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Aksamit" <mark at myverderealtor.com>
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Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:13 PM
Subject: <VV> Club Success Strategies


> 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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