Snowmobile Club

[zal]

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.

[ATM]

Originally Posted by zal

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.

Hmmm.... I do not know Zal, it's pretty hard to top hanging with Teeroy, you have me convinced where do I sign?

Anyway not knowing the direction you are headed with the club, try emphasize the fun stuff such as informal weekly rides, try to ease people into it.

[SJ]

I have met TEEROY and that would be my reason to NOT join your club

Pulled this from a site...may apply or maybe not.

1) With some Clubs and associations, membership brings financial benefits (discounts).

2) Belonging to a Club makes for better, safer snowmobiling. Surveys and accident statistics have shown that snowmobile Club members have a much lower accident rate than non-Club members. Why? Because Club members tend to be conscientious, they tend to stress safety and they are aware of safe-riding issues.

3) Belonging to a snowmobile Club gives you a great social outlet for your favorite hobby. You can attend Club rides, go to Club meetings, take part in Club fund-raisers or take trips to far away snowmobiling destinations. Belonging to a Club gives you a good opportunity to ride with different people, experience different areas and hang out with people who have similar interests.

4) Belonging to a snowmobile Club makes you a part of the solution instead of a part of the problem. Most snowmobile Clubs seek fresh opinions and want more feedback from users. Developing and Maintaining trails, Adding Signs, Maps, Shelters & Outhouses on trails. Accessing New Areas.

5) It's just the right thing to do. The costs are minimal and it is your responsibility to support the sport. It's cheap, it's simple and it's right.

OVER!!!

ps...PM Powder Puff..she is probably the most knowledgeable on here about clubs and I would think she would be happy to give you tips on how to set up a club.

[Pistonbroke]

Originally Posted by zal

"You get to know/meet Teeroy."

Where do I sign up? Is there is discount since I have already met TEE?

[zal]

Originally Posted by Pistonbroke

Where do I sign up? Is there is discount since I have already met TEE?

LMAO, I'll have to give you a donation for your counceling.
Awesome so far people. Any more benefits that you can think of?

SJ, Awesome list, thanks a bunch.
ATM, good point, thank you.

[Summiteer]

The only way to get gov't (local, provincial or federal) resources for trail developement is to have a club. It's a great way to meet other people involved in snowmobiling.
Neither of these reasons would stand up to meeting Teeroy, I know (speaking from experience).

[powder puff]

Those are great points in your post Fab. I`m going to make note of them.
When I am trying to convince people to join the club I ask them "Like to ride here? Want to be able to ride here in the future? Then join the club". I know it`s tough for people to be involved when they don`t live here but monies they pay help us attend meetings all over the province at times and helps us get useful info out to people who are comming here to ride.
Whenever issues come up and we need support having registered members is alway a plus. Being a recognized organization works well with gov. also.
It`s a tough game, good luck with your recruiting.

[Timber_12]

Joining a club gives you knowledge resources and helping hands when it comes to wrenching on your sleds

Also might help when it comes to club members having extra parts or pieces