scouk Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) Me!! I really don’t know what I’m letting myself in for with this. But I’m happy to take on the challenge of getting the Northereners organised and promoting ourselves in the hope of getting more Impreza Enthusiasts to join the SIDC. We have seen an increasing number of new impreza’s along at meets the past few months and we need to try and grow on that.. Note: This is not strictly a switch from the Highland area, this will be a new region in between Inverness and Aberdeen hopefully we’ll get a few joint meets along the way! There’s plenty more Impreza’s in this area.. I keep getting waves from them even Evo’s are responding! Online Promotion So what’s the plan.. Well it’s still being drafted up.. But I’ll be trying to put together a new website to promote the area’s scoobies. Photo galleries of our cars and the people who drive them.. “Write your own mini profile sort of thing”, Details of local motoring related dates will be published there.. Like rally events, hill climbs motor shows e.t.c For anyone interested. Forum? Nope Keeping that on the SIDC where it belongs!! Also this morning had an idea of a wee Show N’ Shine area of the site.. Seems there’s a few of us in to the detailing malarkey so makes sense to show it off and even give out a few tips. Meets Meets, will arrange a regular meet time and place monthly.. Looking for ideas of a location we can go to.. Somewhere where we can sit down have a chat about stuff maybe a wee bite to eat and ample “safe” parking. Use this as a base point so everyone knows where we meet up.. Not every meet has to be a run round the country side. For runs I’d say initially meet at B&Q carpark in Elgin, where the runs make this a sensible start point. We got good response from the local public the time we did that. I’ll have to look into getting some sort of banner to put up when we do that Runs should end up at our regular meeting place so if you don’t fancy a run or the car aren’t running right you can still come along for a bit of banter at the end. You know where we’ll be. Events Event wise, looking to more diverse events, rather than runs all the time. What about a deal on a Skid Car Day? Fancy karting? Trying your hand at Off-Road Driving? These are all things available in the local area. I’d love to give them a go and I wouldn’t have thought I’m alone.. Driving Skill One thing I’d like to try and promote is more of a driver skill function. I’m already a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and I’d recommend others give it a go too. I’m currently the local representative of the IAM for young drivers in the area. I won’t be forcing anyone to do it, but it would be good for the club to say we’re “Advanced Drivers”. Not only that but it genuinely makes you a safer driver! Brownie points for us and would help promote the club in good light to try and steer away from the “Boy Racer” stereotype.. If your interested and want more details give me a shout.. (Note I don’t actually do any of the training myself.) Other Events Doesn’t always have to be about the cars though.. More social events like a good ol pizz up, paint balling, bowling could all be arranged. Hopefully we will also be able to put together our own Santa Cruise fund for the local area! It has to be done! Give something back to community for all the noise pollution Finall note: Please try and bear with me for the next short while.. There’s stuff to sort out and plan, how to get things going.. Next couple of months could be a little quiet, maybe just a couple of small meets to discuss stuff.. We already have the Rolling Road day on the 5th July over at Ellon and then The Alford day the following weekend, both should be great days out.. And of course the McRae Gathering at the end of August. Dunno about anyone else but I’ll have to be saving my petrol pennies for those the next couple of months. As I mentioned over in our last meet thread, I’m looking for suggestions from anyone would like to se us get involved in.. Desperately looking for feedback, both good and bad. What do you like about the club/meets, what don’t you like.. Admittedly pretty much impossible, but I’d like to try and cater for everyone and get as many people involved as possible.. One final note… If at any time you see me sitting on my a*** as though I’m not doing anything. Gimme a kick… It’s all I’ll need to get going again. Thankyou for your time -- Al Edited June 14, 2008 by ScoUK
mrtoad Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Congratulations! Oh and I can HIGHLY recommend the IAM course, your driving skills really do improve and it is great fun!
andy Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Have you spoken to Frenchy about this? She's R.O. Co-ordinator and will add you to the various lists.
cullenmin Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Congratulations Al, I'm sure you will do us proud Go-Karting is a must, Skid car day would be good fun. Your website idea sounds good too. Rich
scooby doom Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Nice one Al. As we've talked about this many times over the last couple of years you know where I stand on SIDC in the Moray area - right behind ya and watching' ya back .
micra_wrc Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 good on ya Al you've got the motivation to get this going like the idea of the IAM
frenchy Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Have you spoken to Frenchy about this? She's R.O. Co-ordinator and will add you to the various lists. Hey Boss Alan has discussed everything with me before anything was announced Best of luck with the position Alan
scouk Posted June 14, 2008 Author Posted June 14, 2008 Thanks a lot guys and gals for the warm reception! As I mentioned above, I've probably bitten off more than I can chew but I'm sure we'll get there in the end! Been a little too much chaos and disorganisation up here recently so it's long overdue that we have a proper club base in the area! Here's to the future!
gus the bus Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 well done Al looks like you've got it sussed too
bigal024 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Hurrah!!! If you need a hand with anything mate, gimme a shout. Al
scooby222 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 well done Al, as i said if i can help out at all just say
oxbig1 Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 it all sounds a ok we me. just what the doc orderd.. keep up the good work.
sczscoob Posted June 15, 2008 Posted June 15, 2008 Nice one Al. If you require any help at all please don't hesitate to give me a shout!
iainc Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks a lot guys and gals for the warm reception! As I mentioned above, I've probably bitten off more than I can chew but I'm sure we'll get there in the end! Been a little too much chaos and disorganisation up here recently so it's long overdue that we have a proper club base in the area! Here's to the future! Looks like you have enough people offering to help out if it does get a bit much. Would be good to have a bit more stuff happening in the area (hopefully some of it while I manage to get into the area as well )
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