Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL) Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 There is a possibility that we may be moving to an area that does not have an AACA chapter or region. If one were to want to get a charter for a new region, how many charter members would be required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Harlin Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 HALProblem solved. Move down here with us & bring Rick with you. I can use your help. Dont wait too long, I want to get it on the road. We'll help you move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Wolf Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Ours started with about 10 after 5 years unfortunately we still only have about 25.http://beaver.vinu.edu/lover.HTMBut we have about 15 really active members that have a great time and make it all worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hal,A minimum of 15 AACA members are required to form a Region. A minimum of 5 AACA members and the parent Region are required for a chapter. I would suggest that you call National and ask them to send you a charter package for you to look through. It will have everything you need - charter papers, instructions, sample by-laws, everything. Even if you think you are not ready yet, get the package, start reading and planning.If I can help in any way, please let me know. I hace been through the charter process twice recently - both geographical and non-geographical. I have also helped many other chapters go through the process. It is not hard - I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL) Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Thanks to all. If I get the job (looks pretty promising), I'll send off for the package. It may take a whaile to get 15 interested folks together, but we'll see. Jack,Thanks for the offer, but I have to follow the money. Post some photos of that Packard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted February 16, 2004 Share Posted February 16, 2004 Hal,It is not as hard as it seems. Those 15 members do not have to non-related. So, you can find 7 and 1/2 interested couples and you are done. Remember, AACA membership are joint membership at no extra charge. You just have to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL) Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 That's good news. I had wondered about that, but frankly had thought it would go the other way since both would have the same membership number. That does make it easier, doesn't it? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Good Morning Hal,It isn't difficult to start a Region or Chapter, from the standpoint of actually starting. I like to say it takes 7.5 couples to start a Region and 2.5 couples to start a Chapter. You see, spouses are members too.I moved to the Northern Neck of Virginia in 1992 and there were but five AACA members on the entire peninsula. One of those was a member for insurance purposes only, and another was with the telephone company GTE who was laying everyone off, and had plans to move. So, there was really three and me -- that rhimes What to do? Okay. One of the three people was a long-time active collector and he had a few names of people who had cars. Remember, most people here are into boating. Judy and I got into our car and began driving all the back roads. We visited the folks whose names we had and they told us of more folks. We visited those folks too. We stopped anyplace we saw an old car in the yard and so on. It's 55 miles from one end of the peninsula to the other and in a week we had driven over 1,000 miles around the peninsula and had collected 56 names and addresses. I told all of these people about antique auto insurance and that helped, because almost none of them had ever hear of the companies that sell us insuance like Taylor, Gundy, etc. Next, I wrote a letter inviting all 56 to my home on a Sunday afternoon for a meeting. I bought the refreshments and told them to drive their old car. Twenty-Seven of the 56 came. In the meantime I acquired the packet from AACA headquarters. All 27 couples joined to become Charter Members. Within a week five or six more heard it was a successful thing and they joined as Charter Members before I sent in the paperwork. The Northern Neck Region was given a Charter in October, 1993. I was the Editor for the first 8 years before moving to Florida officially; although we still spend time in Virginia. During that time, the Region sponsored the "First Ever" test Sentimental Tour which was a huge success. They call this place "Historyland" as it holds the birthplaces of both George Washington and Robert E. Lee. The water wonderland here also attracts a lot of retired people. Now, in 2004, the Region has over 100 members. So, Hal, I've written all of this to show you and others how forming a Region or Chapter can be done in the most "AACA undeveloped" areas of geography. Look at all of the friendships that have been made as a result of a new Region being formed, that never would have happened otherwise. It takes a bit of effort to really be successful. Success isn't automatic. Somebody who cares has to keep pushing, has to make sure there are some events to keep up interest, but every bit of that can be fun. It was really fun for Judy and I and the guy who helped me, Paul Stosch. It really helped that Paul is a native. People here knew if he was involved, it was an okay deal. It will help you to make friends with another person who has longterm ties in the area. Go for it.Earl Beauchamp, Jr., AACA President Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Earl,Excellent advice. When you start something, stick with it for any hope of sucess. PS: The AACA President looks pretty good behind your name! Have a great and fun year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL) Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Thanks a lot Earl. This is not a done deal yet, but I'm 95% sure it will happen. If so, I think I will try to do what you recommend.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SalG (Sal Grenci) Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Earl, Go in and change your profile so that your name and AACA pres will always show up when you post. It will save some typing. Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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