Monthly Meeting Location/VOTE.......

[JoeT]

Well with it a 12-4 vote at this point its looking like Berge is in the future. Doesnt matter to me, Ill make the meetings I can, and miss the ones I cant make. It's always going to be an issue. In fact I just posted to one topic and the guy I was talking with was in the UK so its obvious we cant make it convenient for him. I think the hot weather makes it more of a drag for everyone, but if it was 70 in Phoenix driving to Berge doesnt seem that bad. the heat makes the drive less appealing.

[vin man]

Well with it a 12-4 vote at this point its looking like Berge is in the future. Doesnt matter to me, Ill make the meetings I can, and miss the ones I cant make. It's always going to be an issue. In fact I just posted to one topic and the guy I was talking with was in the UK so its obvious we cant make it convenient for him. I think the hot weather makes it more of a drag for everyone, but if it was 70 in Phoenix driving to Berge doesnt seem that bad. the heat makes the drive less appealing.

I'm hopeful that a decsion will not be based on 16 votes. Especially since CMC membership isn't even a requirement to be on this forum. While I"m a dues paying member, I'm not an active member, so my vote shouldn't really count either.

Let those that want to attend the meetings decide. Do a mail in ballot, or send a postcard to the members with a link to an online poll. Then, only those that really care will vote.

[RockysMom]

Dues paying members have a voice, Just because your not active dont meen we dont hear or listen hun. You are just a part of this club as I am, I choose to be active, Not being active dont make you less of a member. So There

I'm hopeful that a decsion will not be based on 16 votes. Especially since CMC membership isn't even a requirement to be on this forum. While I"m a dues paying member, I'm not an active member, so my vote shouldn't really count either.

Let those that want to attend the meetings decide. Do a mail in ballot, or send a postcard to the members with a link to an online poll. Then, only those that really care will vote.

[67 'Stang Lover]

I'm hopeful that a decsion will not be based on 16 votes. Especially since CMC membership isn't even a requirement to be on this forum. While I"m a dues paying member, I'm not an active member, so my vote shouldn't really count either.

Let those that want to attend the meetings decide. Do a mail in ballot, or send a postcard to the members with a link to an online poll. Then, only those that really care will vote.

Vinnie,
There is now way the Board will let this Poll change the Monthly Meetings. It just gives them an idea and that is why I started it. Your vote counts just as much as anyone else. I think a mail in ballot is a great way to get a huge population to respond. Good ideas.............Thanks

[Martimus]

Well with it a 12-4 vote at this point its looking like Berge is in the future. Doesnt matter to me, Ill make the meetings I can, and miss the ones I cant make. It's always going to be an issue. In fact I just posted to one topic and the guy I was talking with was in the UK so its obvious we cant make it convenient for him. I think the hot weather makes it more of a drag for everyone, but if it was 70 in Phoenix driving to Berge doesnt seem that bad. the heat makes the drive less appealing.

Maybe... but somehow I suspect 16 isn't a statistically significant representatiion of the CMC membership as a whole.

[Rev'n Kevin]

I've given this some more thought and here is what I came up with.

We have 12 meetings a year.

2 of them already have a location other than the church.

That leaves 10

6 meeting per year SHOULD be held at Berge.

That leaves 4

If stage 3 would host those 4, I think this would be an excellent solution.

If not, I could host 1 at the club house here in the gated community where I live in Peoria.

And I'm sure we could come up with a location for the other 3, maybe in some cool locations, that some of you could think of.

And a personal note to 67 'Stang Lover who wrote:

I just posted my concerns and that is why I started this new thread. I am glad I did. Don't shoot the messenger please.

Ok, I promise I won't shoot you

[Jacostang]

Consider this a sample of whats to come, to this date I have only one person contact me about the change. We will discuss this again at the next meeting. As for Berge I am very sure they love to have us there! The $1000 we would save is significant but we also do not want to allienate west side members. To this date we have not ha any issues with our cars at the church, thank God, and thanks to Kevin last meeting I don't think anyone would dare to try. The fact is the pastor approached me in April and said that a womens group had vehicles damaged and fuel stolen one day and that we should "watch out". we will be discussing this further for sure and I am positive we will come up with a solution! Thank you all for your comments!!

[Chris B.]

Well that's one more contact than me! No one has commented to me on the possible change!

[orangefinfan]

I am not currently a member of your club but rather a prospect that is looking to join in the very near future. I know that my opinion regarding this topic doesnt really hold any weight since I am not a member but thought I could join the conversation and give a outsiders prospective. I think that a few meetings do need to take place at Berge Ford especially since they where nice enough to sponsor your club. But I also think that a few meeting should take place at a more central location to accomadate for the north valley and the westsiders. I do like the idea of having the meetings at some of the members house, but in some case that is not going to be a option like if someone lives in a apartment or like me in a very small place that would support a meeting. I also know that some believe that those of us that are fortunate to own a vehicle like this should be well to do especially when it comes to gas. I have wanted a stang since I was very little and just by chance had my previous vehicle totalled and was presented with the opprtunity to get a dream car. (yes its not a V8 but still a stang none the less) So gas is a concern of mine as it is with many. I am a father of three and also a husband and I need to make ends meet as do many of you. That is also the reason mods will be far and few between But with that being said I still would be willing to make a few trips to mesa. I know that I would be joining this club and I will be showing my support by attending these meetings. I just think a central location would be fair to every one involved. I know again that my opinion really dont matter its just my 2 cents. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I look forward to meeting most of you in the near future.

[gjmack3]

This quite the conundrum for me personally. I am finally in a place in my life where my family and I can really be actively involved in this club that I love. However, I find it very hard to justify heading all the way out to Mesa from North Scottsdale for an hour or two once a month. The car show is one thing, but the meetings would just be too inconvenient to go to. I really want to be involved but this just makes it so much mor difficult to do. I do agree that alternating meeting sites every month would be cool with me. I have never been very hip on the church location from the beginning. Hopefully something can be worked out that the majority of the members can agree on. Just my two cents.