Being a member is fine but as so many join as a result of visiting this forum I feel they need to be encouraged to attend the events to see just what being a member is all about.I do not think non members should be allowed to enter the best kept volvo lineup,but to be next to it would be enough incentive to join so they can enter.
My first two bkv's I wasn't a member and as I was told to go park right over in the corner miles away from the event I wasn't to keen to join.It seemed to elitist.My wife refused to even walk over as she felt like we shouldn't really be interupting this private event.
Why be a member if all you want to do is sit in front of your pc screen and type away for free?Gaining knowledge about your car,buying and selling parts etc.
There is little incentive to pay for something which to most is already free.There is such a nice feeling being part of a community and attending the variouse meets and talking to all sorts of nice people.We are gradually having more for folks to see and do at each event and we do need to encourage as many as possible to actually join.
Can I ask you Arcturus how did you become a member?was it as a result of this forum.And what do you get from being a member?
If we just keep the BKV secret just for members it would soon die from lack of interest.The key to keeping any club active and vibrant is to advertise and encourage new members at every opertunity.THe "THEM" and "US" attitude has caused arguments on here before.I have heard"I suppose theres no point in arguing as his name is in blue".another one was"Well we aren't worthy as our names aren't in blue"
I might sound like I'm causing trouble but I want to encourage and back this club tobe more than it is now,I truly believe we need to embrace each and every forum member to join.As I have pointed out before this forum is paid for and run by "MEMBERS"no cost to casual users.By saying things like "The bkv is run for VOC members" just allienates potential new members.
Regards Brian.
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