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Dan - I'm sure there are members who would not attend even if the meeting was in their front yard. Things happen and circumstances sometimes don't allow us to do what we might like to do. That's understandable, and this thread wasn't started to criticize those whose can't make it to Silver Springs or simply chose not to. It's still a free country. The problem remains that many members won't drive or tow their Cobras more than a few hour's drive from home, and in an eight-state area, that spells poor attendance at meetings and events. I would rather have a well organized state club that people would support than a large regional club that isn't supported because of travel distance. Personally, I am not in favor of change at this time because my Cobra will be finished in June and I would love to drive it all over the Southeast to attend meetings and track events, but that's just me. If only a handful of other members are willing to do the same, then the events won't be worth attending. I have no idea as to how to get more people to attend our events and annual meetings, and I'm not sure there is a way. Those attending the meeting Saturday night are the members who are willing to do the traveling, and their input may not help. The question needs to be answered by those not in attendance this weekend as to what would make it more attractive for them to attend. You've gotten a few answers as replies to this post, and more such input is needed.
Again, I'm not advocating a radical change to the DSCC at this time. I would like it to grow stronger and better so I can attend events in my Cobra. Hopefully, we can come up with a way to do that at the meeting Saturday night.
Bumpster
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