[Gatorac]

The only reason the club "feels" like a Florida club is because the Florida group is more active in putting on events and attending them. Last years meeting was in Georgia. Many Florida members, as well as other states, made the drive to attend. Members from other states are welcome to have events. Be it track events, show events or just BS events. Members of the group cannot expect that things in thier area are just going to happen. It takes work. Step up to the plate.

I understand if folks have other events that they would rather attend. You have to have priorities. I attend the DSCC sponsered track events and I feel a duty to attend the annual meeting and support our club.

Jerry has a valid point. There is money in the treasury already. Let's think about using it to cover some club expenses.

Perhaps club business is best discussed on the net were all can attend at thier convenience. When we add dues we add more work for the secretary/treasurer. Who wants to keep track of who paid, who didn't pay....blah blah blah.

Regional events should be orginized by regional representitives. The "Reptile Roundup" is an excellent example. I'm sure EE would gladly give advice to anyone considering organizing such and event. I believe the Reptile Roundup would probably have existed with or without the DSCC. The club was a list of folks that may be interested in such an event.

Rather than dues, perhaps a T-shirt design could be made each year. The members could order the shirts before they were produced so overstocks could be avoided.

Just some ramblings. I'll drink another beer and see if anything elses comes up...