Why a club?

tjjeepjeep · 12-30-2009, 04:35 PM

Not the 'hit me with a' kind...but interest type club. What do you look for in a club to become a paid member? Why do you join? I'm curious (and bored out of my freakin mind waiting at the hospital for my mom)....

Is it trail runs? Is it networking/meeting new people? Food at meetings? Causes that the club is active in? Other things...meaning tell me...please.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-30-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Not the 'hit me with a' kind...but interest type club. What do you look for in a club to become a paid member? Why do you join? I'm curious (and bored out of my freakin mind waiting at the hospital for my mom)....

Is it trail runs? Is it networking/meeting new people? Food at meetings? Causes that the club is active in? Other things...meaning tell me...please.

All of the above. Learn a little, give a little and have some fun with others who share the same interests.

Trigger · 12-30-2009, 05:12 PM

For me, it's nice to hang out with like-minded people that share a common interest. When it comes to clubs, I tend to look for activity-driven clubs as opposed to vehicle or name brand specific clubs. Granted it's nice to be in a Jeep, Toyota, or Samurai club for technical stuff, but for the most part, I enjoy getting out on trails with a diverse bunch of folks. It was the same as when I was into drag racing. I belonged to clubs that didn't really matter what you drove, as long as you were into the hobby as a whole.

Another thing I like about clubs is the camaraderie and assistance they provide. Being in a club makes it more likely that someone will come by to give you a hand with a project, or if you break, they'll be willing to come and get you. I've been in situations where I've had club members drive a couple hours to help me out.

Besides, there's strength in numbers and 100 people speaking out about an issue is much better than 1 or 2.

GPER · 12-30-2009, 08:58 PM

I'm not sure anymore, I'm really not into beating the **** out of me and my Jeep. I get beat at full throttle all day long at work, so I want to relax and enjoy the scenery. I guess this is why my daughter and I go out alone ( I know). I would like to find a group to camp, trail ride and fish with.
Trails fro the Jeep are getting further, I'm getting older and I found a place to ride the Polaris about 45 minutes from the house.

truk · 12-30-2009, 09:11 PM

im looking for people to ride with ,to learn and have fun. just to hang. im new at this so i need all the help i can get.

4RunnerAdam · 12-31-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GPER

I'm not sure anymore, I'm really not into beating the **** out of me and my Jeep. I get beat at full throttle all day long at work, so I want to relax and enjoy the scenery. I guess this is why my daughter and I go out alone ( I know). I would like to find a group to camp, trail ride and fish with.
Trails fro the Jeep are getting further, I'm getting older and I found a place to ride the Polaris about 45 minutes from the house.

I feel the same way as you do. I like to hammer down every now and then, but most of the time I like to enjoy the scenery and be with people I get along with. Plus, I have to drive my truck back home :)

KennyTJ · 12-31-2009, 03:48 AM

For me it's the people and the friendship. The Jeepin/offroadin is always fun but I have always had as much or more fun around the campfires with all my friends!

gothodgie · 12-31-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Trigger

For me, it's nice to hang out with like-minded people that share a common interest. When it comes to clubs, I tend to look for activity-driven clubs as opposed to vehicle or name brand specific clubs. Granted it's nice to be in a Jeep, Toyota, or Samurai club for technical stuff, but for the most part, I enjoy getting out on trails with a diverse bunch of folks. It was the same as when I was into drag racing. I belonged to clubs that didn't really matter what you drove, as long as you were into the hobby as a whole.

Another thing I like about clubs is the camaraderie and assistance they provide. Being in a club makes it more likely that someone will come by to give you a hand with a project, or if you break, they'll be willing to come and get you. I've been in situations where I've had club members drive a couple hours to help me out.

Besides, there's strength in numbers and 100 people speaking out about an issue is much better than 1 or 2.

I have a lot of good times over the years with the folks i have met through clubs. I am a memeber of a brand specific club that has members world wide, and it is cool to see what people are doing in other parts of the world. I have also been a member of non specific club also, which was great too.

It has always been great resource for info, parts, and of course a strong back when needed. I also enjoy giving a helping hand if some one needs one. You just can't find the experience and wisdom anywhere else that you find through people with like minded interests.

I have been wheelin all over US and Canda once too, even a short clip on "Real TV", and i would have never had these experiences if i hadn't got involved in the club scene. Have met people from all walks of life and professions, from orthopedic Dr to a chef/cook/carpenter/builder like myself.

12-30-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Why a club? Not the 'hit me with a' kind...but interest type club. What do you look for in a club to become a paid member? Why do you join? I'm curious (and bored out of my freakin mind waiting at the hospital for my mom).... Is it trail runs? Is it networking/meeting new people? Food at meetings? Causes that the club is active in? Other things...meaning tell me...please. __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

12-30-2009, 05:12 PM	#3
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	For me, it's nice to hang out with like-minded people that share a common interest. When it comes to clubs, I tend to look for activity-driven clubs as opposed to vehicle or name brand specific clubs. Granted it's nice to be in a Jeep, Toyota, or Samurai club for technical stuff, but for the most part, I enjoy getting out on trails with a diverse bunch of folks. It was the same as when I was into drag racing. I belonged to clubs that didn't really matter what you drove, as long as you were into the hobby as a whole. Another thing I like about clubs is the camaraderie and assistance they provide. Being in a club makes it more likely that someone will come by to give you a hand with a project, or if you break, they'll be willing to come and get you. I've been in situations where I've had club members drive a couple hours to help me out. Besides, there's strength in numbers and 100 people speaking out about an issue is much better than 1 or 2.

12-30-2009, 08:58 PM	#4
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	I'm not sure anymore, I'm really not into beating the **** out of me and my Jeep. I get beat at full throttle all day long at work, so I want to relax and enjoy the scenery. I guess this is why my daughter and I go out alone ( I know). I would like to find a group to camp, trail ride and fish with. Trails fro the Jeep are getting further, I'm getting older and I found a place to ride the Polaris about 45 minutes from the house.

12-30-2009, 09:11 PM	#5
truk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: troy ohio Posts: 87	im looking for people to ride with ,to learn and have fun. just to hang. im new at this so i need all the help i can get.

12-31-2009, 03:48 AM	#7
KennyTJ The Pirate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lebanon, Oh. Posts: 297	For me it's the people and the friendship. The Jeepin/offroadin is always fun but I have always had as much or more fun around the campfires with all my friends!