South Florida Volkswagen Club

Bender · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:14 pm Post subject: South Florida Volkswagen Club

Went to there first meeting since we lost Steve Clark last mo.
It was voted to keep the club together...and the Mills Pond Show
is a go...good news for everbody...it was a good day..
Mike Rose hase the ropes now,...You can call him at 954 553 5336....
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bugginme · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 4:09 pm Post subject: South Florida VW Club

Bender,

Thanks for coming to our reorganization meeting. As you know we are looking for new members as well as trying to reactivate our old ones. I can be reached at 954 553-5336 at just about any time of day to talk to interested Volkswagen lovers (air-cooled or water-cooled). We are planning to meet in September to try and get things moving again since the passing of our long time president, Steve Clark. I will post the time, date and location as soon as it is available. Any suggestions for a meeting place are appreciated.

Bugginme

Bender · Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:30 pm Post subject:

Cool Mike....Now if we can get the rest of the boys on board.... Laughing

....well...your going to hafta work at that . Cool

Stoped at Bruces shop today...showed him the thread...I would exspect him to make his first post monday..will see.....Later..
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bugginme · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:06 am Post subject: South Florida VW Club

I will work on it this week. Anybody planning on attending Volkstoberfest in Melbourne on Sept 25th? We normally caravan up on Saturday morning so we can attend the preshow party put on by GAVWC.

Bugginme
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bugginme · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: South Florida VW Club

We are now up on Facebook.

bugginme
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babysnakes · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:47 pm Post subject:

Bender, what do you mean by "getting the rest of the guys on board"? I'm always ready to hang with other clubs, or are you talking dual citizenships? Laughing

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Bender · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject:

Baby....Im talking about there crew....Trying to help them to hook up with TheSamba...Better way for them to comunicate with the VW comunity....This is a new tool for there club... Cool

...They are a great bunch of guys, Very Happy

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babysnakes · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 2:39 am Post subject:

I see.. Yes, The Samba is a mighty tool. Word by mouth is good,word by internet reaches out much farther.
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bugginme · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:33 pm Post subject:

Last Wednesday we held a meeting at my office to discuss the future of the South Florida Volkswagen Club. It was attended by nine very animated and concerned members. In a nutshell, the Club lives on.

It was suggested that the Club enter the technological world by utilizing Facebook. Ray Strack volunteered to handle this and I am happy to say he did not only a fine job but he did it in short order. The Club is now on Facebook. In addition, Steve Smith from Panzer Aluminum suggested that we post on thesamba.com and he too set it up in short order. Hopefully, this will reach many more prospective new members and perhaps stimulate some of our older members. It is a great way to communicate to a much broader base of VW owners and it is free! Please visit these two networks and check out what is happening. Steve Saftler is trying to get a grip on our website in Steve Manning absence. The calendar of events is current and he is working on the rest of the website. Thanks Steve.

As far as the organization of the Club is concerned, I will stay on as Vice President of the Club until the end of December at which time I will step down after nine years. This is not to say that I am leaving the Club, just the office. Hopefully by that time some enthusiastic member will take over. Please keep in mind that the Club has nominations in November and the election normally takes place at our Christmas Brunch. This year it is planned for December 10th at the Long Horn at Cypress Creek Road and Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

I am considering another organizational meeting in September, but none of the details are firm and any input is welcome. Also on September 25th is the German Accents VW Club Volkstoberfest in Melbourne. We will caravan up on Saturday (Sept 24th) around noon from Boynton Beach. Details and specific times will be forth coming. If you are interested in caravaning, please get in touch with me either by email or cell phone at (954) 553-5336.

On a personal note, I have had mixed feelings as to whether the Club wanted to survive. After the meeting on Wednesday, I came away with the feeling that the members do want it to continue. I want to thank Bill Greico, Steve Smith, Steve Saftler, Ted Koepfinger, Rolf Englefried, Ray Strack, Jerry Jiampetti and Bill Meyer for their input as well as their enthusiasm. It has recharged my interest in the club and I am sure that Steve Clark would be happy with the outcome.

Mike
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Bender · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:05 pm Post subject:

Over 200 hits Mike.....Can't we get the boy's to post.?... Rolling Eyes

I don't have there ph#'s....Slap them a bit.... Laughing

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bugginme · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject: South Florida VW Club

I will email names and phone no.s tomorrow. In the mean time I will send an email to the group about this forum.
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Thingamabob · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject:

Mike, It is nice to see that you guys are on here now....Talk to you soon.

Bobby
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bugginme · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:04 pm Post subject: South Florida VW Club

Hey Bobby,

Nice to hear from you too. Hopefully we can get more folks involved from SFVWClub through this site.
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sweetlokin66 · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:36 am Post subject:

Looks good fellas Cool

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rainerschindler · Samba Member Joined: July 10, 2005 Posts: 1

Hi everyone:

Thank you for keeping the club alive. I am sorry that I never attend any event but I hope to change this in the fall. Too much travel.
In any event, note to Bruce, do you have any "original" round mirrors for my bus? or anyone else.
Thanks and upward with the Club.
Rainer Smile

bugginme · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:11 am Post subject: South Florida Volkswagen Club

Welcome aboard Rainer. I don't know whether Bruce checks in here often. You might want to give him a call.
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Mr. Unpopular · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:19 am Post subject:

Congrats on keeping old blood and finding new blood. We can't get anything going in Tampa even though we have plenty of VW's in the area Sad

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Spanish Flea · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:01 pm Post subject:

Good to see the Club is going to keep moving forward. The Mills Pond show has always been a favorite of mine, mostly VW family.

Jeff
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Greenback · Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 4:32 pm Post subject:

Bender,
Thanks very much for getting this set up - it was much needed & even more appreciated!

Mike,
I'm not sure if I can make the Melbourne event, but I may have an idea for a location for the next meeting - lemme check & I'll get back with you.
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