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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:10 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

The only things I don’t like about Samba are Xevin, there is no like button for the above, and the fact that , despite I know it’s against the rules…….
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:44 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

Bartram Trail Men's Golf Association and CSRA Classic VW and Air Cooled.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:24 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

I've been called a "member" ("d***"); does that count?
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:37 pm    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

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And that attitude my friend will get you nothing but disappointment for both you and the existing members! Clubs exist for sharing, helping and encouraging others of similar interests. The "What's in it for me?" guys as a general rule only drag a club down, ask me how I know after being president of a local club for 8+ years and a member for over 20.

If you are not interested in sharing and helping others then no club out there needs you. Go into a club instead with a "How can I help out with this club and it's causes" and you will be welcomed with open arms and reap more benefits from your time and efforts than you ever thought possible!


As a note, the "sharing, helping, and encouraging" can be considered "what I get" out of a club. It's always a two way street - no one goes into an organization just to give - there's always the thought of what you get out of it, even if it's just the happiness of bringing others into the hobby or sharing your knowledge.

That being said, I get your point. Just going for attendance will always be a failure for a group, and cause the death of it. Participation (in some manner) will always be needed to keep a club alive. Imagine if people only read TheSamba, but never posted - it would not last long.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:45 pm    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

Can't find one around here to join with.
Any website is usually non-existent, for sale or has been under construction forever and e-mails go unanswered.
I'm a member of a couple Facebook Groups if that counts. I wouldn't give any of them high marks for camaraderie.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:37 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

I have the Star
I drive the car
Thanks to The Samba
I'll go far

I've had support
I've made new friends
I hope The Samba never ends

So all you members
Old and new
Get a Star
It's what we do

You love The Samba
Love your car
Please help out
Buy a Star
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:22 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

^^^^^ very cute 😀
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:08 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

After reading everybody's posts, I had to question the reason why I joined a club. I'm an active member of the Michigan Vintage VW Club, and by active, I mean I've participated in the last few events that the club put together.

But why did I join? Did I just want to see what I could "get" from the group? I think I joined because I want to be part of a community. For example, I just loved driving around this fall with 31 other VW's during our fall color road trip.

It's like taking a cake down to the bakery........... to see the other cakes. But seriously, I'm a joiner, and even with the Samba, I don't think I just take take take. I might "take" a little sometimes, but hopefully I give back sometimes too. I felt a little guilty, so I became a premium member 5 minutes ago. Cheers!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:54 pm    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

CVA, Connecticut Volkswagen Association.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 12:24 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

I'll play -

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:31 pm    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

I'm the twenty-ONLY-one member of the Garaj Mahal association crew! Razz
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:55 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:19 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:33 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

Jimbug57 wrote:
I have the Star
I drive the car
Thanks to The Samba
I'll go far

I've had support
I've made new friends
I hope The Samba never ends

So all you members
Old and new
Get a Star
It's what we do

You love The Samba
Love your car
Please help out
Buy a Star


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:34 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

I'm a member of the Volkswagen Club of Athens (GA), more commonly referred to as The Athens VW Club. We meet the third Sunday of each month for food and fun. We also:

- have tech days/weekends

- travel to shows together

- camp

We have a Facebook page and a fairly defunct web-site.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:25 am    Post subject: Re: So what are you a member of Reply with quote

There's a group on Facebook for people with Super Beetles called: SUPER BEETLES ONLY. I just joined for two reasons. I have a Super Beetle and I'm a joiner. Laughing
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