VW Split Window Club of America ?

[Wiggy]

[Blue Baron]

Thanks. I see it now, and my old chassis number is still listed. Wonder where it went ...

[50 Kafer]

So when are we getting the club back together?
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John
1950 Kafer Deluxe (10/50)
1955 Beetle Deluxe (6/55)
1968 Beetle (11/67)
1982 Westy
1986 Cabriolet (6/86)
WTB Air-Camping roof top mount http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1499947

[johnshenry]

I would like to see it put back together at some level. No sure reading the posts, is it still intact at some level today? Someone in Canada still keeps records??
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John Henry

'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab

[ZwitterND]

How would you go about resurected or reviving that club? Does anyone own the name or the club logo? In other words are there any legal binds to prevent anyone from using that name? Nowadays you never know, I would hate to see someone put a lot of time and effort into resurrecting it only to have someone say "hey thats mine I am gonna sue!". Call me cynical but I have seen lawsuits for lesser things. Guess what I am asking is, who is / are the founders of the VWSWCoA and would they object or grant permision? Any legal eagles care to comment?

Bill

[johnshenry]

Well since it was (most likely) a non-profit, "club" type organization, I doubt there is any legal basis for a lawsuit for taking up the name. Unless someone can demonstrate loss of revenue, trademark infringement, defamation, etc, there is little basis for a civil suit.

Nonetheless I would certainly solicit the approval of whatever past members/organizers you could find before proceeding. Many times there are people are still involved in the hobby at some level, but don't participate here (imagine that!!) or even have a presence on the internet. So it is just a matter of chasing a "name trail", making phone calls etc.

I still think the idea of such a club has merit, and would be willing to set up a website etc., once there was some synergy on what it would/could be. My "top three" would be:

1) A gathering point for split owners on the web to include an owner's registry (typical reg stuff, plus pics, names, history known, etc.)

2) An identity point with a new logo, and perhaps some kind of elegant badge made that could be placed on members cars

3) A genesis for a few "driving events" in various places in the country. Once established could be yearly events.

Yes, the pool would be small, and my approach to things like this is starting out, to set expectations very, very low (as well as time investment, etc) and try to build some critical mass. A website logo, merchandise is cool and easy to do, but there has to be something more and a real perceived benefit to membership.

Check out the 356registry (.org) for ideas. They function very well, have active local chapters (with their own sites), easy to read charters and are clear what the clubs purpose is.
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John Henry

'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab

[50 Kafer]

It would not be hard to revive the club, we could find out from the person(s) who has the old club records if there are any trademark or other issues with the name, logo, etc. As far as I know the SWCoA/VWSWCoNA is deunkt and can be revived with no issues, we would be reviving what once was. A website would be necessary for communications, recruiting, information, etc. we could even have a forum added here just for members if it were allowed. The old club was organized nationally by seven regions (including Canada), have a rep for each area that would eventually grow into a team of people to organize and run that area. Incorporation as a non-profit would be necessary for tax and other issues, insurance for shows and such would have to be worked out. We would need to have a constitution & by-laws to govern the club/procedures, we could use the old constitution and by-laws and update them as necessary. It would not be a hard thing to do but will require effort, I started a local VW club by my self in the 90's that still exists and it was alot of fun, I met some really good people that became friends through our association with VW's.
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John
1950 Kafer Deluxe (10/50)
1955 Beetle Deluxe (6/55)
1968 Beetle (11/67)
1982 Westy
1986 Cabriolet (6/86)
WTB Air-Camping roof top mount http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1499947

[Adanac]

Jeff was in a serious car accident in 1996 that left him with a bad brain injury but he passed from a heart attack. A great long time friend that will be very missed.

[ZENVWDRIVER]

... Steve Woods and I wrote letters often. He sent me this Split Window Club sticker for one of my bugs, back in the 70s...

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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

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[empiracer]

[ZwitterND]

https://www.oklahomacorp.org/volkswagen-split-window-club-of-am
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Bill

[bwaz]

[empiracer]

[ZENVWDRIVER]

[bwaz]

Here Peter, from a facebook post.

Just heard some sad news regarding an old MVHS friend from the class of 1967. Jeff Slater passed away on November 14th in WA. DC while on a business trip. Cause of death is unknown at this time. His memorial service will be held December 17th at 2:00 pm at ROCK OF HOPE Church, 7812 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Please share with everyone who knew and loved Jeff.

[ZENVWDRIVER]

... Steve Woods' splits

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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

All super-heroes, wear a MASK

[Herbie3Rivers]

About 10 years ago I picked up a handful of some old newsletters from the club off Terry Shuler. A couple of them even had letters from Steve Wood to Terry. Great stuff.
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[Daftendirekte]

So, I haven't heard of Steve Wood but I just did a sit down with Cliff Crate.

The story he gave me was that Bob Scott started the Split Window Club of America as early as '72 at his (Cliff's) chicken farm in the San Fernando Valley. Bob Scott, Rich Kimball, Jim Thompson, and some 25 other people got together to found the club and it morphed into the Vintage VW Club of America in 1976 or so

[BulliBill]

[ZENVWDRIVER]

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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

All super-heroes, wear a MASK