Fellow 300M Enthusiasts,
2011 marked the first ten years existence for this great club. Amazing! We have already survived four years longer than our cars were in production. The future looks great as we move forward, this year alone we welcomed 125 new dues paying members and countless renewals.
As President, I would like to personally thank the Board of Directors and club members for a great year. The Board of Directors not only maintained a healthy site but enhanced the experience for all. All of the Directors have contributed in some way to make 2011 a successful year.
A recap of some of the events of 2011 to the best of my knowledge.
- Keeping the tradition of Charitable Donations alive, sharing our resources.
- Setting up a BOD log in for official announcements.
- Implementing the “Travel Reimbursement Subsidy Program” to help with the cost of traveling to meets.
- Starting a training program and documenting processes for future directors of the club.
- Publishing the first club “Quarterly News Letter” after many years of discussion
- Officially recognize, moderate and manage a “300M Club Facebook” page.
- Reduced Renewal Fees for membership.
- Set up “Taptalk” a forum App for smart phone users for fast on the go access to the club site
- Enhance the Buy/Sell/Trade section to assist buyers and sellers to group items.
- Knowledgebase clean up and reformat consistent with the FSM groups.
- Continue and enhance Ride of the Month/Year contests so members can show “pride in their ride”
- Continue to support and enhance “World Wide” Club Meets through the year.
Did you know that in 2011 meets were held in Astoria, New York, Denmark, Germany, Galesburg Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Carlisle Pennsylvania, Ocean City Maryland, Saddle Brook, New Jersey and a few “mini meets” I may have missed ?
Last item is the “Email Blast to Past Members” This has brought some members back and helped reconnect with some past members, some still in love with their M.
Looks like we were fairly active in 2011 and looking forward into the future should be active for a long time to come. I know we can keep the forward momentum going with our diverse membership.
Once again Thank You, Directors and Members that keep “This Thing of Ours” healthy
for a long time to come. One personal goal its to see a 300M in the “Survivors Tent” at Carlisle with 300M Enthusiasts Club clingy on the windshield. |
