Modern Vespa

<sigh> *some* day.

Our group evolved over time. My original idea of 25 Vespas riding around never materialized. It seems that even though lots of Vespa scooters are sold in South Florida very few are ridden. Since my goal was to get together with others to RIDE I started looking at brand specific Internet sites and visiting dealers. I had cards made with the Yahoo group address for the dealers and posted the Yahoo site on all the brand specific Internet sites. Then I started getting responses. I planned rides and people showed up Then I started planning meet-up events to central locations and people showed up.

Now the group members communicate all over the state, rally attendance is way up and we really support each other and the Florida scooter scene.

The great things about our GROUP are - it's FREE, anyone with a scooter that can keep up on the rides can join us, there is very little drama and no one has to act as the ENFORCER. We had our first rally last year with a wonderful turnout and now lots of people have connected with other scooter riders. We really encourage people to get together with locals and ride. If there is a local CLUB and they want to join, that's great. But if no organized club exists or if it is exclusive, our GROUP gives them a way to connect with others to RIDE.

I realized a CLUB would be a lot more work and LIABILITY than a group. Here in Florida people come and go quickly, but we do have a good core group that keeps things going. I guess we just don't qualify for a secret hand shake

Janine

We started our club here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, last year...
We posted it on coffee house posters, Internet sites like here and yahoo, craigslist.....
We got some one timers, got regulars, turned out we have a good group of guys, but need more ladies!
We have a mix of scoots, Italian, Jap, even Chinese....when they run....
We help each other in tuning, had a group buy from Germany....and have no drama so far...just a lot of good times....
6 to 12 show up, have coffee, go for a ride, and afterwards, do some tuning, either the scoots or go for a stop at the local establishment for one...
No dues, no membership, just show up and ride.....is the best....


http://www.grscooterclub.com/

Wow, this has turned into quite the thread.

Bonnie is right, I just wanna ride. I had such fun with the Ann Arbor folks, just riding around with other scooters was pretty neat! I see ALOT of scooters down my way (Monroe area to those who know) but I'm not aware of a club, or riding group down here.

Besides, once I'm done installing all my chrome bits and my whitewalls and whatever else I manage to dream up, I'll have the coolest scooter around down here!

Scooter club? I thought you needed advice starting up your own strip club.

......Have you ever thought about being a "writer for comedy".....you have a certain, how do i say "zheno say quai"sp? for timing........

godoggo ~

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.......Is it me, or are there alot of eggshells laying around today.....that i've missed stepping into ......And my gosh Sonia, you're not allowed to offend anyone until you reach your 50th post ......didn't you get the initiation manual

godoggo~

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..... .....Im with ya there Bratha........Im for all inclusiveness, but when you can't put a square peg in a round hole you have to try something else. I've seen co-workers hire the seemingly greatest candidate in the world.......and you get on a travel week with them and their 3 personalities come out........their hittin the sauce, hittin on their boss, and making a total fool out of themselves, the person that hired them, and the company or employer........I recommend any prospective members are subject to an "anebreation test" before approval .....please do not take any offense to this post if you are currently under evaluation.......alcohol and other substances can bring out the best, worst in a person (at least that is what i've heard )

godoggo~

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Sobriety brings out the worst in others.