Aug 23 Group photo Falls run

[XJHERO]

im likin this discussion

[RUBI]

I'd like it more if the CJA would do an online poll or survey to see what their regular viewing audience might find more lucrative to increasing the membership.
 49 members out of over 1000 registered users is not very good odds in my books..........why is that
$50 bucks does not even buy a tank of gas these days...........so I don't think it's about the money.

[Spinalguy]

And yet out of all the clubs LEFT in Alberta, CJA has the largest membership...(i think)?
Hmmmmm...

Rubi, what do you think is needed to increase membership?

[fug]

The 1000 Members of this site is misleading.  Here's a few stats for you.

1070 Registered Members

490 haven't logged in since 01-Jun-2008
of those
221 haven't logged on since 01-Jan-2008

204 have a post count of 0
597 have a post count of less than 10

240 have a total time logged into the site of 0 mins (means they registered and never came back)

of the members who specified a location (431 total)  approx 140+ are over 1 hour from Calgary.

If you think money isn't an issue for people... try selling something on this board thats worth more $20 for fair market value... you'll quickly find out how hard it is for people to part with their cash 

[yjcanibul]

... we are seeing ourselves demonized, because our activity is not mainstream, and due to general public perception.

I dont think my friend in wiaprious and his neighbors cared if we ran trails out there , its just the trails brought us/them
thru the village and the perception is frankly "a pack of drunk speeding theives!" ,  probably from may long weekends long long ago ....

if they sod it with 18 holes and served spirits at the 19th hole till 2am that would probably be more acceptable cause golf doesnt
have the redneck sterotype associated with it ... 

[XJHERO]

And yet out of all the clubs LEFT in Alberta, CJA has the largest membership...(i think)?
Hmmmmm...

Rubi, what do you think is needed to increase membership?

Quality not Quanity
 

[Joel]

I'd like it more if the CJA would do an online poll or survey to see what their regular viewing audience might find more lucrative to increasing the membership.
 49 members out of over 1000 registered users is not very good odds in my books..........why is that
$50 bucks does not even buy a tank of gas these days...........so I don't think it's about the money.

Great question Rubi, let's here if from all the non-members what changes/recommendation would make CJA a better club?

[WhiteOut]

Ok, first off, in the hill situation  it looks like there are more than 1 way up.  From the members that I have met already it seems to me like everyone is very involved and really do care about the sport.

I'm gonna be submitting my membership stuff at the September meeting, not only to get a few more goodies for a sport I really enjoy but also because CJA uses 1/2? or membership fees to help maintain the trails.

[LAHAL]

I would really like to see more group activities. I would say that 90% of the people that I have gone out with, are not members. So I don't really have a mental picture of what you guys look like, or act like in real person. And we all know that people make a club, no matter what the club stands for, people make or break a club.

So in short, I'd just like to meet more members out on the trail. Show some of us newbies some tips and tricks.

My 2 cent's

[WhiteOut]

Which one were you on the weekend LAHAL?  For some reason I think yours is the black JK (4 door).  I was the red ZJ

[LAHAL]

I was the naked 2 door

[LAHAL]

The Black JK 4 door was Z

[SmilinVamp]

I would really like to see more group activities. I would say that 90% of the people that I have gone out with, are not members. So I don't really have a mental picture of what you guys look like, or act like in real person. And we all know that people make a club, no matter what the club stands for, people make or break a club.

So in short, I'd just like to meet more members out on the trail. Show some of us newbies some tips and tricks.

My 2 cent's

Just go to a meeting is all you need to do... then you see everyone.  Attend other club meetings, compare your findings...  If you don't like what you see, don't go back.  This is how it's always worked in my experience.  Generally clubs wheel together without non-members because of liabilities and such...


..I think bottom line is newbie's don't know what to expect from a club and are a little shy of joining one.   

I say to those, just muster the courage and attend a meeting... no one expects anything of you.

[RUBI]

With our short summer season 75% or more of those who wheel will be out in these few months.
 I would think campaigning for members would be at this peek time..........Possibly not just a monthly meeting, maybe 1 per week if it could be set up and organized with Vetran Members......and not just at the same place. How about Club organized membership drive/trail run.....morning meeting, possible BBQ break on the trail....little bit of 101 for newbies, etc...then a probationary Membership issued.
Go to a tiered membership.........from Newbies to Vetrans....with perks set up along the way.
Club stickers 1 year member, 2 year member...displayed front and rear in designated spot.
Set it up like Scouts or something where you have to earn your status....ie, trail maintenance, clean up runs, membership drives...etc.
 Just paying dues and showing up for a meeting here or there should not be the only onus put upon membership.............at least from my point of view.
If you want Membership to grow it will need to be addressed by those who are already there..........With Calgary's population and the amount of Jeeps I see every day, I don't think it would be hard to double the Membership Yearly. This in turn would give more Strength and Voice at AURS and GAMP inspired confontations or meetings........MAYBE ??

 ALSO.......A picture is worth a thousand words !!!
Jeepers like to see pics of JEEPS...in action, crawling, climbing,mudding.....whatever, it gets them excited and wanting to participate. ( Yeah !!!.....My Jeep can do that !!!)
Maybe a gallery section where pics can be submitted to mods or members for approval that non registered users can contribute to or view others.
 I know all about the possiblities of these pics being used against us........couldn't there be discaimer or possibly some kind of photo infringement be set up ??
I have been on sites where you cannot right click or save pics from the screen.......( not sure how it's done ...MODS ?)

[SmilinVamp]

I agree with at - sounds interesting... (not sure why I'm commenting, I'm a Stampeder  ) - but there is more to it than paying and your in... I do believe there is a Prospective Member probationary period... than a vote for decals.  At least that's how the Stampeders work...

... I think the CJA was trying your suggestion with some Peter's meets, that were not meetings (officially) just meet and greets... which I like to attend...