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TBDAugs · Apr 15th, 2002, 11:56 AM

Is there one? Can there be one? I was active in the Viper Club of America (VCA) for a long time, and do a lot of Autocrossing with SCCA. Don't see anything here yet like the VCA was. Fantastic group of gearheads with regular meets and races.

Would like to see that duplicated here. Looks like a wonderful club in UK, but I'm not going to join if all I get to do is see what a good time you all are having without me.

Friday pick up my US Mini Cooper to AX in, as yet, HS class. At least until I add some mods. Bought it farily stock. Wife insisted on the premium package.

Bought in Denver and will fly up and drive it back to Oklahoma Friday.

Love to volunteer to organize a club, but knowing all the work that goes into it, I'd rather take work direction now rather than to try and lead something.

You can email me at rflak@smith.com.

AXAugs

Paul · Apr 15th, 2002, 12:06 PM

We're planning on having various US divisions of ClubMINI2, I believe we already have a few members from over there.

Mini Chopo "S" · Apr 15th, 2002, 04:52 PM

TBD there is Mini of florida I forgot there address Ill try to get for you if you live in our sunshine state. There is a Mini meet in June I think in Charleston, South Carolina. Hasta Luego amigo

Paul · Apr 15th, 2002, 05:09 PM

Is that the classic FLAME group?

Basil · Apr 15th, 2002, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TBDAugs
Looks like a wonderful club in UK, but I'm not going to join if all I get to do is see what a good time you all are having without me.

ha ha ha. Being in Australia I felt the same way. Made such a song and dance about it, that when the clubMINI2 secretary made a PayPal account available for overseas members, I had no choice but to shut up eat my words and join.

ha ha ha

sigh.

Dodger · Apr 15th, 2002, 09:39 PM

Membership is now open to all our overseas visitors to the site by using the PayPal system.

International Membership PayPal

We do have a few members over there in the USA and are hoping for a lot more when the car becomes more established in the next couple of months.

We are already on the lookout for organisers within the US and Australia to help run ClubMINI2 and will be doing the same for any other country that generates an interest in the club.

As soon as the organisers are in place and the membership is sufficient within your country, then you will be having all the benefits that you can see happening for the UK members, including your own meets.

In the mean time, we will be keeping you up to date with developments within your countries, sorting out membership benefits relevant to you whilst also sending you your membership cards, packs and magazines on a regular basis.

Not a bad committment from a club that's still in it's early stages is it?!?!?!?

Go on, join, you know you want to!!!!!

The ClubMINI2 Team

Basil · Apr 15th, 2002, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dodger

We are already on the lookout for organisers within the US and Australia to help run ClubMINI2

The ClubMINI2 Team

Subtle.......very subtle.

The capital C in club I mean........

used to be lower case didn't it ?.

Dodger · Apr 15th, 2002, 10:20 PM

Nope, I've always used capitals for C, M, I, N, and I

It's all these lazy little monkies around here that have forgotten where the shift key is on their keyboards!

Dodgeress xx

TBDAugs · Apr 16th, 2002, 09:18 AM

Pay Pal: the link that states Join The Club doesn't take me to Pay Pal. Can someone help me here with a link. I'll join ClubMini2 (did I get the case correct?) to show I'm serious, but I really want to get something going more local than

Florida: Glad to hear Florida's got a club, is it a 'division' of ClubMini2 (as the asdministrator pointed out to me earlier). Probably better to label such a thing as an affiliate, unless ClubMini2 is organized as a for profit versus a not for profit in the US, which it should be IMHO. There are tax consequences.

How is ClubMini2 legally organized in UK? I would suggest a seperate not for profit legal entity here in US affiliated to the UK club, and liscensed to use the ClubMini2 moniker, etc. Shipping charges for periodicals across the pond will eat up our meager profits quickly, or cost the US members more than the UK ones. Send the content via email and have the US affiliate duplicate it and add local news. Requires US

Organisers: er...organizers in US...and I would suggest CLubMini2 move quickly to find them and get them in place as sales are increasing quickly. In the Viper Club, we convinced Dodge to include in their sales literature, club applications and the latest monthly letter, for the Viper Club and it's magazine. Eventually the Dodge dealers included in the purchase price the first year membership to the club. Required early action and lobbying, and a US legal entity to impress the MB/Dodge boys we were serious. I'm in Northern Oklahoma, which is central US. Far from both coasts. Anyway, I'd be happy to volunteer to begin organizing something, just need work direction from whomever leads this thing. Times a wastin.'

MidAmericaugs

Paul · Apr 16th, 2002, 09:29 AM

Dodger is your man, PM (private message) him if you want to chat club stuff.

Dodger · Apr 16th, 2002, 09:38 AM

Thanks Paul

But yes We are the people to ask

The Dodgers

PS Paul, why aren't you working?

Mini Chopo "S" · Apr 17th, 2002, 11:43 AM

Yes Paul it is FLAME!!

TBDAugs · Apr 17th, 2002, 11:57 AM

Okay, I PM'd Dodger yesterday and haven't heard back.

Printed out the Application form which wants me to mail cheque for pounds.

How about this PayPal link..wouldn't that be easier for a US applicant? Can someone give me a link?

Appreciate it

USAugs

Dodger · Apr 19th, 2002, 03:22 AM

Hi TBDAugs,

Please bare with us and we'll answer all your questions as soon as we can

Cheers,

The Dodgers xx

monsta · Apr 19th, 2002, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TBDAugs
Okay, I PM'd Dodger yesterday and haven't heard back.

Printed out the Application form which wants me to mail cheque for pounds.

How about this PayPal link..wouldn't that be easier for a US applicant? Can someone give me a link?

Appreciate it

USAugs

For single membership CLICK HERE (US$37.50)

For joint membership CLICK HERE (US$45.00)

Please note that these prices include the first time joining fee of US$7

If you are using Paypal, there is no need to fill in the form, simply email the following details to membership@clubmini2.com

Name
Nickname (on the site)
Address
Telephone
Email
MINI name
Reg No (optional)
Model
Colour

districtofc · Apr 19th, 2002, 07:38 AM

im planning on setting up a club for the u.s., not sure how im going to set it up yet. i already have one auto club under my belt so i know most of the details. however i need to know what u.s. members want. fee based clubs are generally harder to run because you need a treasurer most of the time and you need to decide where the money should go to (meets, stickers, merchandise,newsletter)...non fee clubs are nice also but it means that the creator/owners have to bear the burden of all costs for the most part. im currently creating the site...so you guys should see it in a while. while i'll try and make it cater to all mini owners, im more of a performance type of guy so dont be surprised if it moves more in that direction...i like track meets, not just bbq's.

uk is great, just too far away.

pbraun · Apr 19th, 2002, 08:46 AM

So, what do I get for joining?
Newsletter? Free stuff? emailed smilies?
What are the benefits?
Thanks!
and.......happy miniing. Is that two i s or 1?

monsta · Apr 19th, 2002, 09:48 AM

Try here for info on what you get:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=5186

districtofc, please send a PM to Dodger/Dodgeress about your plans, we are setting up a US division of the club as we alreay have quite a few members. You could be just the person to help!

districtofc · Apr 19th, 2002, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta

districtofc, please send a PM to Dodger/Dodgeress about your plans, we are setting up a US division of the club as we alreay have quite a few members. You could be just the person to help!

at your service, just sent a PM.

RSAmerica · Apr 24th, 2002, 09:30 AM

The US "New" MINI Club is:

BMW Car Club of America bmwcca.org

Apr 15th, 2002, 11:56 AM	#1
TBDAugs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 179 Offline	US Based Mini Cooper CLub Is there one? Can there be one? I was active in the Viper Club of America (VCA) for a long time, and do a lot of Autocrossing with SCCA. Don't see anything here yet like the VCA was. Fantastic group of gearheads with regular meets and races. Would like to see that duplicated here. Looks like a wonderful club in UK, but I'm not going to join if all I get to do is see what a good time you all are having without me. Friday pick up my US Mini Cooper to AX in, as yet, HS class. At least until I add some mods. Bought it farily stock. Wife insisted on the premium package. Bought in Denver and will fly up and drive it back to Oklahoma Friday. Love to volunteer to organize a club, but knowing all the work that goes into it, I'd rather take work direction now rather than to try and lead something. You can email me at rflak@smith.com. AXAugs

Apr 15th, 2002, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:32 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: US Based Mini Cooper CLub Quote: Originally posted by TBDAugs Looks like a wonderful club in UK, but I'm not going to join if all I get to do is see what a good time you all are having without me. ha ha ha. Being in Australia I felt the same way. Made such a song and dance about it, that when the clubMINI2 secretary made a PayPal account available for overseas members, I had no choice but to shut up eat my words and join. ha ha ha sigh.

Apr 16th, 2002, 09:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
TBDAugs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 179 Offline	Pay Pal, Florida, Organi(z)ers Pay Pal: the link that states Join The Club doesn't take me to Pay Pal. Can someone help me here with a link. I'll join ClubMini2 (did I get the case correct?) to show I'm serious, but I really want to get something going more local than Florida: Glad to hear Florida's got a club, is it a 'division' of ClubMini2 (as the asdministrator pointed out to me earlier). Probably better to label such a thing as an affiliate, unless ClubMini2 is organized as a for profit versus a not for profit in the US, which it should be IMHO. There are tax consequences. How is ClubMini2 legally organized in UK? I would suggest a seperate not for profit legal entity here in US affiliated to the UK club, and liscensed to use the ClubMini2 moniker, etc. Shipping charges for periodicals across the pond will eat up our meager profits quickly, or cost the US members more than the UK ones. Send the content via email and have the US affiliate duplicate it and add local news. Requires US Organisers: er...organizers in US...and I would suggest CLubMini2 move quickly to find them and get them in place as sales are increasing quickly. In the Viper Club, we convinced Dodge to include in their sales literature, club applications and the latest monthly letter, for the Viper Club and it's magazine. Eventually the Dodge dealers included in the purchase price the first year membership to the club. Required early action and lobbying, and a US legal entity to impress the MB/Dodge boys we were serious. I'm in Northern Oklahoma, which is central US. Far from both coasts. Anyway, I'd be happy to volunteer to begin organizing something, just need work direction from whomever leads this thing. Times a wastin.' MidAmericaugs

Apr 17th, 2002, 11:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
TBDAugs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 179 Offline	ClubMini2 Okay, I PM'd Dodger yesterday and haven't heard back. Printed out the Application form which wants me to mail cheque for pounds. How about this PayPal link..wouldn't that be easier for a US applicant? Can someone give me a link? Appreciate it USAugs

Apr 19th, 2002, 03:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dodger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 03:32 PM Posts: 153 Offline	Bare with us Hi TBDAugs, Please bare with us and we'll answer all your questions as soon as we can Cheers, The Dodgers xx

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Apr 15th, 2002, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 40,781 Online	We're planning on having various US divisions of ClubMINI2, I believe we already have a few members from over there.

Apr 15th, 2002, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mini Chopo "S" MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Florid Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 126 Offline	TBD there is Mini of florida I forgot there address Ill try to get for you if you live in our sunshine state. There is a Mini meet in June I think in Charleston, South Carolina. Hasta Luego amigo

Apr 15th, 2002, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 40,781 Online	Is that the classic FLAME group?

Apr 15th, 2002, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dodger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 03:32 PM Posts: 153 Offline	Membership is now open to all our overseas visitors to the site by using the PayPal system. International Membership PayPal We do have a few members over there in the USA and are hoping for a lot more when the car becomes more established in the next couple of months. We are already on the lookout for organisers within the US and Australia to help run ClubMINI2 and will be doing the same for any other country that generates an interest in the club. As soon as the organisers are in place and the membership is sufficient within your country, then you will be having all the benefits that you can see happening for the UK members, including your own meets. In the mean time, we will be keeping you up to date with developments within your countries, sorting out membership benefits relevant to you whilst also sending you your membership cards, packs and magazines on a regular basis. Not a bad committment from a club that's still in it's early stages is it?!?!?!? Go on, join, you know you want to!!!!! The ClubMINI2 Team

Apr 15th, 2002, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 01:32 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dodger We are already on the lookout for organisers within the US and Australia to help run ClubMINI2 The ClubMINI2 Team Subtle.......very subtle. The capital C in club I mean........ used to be lower case didn't it ?.

Apr 15th, 2002, 10:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dodger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 03:32 PM Posts: 153 Offline	Nope, I've always used capitals for C, M, I, N, and I It's all these lazy little monkies around here that have forgotten where the shift key is on their keyboards! Dodgeress xx

Apr 16th, 2002, 09:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 40,781 Online	Dodger is your man, PM (private message) him if you want to chat club stuff.

Apr 16th, 2002, 09:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dodger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 03:32 PM Posts: 153 Offline	Thanks Paul But yes We are the people to ask The Dodgers PS Paul, why aren't you working?

Apr 17th, 2002, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mini Chopo "S" MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Florid Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 126 Offline	Yes Paul it is FLAME!!

Apr 19th, 2002, 04:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Re: ClubMini2 Quote: Originally posted by TBDAugs Okay, I PM'd Dodger yesterday and haven't heard back. Printed out the Application form which wants me to mail cheque for pounds. How about this PayPal link..wouldn't that be easier for a US applicant? Can someone give me a link? Appreciate it USAugs For single membership CLICK HERE (US$37.50) For joint membership CLICK HERE (US$45.00) Please note that these prices include the first time joining fee of US$7 If you are using Paypal, there is no need to fill in the form, simply email the following details to membership@clubmini2.com Name Nickname (on the site) Address Telephone Email MINI name Reg No (optional) Model Colour the MINI has gone...

Apr 19th, 2002, 07:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
districtofc MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 379 Offline	im planning on setting up a club for the u.s., not sure how im going to set it up yet. i already have one auto club under my belt so i know most of the details. however i need to know what u.s. members want. fee based clubs are generally harder to run because you need a treasurer most of the time and you need to decide where the money should go to (meets, stickers, merchandise,newsletter)...non fee clubs are nice also but it means that the creator/owners have to bear the burden of all costs for the most part. im currently creating the site...so you guys should see it in a while. while i'll try and make it cater to all mini owners, im more of a performance type of guy so dont be surprised if it moves more in that direction...i like track meets, not just bbq's. uk is great, just too far away. "The best change to your car you can make is adjusting the nut behind the wheel"

Apr 19th, 2002, 08:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 661 Offline	mini2.com perks So, what do I get for joining? Newsletter? Free stuff? emailed smilies? What are the benefits? Thanks! and.......happy miniing. Is that two i s or 1? Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

Apr 19th, 2002, 09:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Try here for info on what you get: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=5186 districtofc, please send a PM to Dodger/Dodgeress about your plans, we are setting up a US division of the club as we alreay have quite a few members. You could be just the person to help! the MINI has gone...

Apr 19th, 2002, 10:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
districtofc MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 379 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta districtofc, please send a PM to Dodger/Dodgeress about your plans, we are setting up a US division of the club as we alreay have quite a few members. You could be just the person to help! at your service, just sent a PM. "The best change to your car you can make is adjusting the nut behind the wheel"

Apr 24th, 2002, 09:30 AM	#20 (permalink)
RSAmerica MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ, USA Local Time: 11:32 AM Posts: 120 Offline	US MINI Club is BMWCCA The US "New" MINI Club is: BMW Car Club of America bmwcca.org

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