Should we form a "proper" club?

Anything to do with cars (non technical)

Moderators: guru, SJG

Post Reply
User avatar
InTheRover'Over'
Regular Visitor
Posts: 476
Joined: Tue May 11, 2010 6:57 pm
Location: This week i am mainly in....the shit!
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by InTheRover'Over' » Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:24 am

sounds good to me, i dont mind volunteering for a post, on the understandimg that if i am away with work (and i think you all know i am military) i will be exempt.
Image
No 800 owned at the moment, but i do own a very gay purple 216 coupe. Looking forward to rebuilding my 420 GSi Turbo :)

Known as Chris

User avatar
Richard Moss
Site Owner
Posts: 13630
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:48 pm
Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Contact:

Post by Richard Moss » Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:52 am

Great work Simon.

There seems to be a small majority in favour of forming the "Rover 800 Owners Club".

Alternatively, if it proves too much hassle we could see if we can get insurance benefits etc. for our informal group, perhaps with a small membership fee (£3-5 per year) to cover expenses.
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT

User avatar
schuwolf
Rover Guru
Posts: 1843
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:33 am
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Contact:

Post by schuwolf » Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:23 am

I must echo Rich: Great work Simon!
Brian Wolsoncroft
I'm a Joker, I'm a Smoker, I'm a Mid-nite Toker

'97 820 Si Fastback auto

User avatar
The Flying Dutchman
Rover Guru
Posts: 1920
Joined: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:30 am
Location: Ihren, Germany
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by The Flying Dutchman » Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:19 am

Who came up with the lap dancers? He's my friend for life. :lol:
Job.

'73 P5B Sal.
'94 220 Coupe
'96 220 Coupe
'95 827 Coupe
'97 820Si
'99 600SDi Classic
'69 Herald 12/50

Image

User avatar
SJG
Site Admin
Posts: 3413
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:39 am
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by SJG » Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:39 pm

The Flying Dutchman wrote:Who came up with the lap dancers? He's my friend for life. :lol:
I know but I will not reveal the person in question!
Simon

Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997

User avatar
SJG
Site Admin
Posts: 3413
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:39 am
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by SJG » Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:45 pm

Having been able to see responses prior to closing the survey I did not want to voice any opinions until everyone has had a chance to mull over the findings.

The one thing that I would like to add to the pot is that I went to see Ron at Best of British (the reason is intended for another thread which I will post later) and I mentioned to him about us forming a club and the possiblility of club members obtaining a discount on parts. He said this is something he would be happy to dicuss and support. So this would seem to be a possibility.
Simon

Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997

MikeMedford
Rover Guru
Posts: 1001713
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:30 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by MikeMedford » Sun Aug 29, 2010 4:43 pm

The Flying Dutchman wrote:Who came up with the lap dancers? He's my friend for life. :lol:
*whistles innocently*

:lol:

User avatar
schuwolf
Rover Guru
Posts: 1843
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:33 am
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Contact:

Post by schuwolf » Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:01 pm

Glad you owned up, I was gonna blame Brad lol :wink:
Brian Wolsoncroft
I'm a Joker, I'm a Smoker, I'm a Mid-nite Toker

'97 820 Si Fastback auto

User avatar
SJG
Site Admin
Posts: 3413
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:39 am
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by SJG » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:07 am

I know that a number of people have said that they are/have been involved in setting up or running a car club and i wonder if i can ask a question?

Are there things that have to be done like setting up a company, legal things etc

Thank you.
Simon

Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997

User avatar
John W
Rover Guru
Posts: 1291
Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:33 pm
Location: Walsall
Contact:

Post by John W » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:45 am

Only if you want to make it a limited company, which is unneccessary IMHO due to the small size and thus likely income.
A Club bank account will need to be opened and a Treasurer and Secretary appointed(The Secretary is in fact the only legal requirement for a small club.)
Just leapt to mind-did anyone ask permission to use the Rover logo in the new stickers? Its owned by TATA I believe? Not sure if they will be too bothered about Copyright, but some companies are!
Kind Regards

John
------------------------------------------



1996 BMW 525IX Touring (4x4)
1979 Porsche 924
1982 Porsche 924
1985 Porsche 944

User avatar
CHR15E
Site Admin
Posts: 13235
Joined: Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:32 pm
Location: Notts. J28 M1
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by CHR15E » Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:34 am

Good point that, my dad's bike club have gone through that over the BMW logo. They're new paperwork actully doesn't feature it. They have 1000s of members as well.

BMW wanted something like £80K to use the logo I think.
Chris
19 Vauxhall Astra 1.6T SRi Nav Estate
08 Vauxhall Astra 2.0T Design Twintop
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7 V8 HO

Previously owned 57 800s 2000-2012
Relapse of 1 in 2021 Now Sold

User avatar
schuwolf
Rover Guru
Posts: 1843
Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:33 am
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Contact:

Post by schuwolf » Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:50 am

John W wrote: Just leapt to mind-did anyone ask permission to use the Rover logo in the new stickers? Its owned by TATA I believe? Not sure if they will be too bothered about Copyright, but some companies are!
This was something I wondered about. A few years ago a supplier, in S.London, of 2nd hand Rovers parts was stopped using the Rover logo
Brian Wolsoncroft
I'm a Joker, I'm a Smoker, I'm a Mid-nite Toker

'97 820 Si Fastback auto

User avatar
The Flying Dutchman
Rover Guru
Posts: 1920
Joined: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:30 am
Location: Ihren, Germany
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by The Flying Dutchman » Fri Sep 10, 2010 1:08 pm

Just don't rattle their cage. And if they want to make trouble all they legally can do is forbid you to use it any longer. So just make sure you have enough stickers for the rest of your life. :wink:
It's a hobby, not a business.
Job.

'73 P5B Sal.
'94 220 Coupe
'96 220 Coupe
'95 827 Coupe
'97 820Si
'99 600SDi Classic
'69 Herald 12/50

Image

User avatar
Richard Moss
Site Owner
Posts: 13630
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:48 pm
Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Contact:

Post by Richard Moss » Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:25 pm

The Flying Dutchman wrote: It's a hobby, not a business.
................. and therefore not competition to TATA who are not building Rovers anyway. It would be common sense to say it does no-one any harm and loads of people some good but who said there was ever any common sense int he car industry?
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT

MikeMedford
Rover Guru
Posts: 1001713
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:30 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Post by MikeMedford » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:22 pm

Like I suggested here:
MikeMedford wrote: Here is what I propose:

We become an owners club.
Site remains as it is with the exception of a description change to mention owners club.
No membership fee, open to anyone to join.

So basically remain the same but with a few suggestions:

Recruit a couple of volunteers to take charge or arranging meets, to allow better organization.

These volunteers would work along side the mod and admin team and when upcoming events are announced or coming near they put together a brief announcement and post it on the forum, the same announcement can then be mass mailed by an admin so everyone will be notified.

In addition, instead of a newsletter with random crap in it, quarterly or bi-annually a mass mail could be sent out listing any meets that are coming up in that period.

Stickers or any other product for endorsing the club to be purchased as a group buy as and when needed to keep costs down.

To me this would be the simplest route and will satisfy both camps for and against becoming a club.
To me this would seem to be the easiest and most stress free route to take, and as there are no membership fees there is very little chance of a company complaining much about useage of the logo.

Post Reply
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests