As the title states.
discuss...
http://www.ducati.com/ducatiworld/clubs/joinus.jsp
I guess I'm slow. What's DOC mean?
Ducatis Of Canada?
Quote from: BarneePhife on August 21, 2008, 12:10:03 PM
I guess I'm slow. What's DOC mean?
Ducatis Of Canada?
I am slow... found it in that other thread...
"Ducati Owners Club"
Now I feel like I'm hip and in-the-know!
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 12:08:10 PM
As the title states.
discuss...
Does this mean there will be officials, and by-laws, and rules and stuff? :-\
I wouldn't think that there would be formal by-laws and rules in the DOC. More of just a hierarchy of stuff for official business, I think the Pres/VP can go to the DOC meetings every year and whatnot.
It's pretty much the same stuff we do already, just with a bit more perks and responsibilities for a few
What are the perks of being an official club?
Sounds good [thumbsup]
Yep. Classic bureaucracy... Here is an excerpt from the DNA (Ducati North America) website:
"How to establish a Ducati club
Following you will find some suggestions that will help you found a Ducati Club:
Check before doing anything (on this site) if a club already exists in your area
If a club does exist, contact and join them
If one does not exist or you aren’t satisfied with an existing club, propose your idea to the Ducati Store in your area with the goal of meeting new Ducatisti and sharing your passion
Find a group of Ducatisti friends that would like to share the organisation of the club
Legally create a club and elect a president
Divide the activities with your “team mates†(the management), in particular the official positions, but most importantly, the duties: some one in charge of member communications, organising gatherings, trips, track days, etc…
Choose a name for your club, create a logo, a contact e-mail and a website where you can share information
Decide on a place to get together as the club headquarters
Contact and meet local Ducatisti and propose what is above and give them the chance to improve the club, accepting suggestions and helpfulness
Work with local Ducati Store/Dealer to help promote club membership and activities
Create a member list and have all members sign the privacy policy regarding use of their personal data."
The rest of the DOC info and perks are here: http://www.ducati.com/ducatiworld/clubs/joinus.jsp
Now I will say that while some of the perks sound cool, i.e., "Exclusive and free visits to the Ducati Museum and factory; Invitation to the world presidents meeting for club presidents and a meeting with company management..." this stuff obviously only works if you're in say, Europe. Otherwise I think we're talkin' annual swag like DOC pins, stickers, and patch.
But who cares? I'm not in it for the patch, I'm in it for the beer. So who wants to be The Management President? [evil]
Having 2 MotoGPs in the states and getting perks to those would be nice. Not to mention the WSBK when it's in the states.
We have one of the best Dealers in the country, I think w/ AMS' help we could probably get some kick ass guests to special events
??? I hit the link & there is a Desmo Owners Club alrady in Dallas - President Toni Nash, VP Mark Cummings founded in 2006 at AMS. Wasn't Toni the one saying to start a club ? ???
I'm for it if I get to tell Cat that now I MUST have a Duc to play with my friends ! [cheeky] [clap]
I'm modifying this post - went back to Tshirt thread & see that Toni is considering not renewing so there would be a rollover to other leadership - I get it now !
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 12:51:31 PM
Having 2 MotoGPs in the states and getting perks to those would be nice. Not to mention the WSBK when it's in the states.
We have one of the best Dealers in the country, I think w/ AMS' help we could probably get some kick ass guests to special events
I completely agree. I think we have a reasonably sized group here if we get everyone to show... I mean the "active" rider/group is at least 15 - 20 on any given event. Not sure if all this organization will help "grow" the club, but it probably wouldn't hurt either.
We need Official T-Shirts, a fight song and our own beer label, by god, and we need them now - this is serious!!!! [laugh]
Quote from: Cher on August 21, 2008, 01:02:11 PM
I completely agree. I think we have a reasonably sized group here if we get everyone to show... I mean the "active" rider/group is at least 15 - 20 on any given event. Not sure if all this organization will help "grow" the club, but it probably wouldn't hurt either.
We need Official T-Shirts, a fight song and our own beer label, by god, and we need them now - this is serious!!!! [laugh]
WE do have a General & Duke is a Mascot !!
Quote from: Cyclone on August 21, 2008, 01:01:05 PM
??? I hit the link & there is a Desmo Owners Club alrady in Dallas - President Toni Nash, VP Mark Cummings founded in 2006 at AMS. Wasn't Toni the one saying to start a club ? ???
I'm for it if I get to tell Cat that now I MUST have a Duc to play with my friends ! [cheeky] [clap]
Dude, that is already the case [evil] [laugh] You could change your DMF name to "Donald Duc" and have this really cute lil' picture of a yellow... O.K, maybe not ;D
Seriously, Toni was the one who mentioned this whole DOC thing to me about two months ago when I had my bike in for service (or maybe it was t-shirt ??? ). Any-freakin'-way, she said she had become too busy to maintain the current DOC, and that we were organized enough and were big enough to make our own DOC to take the place of her's. She's totally behind our effort so there should be no hard feelings on that side of it.
There's really not much in the way of us getting this done... We've already got an Official Meeting Place/Clubhouse. It's got its own motorcycle lift, beer fridge, hot tub, dance floor, and EVERYTHING [evil]
Events like:
maintenance clinics (oil changes/belt changes) over at AMS
race watch parties
big rides (HC/AR)
bike washes
race trips
I think we should add an annual dinner bash at that awesome Italian place over by TomTom. Maybe make it a family-friendly holiday event in December?
Ferre is no longer.... that place is now a massage spa
You're kidding?!?!
Nope, I was over at the West Villiage yesterday.
Back to the topic though, fun/informative stuff would be ideal events
Why don't you check with Toni to see if you can take over that club. They aren't doing anything with it.
Swanny
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 01:10:30 PM
Events like:
maintenance clinics (oil changes/belt changes) over at AMS
race watch parties
big rides (HC/AR/OHIO)
bike washes
race trips
Fix'd it for you! [thumbsup]
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 01:21:43 PM
Back to the topic though, fun/informative stuff would be ideal events
+1.
In looking back at the How To section, it mentions having a club website. Now I know it could be a Google Message kind of board or something similar but
is it possible to have someone around here come up with a simple one page Lone Star Ducati website that basically has a Current Events Calendar and maybe some pictures from whatever the last event happened to be? At the bottom somewhere in a "Links" sub-heading, we would flag this forum and this board.
If it
can be done, I'll keep the LSD website up to date.
Quote from: BarneePhife on August 21, 2008, 12:12:24 PM
Now I feel like I'm hip and in-the-know!
Hey, I want to have sushi with YOU [thumbsup]
It'd be wise to ask permission to use this board as the primary forum for this DOC should it happen
Would we need the DMF forum if the LSD website were kept current? The last thing I'd want to do is have ANOTHER Ducati forum to waste time on keep up with [laugh] And I'm not sure a forum on LSD gets you anything that couldn't have been already spelled out... things like Upcoming Events, Club Info/Contacts, etc.
???
Maybe the DMF is just another listing in the "Links" area?
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 01:14:37 PM
Ferre is no longer.... that place is now a massage spa
Happy Ending, Bryant?!? ;D
Quote from: swanny on August 21, 2008, 01:33:06 PM
Why don't you check with Toni to see if you can take over that club. They aren't doing anything with it.
That was exactly Toni's suggestion.
That place isn't open yet... it'll be a chain massage spa
Sheer knowledge base would be better if we stuck w/ the forums here on the DMF
Taking over the one Toni has is a fine idea [thumbsup]
I'm sure it'll alleviate a lot of paperwork.
Quote from: Cher on August 21, 2008, 01:13:01 PM
I think we should add an annual dinner bash at that awesome Italian place over by TomTom. Maybe make it a family-friendly holiday event in December?
I'm up for good food,
especially exclusively in puggle friendly environments. [thumbsup]
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 02:08:28 PM
Sheer knowledge base would be better if we stuck w/ the forums here on the DMF
Agreed. Let's not reinvent the wheel.
Quote from: Cher on August 21, 2008, 01:02:11 PM
We need our own beer label
Label? Are you freakin' kidding me. WE NEED OUR OWN BEER [thumbsup]
(oh, brewmeister... [evil])
Who's interested in making this happen?
I'd help out with event ideas and trips
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 02:29:02 PM
Who's interested in making this happen?
I'd help out with event ideas and trips
I'm interested... I'd like more details, especially on time commitments.
What specific advantages would we have by being a DOC that we don't have now?
Just thinking out loud...
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 02:29:02 PM
Who's interested in making this happen?
I'd help out with event ideas and trips
Count me in. I have an idea about an annual event.
One of the local Corvette clubs I'm in sponsors an annual "Southwest" picnic for the entire forum. They hold it each year at River Legacy Park in Arlington. People drive in from OK, AR, all over Texas to attend. It involves cool cars, owners, grilled bugers/dogs, and beer.
I was thinking such an event would be great for Ducati owners (actually, I was thinking a little larger scope - all Euro bikes).
Anyway... like I said, I'm interested in helping make this happen.
[beer]
Quote from: General Charming on August 21, 2008, 02:34:08 PM
What specific advantages would we have by being a DOC that we don't have now?
Every time I greet you, I can say, "What's up DOC?" That's a HUGE advantage. ;)
Better yet, you we can all introduce ourselves as "LSD DOCs".
I don't think the time constraints are a huge deal, it's what we make of the DOC that dictates the time.
The big advantages I can think of are trips out to races (something I for one want to do), dealer sponsored events and swag
6 events for the year would be more than enough and very easy for this group to do
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 02:41:57 PM
I don't think the time constraints are a huge deal, it's what we make of the DOC that dictates the time.
The big advantages I can think of are trips out to races (something I for one want to do), dealer sponsored events and swag
6 events for the year would be more than enough and very easy for this group to do
Is there an opening for "Dictator" ;D
We'd need a Prez, Veep, and probably a Sec as officers
I'm all for it if there are clear advantages, & it does not become an organizational time-suck that takes away from post whoring riding [thumbsup]
What would you want your DOC to do for you? Or, what are expectations from DNA as a DOC, GC?
Quote from: Cher on August 21, 2008, 03:49:13 PM
What would you want your DOC to do for you? Or, what are expectations from DNA as a DOC, GC?
This may seem silly, but my hope/wants would be:
- increase awareness of the club among other owners who may not know about it (get the club's name out in shops)
- increased awareness means more members, means meeting new and interesting people (heck, just look at Tommy and Bonnie!)
- increase awareness and promote safe riding habits amongst it's members, as well as anything that can be done to the community to help rider safety/image/lives.
- overall increased community, commradery, support and good times for the members.
The swag and other stuff sounds good too, but I look at the group of folks we have now and realize that none of what makes this group fun has anything to do with swag, or AMS sponsored events. It's all about the people. So the bottom line is, I hope that a DOC would be an effective resource to attract more quality people who share the same (and even new) passions and interests.
Barnee (Pie in the Sky) Phife
Quote from: BarneePhife on August 21, 2008, 04:27:02 PM
means meeting new and interesting people (heck, just look at Tommy and Bonnie!)
is that [cheeky] or :P ?
[popcorn]
Quote from: her baby daddy on August 21, 2008, 04:32:08 PM
is that [cheeky] or :P ?
[popcorn]
It's like...
(http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/fonzie.jpg)
I don't mind putting the time in to get this rolling if people are interested in making our club official. So I'll take that factory tour [thumbsup] [laugh]
The only people that seem willing to chime in are myself, DLS, Cher, and BP.
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 04:53:01 PM
I don't mind putting the time in to get this rolling if people are interested in making our club official. So I'll take that factory tour [thumbsup] [laugh]
The only people that seem willing to chime in are myself, DLS, Cher, and BP.
I'll be the gap filler. [thumbsup] I'm willing to help out, just not sure what's needed at this point. Might as well put me on a committee. ;D
Quote from: caffeinejunkee on August 21, 2008, 05:18:57 PM
I'll be the gap filler. [thumbsup] I'm willing to help out, just not sure what's needed at this point. Might as well put me on a committee. ;D
We'll get down with the get down, if ya'll are really gonna start this bs! [thumbsup] [moto]
That means we'll help. ;D
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 04:53:01 PM
I don't mind putting the time in to get this rolling if people are interested in making our club official. So I'll take that factory tour [thumbsup] [laugh]
The only people that seem willing to chime in are myself, DLS, Cher, and BP.
It's all good input. This started today at around 9am and had four pages of input by 4:30 in the afternoon so there's at least
some interest [laugh] And just by judging from the considered responses, there's enthusiasm for the idea as well.
Bryant, I think if you want to be Prez, then you should be! If anyone would like it to be someone else, speak now or... shit, I don't know, pipe up? Any volunteers for Veep or Secretary? Jim? Buehler? Anyone? ;D
I've got some free time I could contribute to LSD (?!) and will volunteer as needed.
[edit]: Next step I would think is to get things lined up with Toni.
So when's your first cabinet meeting Bryant? [evil]
Whoa, whoa, whoa... is this country is ready for a minority prez...I think so... wait wrong election.
I'm not too keen on being Prez, I'd rather just make suggestions and help out wherever.
Call me the puppetmaster [thumbsup]
I don't mind being it, but we'll need a brain trust... somebody in the group has to have a brain [laugh]
Im all in and will help out anyway I can. I can do the website and can offer the following in that regard.
A web server
A mail server
A domain name... I have already registered dfwdmf.com and it points directly to this board.
AMS has texasducati.com, if we take over their DOC maybe they would let us use the domain name as well.
Also Moto Libety is a big supporter of the local clubs and groups so there are tons of possibilities there... events, swag, group buys, discounts etc... and I know a few people over there so maybe I can pull some strings ;D
Update.... I just registered ...
lonestarducati.com and lonestarducatisti.com
if there are anymore suggestions, let me know... I am a bulk registrar. [thumbsup]
Hey Kevin, good stuff!
I'll drop Toni an email and see what she says about the texasducati.com site and if we can use it or mirror it to the "official" page.
After that I'll get the info on the DOC reqs and see what we need to make this happen.
Once we get the paperwork rolling, we'll see what kind of agenda we can get going
Quote from: Kevin848 on August 21, 2008, 06:02:14 PM
Im all in and will help out anyway I can. I can do the website and can offer the following in that regard.
A web server
A mail server
A domain name... I have already registered dfwdmf.com and it points directly to this board.
AMS has texasducati.com, if we take over their DOC maybe they would let us use the domain name as well.
Also Moto Libety is a big supporter of the local clubs and groups so there are tons of possibilities there... events, swag, group buys, discounts etc... and I know a few people over there so maybe I can pull some strings ;D
You're so 1337! ;)
Quote from: Bonwilder on August 21, 2008, 06:11:01 PM
You're so 1337! ;)
It makes me even more 1337 that
you pointed out the fact that I am 1337 [thumbsup] [laugh]
Bonnie did you wiki that?
Quote from: Kevin848 on August 21, 2008, 06:02:14 PM
Im all in and will help out anyway I can. I can do the website and can offer the following in that regard.
A web server
A mail server
A domain name... I have already registered dfwdmf.com and it points directly to this board.
AMS has texasducati.com, if we take over their DOC maybe they would let us use the domain name as well.
Also Moto Libety is a big supporter of the local clubs and groups so there are tons of possibilities there... events, swag, group buys, discounts etc... and I know a few people over there so maybe I can pull some strings ;D
That's awesome, Kevin. Not sure how a Lone Star Ducati website should look but if we could somehow integrate Gianni's red, white and blue "middle" design that would be cool.
"AMS has texasducati.com, if we take over their DOC maybe they would let us use the domain name as well." This part of it is not clear to me at all because I don't know if Toni has to remove/disolve the old club and then we come in with LSD or what. If we want to have "Lone Star Ducati" as our club name, we may not want the "texasducati.com" domain?
At any rate, I'll volunteer my time to keep the web page up to date if you can design it and get it running on the web [thumbsup]
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 05:58:42 PM
Whoa, whoa, whoa... is this country is ready for a minority prez...I think so... wait wrong election.
I'm not too keen on being Prez, I'd rather just make suggestions and help out wherever.
Call me the puppetmaster [thumbsup]
I don't mind being it, but we'll need a brain trust... somebody in the group has to have a brain [laugh]
Ooops! Sorry [evil]
Quote from: Cher on August 21, 2008, 06:16:53 PM
That's awesome, Kevin. Not sure how a Lone Star Ducati website should look but if we could somehow integrate Gianni's red, white and blue "middle" design that would be cool.
"AMS has texasducati.com, if we take over their DOC maybe they would let us use the domain name as well." This part of it is not clear to me at all because I don't know if Toni has to remove/disolve the old club and then we come in with LSD or what. If we want to have "Lone Star Ducati" as our club name, we may not want the "texasducati.com" domain?
At any rate, I'll volunteer my time to keep the web page up to date if you can design it and get it running on the web [thumbsup]
Ooops! Sorry [evil]
Talk it out with Toni and let me know. She doesnt even have to relinquish registration of the domain name just point it to our site.
Quote from: Kevin848 on August 21, 2008, 06:12:58 PM
It makes me even more 1337 that you pointed out the fact that I am 1337 [thumbsup] [laugh]
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 06:15:08 PM
Bonnie did you wiki that?
I guess I've been spending too much time on this forum......it's like I have my own personal Geek Squad! I'm waiting for one of you guys to get a new black and white paint job on your geek squad scooter (hey Kev, is that why you're getting that s2r?) [laugh]
I don't mind it, but I think there are a few other that may fit the bill as well. A committee of 3 would work probably, either way though somebody has to be "Prez" for posterity.
I'd think, DLS(or whatevername he goes by now), Cher, and myself would work
Quote from: Bonwilder on August 21, 2008, 06:19:40 PM
I guess I've been spending too much time on this forum......it's like I have my own personal Geek Squad! I'm waiting for one of you guys to a new black and white paint job on your geek squad scooter (hey Kev, is that why you're getting that s2r?) [laugh]
Bonnie, my 848
IS white and black
Quote from: Bonwilder on August 21, 2008, 06:19:40 PM
I guess I've been spending too much time on this forum......it's like I have my own personal Geek Squad! I'm waiting for one of you guys to get a new black and white paint job on your geek squad scooter (hey Kev, is that why you're getting that s2r?) [laugh]
You found me out!! Just give me a call the next time your PC is on the blink.
Wait... did you just call me a geek?
Quote from: bryant8 on August 21, 2008, 06:21:14 PM
Bonnie, my 848 IS white and black
(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/19880304/331250379.jpg)
Need new graphics?
Quote from: Kevin848 on August 21, 2008, 06:23:46 PM
Wait... did you just call me a geek?
You know you like it! ;D
Quote from: Bonwilder on August 21, 2008, 06:29:20 PM
You know you like it! ;D
haha... Geek
was in for a while... but you can still call me a geek ... I have come to accept it. As long as you say it in the most endearing way possible
(http://prosourceit.com/misc/other_imgs/icons/nerd.gif)
Lisa/Scott, whatcha say? Wanna be on the paperwork too?
Works for me.
Quote from: Bonwilder on August 21, 2008, 05:27:02 PM
We'll get down with the get down, if ya'll are really gonna start this bs! [thumbsup] [moto]
That means we'll help. ;D
+1 ;)
Quote from: Kevin848 on August 21, 2008, 06:33:58 PM
haha... Geek was in for a while... but you can still call me a geek ... I have come to accept it. As long as you say it in the most endearing way possible
(http://prosourceit.com/misc/other_imgs/icons/nerd.gif)
And I accept that I'm just not as smart as you guys....it's all good! ;D
Hey all-
I'm up for putting some time & energy in this, at least enough to determine if this will be a positive move for our community.
I hesitate to committing to being one of the top three at this time for several reasons. We haven't clearly defined the time commitments required. This will be a legal entity. What are the ramifications of that? The liablitities?? Will this enhance our current forum, or divide it??
Besides, I like everything my way. Do you really want to deal with that?
I'm not saying no, but at this point I'm not comfortable saying yes.
I also think there should be a Westie on board!
Thoughts?
george
Seriously, I was just messin with you guys about the geek squad thing, and I appreciate everyone for their areas of excellence....
Furthermore, I think Bryant would do a great job of representing the club, if he's up for it!
Also, other than having an opinion and talking a lot of bs, I can help with many small tasks, and I am eager to do so, but in all honesty....I'm kinda at a different place (with four small kids at home) than some of you guys.......actually it's difficult for me to even make a lot of the rides. My job in life right now is pretty much - 1.my baby daddy and 2.my babies. Love the bikes, but keepin it in perspective!!!! [thumbsup] [moto]
wait what about....*** from the westies. he's a smart guy. that's why i have named him "yoda". however scott,b, and lisa i think would do an eggcellent job. but like scott said are their any legal ramifications. what about the hill country guys do they want in on this action. i love it when you get stuff for free99. however i believe i already have the stickers, patch and pin from when i bought my bike. i got abunch of stuff like 4-6 weeks after i bought it. i put a desmo owners club sticker on my truck and a guy asked me one time if that meant i owned the desmodicci (? for spelling). uhhhhh how about nooooo! i'm game for whatever it's up to you guys just tell me what you need from me.
Yeah, the more I got to thinking about this, the more I thought we should float this by the THCM folks and see if they care one way or the other. MurDuc or El Matador may want to be part of this and would give us better representation on that end of the deal.
I also think in addition to Bryant, Charles, Jim or George would be better choices than having essentially three eastside peeps. I hope they'll chime in with their thoughts one way or the other on this.
Now as far as legal ramifications - are we talking about liability or what? I'm totally non-business oriented so any insight into to this aspect of forming a DOC would be useful.
Also I think it would be important to establish that the acceptance of Pres, VP, and Secretary positions are ONE YEAR terms only. Whoever may be interested in the respective position the next year steps up and gets their shot. If no one wants the position, we need to decide NOW what is going to happen - whether that be the club folding due to lack of interest or, people already in the three "management" positions staying on until someone else wants to do it.
Lastly, could the positions of President, VP and Secretary be used in name only, i.e., a formal DOC setting such as filing for the initial request with Ducati North America for DOC-status?
One more thought on this, my involvement on this "management" "team" is only IF no one else wants to do it. I'd like to see if some westies or a THCM folk or two would want to play as well. But like I said before, I'm happy to volunteer for LSD events in the future.
Houston seems to have a pretty active DOC. Maybe someone could contact them to get their feedback about being part a DOC.
http://www.setexdoc.com/
Holy crap... I wonder if this guy will adopt me.
http://www.setexdoc.com/bikepix/simon_h.html
Quote from: BarneePhife on August 22, 2008, 07:11:51 PM
Holy crap... I wonder if this guy will adopt me.
http://www.setexdoc.com/bikepix/simon_h.html
CRIKEY :o
jim i am sure the adoption line for this guy stretches around the corner. you could possibly substitute ron but the last guy (mccain) that was hoping to be adopted by him has never been heard from again. could have been the gopher in his avatar but no one has any solid evidence.
chicken 'n rice....this thing took off. i'm gone for a week and now there's a freaking president? wtf. can anyone say bloodless coup? i thought so.
your days are numbered, dark one...
KICK HIS ASS SEABASS!!!!
doh, i just realized i forgot to email Toni about the DOC info. I'll do that in the morning.
[thumbsup]
Quote from: calscrazy on August 23, 2008, 10:08:56 AM
KICK HIS ASS SEABASS!!!!
one of my favorite movies of all time [bacon]
That John Denver is full of $h!t man!
Classic...
Quote from: Kevin848 on August 25, 2008, 06:14:34 AM
That John Denver is full of $h!t man!
Classic...
did you think the rocky mtns would be a lil more rockier?
Quote from: stoopid, slightly on August 25, 2008, 06:21:00 AM
did you think the rocky mtns would be a lil more rockier?
Well excuse me MR. PERFECT... I guess you never made a mistake.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
yep, all accounted for........oh, those are IOU's, we're good for it......that ones for 250K, might wanna hold onto that one [bacon]
Quote from: stoopid, slightly on August 25, 2008, 06:26:26 AM
yep, all accounted for........oh, those are IOU's, we're good for it......that ones for 250K, might wanna hold onto that one [bacon]
Maybe we should start a new thread just for this cause I could go all day!!!!
what...wait...did you get a gun? Why didnt I get a gun?
Quote from: Kevin848 on August 25, 2008, 06:27:06 AM
Maybe we should start a new thread just for this cause I could go all day!!!!
what...wait...did you get a gun? Why didnt I get a gun?
What if he shot me in the face?
Quote from: stoopid, slightly on August 25, 2008, 06:31:11 AM
What if he shot me in the face?
That was a risk we were willing to take
BOT, email sent to Toni. I don't think I'll get an response back until manana or later this week. I'll let you folks know what she says. I also asked about the status of the IndyGP watch party.
dear gas man,
gone to aspen.
big gulps huh? well alright!
yes [beer] to the greatness of swanny swammy sammy. check on the briefcase. oh here it is samsonite i was way off.
let's not forget tommy boy, old school, and my all time fav spaceballs. [beer]
werd
[moto] I want to be the Club Chaplain ! I bought a Ducati but it's kinda small - not really OEM - see video! [evil]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjAJ6x_vxpQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjAJ6x_vxpQ)
Quote from: Cyclone on August 25, 2008, 07:08:23 PM
[moto] I want to be the Club Chaplain ! I bought a Ducati but it's kinda small - not really OEM - see video! [evil]
:o
Too cool [moto]
Uh, I have to get one of those
That's hilarious. Love the turning the head and hanging off thing. I'm sure that would work great on my gravel driveway.
Thats sweet.. I think Ive seen a larger scale gas powered one (without rider) on youtube before... looked like it could really haul arse [thumbsup]
oh that's awesome!!
http://red5.co.uk/RC-Ducati-pr-575.html
I already have a job, as the seargent at arms. would like to get some sort of badge / tshirt. as most of you are aware, my role is largely to collect beer fouls for those shirkers who show up at a LSD/DMF event in a four wheeled vehicle ( yours does not count will, since two of them are attached to that contraction strapped to malynn's seat ).
Quote from: The Svoloch on August 26, 2008, 09:08:52 PM
...my role is largely to collect beer fouls for those shirkers who show up at a LSD/DMF event in a four wheeled vehicle
ouch
yes, i've been reluctant to discuss your tab...
it's awkward. perhaps a word with your factotum, or valet or someone?
Hmmm.... "factotum" sounds oddly anatomical... Leaking factotum? [evil]
Need Wiki - need Wiki NOW! [cheeky]
Quote from: Cher on August 27, 2008, 04:13:04 AM
Hmmm.... "factotum" sounds oddly anatomical... Leaking factotum?
...from eating too much Olestra :-\
do they still use olestra?
"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves."
-- Carl Jung
No word from Toni yet /shrug
Quote from: ?? dallas2r ?? on August 28, 2008, 10:58:22 PM
The creative mind plays with the objects it loves." -- Carl Jung
Wow, it's all so clear now, this is why most men have their pants in their hand or vice-versa ! [laugh]
Love Jung so much I almost hate to joke - ALMOST ( blame my "creative mind") !!
From Ducati.com
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How to establish a Ducati club
Following you will find some suggestions that will help you found a Ducati Club
Check before doing anything (on this site) if a club already exists in your area
If a club does exist, contact and join them
If one does not exist or you aren’t satisfied with an existing club, propose your idea to the Ducati Store in your area with the goal of meeting new Ducatisti and sharing your passion
Find a group of Ducatisti friends that would like to share the organisation of the club
Legally create a club and elect a president
Divide the activities with your “team mates†(the management), in particular the official positions, but most importantly, the duties: some one in charge of member communications, organising gatherings, trips, track days, etc…
Choose a name for your club, create a logo, a contact e-mail and a website where you can share information
Decide on a place to get together as the club headquarters
Contact and meet local Ducatisti and propose what is above and give them the chance to improve the club, accepting suggestions and helpfulness
Work with local Ducati Store/Dealer to help promote club membership and activities
Create a member list and have all members sign the privacy policy regarding use of their personal data
What to do to make the club work
Organise periodical meetings of the management to share information, create ideas and then suggest them to members
Organise periodical meetings between members where they can suggest ideas, activities and conventions. It is important to accept suggestions, especially about improvement.
Organise activities for members (motorcycle rids, track days, tours, dinners or gatherings)
Keep your members informed about all events organised by your club and the special perks from being a club member
Work together, when possible, with the Ducati Store in your area to promote club activities
Participate in other clubs’ activities
Keep the club website updated
Keep the club profile updated and add organised events through the reserved area
Affiliate your club to the D.O.C.
Once a club is created, an e-mail to club@ducati.com with the request for affiliation along with the following information is all it takes:
Club name
Name of representative for Ducati and his or her contact information
Address of the club headquarters
List of members with first and last names, date of birth, e-mail, telephone, bike and registration year
Website address
Club activities, thoughts and plans
You will be contacted as soon as possible and informed if your D.O.C. affiliation request was accepted.
I guess we'll have to start at the top [thumbsup]
Tony wouldn't let you take over the club that AMS setup? Are they actively doing anything with the club?
She gave very little info on what was necessary. She just told me to look at the Ducati.com site for info. /shrug
I don't know, just having our own t-shirt is pretty cool - who needs "official" recognition from Ducati? [laugh]
Seriously, I think this is rapidily becoming more trouble than it's worth. If it happens that we become "recognized" as a DOC, great. If not, that's O.K. too.
Let's ride [moto]
Quote from: Cher on September 02, 2008, 02:07:17 PM
I don't know, just having our own t-shirt is pretty cool - who needs "official" recognition from Ducati? [laugh]
Seriously, I think this is rapidily becoming more trouble than it's worth. If it happens that we become "recognized" as a DOC, great. If not, that's O.K. too.
Let's ride [moto]
yeah, I haven't heard anything yet that sounded like a worthwhile reason to justify the paperwork & b.s. required. besides, I wouldn't want to be part of any club that would have me as a member. ;D
Quote from: ╠═ dallas2r ═╣ on September 02, 2008, 02:14:38 PM
yeah, I haven't heard anything yet that sounded like a worthwhile reason to justify the paperwork & b.s. required. besides, I wouldn't want to be part of any club that would have me as a member. ;D
LOL [thumbsup]
Quote from: bryant8 on September 02, 2008, 12:00:43 PM
Legally create a club and elect a president
Do they want you to set up a corporation? Setting up an LLC is easy, but this does sound like a little too much for a motorcycle club. I am not saying that you shouldn't do it, but it will be a big hassle for some swag.
I am new here, so feel free to disregard ;D [thumbsup]
Quote from: ╠═ dallas2r ═╣ on September 02, 2008, 02:14:38 PM
besides, I wouldn't want to be part of any club that would have me as a member. ;D
Thanks, Groucho [thumbsup]
Quote from: Monsieur L'Smart on September 02, 2008, 02:35:45 PM
Thanks, Groucho [thumbsup]
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/merv/groucho.gif)
i am with lisa. screw 'em!! get some shirts ,some roads, some friends and go ride. if ducati wants to say hey are you guys starting a club behind our back. then we say sure but what do we get if integrate into your club that offers nothing at least we got field trips, food, beer and helpful advise when needed.
Yeah, unless Ducati starts throwing US pool parties at their place, I say, So long and thanks for all the fish ;D
All we really have to do is "create" the club then send in the info for affiliation. It's not all that much /shrug
Nothing much if anything else that I can see
no biggie either way ;D
Wouldn't a gang be cooler and less paperwork?
Plus, I like the cage fights to the death to determine who's the leader of the gang. [evil]
So, if we doooo do this(that could be a pun) are we gonna elect the pres and vp......oh shit, I just brought politics to the forum.........SORRY [roll]
Just kidding guys, you all do what you wanna, I'll take some shirts and shit, but I i'm here for the rides [moto]
Quote from: BarneePhife on September 02, 2008, 09:02:07 PM
Wouldn't a gang be cooler and less paperwork?
Plus, I like the cage fights to the death to determine who's the leader of the gang. [evil]
+1 [laugh]
i'm here for the swag.
and the bacon