SW Regional Thread - no activity in months

[cactusjack]

Hey John, thanks for popiping in. I was beginning to get worried.

[glwilson]

I don't think too many of the Region Leaders are overly active on their region's board any longer. I see very few rides offered throughout the year.

I belong to a few groups and these groups seem to always have something they are putting together. Sometimes there are a lot who participate, while other times just a few; but for certain there is always something going on.

Having been a ARL before I realize it can be a difficult, time-consuming, and most times a thankless job; but "back-in-the-day" we attempted to put regional rides together. Eventually a small, but core group of members would at least show for a few of the rides. It never was a huge group, but at least there was something.

It just seems the regional idea needs some work... JMHO

EDIT: Since my days... we have lost most of our NCR leaders and or ARL's to national positions. Jay is now the VBA President; and Amin is the VBA V.P. We keep losing our regional guys to higher, more grand positions.

[Jared]

Originally Posted by glwilson

I don't think too many of the Region Leaders are overly active on their region's board any longer. I see very few rides offered throughout the year.

I belong to a few groups and these groups seem to always have something they are putting together. Sometimes there are a lot who participate, while other times just a few; but for certain there is always something going on.

Having been a ARL before I realize it can be a difficult, time-consuming, and most times a thankless job; but "back-in-the-day" we attempted to put regional rides together. Eventually a small, but core group of members would at least show for a few of the rides. It never was a huge group, but at least there was something.

It just seems the regional idea needs some work... JMHO

EDIT: Since my days... we have lost most of our NCR leaders and or ARL's to national positions. Jay is now the VBA President; and Amin is the VBA V.P. We keep losing our regional guys to higher, more grand positions.

Funny that you mention that, the SW ARL posted and ride invite just two days ago and unfortunately hasn't gotten much/any response yet.http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42247

The challenge with regions is their size. Again, this thread is talking about the SW region, which is massive. From the se corner to the nw corner of the SW region it is over 1700 miles and there doesn't seem to be one particular area of the region that is more dense with members. The idea of regional rides sound fantastic, but I wonder how realistic it is, especially with this region.

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Hey John, thanks for popiping in. I was beginning to get worried.

What is this "popiping" you speak of?

[Caveman]

Originally Posted by Jared

The challenge with regions is their size. Again, this thread is talking about the SW region, which is massive. From the se corner to the nw corner of the SW region it is over 1700 miles and there doesn't seem to be one particular area of the region that is more dense with members. The idea of regional rides sound fantastic, but I wonder how realistic it is, especially with this region.

I'm starting to see that. The Colorado run is too far away for me right now, but somewhere down the line I'll have the time.

It's cool to see a group from Nevada, California and Arizona converging on Laughlin. There is hope yet!

[Dave]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Hey John, thanks for popiping in. I was beginning to get worried.

Me too. I've been really having some sleepless nights on this subject.

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by Jared

Funny that you mention that, the SW ARL posted and ride invite just two days ago and unfortunately hasn't gotten much/any response yet.http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42247

The challenge with regions is their size. Again, this thread is talking about the SW region, which is massive. From the se corner to the nw corner of the SW region it is over 1700 miles and there doesn't seem to be one particular area of the region that is more dense with members. The idea of regional rides sound fantastic, but I wonder how realistic it is, especially with this region.

Given your statement, it seems one of two thoughts should be explored.

1st: If the size of regions prohibit any realistic attempt to do anything on a regional basis, such as various rides, then having regions is possibly not necessary.

2nd: If the size of regions is the deterrent to promoting activities or rides; then it appears the idea of re-sizing the regions might make sense.

Just a thought...

[waterman]

Originally Posted by Jared

Funny that you mention that, the SW ARL posted and ride invite just two days ago and unfortunately hasn't gotten much/any response yet.http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42247

The challenge with regions is their size. Again, this thread is talking about the SW region, which is massive. From the se corner to the nw corner of the SW region it is over 1700 miles and there doesn't seem to be one particular area of the region that is more dense with members. The idea of regional rides sound fantastic, but I wonder how realistic it is, especially with this region.

The idea of regional rides is great but this is a day ride. Realistically, that means people within a 30 to 60 minute radius meeting. For me, it is a 2 1/2 hour ride to just get there so I would have to leave at 5:30 a.m. just to meet up with them and then what time would I get home after the ride.

There has never been a "Hot spot" location where there are many active members in the SW region. This adds to that difficulty of developing regional rides.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by blowndodge

What is this "popiping" you speak of?

#$%damn cell phone.

[waterman]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

#$%damn cell phone.

I thought it was the vibration of the Harley as you were texting at a stop light.

[cactusjack]

I haven't ridden my Harley in over a year, other than riding it from our old house to our new house.

[Caveman]

Here are some photos from our ride to the Pioneer Saloon last weekend. There were 3 of us, two Nomads and a Honda. It's a lot closer than I remember, so it was an easy ride.


http://s394.photobucket.com/user/mik...n%2008-22-2015

[blowndodge]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I haven't ridden my Harley in over a year, other than riding it from our old house to our new house.

Thats about normal for you easy rider

[ponch]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I haven't ridden my Harley in over a year, other than riding it from our old house to our new house.

The longest I went when owning a bike was 4 months. A year? wow.

[waterman]

Originally Posted by riderdyer

So, I make this commitment. I'll check in on the forum on the SW page at least once each week from now on.

Brandon (ARL) and I have been putting out heads together in with a few others in discussions about the '16 SW Region Rally, and if we iron out a few more what ifs, will be ready for general input and final announcement very shortly.

Hasn't been on since 9/3 and no announcement of SW Rally. I guess I won't be making it this year.