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Title: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 3rd, 2004, 12:46pm Ok we have a ball rolling on forming a midwestern chapter of OUCH! But we need our help. I need a list of peoples names and addresses who live in the following states: Illinois Iowa Indiana Wisconsin Missouri Kentucky This is hopefully going to be the central geographical location for the chapter. IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN ONE OF THOSE STATES you will STILL be able to get in, we are trying to make it easier for everyone by making it possible to join the chapter via the state closest to you. WE HAVENT FORGOTTEN THE REST OF THE MIDWEST! IMPORTANT! when this gets moving you will need to be a "registered" member of OUCH NATIONAL to be a voting member of the (hopefully soon to be )midwest chapter SO....IF YOU WANT IN and havent registered yet DO IT NOW! Now the easy part. IF you live in the above listed states I need your names/addresses/ phone #'s sent to my e-mail UssCerebus@hotmail.com or to Woobie's e-mail Slea_p_1@hotmail.com. The sooner the better. I will be composing and mailing those of you who send the information to me a letter explaining in more detail what is happening and hopefully with a better understanding of how it is going to happen. I need to get a general idea of how many people want in as well. Film @ 11 ;;D Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 3rd, 2004, 12:59pm A LITTLE MORE INFO! Right now I am just tying to get a general idea of membership and a general head count so that we can make the charter process as simple as possible. AGAIN: you aren't excluded from getting in because of geographics....I just need some general figures to work with so I kept the states involvement limited for now. Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by JDH on Mar 3rd, 2004, 12:59pm You go Ramon! My info is on the way. Jim |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Melissa on Mar 3rd, 2004, 1:02pm I just have a question Ramon, why is there a grouping of multiple states, instead of having a chapter for each state? I am just curious. For the moment, I will ask the BoD and membership for discussion on the subject of having more than 2 states in a chapter. Thanks! Melissa |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by JDH on Mar 3rd, 2004, 1:10pm on 03/03/04 at 13:02:15, Melissa wrote:
Melissa, I think we are just too few and far between to have individual state chapters. Maybe after we get this thing up and running and membership grows we can split into individual states or even regions but for now I just don't think there are enough of us in any one place to make it worthwhile. Jim |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 3rd, 2004, 1:19pm Melissa, Exactly what JDH said....The idea is to get the initial chapter up and then split into smaller individual state or bi-state groups. There is a HUGE number of CHers in the midwest but many are too far apart to make things logistically simple. Not to worry we will jump through all the hoops n stuff when the time comes. Right now I just want a general idea of geographics and numbers to work with. I just need an idea of how big this is gonna end up......an estimate basically. Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Melissa on Mar 3rd, 2004, 1:20pm Hi Jim, Thanks for responding. It might be more pertinent with legal paperwork and such, to pick one state for the chapter headquarters, and have anyone from the neighboring states join. Under the Annual Charter for OUCH Chapters, Article VI states: Quote:
I think the best thing for right now, is to discuss this with the OUCH BoD and Treasurer. I have already begun a thread under BoD/Officer public discussion. Thanks! Melissa |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Melissa on Mar 3rd, 2004, 1:23pm Ok, thanks for explaining Ramon. Let us at OUCH know anything you need, we are there to answer any questions and to help you! :)mel |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 3rd, 2004, 1:25pm I need a new username and password for the new ouch message board.......LOL! I promise to write it down this time DUH.... ;;D really. Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 3rd, 2004, 1:39pm Just tryin to keep this to the top! ;;D Bump Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Karla on Mar 3rd, 2004, 3:25pm If we do pick a state it should be WI it has the most active members in it out of the group. That is my opinion. |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by JDH on Mar 3rd, 2004, 3:34pm on 03/03/04 at 15:25:42, Karla wrote:
Karla, It looks to me like Illinois has a bigger membership (114) than WI (81). In fact Illinois is in the top 5 in the country. Jim who's from MO (w/88 members) |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Linda_Howell on Mar 3rd, 2004, 3:50pm Ramon, At OUCH we're (BarbD, Donna and Jim and I ) are trying to come up with a pkg. for just what you are doing. A "how-to" book to simplify your process. Be patient with us...we're almost there. LindaH |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 3rd, 2004, 4:27pm Thanks Linda......help is GOOD! Just trying to work out logistics for now. The potential for a midwest chapter is BIG! but I need to know within reason how many, how many states, etc. which has raised questions already. Melissa inquired about multi-state considderations, which after even more thought has raised some interesting topics in MY mind about things.....ultimately having to be discussed by the National BOD.....Oh yeah guys, there is more incoming discussion material get ready! :D We'll stick with the basics and logistics first... Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by TxBasslady on Mar 3rd, 2004, 5:04pm Ramon.......... This is a great idea! There are so many CH'ers in the Mid-West. Karla......get with the BOD.....if you wish to start a Wisconsin Chapter. This is good. If some States would rather not be included with Ramon's....then you guys get busy! Start your own Chapter for your home State. Just remember.....other than starting a Chapter....nothing much can be done till all the other work is completed by OUCH. The more Chapter's we have the more the OUCH membership should grow. Good Luck Ramon........ Jean |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Linda_Howell on Mar 3rd, 2004, 5:12pm Ramon, I'm going to post this here as opposed to sending you a personal e-mail because maybe this dialog will help someone else. California had 247 members when I took over. I e-mailed everyone on the "where we live" button. Sent a nice welcome to calOUCH blah blah blah letter. Most of the e-mails were bogus or had changed since they first posted and never went through. That, aside....I would suggest you do the same thing for everyone you're trying to reach. Get together a letter of introduction...tell people what you mean to do and ask for their help and support. Get input and then "go with it" damn the torpedos! The West welcomes the midwest in their pursuit. (was that politically correct enuf?) sheesh! Linda Howell, Director of calOUCH, BOD member of OUCH and no one else in particular or of any importance whatsoever. |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by jonny on Mar 3rd, 2004, 5:21pm Im a damn member of every chapter and every chapter that will ever be formed.....I dont care if my stinkin name is not on your paperwork!!.....Im a member damn it!!! ..........................jonny ;;D |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Linda_Howell on Mar 3rd, 2004, 5:38pm Too much cafe' au latte today J? Linda |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by TxBasslady on Mar 3rd, 2004, 5:58pm on 03/03/04 at 17:21:58, jonny wrote:
Makin a list.....checkin it twice :o LMAO Ummmm |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Tiannia on Mar 3rd, 2004, 6:21pm on 03/03/04 at 17:21:58, jonny wrote:
One membership for him and each of his personalities? j/k Jonny.... I am in a shitty mood today... I'm tired of trying to be fucking cheerful and nice. Tia |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by thomas on Mar 3rd, 2004, 6:23pm on 03/03/04 at 18:21:11, Tiannia wrote:
Join the club, hope you get better before me. lol. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by BlueMeanie on Mar 3rd, 2004, 6:34pm Sounds like a plan Cerebus. Where do I sign up ? LOL Sending you my info. |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Woobie on Mar 3rd, 2004, 7:42pm http://pweb.jps.net/~gangale/opsa/ps/2004_Time_Zone_Geo_Map_sm.gif just a visual...... ;;D maybe since Texas has it's own chapter... we could do something like North Central and South Central??? THEN - every year - we could call a meeting in Davenport in the atrium? [smiley=crackup.gif] Just here to help.......... ;;D |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by JDH on Mar 3rd, 2004, 10:15pm on 03/03/04 at 19:42:36, Woobie wrote:
The story of my life :o Quote:
Jim |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Callico_Kid on Mar 4th, 2004, 1:39am Just sent my info! jc |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Donna_D. on Mar 4th, 2004, 2:57am Cerebus, I think that your initiative is to be commended. Somebody somewhere has to start the ball rolling on a great idea...Glad to see it is you!! Keep up the fantastic work! Nothing wrong with taking names [smiley=deal2.gif] and kickin' butt!! [smiley=sayyes.gif] Now go wrangle up some members for the Midwest Chapter! [smiley=cowboy.gif] DD |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by JDH on Mar 4th, 2004, 1:11pm bumping for M.O.U.C.H. Jim |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 4th, 2004, 8:30pm Ok folks once again.... If you live in the midwest, email me and get your contact info in. If you aren't registered and you want in ...DO SO! If you are, quit procrastinating and get your contact info to me....I'm makin a list... (YES jonny you are on it ;;D) Repeat: Anyone in the midwest who is registered and willing to be a member of a midwest chapter get me your contact info. This has been a public service announcement.... ;;D ;;D Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by TxBasslady on Mar 5th, 2004, 2:36am on 03/03/04 at 19:42:36, Woobie wrote:
LMAO..........Tina.........Damn we sure got attached to that Atrium [smiley=huh.gif] Jean |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by BarbaraD on Mar 5th, 2004, 5:18am :)Bump for ya |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by randal on Mar 5th, 2004, 7:49am This Cluster Freak from Missouri just sighned up. Randal |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Gena on Mar 5th, 2004, 10:52am bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump, bump Man theres nothing like a good long bump... :-X |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 5th, 2004, 11:55am Guess what? BUMP! ::) (whistling) Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by thomas on Mar 5th, 2004, 1:17pm Chapters are great, but shouldn't we get all of the bylaws for OUCH (the big one) and everything else completely ironed out, then have all of the local chapters adopt said by-laws and rules. Otherwise we may be setting ourselves up for an articles of confederation type situation instead of a smooth running organization that moves in-tune with all of the chapters, and those who relocate to another state, will not have to re-learn all of the different by-laws. I'm just thinking "big-picture" here, folks. Not trying to rain on anyone's parade. |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 5th, 2004, 1:39pm Thomas, Check your PM's ;) Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Woobie on Mar 5th, 2004, 6:33pm Um Gore?? We need your blood type, and social security number also!! ;;D ;;D LOL tina |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Mastifflvr28 on Mar 5th, 2004, 11:42pm Don't forget Mother's Maiden Name :) Mast |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by River_Rat on Mar 6th, 2004, 1:07pm on 03/05/04 at 18:33:28, Woobie wrote:
I need your credit card numbers and experation date ;;D You can just PM me with that info LOL Does this mean I gonna hafta get another Tattoo ::) If you need any thing Ramon gimme a buzz!! NORM |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 7th, 2004, 10:36pm Givin da midwest a bump... Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by gore2424 on Mar 8th, 2004, 12:03am Thank you Ramon for helping me with my posting. Guess I am too trusting ya think. |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by Cerberus on Mar 8th, 2004, 3:24pm No Problem Terry, I'd just rather not have you suffer the aftermath of posting too much personal info in a public forum....not a matter of trust so much as caution. ;) I don't believe you are in any danger from US here, bu,t those who might seek to do evil do have access too. ;) Ramon |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by thomas on Mar 8th, 2004, 3:28pm on 03/08/04 at 00:03:01, gore2424 wrote:
Now if we could just talk JDH into removing his post, you will be safe. lol. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by JDH on Mar 8th, 2004, 3:41pm on 03/08/04 at 15:28:56, thomas wrote:
DOH!!! Sorry Terry I forgot I had quoted your post with all that info....it's gone now. thanks Thomas Jim |
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Title: Re: Midwest Chapter trying to form! Post by BruceD on Mar 8th, 2004, 8:59pm on 03/05/04 at 13:17:37, thomas wrote:
Doh! I was hopin' to be able to secede. Now Thomas had to go and take all the fun out of it. ;;D ;;D Later BruceD |
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