Membership contact book

[Zachbon]

I have a question; why doesn't the MCA have a book of all the members to use to contact other members? I travel alot going from shows in other cities or even other states (as a large number of other members do), it would be nice to be able to contact members in that city if I had a mechanical problem or wanted to know a good place to eat or spend the night.

I'm also a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders of America (GWRRA); it's the largest motorcycle association in the world. GWRRA has a book called "The Gold Book". The Gold Book lists the name of every member of GWRRA, their town, and phone number. If a GWRRA member agrees to have their name printed in the Gold Book (optional), they agree to provide mechanical assistance to tyraveling riders, provide assistance with lodging or even volunteer to have members stay at their home, and recommend local Honda dealers or repair facilities. It is an invaluable assest when I travel on my Gold Wing, I never leave home without it.

http://gwrra.org/goldbook.html

Why can't the MCA generate a book simular to this to the membership? The dues for the GWRRA is the same as the MCA; all new members of GWRRA are issued a Gold Book upon joining. Can't we do this too?

Zach Bon
South Eastern Virginia Mustang Club (SEVMC)
MCA# 80713
Certified Judge 5th Gen, OD/DD, and Modified

[MrFarmdog]

Interesting thought. It would have to be opt in because of privacy concerns but would be nice to have. I will point this thread out to our board.

[fastlane65]

In the distant past MCA published one every year or so. I remember getting a couple in the early '80s before I let my membership lapse. There were a lot fewer privacy concerns back then. And no internet!

[Zachbon]

In the distant past MCA published one every year or so. I remember getting a couple in the early '80s before I let my membership lapse. There were a lot fewer privacy concerns back then. And no internet!

I agree. But when new members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) fill out the membership form, it asks then if they wish to be in the Gold Book or not. Those that don't want to be listed in the Gold Book don't appear in it. I think it is a great idea and the price of joining GWRRA and the MCA are the same. So if the GWRRA can do it; why can't we? It's great to be able to open the Gold Book and talk to someone who is willing to help you when you're in a tough situation.


Zach

[MartyRupp]

Zach it is not quite the same but there is a list of reginal clubs and contacts for their officers. If I had trouble I would call on of the clubs for help. Just a thought. Marty

[Zachbon]

Zach it is not quite the same but there is a list of reginal clubs and contacts for their officers. If I had trouble I would call on of the clubs for help. Just a thought. Marty

Marty,

You make a valid point but to do that I would probably have to have a computer to find a Club. A book makes it very easy.


Zach

[carlite65]

In the distant past MCA published one every year or so. I remember getting a couple in the early '80s before I let my membership lapse. There were a lot fewer privacy concerns back then. And no internet!

you mean like this one??

[Zachbon]

you mean like this one??

Yes. If we had one in the past, I don't see why we can't have another one. I'm curious to know how many members were listed?


Zach Bon
SEVMC
MCA# 80713
CJ 5th Gen, OD/DD, and Modified

[carlite65]

Yes. If we had one in the past, I don't see why we can't have another one. I'm curious to know how many members were listed?


Zach Bon
SEVMC
MCA# 80713
CJ 5th Gen, OD/DD, and Modified

don't know without counting them. it also has the bylaws in it. it is 72 pages. the book is 5 1/2 x 8 inches and the print inside is sort of small.

[kcode]

Along the same line of thought, MCA used to publish the names and states of residence of all new MCA members in Mustang Times that joined the club during the previous months.