Anybody interested in starting a Southern California Chapter

Robert:

Tricia brought it up with me expressing that CA is way too big for just one chapter. I informally ran it up the flag pole with the Pioneer Day guys from SLO County and there may be some interest in having a local chapter. We will see what happens--I know I don't have time to head another project.

Anyone out there have an interest in putting something together? Probably could be Ventura, Santa Barbara, SLO, Monterey, San Benito and some of the valley counties if there is interest. We already have a couple of significant shows/parades in the area that we attend regularily so there could be a built in base already.

Thoughts?

Tom Madden

Guys,

I couldn't agree more, that with the physical size of California, we could use multiple in-state chapters! A So. Cal chapter serving the southern area and the central coast is a great idea!

I would also propose that a Central California chapter could conceivably cover the central valley (Sacramento & San Joaquin) and perhaps also the eastern (Sierra Nevada) mountain areas.

While Chapter 5 is a wonderfully active chapter, and will always be our “charter chapter”, it’s a long drive for some in this very large state! The big question is, as Tom asks, are there other interested folks who would like to like to get involved with starting new chapters??? Anything worthwhile does take effort, with that said, at least share your thoughts!

I don't mind doing the work, if thats what it takes. I just want to know that there is some support out there from other members and those who would like to be involved in the process.

-Robert Richardson

Maybe we can get this thread to be made "sticky", that way it doesn't have to get bumped because of the other threads. Being that its about growing ACMOC.

Maybe we can get this thread to be made "sticky", that way it doesn't have to get bumped because of the other threads. Being that its about growing ACMOC.

Consider yourself "Stuck."

Recapping so far, we have the So. Cal - Hemet area, the San Joaquin Valley - Fresno area, and myself in the Sacramento Valley - Sacramento area. Oh my, of course let's not forget Tom at SLO, on the Central Coast! I think we'll need to charter a Learjet to pick us all up and take us home after the monthly meetings! [img]http://www.acmocbb.org/ACMOC_BB/images/icons/doh.gif[/img]

For me, still working full time, I'm likely stuck to a greater Sacramento Valley and eastern Sierra Nevada mountain area. If not, then it's the established Chapter 5, two hours away. I'm up to helping a new chapter, if it's less than two hours drive! Anyone in the Stockton, CA area interested?

Statewide though, we still need more chapters in CA! After all, this was the "birth state" of Best and Holt? We should have "tons" of chapters here! (Pun intended[img]http://www.acmocbb.org/ACMOC_BB/images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img])

I am interested in a SoCentral Cal Chapter! I'm located on the South Coast - Carpinteria -.

Rick

I would be interested in a Central California Chapter.

Geoff