active AMCA members from ontario canada please respond

[cdndewey]

Names huh? Being as how we are dealing with historic bikes, I was thinking something historic for a name....
Before confederation this area was known as the Province of Ontario, it doesn't really roll of the tongue!
Our official bird is, not surprisingly, the common loon. So the Loonie Chapter?!? Perhaps not.... because inevitably we would at some point have to contend with a "twoonie" chapter from elsewhere in the country and would become confusing for those not intimately familiar with our currency.
If we reach further back in the area history, we will be dealing with fur trading, and do we really want anybody equating us with baby seal hunters? Or, because the biggest of our fur exports historically were beavers.... do I even need to go there?
On second thought, I can see the historic lead is going nowhere, time to rethink this a little....

If you're thinking historical why not...... The Upper Canada Chapter

[AFJ]

Why back track? It is 'their book". After giving me the list for nearby States and then seeing that they could not control what a Chapter might say using the list to contact potential AMCA members without a Local Chapter, They changed the Rules to censor me and our recruitment efforts. We refuse to send out something edited by this Board in our name, Texas Members can Speak for themselves without using the list. We will hit 200 Members soon by word of mouth, friend to friend, and by setting a good example of how to Run a Chapter and still have Fun Doing It.

With the success we had with the "Meet and Greet" Reach Out Approach the Cherokee Chapter adopted, We saw how the Board copied us at Barber setting up across from us, even took down our Road Run Poster after we traveled 800 miles to attend as guests of the Confederate Chapter to promote the Kerrville National Road Run as well as the Cannon Ball 3. Over 12 of our Chapter members will be riders or support crew members in September. Non AMCA event same as Barber, go where the people are to find new members.

Very little Credit (except from Fred Davis) for the Chapters work in growing x 3 in one year, from 38 to 140 in 12 months, but they say their program is the Bee's Knees as long as they can review your wording, all about control. Shelby

Perhaps it would be better to refrain from comment and going on (and on) and moaning about something that went on in Texas (and elsewhere) between a Chapter and AMCA National officials and let Dave Brander (AKA Hawg) and his fellow Canadians deal with Fred Davis and the AMCA board on the establishment of an AMCA Chapter in the province of Ontario. In my understanding, there are 3 Western Canadian AMCA Chapters in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba and there were no particular problems or issues involving their establishment or operations such as seem to have arisen elsewhere.
AFJ
(AMCA member since 1977, Canadian since 1940)

[shelbyinparadise]

I totally agree with the efforts our neighbors to the north are trying to do, over such a large area, slightly larger than Texas I believe. These issues of how to bring together AMCA members together in such a large area, in my opinion, are vastly different than a small densely area, and these people have a very short Riding season, so a Social Chapter spread over common interests is best left to those involved.

I believe most people agree National policies are guidelines to be modified to fit special needs of the Chapters, one size does not always fit all. Fred Davis gets high marks from Chapters working with him on Details. I still am a huge supporter of the AMCA as a 10,000+ member Antique Motorcycle Social club. Shelby

[Milrite]

If you're thinking historical why not...... The Upper Canada Chapter

That sounds pretty darn good to me!

[c.o.]

Laurentian and Algonquin just occurred to me...

[aka HAWG]

Laurentian and Algonquin just occurred to me...

thanks cory these ones will be added to the list

aka HAWG

[aka HAWG]

If you're thinking historical why not...... The Upper Canada Chapter

this one is already on a short list thanks

[c.o.]

thanks cory these ones will be added to the list

aka HAWG

Was going to mention St. Lawrence as well but thought you probably might already have that one.

[aka HAWG]

Was going to mention St. Lawrence as well but thought you probably might already have that one.

no one has mentioned that one - added to list

thanks again cory

aka HAWG

[c.o.]

No problem Dave. I'm kind of excited about this new chapter. Any plans for a newsletter or some such thing down the line?

[cdndewey]

Another idea...... Seaway Chapter

[aka HAWG]

No problem Dave. I'm kind of excited about this new chapter. Any plans for a newsletter or some such thing down the line?

let me get the ball rolling faster on this adventure. a few we have talked to are interested in a swap meet as well as a road run, but yes i'd hope some sort of comunication will be brought forward - just need someone to step up to do it

cori just sent a pm to you


aka HAWG

[aka HAWG]

Another idea...... Seaway Chapter

added to list thanks

[Spag]

Dave,
It was very nice meeting you and your wife at Oley. Wow! Such enthusiasm for your proposed new Chapter. With enthusiastic Members like you and your group planning a new AMCA Chapter in Canada, I think the future of the AMCA is on solid ground. I sent your application letter with all the required signatures on to Fred Davis for processing. With all the suggestions for a Chapter name, it won't be long before your group choses a name and moves on to the next step in the process. AFJ on this thread is from Canada and is very knowledgeable about how to incorporate your Chapter in Ontario. He may be able to help you with the next step. As John Cerilli stated, please feel free to call or e mail him or Fred Davis is you have any questions about your proposed new Chapter. Thanks for your interest and enthusiasm.
Richard

[AFJ]

Dave,
With all the suggestions for a Chapter name, it won't be long before your group choses a name and moves on to the next step in the process. AFJ on this thread is from Canada and is very knowledgeable about how to incorporate your Chapter in Ontario. He may be able to help you with the next step.
Richard

Information on Ontario not-for-profit incorporation has been sent.
AFJ