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Post by THE GOB-FATHER on Dec 31, 2006 14:00:40 GMT -5
ATTENTION ALL RACKS & SPURS MEMBERS!!!! Please read ALL of the following announcement!
Come visit and sign up at our new Racks & Spurs Club Chapters:
If you are in the North East, please visit the Racks & Spurs Club North Eastern Chapter at:
If you are in the Souteast, please visit the Racks & Spurs Club Southeastern Chapter at:
If you are in the Midwest, please visit the Racks & Spurs Club Midwest Chapter at:
Announcement Details:
I'd like to take this time to make an announcement. I've got something HUGE to relay to you all but first I'd like to wish every Racks & Spurs Club member a happy New Year! I do hope that the new year will bring you all happiness and prosperity throughout 2007! But now, I'd really like to get to the real reason I'm sending this to all of you...
The Racks & Spurs Club has come a long way in the very short time we've been in operation. The only reason we have is because of you the dedicated loyal members of our site. That being said, I'd like to recognize this great feat by stating my appreciation for all that we've accomplished thus far. We've got so much more to go though! It has been my vision, from the very begining, to bring our club to a point that we could tap into the hunting/fishing/outdoor community and have an impact and influence therein. This would only be possible though in numbers. We'd have to be a strong force with a loud voice in order to accomplish such a goal. The only way we are going to do so is with numbers... and lots of them! The more people we have on our side the better and the more abilities we'll have as a club. I want to take that word "club" and put that into perspective on why I've included that in the title of Racks & Spurs... or rather the "Racks & Spurs Club".
Again, from the very begining I had a vision of a unity of outdoor enthusiasts all in one place online that share and provide information of all sorts regarding our outdoor sports. A place where folks can get together and meet new people that share the same passion and values. Over time, the more and more folks that we have join up would soon open up new opportunities for us as a club to be able to reach out to the local population in every town and city clear across America. That being said, we'd have the ability to become a household name and a driving force in the outdoor community. We will soon get to that point.
I've seen, over time, that our members have had several different views and issues regarding our outdoor sports. Whether it be political, moral, economical, legal, or even faith based. Regardless the issue, it's been noted that we all have a drive to have a "voice" in the outdoor community. I think it's that "voice" that can make a difference... that can make "change" if need be. Or overall just have an influence on where our heritage will go in terms of it's future direction. We ALL can have an influence in this and if we work together we will in fact rise to a point where we WILL make a difference... and one that lasts for future generations to benefit from.
Where is all of this going you may be asking? Well, we've got literally thousands of members right now (and that's not including the folks that visit that just don't bother to register), we get hundreds of thousands of page views a month and have been labled as the internet's BEST outdoor hunting and fishing forums by many on a continual basis. This means we're doing something right and heading in a positive direction... and have done so in such short time. It is our family atmosphere and our no nonsense approach to keeping it that way that has gained us the notarity we so rightfully deserve and it's that family friendly atmosphere that we will continue to uphold in providing you all a place that is "safe" for you to enjoy in your spare time online. That being said, we've rounded off our edges and created a community that has built the "foundation" of where we will go from here. I needed to take the first two years and just remain in the "building stage" of our club. We needed to create an atmosphere that people enjoyed coming to on a continual basis and was rich in website features and pleasing to the eye. A site that had plenty of people from all over the United States sharing tips, stories, pictures, good times and much, much more! Our daily fresh content, conversations, contests, outdoor current events etc... are all a part of what makes us one of the best places to stop in at on the net to be a part of the outdoor online community... and we're going to now take that to the next level! Now, here's where the future of R&S gets EXCITING!!
Now that we've come this far and have completed a strong foundation to build upon, it's now time to move on to the second phase of our club's initiative to become a strong "voice" in the industry. With the new year I'd like to see "new beginings" for our club. We will in fact define that term "club" and really start to understand why that's exactly what we are now. I'm now introducing a new demension of the Racks & Spurs Club by adding "CHAPTERS"!!! Yep, that's right... chapters! I've noticed over the course of time that there was a specific need for our members to tap into the local side of things on the many levels in which one could do just that. I've heard the "voice" of the masses and have found a way in which I can "supply the demand". I've taken the U.S. and have divided them into several different "regions". Five regions to be exact. The regions are the: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, & Western regions. These regions will be classified as "chapters". Right now, I've created 3 new additional sites that are now added to the line of Racks & Spurs Club informational series of websites that will serve as regional coverage of our club. As of right now, the first three chapters that will be initially introduced to the club will be the Northeastern Chapter, the Southeastern Chapter, & the Midwestern Chapter. These will be the first "test run" of chapters as we start this initiative.
The idea here is to bring our members a specific site that is geared towards a more "local" level in their outdoor community. All sorts of great opportunities should surface from this! The staff has dilligently been assisting me in this project and we have gladly provided each of these new chapter sites with fresh content to help in kicking this off right! Our staff has been assigned specific duties and titles to form our structured system. A breakdown on how this will play out is listed within each site for your refrence. Overall, this is going to be new for all of us and ultimately, we'll all have a voice in how this project will play out.
This chapter system is one that is designed to be created "For the people, by the people.", so in essence... YOU determine what this will become. The future of this project lies within your hands as members. After all, a club is only as strong as the people that are in it. We've got a new year with a new Racks & Spurs. We can take this baby and run with it. There are options within each of these sites to excercise your voice as a member of the chapter. To discuss what's most import to and your chapter's development. Take advantage of what's been created for you. Afterall, this is YOUR club! Make it that way... we're here to be a part of all every step of the way.
In closing, I'm very excited about this opportunity to share something as great as this with all of you! I really do believe that this is the very begining for our club to reach bigger and better goals as a whole. I believe in our members and their constant drive to better our sports. I've met a TON of great people here on Racks & Spurs and I do hope that continues to be an ever growing number over the years to come. These chapters are going to lead the way for us as a club whereas we can start on the "local level" and work our way up to the top at the national level. The main site of Racks & Spurs will remain as it is and serve as a way for ALL members across the U.S. to communicate with one another and stay informed on a national level. The chapters will be to meet other folks locally, get other folks in your area to join and discuss topics related more specifically to your region. If you have any questions and/or would like to help contribute to this great project, please feel free to contact me at: Gobfather@racksandspursclub.com or please contact one of our helpful staff that have been designated to each specific chapter. We'd like to see as many people as possible sign up at the chapter that pertains to your region but also would like to say that it's not a necessity to do so. As stated previously, the main site will still remain active and available to the entire member base but obviously I encourage you all to help build this with me and the staff so that we can see this grow to what it can be!!!
If you are in the Northeast, please visit the Racks & Spurs Club Northeastern Chapter at:
If you are in the Souteast, please visit the Racks & Spurs Club Southeastern Chapter at:
If you are in the Midwest, please visit the Racks & Spurs Club Midwest Chapter at:
Thank you fellow Racks & Spurs Club members and here's to a prosperous 2007!!!!
-GF