I motion

[seanR]

The only reason the super secret squirel site was created was so that certain banned members could participate in affairs. It was very simply a snub at the BOD at the time. It has served it's purpose.

This statement really really bothers me.
The more I thought about it last night, the more it bothered me....
When MWXJ was set up, I was the president of the Midwest Chapter.
Anything that has to do with the Chapter would have, and still does, go through me first.
Therefore, I, MYSELF, would have been snubbing MY nose at the mothership.
Is this the type of person you think I am?

I hope people don't think of me as someone who would "snub" my nose at authority.

Kind of an oxmoron if you think about it....

 

[Roxtar]

I hope people don't think of me as someone who would "snub" my nose at authority.

Now ME, on the other hand... :greensmok

 

[Prepmech]

Perhaps the idea of having to be voted in to the "members" area of MWXJ should be rethought.

MWXJ has a members area?

 

[HaleYes]

Perhaps the idea of having to be voted in to the "members" area of MWXJ should be rethought.

MWXJ has a members area?

:roflmao: :roflmao:

 

[Gil BullyKatz]

:roflmao: :roflmao:

shhhhh...

loose lips sink ships

 

[imbthree]

a lot of newer members have come on board without being lead to MWXJ. Perhaps the idea of having to be voted in to the "members" area of MWXJ should be rethought.

It's basically our clubhouse and I still feel it has a place.
The time may have come to make it easier for new members to access it, however.

Kid4lyf is right. As a new member of in general (not paid yet,got laid off) It took a while to figure the sight out as far as where you can post certain things. I found the midwest chapter like two weeks ago and find myself browsing this forum atleast 50% of my time on . I think there should be some kind of link or posting thats easy to find about MWXJ. Now that I know about it I will start to check it for new news. This is the first forum I've ever really participated on and I enjoy it, but its like being the new kid in school. Its kinda intimidating trying to be the new kid that wants to become friends with the cool kids that already have a click going thats been together for a long time. Does that make sense? I guess what I'm saying is "IF YOU ADVERTISE, THEY WILL COME!" Take care guys and dont let this discussion get to heated and break bonds between states. You guys have a good thing going here and I look forward to meeting all of you in the future. -Shaun

 

[Gil BullyKatz]

Kid4lyf is right. As a new member of in general (not paid yet,got laid off) It took a while to figure the sight out as far as where you can post certain things. I found the midwest chapter like two weeks ago and find myself browsing this forum atleast 50% of my time on .

Welcome to the boards...

A friendly reminder that until you become a paid member...

You a new USER of .

Peace-

 

[Roxtar]

Kid4lyf is right.

That's a good first step.
Never forget that.

 

[BRIANHO13]

I think most would agree that MWXJ is our "club house" if you will. It's also sort of an unwritten rule, that to get in the "club house" a campfire attendance is required, then the voting thing happens. Now, that may be out of the question for Joe Blow to make a campfire, Joe is in Timbuktu and just can't make a campfire. IMHO, sorry. His loss. It's our "Club House" we'll play by our rules. Brad is correct in that some day the time may come to make it easier to access the members area. Now is not that time.
I guess it's back to the "Why fix it if it ain't broke." philosophy for me.

JMHO.

Hale

This whole post bugs the pi$$ out of me for some reason. The whole clubhouse thing is BS.

I have been to several campfires and never knew there was a members area in the midwestxj site. IF you want people to use the site why not make it more accessible.

Les,
I thought CF was a sanctioned run for some reason.....sorry about using that as an example.

All,
If resources are an issue I volunteer to help MOD the trail runs section if it is created.

 

[Roxtar]

This whole post bugs the pi$$ out of me for some reason. The whole clubhouse thing is BS.

I have been to several campfires and never knew there was a members area in the midwestxj site. IF you want people to use the site why not make it more accessible.

Les,
I thought CF was a sanctioned run for some reason.....sorry about using that as an example.

Therein lies the problem.
The origional torchbearers, myself included, have failed in our responsibility to bring newer members into the fold properly.
That is my reasoning for considering a rethink on the current rules for MWXJ membership.
Something needs to change if we are excluding members who belong there just because we aren't keeping up to date on things.

Then again, I don't know Brianho personally. Maybe he's an asshat who has been shut out on purpose.

 

[BRIANHO13]

Then again, I don't know Brianho personally. Maybe he's an asshat who has been shut out on purpose.

Don't get me wrong, I am an asshat and proud of it .

 

[Rev Den]

The Midwest XJ site is open to ALL members of the MWC.

Go there, PM Randy (InterpdXJ) for access.

I agree a failure was made to properly inform all MWC members of the site, hopefully we can move past this and grow as a chapter.

JMHO

BTW - Brain is a stand-up guy, and not an asshat...at least no more then the rest of us.

Rev

 

[IntrepidXJ]

BTW - Brain is a stand-up guy, and not an asshat...at least no more then the rest of us.

i heard he was an asshat to the club? or was that asset?

 

[HaleYes]

I didn't realize MWXJ was such a big secret. It's not like it's being hid from everyone. I didn't really think it was that big of a deal. It's not like there is any thing super secret in there.
I still stand by my original post though. Just my opinoin.

Hale

 

[BRIANHO13]

Can I get an update on the original request?

 

[Big Hank]

I would also like to motion for a wheeling / get together forum. It would be nice to know that you could plan an wheeling trip, or get together far in advance and people would be able to check and discuss the event without the worry of it making it a couple pages back. Also this would make it easier for newbs to find out whats going on near them or local rides.

Brian this should speed up the process. Two members motioning is the requirement in the by-laws. So PASS....FAIL....or TABLE for thirty days please.

Thanks
Gene MJ

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Brian this should speed up the process. Two members motioning is the requirement in the by-laws. So PASS....FAIL....or TABLE for thirty days please.

speaking of the bylaws....where are the MWC bylaws posted.....i just searched for them and can't find them? since those are the bylaws this motion would fall under....

i know laura helped write them up....they must be somewhere

 

[Roxtar]

speaking of the bylaws....where are the MWC bylaws posted.....i just searched for them and can't find them? since those are the bylaws this motion would fall under....

i know laura helped write them up....they must be somewhere

We needed something to start the last MWC campfire.
It seemed appropriate.

 

[seanR]

speaking of the bylaws....where are the MWC bylaws posted.....i just searched for them and can't find them? since those are the bylaws this motion would fall under....

i know laura helped write them up....they must be somewhere

We adopted the national by-laws to four our chapter.
There is another set in the works, they will be done this fall.

 

[seanR]

Can I get an update on the original request?

This was talked about by the MWC BOD and it was decided to keep the MWC forum here as is.
This stems from a decision made by the national BOD this spring where the Arizona Chapter wanted their own land use forum. The request was denied stating that the national BOD did not want the boards "stunk up" with a hundred sub forums.

We, the MWC BOD has since made MWXJ more accessible for every MWC member to see.

Please feel free to post up your local runs there and please, by all means, check often to see what's happn'n in your area!