rherold9 Wrote:It isn't that current students don't want to come out it is the lack of people actually knowing/timing of events isn't always great. Not saying that we don't try our best to let each other know it is that some of the newer members or "shy'er" members don't know about the events and/or don't people or alumni from MM. Not to mention that I'm a freshman and I'd love to come to these events but monies and me trying to balance time to make it to these events is hard.

I think we need more social meets with alumni and current students to get to know each other more. Perhaps making a list of who attends what events and see the trends of people who aren't attending the events but are in the club maybe try to talk to them and get them to come out. I know for a fact some of the other freshman have no idea what's going on in the club, part of it is us getting adjusted to college life other I have no idea.

Just my little input,

Ryan

Mike Wrote:Reminder (nobody in line yet): I'm sponsoring a student's event fee. Let me know if you want in on the raffle.

BFisch06 Wrote:I get the club emails, and I check the facebook page almost daily. I'm starting to check the forum more and more. I recognize and appreciate all of the work the current officers are doing to get the club out to events and involved with alumni. The low participation is not reflective of their dedication. You guys are awesome. :thumbup:

Karting is something I really want to do, but I've already registered for the test and tune autocross in Verona that day. I've done a lot of stuff to the HHR this winter and I need every second I can get to figure out how its going to handle with more power, better brakes, new tires, and a rear sway bar. I've heard it said that MM "isn't focused on autocross, but some of our members participate". I'd love to get on track with my own car, but the HHR isn't for that, and I knew it when I bought it. GM screwed me over and my savings got eaten up pretty quick when I basically started college over. I traded my 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue when I bought the HHR and those are the only 2 vehicles I've owned. I wanted a sportier car, but I felt the HHR was more practical for my wife and I. I compromised and got something fun, fast, big enough to haul stuff, and something I worked on during my time at GM. Autocross seems like a good place for me to start to get into motorsports - it's a way for ME to get seat time doing what this club is about - driving. Karting does that too, but that's a one-time event. I recognize it's probably more seat time considering 10 days of 3 70-second runs (for a total of maybe 30 minutes PER SEASON), but I've already committed a bunch of money to upgrades for autocross. In short, I'm not karting because of a date conflict. That said, I thought it was really odd the club did so much to promote the college invitational last semester, and then scheduled karting for the opening day of autocross this semester.

I didn't manage my time appropriately before we went to the track last weekend and I, too, almost backed out at the last minute, but I knew I would look back and regret not going. The weather was awful, but that's okay - I had a blast. As stated earlier in this thread the alumni are super awesome. However, I'm not that crazy about some of the current members. I'm torn between trying to network with alumni, and not wanting to attend activities with people I'm uncomfortable with. I don't want to go into more detail about this here on the forum. In short, as I've come to know the MM members, some seem to have a set of priorities that I feel lead toward dangerous or inconsiderate situations. That said, these "sets of priorities" (can't come up with a better term) are what create the "Yeah, I barely got that felony evading charge dropped back in 2004 when..." stories. Please note: nothing bad has happened! It's simply the vibe a few people put off and I personally don't like it. Maybe I'm just being a whiny bitch, but I'm going to put it out there.

In regards to drinking, I haven't and won't. I'm comfortable with that stance and will take any criticism, chastising, or whatever else comes my way as a result. In short, the medicine I take for a heart condition is amplified by alcohol. To boot, my family has had a lot of problems related to alcohol. A cousin shot himself in the face in front of his girlfriend this past January. I'm not him, I'm more responsible, etc. etc., but I'm going to abstain from drinking. Alumni and members want to? Cool - you have the right to lawfully do so. My personal choice on the topic shouldn't impact your choices and I try to keep my opinion to myself. Honestly, hanging out at the Tavern at VIR was really cool. Drunk folks aren't my cup of tea, but it was fun to listen to stories and such.

tl;dr
I'm not going karting because I'm doing BRR's Autocross Test & Tune, thought I wish I could go.

ispoonwithmugen Wrote:You think I'm a felon to be

Sully Wrote:

ispoonwithmugen Wrote:You think I'm a felon to be

We all already thought that ;-)


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D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Thanks for your feedback Brad! I certainly respect your situation, and I hope you don't beleive we are trying to "force" you to drink. It has just been college mentality for a long time that booze helps loosen people up to talking and getting to know each other.

ispoonwithmugen Wrote:You think I'm a felon to be

FlaakCM Wrote:

premiershine9 Wrote:Jon and I talking about cutting down to one hour if possible

not to come off as rude, but if you end up cutting it to an hour, the drive to richmond isnt really worth it anymore. Just sayin...

JustinG Wrote:I JUST NEED TO KNOW IF I AM BEING ASKED TO HOST LUNCH AFTERWARDS.......

Jake Wrote:150% in for lunch and beer and sweet tea for those who don't want beer and tell me what to bring.


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ispoonwithmugen Wrote:

Jake Wrote:150% in for lunch and beer and sweet tea for those who don't want beer and tell me what to bring.


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Can I have some warm apple pie? Or some everclear? :lol: