Spyder Ryders of America, Arizona Chapter?

[robr32]

Anyone interested in forming a Arizona chapter?

Just need ( 5 ) people to start & ( 4 ) of those have to be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer to start

http://www.spyderryderofamerica.com/start-a-chapter/


Just wondering :-)

[Pampurrs]

Anyone interested in forming a Arizona chapter?

Just need ( 5 ) people to start & ( 4 ) of those have to be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer to start

http://www.spyderryderofamerica.com/start-a-chapter/


Just wondering :-)

I'm in

[Rawhide kid]

I'd join. Not sure I can be an occifer though. Think I'm allergic.

[LJspydee]

How about us snowbirds?

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[kbwitt]

I am interested. I also belong to southwesr can am riders.

[kbwitt]

I am interested.
I also belong to southwest can am riders on meet up forum.
Also going to Sturgis, alot of people there who only have two wheels, figure they need to see if you have a great ride, you do not have to trailer your bike to get there.
Please keep me informed, leaving July 30 to Sturgis then to MI. Be back in Sept.
Kenn

[azcpl85711]

We would be interested as well.

[YumaJim]

I'm interested. Just joined the San Diego chapter and joined them for a ryde last month. Being in Yuma I'm close to equal distance between SD and Phoenix.

[jaherbst]

Why not, I belong to everything else. Put me down as a yes.

Jack

[NautiBrit]

We're in too.

[robr32]

Ok, Awesome Folks..

Let me do some groundwork on this and I will let everyone know...

Officer wise, we just need to fill the postions so at this point if someone wants one of them just let me know
I am not new to leading, I lead the Desert Dragons in the Phx area ( http:\\www.meetup.com\desert_dragons (http://www.meetup.com\desert_dragons) ) but I do not NEED to be a officer for our SRA chapter

Just more excited to have a SRA Arizona more than anything :-)


Bob..


UPDATE ==> 7/27/2015 5:30pm MST

Inquiry sent to Spyder Ryders Of America to see what the next step is :-)

Also created a e-mail address for it if anyone needs a contact point ==> SRA_Arizona@cox.net

[Pampurrs]

Ok, Awesome Folks..

Let me do some groundwork on this and I will let everyone know...

Officer wise, we just need to fill the postions so at this point if someone wants one of them just let me know
I am not new to leading, I lead the Desert Dragons in the Phx area ( http:\\www.meetup.com\desert_dragons (http://www.meetup.com\desert_dragons) ) but I do not NEED to be a officer for our SRA chapter

Just more excited to have a SRA Arizona more than anything :-)


Bob..

I don't have a burning desire to be an officer, but will do it if tapped for it. I stay pretty busy with my American Legion Riders post where I am Secretary, but will take a term in an officers seat here if need be.

Pam

[robr32]

I don't have a burning desire to be an officer, but will do it if tapped for it. I stay pretty busy with my American Legion Riders post where I am Secretary, but will take a term in an officers seat here if need be.

Pam

No Worries Pam...
ALOT of things to work out first :-)

Thank You Though !!!

[robr32]

Ok Folks, looks like we are good

Before we can go forward we need to appoint a Board Of Directors which would consist of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Let me know if anyone would like to fill one of these positions for at least the start-up phase?


Thank You,

Bob..
SRA_Arizona@cox.net

:2thumbs:

[Pampurrs]

Ok Folks, looks like we are good

Before we can go forward we need to appoint a Board Of Directors which would consist of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Let me know if anyone would like to fill one of these positions for at least the start-up phase?


Thank You,

Bob..
SRA_Arizona@cox.net

:2thumbs:
I nominate myself for Secretary

[robr32]

OK, Here We Go :)

President ==> Robr32


Vice President ==> The Rawhide Kid :congrats: ( UPDATED 08/12/2015 )

Secretary ==> Pampurrs :congrats:


Treasurer ==>Tony8472 :congrats:



UPDATE ==> 7/29/2015

We NOW Have Our ( 4 ) Core Officers :clap:

I Will Let The National Chapter Of The Spyder Ryders Of America Know & See What The Next Step Is :2thumbs:

Thank You All For Helping To Make This Work So Far :bowdown:

[robr32]

How about us snowbirds?

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I would think SNOWBIRDS would be welcome :)

[Tony8472]

I'd be happy to volunteer for Treasurer.


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[NautiBrit]

Because I'm retired and travelling, I can't commit to a position, but I will gladly help in any way I can.

[robr32]

I'd be happy to volunteer for Treasurer.


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Thank You :-)

[BaldEagle]

I belong to a group on Meet Up called Spyder Ryders Of The Southwest. Just started in February and 55 members so far. We are centerally located in the northwest valley of Phoenix. Our members, however, hail from all over Arizona. I'm sure many of us would be interested in supporting a chapter. In the mean time, when the ice cream trucks stop melting, we will be riding often. A very active riding group and very friendly folks. Check out our Facebook page. We've been from the White mountains to Bisbee, to Yuma, to Flagstaff on rides. PM me if things get off the ground and I would be happy to spread the word.

John G. :doorag:

[Pampurrs]

I belong to a group on Meet Up called Spyder Ryders Of The Southwest. Just started in February and 55 members so far. We are centerally located in the northwest valley of Phoenix. Our members, however, hail from all over Arizona. I'm sure many of us would be interested in supporting a chapter. In the mean time, when the ice cream trucks stop melting, we will be riding often. A very active riding group and very friendly folks. Check out our Facebook page. We've been from the White mountains to Bisbee, to Yuma, to Flagstaff on rides. PM me if things get off the ground and I would be happy to spread the word.

John G. :doorag:

I'm in that Meetup group also. I'm not a big fan of Meetup groups, but I'll try out a ride or two and see how it goes. I'm also not keen on riding 75 miles to Surprise for a meetup.

Pam

[BaldEagle]

I'm in that Meetup group also. I'm not a big fan of Meetup groups, but I'll try out a ride or two and see how it goes. I'm also not keen on riding 75 miles to Surprise for a meetup.

Pam

Hi Pam. A long ride to start a long ride can be rough for some. The group plans rides to other parts of the state and beyond so that others that are not local can participate. We usually have an east and west valley rally point. We also meet up with groups along the way. We met a group in Tucson on our way to Bisbee (as an example). I know that many in our group, me included, have expressed an interest in a SROA chapter in AZ. Keep us in the loop as things progress. My mom says it's OK for me to be in more than one group. She's very wise. :joke:

John G.

[furface90]

I'm in to would love to meet up with some spyders.

[robr32]

I belong to a group on Meet Up called Spyder Ryders Of The Southwest. Just started in February and 55 members so far. We are centerally located in the northwest valley of Phoenix. Our members, however, hail from all over Arizona. I'm sure many of us would be interested in supporting a chapter. In the mean time, when the ice cream trucks stop melting, we will be riding often. A very active riding group and very friendly folks. Check out our Facebook page. We've been from the White mountains to Bisbee, to Yuma, to Flagstaff on rides. PM me if things get off the ground and I would be happy to spread the word.

John G. :doorag:

I am in that group also & if you look on their discussion page you will see my posting about trying to start a chapter :-)
http://www.meetup.com/Spyder-Ryders-Of-The-Southwest/messages/boards/thread/48950956/post/128305412/?hash=128305412#128305412

Bob R. is my name there
I also founded and lead the Desert Dragons on Meetup.com

http:\\www.meetup.com\Desert_Dragons (http://www.meetup.com\Desert_Dragons)

[robr32]

This is from the Spyder Ryders Of America page, I figure this gives us a starting point
They will also give us a basic chapter charter that we can work with to get it the way we like it :2thumbs:


1) Executive Director/ President: The Director shall uphold this Charter and the chapter bylaws, conduct chapter meetings and coordinate chapter officer responsibilities.

2) National Director/ Vice President: The Assistant Director shall assist the Director in carrying out the Director’s duties. The Assistant Director shall also be responsible for promoting membership, membership orientation, membership retention, and keeping the chapter members informed of S.R.A. programs.

3) Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection and disbursement of chapter funds, reporting the financial transactions to the membership on a monthly basis, submitting an annual financial report to S.R.A., compliance with all revenue recording and reporting requirements.

4) Secretary: The Secretary shall be responsible for the administrative needs of the chapter, keeping the minutes of chapter annual business meetings and general meetings, oversees the position of membership officer if it exists, ensuring that all chapter members are current S.R.A. members, having on file a signed copy of the Annual Chapter Membership Enrollment Form and Release of each member as signed on an annual basis, and submitting to S.R.A. the S.R.A. Chapter Charter Application and any other reports as required by S.R.A. Further, the Secretary shall ensure that all insurance requirements are met (including participant signatures to required release forms), shall ensure preparation of injury report forms, timely submission of injury report forms to the appropriate insurance company and shall be responsible for the maintenance and storage of release forms and injury reports.


Other Officer Positions that Can Be Filled:

5) Activities Officer: The Activities Officer shall be responsible for the administration of chapter events.

6) Ladies of S.R.A. Officer: The Ladies of SRA Officer shall be responsible for encouraging women members to take an active part in chapter activities.

7) Road Captain(s): The Road Captain(s) shall be responsible for assisting in the planning of routes for chapter rides and keeping the Chapter informed of all S.R.A. programs.

8) Editor: The Editor shall be responsible for assembling and organizing written, oral (broadcast) and electronic material for chapter publications, e.g., newsletters, press releases. All chapter publications, whether written, oral (broadcast) or electronic, shall be subject to approval by the board of directors prior to publication.

9) Safety Officer: The Safety Officer shall be responsible for providing chapter members with information relating to the availability of rider training.

10) Photographer: The Photographer shall be responsible for obtaining and organizing chapter photographs for use in chapter publications and chapter history albums.

11) Historian: The Historian shall be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a written account of the history of the chapter, to include officer positions, chapter activities and membership levels.

12) Membership Officer: The Membership Officer shall be responsible for ensuring that all chapter members are current S.R.A. members, having filed a signed copy of the Annual Chapter Membership Enrollment Form and Release of each member as signed on an annual basis; maintains chapter membership report.

13) Webmaster: The Webmaster shall be responsible for assembling and organizing material for the Chapter Web site and seeking approval from the sponsoring dealer prior to publication.


Please Let me know if anyone is interested in any of these other cool positions?? :thumbup:

[YumaJim]

If all that is holding this up is someone as Vice President then put me in. We need an Arizona Chapter!

[robr32]

If all that is holding this up is someone as Vice President then put me in. We need an Arizona Chapter!

Thank You :2thumbs:

[robr32]

Ok Folks,
We have our first order of business it seems :D
What would we like the chapter called??

See note from the SRA:

" Cannot be state wide because you can't service the entire state
we use either a city, range of mountains,a regional the area for a name "

Looks like we have members from all over the state, so I think something like the mountain range or regional area might be kind of cool ?

IDEAS Please, I am not so good at this :helpsmilie:

Superstition Spyders ( Might be kind of cool, if we had a patch would could use a Dreamcatcher image with a spiderweb in the center ) :) Just a thought
Scorpion Spyders
Gila Spyders
Desert Spyders
Saguaro Spyders ( Added 7/31/2015 )


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountain_ranges_of_Arizona
http://www.spiders.us/species/filter/arizona/
http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-h-suspectum.html

[jaherbst]

I am in that group also & if you look on their discussion page you will see my posting about trying to start a chapter :-)
http://www.meetup.com/Spyder-Ryders-Of-The-Southwest/messages/boards/thread/48950956/post/128305412/?hash=128305412#128305412

Bob R. is my name there
I also founded and lead the Desert Dragons on Meetup.com

http:\\www.meetup.com\Desert_Dragons (http://www.meetup.com\Desert_Dragons)

Sounds like this is going to be another Phoenix group. We are two hours away here in Tucson and would have to ride an extra four hours just to ride with you. (two hours to and two hours from) I used to ride with a M/C group from PHX and a seven o'clock departure meant that I had to leave Tucson at 5AM to be there and then ride another two hours home after the ride. Tried to start a group of riders here in Tucson but very little interest.

Jack

[Pampurrs]

Sounds like this is going to be another Phoenix group. We are two hours away here in Tucson and would have to ride an extra four hours just to ride with you. (two hours to and two hours from) I used to ride with a M/C group from PHX and a seven o'clock departure meant that I had to leave Tucson at 5AM to be there and then ride another two hours home after the ride. Tried to start a group of riders here in Tucson but very little interest.

Jack

I'm roughly halfway between Phoenix and Tucson..... 60 miles NW to Phoenix, and 80 miles SE to Tucson. I do most of my group riding with the American Legion Riders, and my post (Gilbert) is 27 miles from the house. I tend to have to ride a long way no matter where I go. Just like the summer heat in Arizona, I have gotten accustomed to it.

Pam

[robr32]

Sounds like this is going to be another Phoenix group. We are two hours away here in Tucson and would have to ride an extra four hours just to ride with you. (two hours to and two hours from) I used to ride with a M/C group from PHX and a seven o'clock departure meant that I had to leave Tucson at 5AM to be there and then ride another two hours home after the ride. Tried to start a group of riders here in Tucson but very little interest.

Jack

I never intened for the chapter to be " Phoenix based ", I was and still aiming for a " state " chapter but the National Chapter is saying it cannot be listed like a state it seems

No " Spyder Ryders Of Amercia - Arizona " it seems, so instead of being something like " Spyder Ryders Of Amercia - Phoenix,Az " I was hoping to come up with something else :-)

I live in Glendale, Az and in order me to get to any " Nice " riding spots, Payson / SRC / Mount Lemmon / Etc
I have to ride 45+ mins to get to a meetup spot so I feel everyone's pain in having to " Do a ride BEFORE doing THE ride "...Haha

I envison doing rides to alot of diffenet places inside & outside the state ( Spyders In The Redwoods 2016 Hopefuly ) so members in the outlining areas do not " always " have to come to the " valley "

There are areas that " I" have not been to, Tombstone, Patagonia, Bisbee, etc and I would like to take rides to these kinds of places with other Spyder Ryders


Bob..

[Rawhide kid]

Ok Folks,
We have our first order of business it seems :D
What would we like the chapter called??

See note from the SRA:

" Cannot be state wide because you can't service the entire state
we use either a city, range of mountains,a regional the area for a name "

Looks like we have members from all over the state, so I think something like the mountain range or regional area might be kind of cool ?

IDEAS Please, I am not so good at this :helpsmilie:

Superstition Spyders ( Might be kind of cool, if we had a patch would could use a Dreamcatcher image with a spiderweb in the center ) :) Just a thought
Scorpion Spyders
Gila Spyders
Desert Spyders


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountain_ranges_of_Arizona
http://www.spiders.us/species/filter/arizona/
http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-h-suspectum.html



I like desert spyders of that list. What about Grand Canyon spyders? Sunset Spyders? Monsoon spyders? Ok, kidding about the last one.

As as for this being a Phx group, I hope not, as I do hope to do rides well outside of Phx. Sedona, pinetop, tombsone, etc. happy to do a ride before a ride.

I realize that for some trips, such as Sedona, those in Tucson will have to do a ride before a ride. Not sure how we get around this. Just try to balance it out a bit.

[azcpl85711]

I agree with Jack. We have been looking for a riding group, but it seems that they are all based out of Phoenix. Have done rides out of Phoenix, and it makes for a very long day. Would definitely meet up somewhere on an East or South route.

[AZ Spyder]

I would like to be included in the SROAZ. Let me know whats up and I'll see if I'm available. I've seen a few Spyders out here in the South East Valley.:spyder2:

[robr32]

I agree with Jack. We have been looking for a riding group, but it seems that they are all based out of Phoenix. Have done rides out of Phoenix, and it makes for a very long day. Would definitely meet up somewhere on an East or South route.

All I can say is I understand that it can be a pain to have " A Ride BEFORE the Ride ", I would like to see the chapter have rides all over the state not just in the " valley " area..

I do know of some rides coming up:

3rd Annual Bikers For Paws, Flagstaff Az ( 9/12/2015 )
Save the Chesticles, Phoenix AZ ( 9/26/2015 )
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride For Kids, Gilbert Az ( 10/18/2015 )
Cruising For The Cause - Bike & Car Show, Tucson Az ( 10/3/2015 - 10/4/2015 )
Bikers For Boobies, Scottsdale AZ ( 10/24/2015 )
Arizona Bike Week 2016, Scottsdale Az ( 4/6/2016 - 4/10/2016 )

It is up to each person to decide if they would like to be a part of THIS chapter, there is nothing or no one that says that there can not be more than ( 1 ) chapter in Arizona
If folks want to start chapters in say Yuma / Tucson / Flagstaff or any where else, that would be great and I am sure the National Chapter would think that would be grand also :D

But I would welcome Spyder Ryders from ANY city in Arizona if they would like to join, that is why I did not want the chapter to read " - Phoenix, Az "
I would like to see it with a generic name like " Spyder Ryders Of Amercia - Desert Spyders " or something along those lines so we don not tie it to a " City " if the National Chapter will allow it

But I think as a " group " we need to work that out before I get back to the National Chapter with what we have decided upon :thumbup:

[Rawhide kid]

Agree 100%. Well said.

[azcpl85711]

That does make perfect sense. And I do really like Desert Spyders.

[jaherbst]

All I can say is I understand that it can be a pain to have " A Ride BEFORE the Ride ", I would like to see the chapter have rides all over the state not just in the " valley " area..

I do know of some rides coming up:

3rd Annual Bikers For Paws, Flagstaff Az ( 9/12/2015 )
Save the Chesticles, Phoenix AZ ( 9/26/2015 )
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride For Kids, Gilbert Az ( 10/18/2015 )
Cruising For The Cause - Bike & Car Show, Tucson Az ( 10/3/2015 - 10/4/2015 )
Bikers For Boobies, Scottsdale AZ ( 10/24/2015 )
Arizona Bike Week 2016, Scottsdale Az ( 4/6/2016 - 4/10/2016 )

It is up to each person to decide if they would like to be a part of THIS chapter, there is nothing or no one that says that there can not be more than ( 1 ) chapter in Arizona
If folks want to start chapters in say Yuma / Tucson / Flagstaff or any where else, that would be great and I am sure the National Chapter would think that would be grand also :D

But I would welcome Spyder Ryders from ANY city in Arizona if they would like to join, that is why I did not want the chapter to read " - Phoenix, Az "
I would like to see it with a generic name like " Spyder Ryders Of Amercia - Desert Spyders " or something along those lines so we don not tie it to a " City " if the National Chapter will allow it

But I think as a " group " we need to work that out before I get back to the National Chapter with what we have decided upon :thumbup:

A Tucson chapter of the Arizona Chapter would be nice or any other areas with a desire to ride with other Spyder folks.

Jack

[robr32]

A Tucson chapter of the Arizona Chapter would be nice or any other areas with a desire to ride with other Spyder folks.

Jack

Yes it would be, unfortunately the National Chapter has told me a chapter can not be " statewide "

" Cannot be state wide because you can't service the entire state, we use either a city, range of mountains or a regional area for a name "


That is why I was trying to come up with a " generic " name for this chapter so folks would not have to feel like the chapter was " Phoenix Based " & that they would " always " have to go to Phoenix to attend rides which I would like to make sure is NOT the case

Example, say we want to do a chapter ride to the Pima Air & Space Museum which is in the Tucson area
The members that live in the " Valley " area would have to ride a couple of hours to get there where as the members in Tucson and surrounding areas would ride MUCH less to get there
Same thing would be if we wanted to go to Tombstone, Patagonia, Bisbee, etc

ALL members should also have the right to post rides and events that would be of interest to them and/or the chapter and than other members can sign up for them if they like
This will tie into our chapter bylaws on how rides should be handled


What I am trying for here to to make sure that members from ANY city in Arizona DO NOT ALWAYS have to " DO a Ride before THE Ride "
Because trust me, I KNOW what that feels like :-(

[BaldEagle]

Well folks If I might add my 2 cents. If I live in Phoenix and I want to ride to Bisbee, and the guys in Tucson are putting it together, I'm still going to Bisbee. If a group in Phoenix is planning a ride to Flag, and I live in Yuma but I want to go to Flag, I go. Not sure I grasp the ride before the ride thing. If I am interested in going, no matter the destination, I consider every mile part of an enjoyable ride. Granted, starting out at 0400 for a 0700 meet up can be problematic for some, thus the need for careful planning. But, if some didn't have to ride further than others, there would be no group riding. Careful planning and a desire to be part of the group makes for happy riders. If, however, your only interested in riding, say, up to 25 miles from home, that could be a problem for you. Hate to state the obvious but Arizona is a huge state and will probably require several chapters to make everyone happy. My thanks go out to Bob and the first group of officer volunteers for the effort in starting the first one. Count me in.
Yes it would be, unfortunately the National Chapter has told me a chapter can not be " statewide "

" Cannot be state wide because you can't service the entire state, we use either a city, range of mountains or a regional area for a name "


That is why I was trying to come up with a " generic " name for this chapter so folks would not have to feel like the chapter was " Phoenix Based " & that they would " always " have to go to Phoenix to attend rides which I would like to make sure is NOT the case

Example, say we want to do a chapter ride to the Pima Air & Space Museum which is in the Tucson area
The members that live in the " Valley " area would have to ride a couple of hours to get there where as the members in Tucson and surrounding areas would ride MUCH less to get there
Same thing would be if we wanted to go to Tombstone, Patagonia, Bisbee, etc

ALL members should also have the right to post rides and events that would be of interest to them and/or the chapter and than other members can sign up for them if they like
This will tie into our chapter bylaws on how rides should be handled


What I am trying for here to to make sure that members from ANY city in Arizona DO NOT ALWAYS have to " DO a Ride before THE Ride "
Because trust me, I KNOW what that feels like :-(

[AZ Y Factor]

I agree with Jack. We have been looking for a riding group, but it seems that they are all based out of Phoenix. Have done rides out of Phoenix, and it makes for a very long day. Would definitely meet up somewhere on an East or South route.

There is the Southern Arizona Spyder Ryder's group. They can be found on Facebook. We have a ride coming up to Mt Graham. We have riders from Tucson and Cochise county.

[robr32]

Hello All,
I talked to Kenneth Miller SRA Executive Director this morning about the chapter naming, here is what I understand:

1) It can be by city i.e. ==> Phoenix, Az / Tucson, AZ / Yuma, Az / Etc ( They would like to see chapters approx. 100 miles apart )
2) Area Based ==> Northern Arizona / Southern Arizona / Central Arizona / Etc
3) Mountain Range ==> Superstitions / White Mountains / Etc
4) River & Other Areas ==> Salt River / Hassayampa / Monument Valley / Saguaro / Desert / Etc

Patch would kind of look like this:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=112755&stc=1



Thoughts?

[Mcubed45]

I'm too old to be an officer, though.


Having gone gone back and read through the thread we could have a rocker above the patch saying "desert Spyders" and a rocker below the patch saying the area. I'm not sure how the "Hell's Angels" would like that though.

[Shogun]

Well folks If I might add my 2 cents. If I live in Phoenix and I want to ride to Bisbee, and the guys in Tucson are putting it together, I'm still going to Bisbee. If a group in Phoenix is planning a ride to Flag, and I live in Yuma but I want to go to Flag, I go. Not sure I grasp the ride before the ride thing. If I am interested in going, no matter the destination, I consider every mile part of an enjoyable ride. Granted, starting out at 0400 for a 0700 meet up can be problematic for some, thus the need for careful planning. But, if some didn't have to ride further than others, there would be no group riding. Careful planning and a desire to be part of the group makes for happy riders. If, however, your only interested in riding, say, up to 25 miles from home, that could be a problem for you. Hate to state the obvious but Arizona is a huge state and will probably require several chapters to make everyone happy. My thanks go out to Bob and the first group of officer volunteers for the effort in starting the first one. Count me in.

I think BaldEagle has a good point. If you want to ride, you ride. We all understand the problems associated with the ride b4 the ride. The folks you meet and friends you make usually make up for it. My thanks also go out to Bob and the volunteers that helped put this together. Count me in.

[Shogun]

Hello All,
I talked to Kenneth Miller SRA Executive Director this morning about the chapter naming, here is what I understand:

1) It can be by city i.e. ==> Phoenix, Az / Tucson, AZ / Yuma, Az / Etc ( They would like to see chapters approx. 100 miles apart )
2) Area Based ==>Northern Arizona / Southern Arizona / Central Arizona / Etc
3) Mountain Range ==> Superstitions / White Mountains / Etc
4) River & Other Areas ==> Salt River / Hassayampa / Monument Valley / Saguaro / Desert / Etc

Patch would kind of look like this:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=112755&stc=1



Thoughts?

:yes:

[Rawhide kid]

Love the patches although I'd like a slightly more plain and easy to read font.

As as for the name, I like all of them although "salt river spyders" rolls of the tongues easier than superstition spyders. Desert spyders is too plain I think.

But I'm fine with any of them.

[robr32]

Love the patches although I'd like a slightly more plain and easy to read font.

As as for the name, I like all of them although "salt river spyders" rolls of the tongues easier than superstition spyders. Desert spyders is too plain I think.

But I'm fine with any of them.

Those patches are the " OFFICAL " Spyder Ryder Of America ones that are made by them, I do not think they can be modified

The term " Spyders " can not be in the name, because we ALREADY are Spyders :spyder:

So, if you look at the lower " Rocker " in the pictures

S.F. Bay Area Chapter for them
would be
Salt River Chapter for us
Salt River or something else of our choosing

So, if someone was to ask you about it....you would say I belong to the " SPYDER RYDERS OF AMERICA SALT RIVER CHAPTER "

I have the sample bylaws that Ken Miller sent me, but I do not want to start work on them until we have a name
Then the officers will need to come up with " our " set
Then I will sent that to Ken and it will be reviewed, once everything is good all the officers will need to sign it and it goes back to Ken

Then we are official and our Facebook page will be created and linked out to the Spyder Ryders Of America webpage

[NautiBrit]

Goldwing riders use "areas" to designate their chapters. Since we would be the first in Arizona, we could be Area A, and represent any portion of Arizona that we choose. I realize that it's not as sexy as desert or river or a city, but what's important is that we Ryde and have a community.

[robr32]

I posted a " POLL " here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?84198-Spyder-Ryders-Of-Amercia-quot-OPTION-quot-Chapter-Name


Bob....

[robr32]

Goldwing riders use "areas" to designate their chapters. Since we would be the first in Arizona, we could be Area A, and represent any portion of Arizona that we choose. I realize that it's not as sexy as desert or river or a city, but what's important is that we Ryde and have a community.

Thank you for your idea :-), but the National Chapter wants a more pointed area...I do not think they would allow " Spyder Ryders Of America Area A Chapter "

Maybe " Area 51 ", that would be a AWESOME chapter name if this was a Nevada chapter !!!!

[robr32]

We will be having quarterly chapter meetings & these meeting locations will rotate thru the cities of Phoenix / Tucson / Yuma & if we get members from the Northern cities like Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson, Etc then those cities will be added to the rotation also
I am open to hotel meetings, Camping meetings, etc

I am also open to going to the " same spot " all the time, say if EVERYONE would like to go camping someplace COOL to get out of the heat, but I do not want some members to " ALWAYS " have to ride a long way just because they need to attend a meeting

It will go something like this, this was borrowed from another chapter:

A. Call meeting to order
B. Roll Call of Officers
C. Reading of minutes of last meeting
D. Reading of new membership applications
E. Treasurer’s Report
F. Report of Officers
G. Correspondence
H. Committee Reports
I. Unfinished / Old business
J. New business
K. Adjournment


Thoughts?

[BaldEagle]

I was thinking that the "Roadrunners" chapter sounds pretty good. BEEP BEEP.:yes::yes::yes:

[robr32]

I was thinking that the "Roadrunners" chapter sounds pretty good. BEEP BEEP.:yes::yes::yes:

Hehe, Nice idea but the they will want it to be more exact and not so broad

[SpyDnAZ]

I'm a newbie in Tucson and I would be interested in joining. Perhaps give the chapter a name that includes us all like Central, Az. Then if we start a chapter in Tucson it could be the Southern, Az Chapter

[robr32]

Safety Officer: The Safety Officer shall be responsible for providing chapter members with information relating to the availability of rider training, ride formation and all aspects related to safety

Safety is VERY BIG part of riding in a group :thumbup:



Would anyone like to Volunteer????

[azcpl85711]

If no one else can do it I can give it a shot, being that safety is my main job. The only issue is, I do tend to travel a lot with my job and three other safety jobs that I have but don't get paid for. So just let me know.

[robr32]

If no one else can do it I can give it a shot, being that safety is my main job. The only issue is, I do tend to travel a lot with my job and three other safety jobs that I have but don't get paid for. So just let me know.

Thank You, this does not mean you have to be on every ride..

Just looking for someone that can help with policies and procedures, I have certain things that I would like to see in place and followed but someone that could assist would be great
If no one else wants to Volunteer,I will reach out to you :thumbup:


Thanks again...

Bob..

[robr32]

3rd Annual Bikers For Paws

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=113006&stc=1

Saturday, September 12, 2015


Meetup Location:

4 Sons Chevron (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=3150+West+Carefree+Hwy%2C+Phoenix%2C+AZ%2C+85086 %2C+us)

6:00 AM

3150 West Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ(edit map)


A great ride through Northern Arizona with lunch, music, vendors, raffles, 50/50 drawing and more


$35 Rider Registration - Includes Ride T-Shirt, Ride Pin (1st 50 riders), Lunch, Entertainment and more!

$15 Passenger Registration - Includes Ride T-Shirt, Lunch, Entertainment and more!

$10 Extra Ride T-Shirt

http://secondchancecenter.org/coming-events/bikers-for-paws-2014.html
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Rene & I are registered for this, as soon as I have a start time and location in Flagstaff, Az I will post a updated Meetup time for leaving the valley for the ride north to Flagstaff :-)

[Rawhide kid]

I've never done one of these. Any more details? How far we would ride, where we would go, stops we make. I'm curious....

[robr32]

I've never done one of these. Any more details? How far we would ride, where we would go, stops we make. I'm curious....

The organizers have not posted any more info as of yet, as soon as I have it I will post it
So all I have right now is where the start point for the trip to Flagstaff is, the 4 sons gas station on Cave Creek Road....that is the location I picked :-)

Ride Route From Phoenix To Meetup In Flagstaff

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/3150+W+Carefree+Hwy,+Phoenix,+AZ+85086/Grand+Canyon+Harley-Davidson,+Bellemont,+AZ/@34.5315409,-112.0328089,8z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m2!1m1!1s0x872b63c30c9d292b:0x4be00 c014ab594e3!1m2!1m1!1s0x872d804955555555:0x79a3274 d9bec60fa!3e0

UPDATE - 08/05//2015 10:45pm

Hey Bob,

Yes, we just finished our final meeting regarding the route yesterday. We will begin (and end) at the Harley Davidson Dealership in Bellemont. Our fist stop will be in downtown Williams, then in Valle (at the airplane museum there), then at the top of Snowbowl and then back to Bellemont of course. We will have more information on the websites by no later than the end of next week.

Looking forward to it! And, thanks for touching base!!

Kevin
J. Kevin Hertell, MSB
Executive Director
Second Chance Center for Animals


UPDATE - 08/10/2015

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=113372&stc=1

[robr32]

The Spyder Ryders of America™ - Superstitions Chapter :congrats:

[Rawhide kid]

The Spyder Ryders of America™ - Superstitions Chapter :congrats:

woohoo!!!!!!
:yes::clap::2thumbs:

[Pampurrs]

The Spyder Ryders of America™ - Superstitions Chapter :congrats:
:dg1:

[robr32]

http://www.meetup.com/Spyder-Ryder-of-America-Superstitions-Chapter/ :cheers:

[robr32]

If all that is holding this up is someone as Vice President then put me in. We need an Arizona Chapter!

Hey YumaJim,

I sent you a e-mail and a PM, are you still interested in the Vice President position??
We are working on the bylaws right now, that is the LAST STEP before becoming a FULL chapter


Let me know and Thank You :2thumbs:


Bob..

[robr32]

We have submitted the bylaws to the National Chapter for final approval to be made a " Full Chapter " :ohyea:

Wish Us Luck !!!


Thank You,

Bob..

[Pampurrs]

We have submitted the bylaws to the National Chapter for final approval to be made a " Full Chapter " :ohyea:

Wish Us Luck !!!


Thank You,

Bob..

:ohyea::clap::2thumbs::2excited::thumbup::cheers:

[robr32]

Officers just need to sign them and we are a " FULL Chapter " :yes:

Facebook page should be up soon :clap:


Bob..

[robr32]

If You Would Like A Back Patch / Back Patch & Lower Rocker, The Costs Are:
$25.00 for back patch plus s/h
$15.00 for lower rocker plus s/h

We cannot order till we are a full chapter, but if you are interested let me know as National will get the back patches created, lower rockers with our chapter name will only be done when we are full chapter and a CONFIRMED order

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=113862&stc=1

[BeemerDonS]

I'm in to would love to meet up with some spyders.

+1, Gunny; also very interested!

[jaherbst]

+1, Gunny; also very interested!

Would this be BeemerDonS from BMW fame? (gunny gave you away) If so glad to have you on SL

Jack

[BeemerDonS]

Would this be BeemerDonS from BMW fame? (gunny gave you away) If so glad to have you on SL

Jack

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc198/beemerdons/February%202015/DonnyDogInteresting_zpsui2odtz5.jpg

It is I Jack, from BMW MOA and RA. On February 15 I had a major off road accident on my BMW GS up in Yavapai County, a Trike's now my only M/C option!

https://bdons.smugmug.com/July-2015/i-MrV2w5Z/0/O/044_zps8c5069ea.jpgco

http://www.azbeemers.org/forum/index.php?topic=5322.msg43251#new Jack: Still Rides Organizer for AZ Beemers, join us in Bisbee on 4/14! Will have Spyder by then!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc198/beemerdons/November%202015/img20150908_14091770-L-2.jpg

Funny how life works, Jack Bro': Dirt bikes at age 9 and street bikes at age 15, then BMW's while in the US Army and then H-D choppers after that before joining BMWMOA in 1978; #24810! Then when Son Seth was born in 1996 a Velorex sidecar on a Harley and now after my crash a Spyder! A New Chapter!

[jaherbst]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc198/beemerdons/February%202015/DonnyDogInteresting_zpsui2odtz5.jpg

It is I Jack, from BMW MOA and RA. On February 15 I had a major off road accident on my BMW GS up in Yavapai County, a Trike's now my only M/C option!

https://bdons.smugmug.com/July-2015/i-MrV2w5Z/0/O/044_zps8c5069ea.jpgco

http://www.azbeemers.org/forum/index.php?topic=5322.msg43251#new Jack: Still Rides Organizer for AZ Beemers, join us in Bisbee on 4/14! Will have Spyder by then!

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc198/beemerdons/November%202015/img20150908_14091770-L-2.jpg

Funny how life works, Jack Bro': Dirt bikes at age 9 and street bikes at age 15, then BMW's while in the US Army and then H-D choppers after that before joining BMWMOA in 1978; #24810! Then when Son Seth was born in 1996 a Velorex sidecar on a Harley and now after my crash a Spyder! A New Chapter!

You will love the Spyder after 300-500 miles Don. It is a little different. I am on my second one after a few body replacements. I did buy a new R1200R Lc (2015). It is super comfortable for me and I get to ride both now.

I plan on Bisbee with AZBeemers. Good to hear your back on the road.

Jack

[BeemerDonS]

+1, Gunny; also very interested!

BUMP!

[robr32]

Sorry for being away :opps:

We are a FULL chapter now :cheers:


Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/407139082812072/

MEETUP.com
http://www.meetup.com/Spyder-Ryder-of-America-Superstitions-Chapter/


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=122878&stc=1

Feel FREE to join up if you like!!

Thank you :-),

Bob..