VIPER BAZ UK
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After looking around the forums,I have noticed there are no where near as many Members out there but alot of Enthusiasts......... 
Not Many Members?????
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C.Hermsen
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Sorry 
My guess would be, that there is a lot more people who WISH to own a Viper...than who can actually afford to.
My guess would be, that there is a lot more people who WISH to own a Viper...than who can actually afford to.
VIPER BAZ UK
Enthusiast
AHA.......
...as well as those that used to have the "Viper Owner" designation.
Dealmaker
Enthusiast
TowDawg
Enthusiast
I'm a paid up VENOM member, but my VENOM disappeared. Still shows me as member though. Not sure I understand how this "purging" is working. Some bugs in any type of change are expected, but this is throwing all sorts of strange stuff out there and it's been going on for a LONG time.
Black Moon
Enthusiast
Many people aren't wasting their money on a degrading site/ membership.
bmw2nv2000
Enthusiast
I dont know whats up. I emailed a mod my 08 Vin# days ago but still not upgraded to owner yet. I need to pay my dues and get my VCA membership again i guess.
. I need to pay my dues and get my VCA membership again i guess.TowDawg
Enthusiast
I think they got rid of "owner" status.
bmw2nv2000
Enthusiast
OH! Guess that explains it
VENOMAHOLIC
Enthusiast
They still should have owner status since many are out of range of race tracks or any gatherings and can't fully enjoy the benefits. Now if the next VOI would come to Rochester, NY then I would renew ASAP. I can still dream.
01sapphirebob
Enthusiast
I dont know whats up. I emailed a mod my 08 Vin# days ago but still not upgraded to owner yet
Yes, the "Viper Owner" tag was done away with.
dave6666
Enthusiast
Reality check comes to fruition. Those that pay a fee to drive their car with friends versus those that do not.
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
I don't know about other regions, but GA-VCA people get their money's worth in food alone. We went to a Year One carshow on Saturday. Plan was to meet at ******* (located right beside interstate) at 2, leave at 2:15. Several people showed up early, I figured what the hell...the GA-VCA will buy lunch. 11 VCA members got a "surprise" free meal out of the deal. Those who showed up at 2, came in, ordered and we waited on them to finish. We pay for everything but alcohol. You want dessert? Be my guest. They'll get at least 5-6 more free meals this year. Plus we pay entry fees for most events (we paid for the Year One carshow fees), FREE Christmas party, 1/2 cost dyno day, etc.
I still remember at my 1st event, me and my dad went and when we ordered food the then GA-VCA President told me to order whatever I wanted, the club was picking up the check. I was like "Really?" and he said to me "its the Viper Club, not the Yugo club. We take care of our members". That stuck with me, so I continued the tradition.
I still remember at my 1st event, me and my dad went and when we ordered food the then GA-VCA President told me to order whatever I wanted, the club was picking up the check. I was like "Really?" and he said to me "its the Viper Club, not the Yugo club. We take care of our members". That stuck with me, so I continued the tradition.
VIPER BAZ UK
Enthusiast
"We take care of our members" And members stick together.........
The way it should be...
The way it should be...
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
And Baz, just for you, join the GA-VCA and I'll go hunt down the love of your life, Brandi, for you
I was gonna post 1 of the Brandi/Viper pics, but not sure they belong in this thread 
dave6666
Enthusiast
Wow. Paying for comradery. Wow. I like to think a common bond is not fee based.
@ Chad... I can afford my own food. Yeah, I've scored some free meals via the club membership, but... did I say I can afford food?
Similar to states like Wisconsin realizing that unions are no longer needed, does a car enthusiast need to pay to organize with friends with the technology of the Internet? Does the VCA need to rethink their business profile to modern life?
Membership in the VCA hasn't dropped. In fact, it's the highest it's ever been based on the renewals as of Feb/Mar. My region (NY/CT) saw an increase in membership this year as well. We have more site sponsors than ever before. As with Chad, we put as much as we can towards the members as possible. We have a very active events calendar that's been growing every year. If non-members want to tag along to our events, no problem. All are welcome.
The decision to remove the "Viper Owner" designation has inflated the number of "Enthusiast" titles on the site. We also found a few "VCA Member" that weren't paid VCA members, some going back a few years. The bottom line is that the website membership list is being cleaned against the official VCA membership list. I expect to see more 'Enthusiasts' as the list continues to be scrubbed.
I know there are those that live for the drama and would like to see the membership drop but unfortunately for them, that's not the case. In the end, who cares. Member or not, go out and hook up with your fellow Viper owners and drive.
The decision to remove the "Viper Owner" designation has inflated the number of "Enthusiast" titles on the site. We also found a few "VCA Member" that weren't paid VCA members, some going back a few years. The bottom line is that the website membership list is being cleaned against the official VCA membership list. I expect to see more 'Enthusiasts' as the list continues to be scrubbed.
I know there are those that live for the drama and would like to see the membership drop but unfortunately for them, that's not the case.
In the end, who cares. Member or not, go out and hook up with your fellow Viper owners and drive.
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jdeft1
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My membership is hanging by a thread. I can't be free to join many gatherings but I still think it's worth $10/month. Besides, I had a little gen 1 party in my garage today ... Guys I would never have met without the club.
Good times.
Good times.
JoelW
Enthusiast
Gee Dave, that's kind of a bitter commentary on clubs and friends. Yes, you can do it for free but you probably waste more money than that every year. I've only had a car for a year but in the TN/ALA club, it's been worth the money and I probably would not have met that many Viper owners any other way.
dave6666
Enthusiast
This. The car does the work. I just tag along.
dave6666
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I had a bitter departure from the VCA. Can't even tell you about it here. It would be censored like it was then.
dave6666
Enthusiast
I am trained in statistics. Makes reading the news or listening to the average politician nauseating. I challenge you to provide a weighted membership report. Number of members as a percentage of current car owners. Provide 20 data points, the minimum that is statistically a trend by statistical definitions. If the club has not been in existance that long then use the life of the club as the defining length of the survey.
Mopar Steve
Enthusiast
I have been a member for a long time (with a brief time out) but I am now listed as an enthusiast and I have paid up my membership. I miss my member "Delmarvelous" designation.
I sent in my membership along with the current raffle payment.
I sent in my membership along with the current raffle payment.
LifeIsGood
Enthusiast
I've met a lot of viper owners at regional club functions. Some have become friends, but most, not so much. The club functions are usually fun, but there isn't much viper talk that goes on. I don't mind the cost of membership, even if I didn't go to any of the events...and I don't plan on going to many this year. I've definitely thought about not renewing, but in the end...I've received a lot of help from members of this forum and I feel like I owe something back.
Sounds like work. I'll put it on my to-do list after the "Remove annoying hair from mole on left butt cheek" task. If it gets done, it'll probably be posted in the VCA Member's section and/or an issue of the Viper mag.
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