Need to start a new scooter club in Vermont

[arcanum70]

Just received a Facebook post by the Vermont Scooter Club that manages to insult Scooterists not only in my home state of Vermont, but everywhere.

"Here's an FYI to Vermont scooterists: When a motorcycle waves at you in passing, wave back to them. I'm sure you're probably confused why these strangers are waving to you but just return the wave - it's a thing we do. Scooterists are particularly clueless about this part of motorcycle culture, it's a stereotype we should probably break."

I have yet to meet a scooter rider anywhere that does not know what a wave from a motorcycle rider means, or that is confused or clueless about it.

This "club" is notoriously snobbish when it comes to bikes they allow, and the rules they have in place for their rides.  They are this way to the point of me having the woman that organized the rally in Maine telling me about how snobbish they are.  So, while this thread is mostly my venting, it is also to get ideas about starting another club here in Vermont that welcomes ALL riders, regardless of skill level and the type of bike they ride.

So, if you have any suggestions, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

[bagga]

clubs have too many rules and i don't wave at anyone.

[Rebel]

Sure.

Get a bunch of business cards made up inviting people to come to a scooter club meeting. It can be generic and have a blank for putting time and place in. Then get a restaurant or a scooter dealer to agree to let you have the meeting there and see who shows up. If you are concerned the numbers will be too low, just start it in your home, a hot dog cook out at a park is a good place too, then have a nice little ride if you hold it on a week end afternoon.

[craisin]

no club for me. I dont wave normaly just nod my head once to acknowledge a wave.