Anyone interested in a Chicago-land Nissan club?

I'm a member of Maxima.org and there are a bunch of Max owners in the area that have been kickin around the idea of starting a Maxima club. I think it's a great idea, but I saw the turn-out of the All out Nissan meet a few weeks ago and I thought it would be a cool idea to see if there was any interest in an all out Nissan club. We could still have our seperate groups like the Sentra and Maximas and Altimas and the like, but we could also get together and hang as a big giant group. This makes way for planning big trips to the track and having BBQ's and cruises all kinds of stuff. I have already posted on Altimas.net and B15Sentra.net about this and have got a good response, but I'm trying here as well. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks!

BTW the club name would be "theDriven". The Sentra guys really like the name and so do the Maxima guys and I think it runs well for a Nissan group since the new slogan is Driven. Hope to hear back from some of you! Thanks again!

[S13Grl]

That's not a bad idea at all. I was also at the last meet, and I have to agree with you; there were more than enough cars to start a club only with that turnout. I'll definitely think about this and get back to you.

Thank you for considering the club S13Grl!  I have been working on a site for the club as well.  Please feel free to take a look at it.  

<A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/realm/dustyroads/">theDriven.org Mock-up Site</A>

Just bumping this one more time. &nbsp;The club kick-off meeting is this Saturday the 17th. &nbsp;If anyone is interested please visit the site listed above and get the info on time and location. &nbsp;Hope to see some of you there! &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

[S13Grl]

Where are you guys meeting?

[vancouvers14]

hey, where's the 240 in your collage?

We are meeting at Uno's. &nbsp;If you go to the events section of the page and click on the Club Kick-off Meeting you can find maps and the address. &nbsp;Let me know if you have any other questions.

I'm going to work on changing the collage on the splash screen. &nbsp;It doesn't have all the Nissan cars, as you mentioned. &nbsp;The 240 and 200 and NX, as well as the SUVs. &nbsp;Thanks for the heads up.

[S13Grl]

What time?

It will be meeting at 6PM and hanging for a bit, then getting some food an Uno's at 7PM. &nbsp;East for a bit then talk about the club for a bit and maybe go to another place to chill or break up from Uno's. &nbsp;That's the game plan thus far.

[S13Grl]

I'll probably be there. See you!

[Olay180]

Hey, I'd join but Im not actually from chicago, more like Michigan, about 3 hours away. And I wont be able to make it this weekend, sorry guys, maybe next time =)
But I am still interested in joining the club.

You should post your idea on www.sr20deforum.com

(Edited by Olay180 at 5:55 pm on Nov. 13, 2001)


(Edited by Olay180 at 5:57 pm on Nov. 13, 2001)

[KoukiS14]

Hey.. uhhm.. I was one of the dudes at that meet. . =) &nbsp;
I wanna join!!! But. . I'm in Indiana... can I still do it? haha. . people here like to consider themselves in the chicago area, because... what else have we got goin for us? =) &nbsp;I won't be able to make every meet, but I want every excuse to leave this place and go to civilization ya know...

-Rob

Olay180: &nbsp;Thanks for the idea and I did post it on sr20deforum and got absolutely no responses. &nbsp;It was kind of wierd, but oh well. &nbsp;

To those that are out-of-towners I'm trying to figure out how we want t handle those that can't make all the meetings and meets and all that. &nbsp;I'm gonna ask that at the meeting this weekend and I'll try and get back to you on that.

S13Grl: &nbsp;One thing, the times have been shifted back an hour. &nbsp;We are meeting at 5 and eating at 6. &nbsp;Just to let you know! &nbsp;Hope to see you there!

Here's the update I promised you all. &nbsp;I ahve also emailed this info out to most of you. &nbsp;Again let me stress that all of this info is covered in the website.

&lt;A HREF=&quot;http://www.angelfire.com/realm/dustyroads/&quot;&gt;theDriven.org Mock-up&lt;/A&gt;

Go to the Events section and click on the Club Kick-off Meeting.

Location:
Uno's Pizzeria
1160 Plaza Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Date and Time:
November 17th, 2001
5PM

Itinerary for meeting:
5PM - Meet in Uno's parking lot and hang for a bit / wait for others to show up
5:30PM - Hopefully everyone will be there by then, maybe take some pics of the cars!
6PM - Head into Uno's for some pizza and beer! (Pop for the kiddies!!)
7PM - After everyone is full, I'd like to share some of my thoughts on the club and get your thoughts as well.
8PM - Bust out of Uno's, possibly meet up somewhere and chill for a few more hours....Gameworks?? Dave &amp; Busters??
12AM - Stumble home and sleep till Sunday afternoon!!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me back. &nbsp;Also if you know another Nissan driver that hasn't received this email, please forward it on to them. &nbsp;I think the count is right around 20. &nbsp;If we can get that many people to actually show up, that would be GREAT!! &nbsp;Hope to see you all there and to meet some new people. &nbsp;Thanks everyone!

[S13Grl]

I'll definitely be there. If not with my car (gold 240) then with a white Sentra SE-R.
I think you need to put a 240 in that intro pic!!!! <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

And umm... yeah. See you guys then!
Also, I think that if it's not too far for these people to travel to meet with us, they should definitely be allowed to participate.
Also, is there a certain schedule that we are supposed to abide by?

Glad to hear that you can come S13Grl! &nbsp;I am looking for some good shots of a 240 to add to the splash screen. &nbsp;As soon as I find something quality, I'll add it.

Oh I'm not saying that they can't participate, but perhaps they won't get all the benefits of being an active club member. &nbsp;At the meeting, I'll explain more about what I mean and everyone will have a chance to give their opinions. &nbsp;There isn't a set schedule at this point. &nbsp;I am hoping to have monthly or bi-monthly meeting to discuss possible event ideas and to get events that are supported, planned and worked out. &nbsp;Things like that. &nbsp;I'll explain in more detail that night and we will have time for further discussion.

Again thanks for the support and I look forward to meeting you!

A bit more news for you! &nbsp;You guys that wanted the 240 in the splash screen, check it out now!! &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> &nbsp;I got your hook up!! &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[S13Grl]

ooh, it's an S13 too. Good job!!!!! <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[nismo270r]

I'm with Rob...I'm also in Indiana...I'm probably not going to be able to make it up there this weekend due to &quot;financial obligations&quot; (AKA I'm BROKE AS A JOKE!), but I would like to join.

-Chris

I think that for right now this is going to be a very infomal club. &nbsp;I had made plans to do te whole shot, By-laws and a board and all that, but I think for right now I'm going to be very flexible. &nbsp;I will be posting info on this board pertaining to meets that we have scheduled and also I will have the info on the website. &nbsp;They will probably be on the order of cruises and going to car shows. &nbsp;Maybe the Autoshow, Hot Import Nights and other stuff like that. &nbsp;No pressure to come, but if you can that would be great! &nbsp;I'll explain in more detail this weekend and I'll post some more for you guys to know what's going on. &nbsp;Thanks for your support!

[S13Grl]

Do we have to put up stickers? Haha, I'm sure not, but well... I just wanted to bring it up.

No I don't think we are gonna have everyone put stickers on their cars, yet! &nbsp;Only if the club grows and has some success, but then it still might be an option. &nbsp;We will see!

[S13Grl]

Good. S13Grl doesn't like stickers... <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[straylight]

I'm a new owner of 240sx and would love to meet other 240 owners. It looks like i just missed the last meet. I was wondering if there are going to be any gatherings in the near future.

[S13Grl]

Where do you live?

[straylight]

In chicago

[S13Grl]

Where in Chicago, haha <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

There will be a meet coming up soon. &nbsp;Hopefully we will be getting together for a bowling night!! &nbsp;I'll let you know the details as soon as I have some!

[S13Grl]

I think we'll have more issues to discuss at our next meet. Like, get a bit more organized.

Have you set a date yet?

Hey Irena, long time no talkie! &nbsp;Well, I think we are gonna be getting back together again for a night of fun and BOWLING!! &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> &nbsp;How does the 8th or 9th of December sound? &nbsp;I know someone that works and basically runs an alley out by me (Arlington Heights Lanes), so getting some lanes would not be hard at all. &nbsp;Do any of you know of lanes around you? &nbsp;Like I said I'm well versed in the alleys around my area, but I'm thinking that moving our meetings around to different areas would be a good idea. &nbsp;Also let me know what days/nights would be good for you.

[S13Grl]

There's an alley right by where we usually meet (Oakton &amp; Caldwell). This one is more north on Caldwell, at Waukegan and Caldwell in Niles. So... I don't know if that would be in more people's area....

<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Irena,

It's been a while since we have talked. &nbsp;The bowling thing is going to happen this weekend. &nbsp;Check out the website to get all the info.

Date: December 8th, 2001
Time: 8PM
Location: Arlington Heights Lanes

[S14Grl]

Sorry, but I won't be able to make it.

Have fun! <img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Where you guys all from? I live in Oak Park but was in Schaumburg for awhile.

We have people all over. &nbsp;A few downtown. &nbsp;Most of us are in the suburbs, but we're spread all over. &nbsp;I personally live in Palatine, &nbsp;NW suburb.

[MI SO FST]

How did the bowling thing go? &nbsp;

Sorry I counldn't make it

Hey MI SO FST!

Bowling went well. &nbsp;We hung around for a little bit and bowled 2 games each and then some people bolted and other went to a restaurant for some ice cream. &nbsp;Check the webpage in a few days for pics. &nbsp;<img src="#/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[240 2NR]

Hey, I just joined, but am active on the 240 list, fresh alloy, and the midwest 240 forum.

I'm going to be in chicago all weekend. &nbsp;Is anything planned, or can we plan something? &nbsp;

Sorry about not getting back to you. &nbsp;I have been out of commision for a while (back problems). &nbsp;If you visit theDriven.org (link in my sig), you can check out when we have events planned and join us.