I want to put this out there, I am not fussing and I am not mad at anyone for what I'm about to say but I feel like it needs to be said. Yes this is calling some out and is gonna step on some toes. I've thought of posting this before but after a conversation today with someone i respect I feel better about it.
South East Members: I can not count how many times I've heard people gripe and complain about "all the meets are up north" Well at one time there were back to back north meets at times. That's not the case anymore. Since 2012, I have organized meets in Hiawassee GA twice, Kodak TN, and this year Bristol. We have meets every other year below the Mason Dixon Line YOU NEED TO START COMING! This is a call to Attend, I am willing to organize a meeting every other year in your back door its time to show up. Guess who else organizes meets in the South? No one...No reason we can't have 20-25 members this year in Bristol. If this low attendance trend continues unfortunately Meets will not continue to be held in these areas.
Northeast Members :
I want you to Travel Outside of just relying on Carlisle every year for your Meet location. Travel to the official Eastern Meet down south, meet new faces and see a different town. This will also help Our attendance. I feel like the South locations do not draw enough interest from out northeast crowd and thats ashame! There are those of you who do Travel down and much appreciated for you to Join us. One of the reasons I chose Bristol TN was to draw in more of You as it's further north than Hiawassee GA. Come on down you are welcome here! I practice what I preach here, I've been to many Northern Meets some 700 miles away i have the Long Distance plague to prove it, yall do the same😀
Midwest:
Step up and Organize an Event! The Club will support you for a mid western meet. I will be glad to answer any questions you have! STOP WAITING ON SOMEONE ELSE! Just Do it! 😀
I think that covers it 😉