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Hey guys, today I was driving around between Home Depot and the house, when I ran into few of my buddies from HS. Long story short, some of them have their car club's decals on their car and I just felt like a kid at that moment, I wanted one too!!! So, I saw BernieIS had them done in the past... who knows where to get them now? I would even go as far as to mass produce them I just want one, badly!!!! I also want a CL one!!!

If I could get the .png or .jpg for the NELOC one, I will do some test runs from different shops if noone has one already.

 

The NELOC stickers are with the regional heads. Are they still doing the "attend three NELOC meets to get them"?

I think Bernie is still the MD rep
I don't know who the NOVA rep is.
As for NYC I don't know who the rep is there either.

As for EXTRA DECALS, mine needs to be replaced. I think it should be good to start handing them out again for the active people.

 

pakeeno, I don't know about the three meets rule... hopefully not, cause I honestly can't never make it to the meets LOL

 

I don't know who's heading it at NYC but it's not even those big meets. As long as it's an official NELOC meet/bbq/random night meets count.

 

Well, that's more settling LOL I think lowKut runs NYC... he is one of the most active members from the area... I'll wait and see if he checks this thread out and comments on my idea...

 

NELOC declas are givin out after you attended 3 offical NELOC meets. Jimmy and my self are keeping count of what meets are offical and who goes to each meet. If you went to a meet and we did not see, someone can vouch for you.
Leon is always in the city with his ISF rocking his NELOC decal. I am in the city around twice a month and them skool in SI.

 

But I don't want to do the three meets, I want it NOOOWWWW!!!!
Are you guys still meeting up on the weekends? My RX is in the shop, but if we could start getting a solid NY crew that would be sweet... specially with summer around the corner.

 

A few Fs are meeting this weekend in Long Island. It's not an official NELOC meet though.

 

It is important adhere to the rules that were put in place before the current members were active. As far as keeping track of those that attend each meet you can not keep track of this if you do not have any idea what is considered a qualifying meet or event. In addition you cannot keep track if you guys do not go to each event. I know this is not possible because of certain individuals work schedules that do not allow them to attend all events.

 

If I get the RX ready in time... I will try to swing by... will let you know by Friday night.

 

Sorry Gil but you must earn your strips. 3 meets isn't asking much if you truly want to be associated with this group. We do not require annual dues nor do we make members pay for decals. Those of us senior members pay for them out of our own pockets. Attend meets when you can and look to get to know other enthusiasts. We don't want our decals/name becoming novelty item like a Fatlace sticker.

 

Why all of the sudden I feel like I'm being lectured? I know and understand the rules... All I said was that I couldn't make it to the past meetings due to conflicting schedules and we all know the NYC guys barely get together (at least that I know of)... So, hence me saying what I stated before. Oh well, back to trolling the boards

 

Of course we can not attend every meet. We will try our best to look at pictures and ask around. NELOC covers a wide area. Of course we cant keep track of all the meets. All i can say is i am trying my best.

 

I am quite aware of the limitations people have in the ability to attend meets and other events. I am also quite aware of how wide of an area NELOC covers as I have been a member since 2007 and when Apex moved away to Las Vegas, I was largely responsible for setting up all the events that took place with help from a few members.

 

GilIs250, I understand where you're coming from, wanting to be a part of the collective and not being able to get out to meets due to scheduling concerns and the like. I was/still am in the same boat for most of the larger official events. But there is an answer to this that allows you to meet the three meet rule.

I would like to clear up the difference between official and unofficial meets though for everyone, because I believe new members have a preconceived notion that an official meet is one that is set up by OGs or current moderators and the like.

Firstly, IMO unofficial meets are when a bunch of people (from 2 to 20+) call and text each other and say, "hey lets all meet at dunkin tonight" or something to that effect. Regardless of who shows up, be it OGs to NELOC, some ppl, randoms and more, how awesome it is, etc, it is not an official meet because it was not hosted here in the forum and open to all NELOC members with the meet intent being a meeting of NELOC minds and meeting the people behind the usernames.

Second, if you can't make the meets that are put together or feel that your area lacks activity, SET UP AN OFFICIAL MEET for your area! Be the change you wish to see. PM your regional head and tell them you'd like to set up something on such and such day and time. Ask them to promote it and officialize its status (for sticker purposes/ RHead will probably want to make sure it is well organized and that the activity not slight/taint the name of NELOC, example being a meet at a stripclub etc). See if that regional head can go (not necessary, but they can pull others to the meet as well). Actively promote it in the forums and amongst your friends. It doesn't have to be a Lexus only event, but it should try to rope in as many NELOC individuals as can make it. Everyone needs to be involved in nurturing this group, from new owners to veterans. When I couldn't make weekend meets (worked at a restaurant) I started setting up Thursday meets at Rutgers and we used to get a great showing for those (key things to entice folk: Good food, good spot for photoshoot, backup areas and plans for bad weather, etc).

NELOC is meant to be a group with a family dynamic, friends who communicate and help each other out. The name implies you are family, that you put forth the effort to be part of the group, not a literal representation through sticker that thou art a lexus owner who lives in the northeast.

In conclusion, make your own meet! You may be surprised how many other people here in NELOC have the same problems and concerns scheduling wise as you and want to meet fellow enthusiasts!