For example, we currently have over 1,200 members yet only a handful of them are actively involved in these forums. Since the recent articles in the magazines and the increased awareness of the club we have had over 50 new people register each month, and yet again we only hear from a small number of them. Similarly, the club is officially launching in June and only around 20 cars are going. This is pretty disapointing.
We know that the 1,200 member figure isn't correct and it would be nice to see that cleaned up at some stage, but the more important issue here is how do we increase activity?
The more people we have active on this site, the greater the pool of resources we have, the more we can save through group buys, and the more heads we can turn when we have events. Not to mention the more money we can raise for charity (for those states doing this).
So here's my suggestions and I'd like you, both newbie and oldie alike to share your thoughts and add your suggestions.
1) Create a "Suggestion Box" sticky
2) Create a "Group Buy" section or sticky rather than spreading them throughout the forum
3) Create a "Newbie & Common Question" section, as discussed in the "Help" section
4) Have one event each month for the larger states and one every 2-3 months for the smaller states
5) Be more newbie friendly, such as putting your name on any flyers you hand out, personally inviting them to events, introducing them at events etc.
In finishing I'd like to thank Steve and all the other people such as Tania and the various state reps who have been working hard on making this club become official, and who run this website and its forums. With their leadership and with suggestion from you, we can all work together to get more people active in this club and make it an even better one!
