Just wanted to let everyone know about the get together we had today and hopefully offer some help to those of you looking to have a similar event in your area.
Last fall, several of us (members ANDY4639, bluex, Longhorn321, 67ChevyRedneck, and Brian H) started getting lunch together about once a month. It gave us a chance to check out each other's trucks, help each other with problems, and make some new, local friends. We used the regional section of this board to draw in some other locals which helped our group grow to about 12 of us which was a great start.
At some point it was suggested that we post an add on Craigslist. The idea being that we could grow our group and hopefully add a few more local members to the message board that helped us get our start.
We ran the add before our Get Together in January, February and again in March. Today was our March meeting, and as you'll see from the pictures, we had an unreal turnout. About 50 people and 35 trucks that ranged from 1950 through today showed up to show off their trucks and have lunch at the local Quaker Steak and Lube.
I know it's tiny compared to what the C10King does every year, but it was great to have the turn out that we had. I know that there are members all over who would like to do something similar, and I wanted to share our success and offer our assistance in helping others have similar get together's in their own backyards.
Below is the copy from our Craigslist add which we posted in cars/trucks for sale and parts for sale. If you have any questions/suggestions/etc. please post below.
Add Copy:
Upstate GM Truck Club - March Get Together (Quaker Steak & Lube)
The Upstate GM Truck Club is in search of new members. We meet about once a month to share our passion for Chevy and GMC trucks of all eras. Sometimes we meet for lunch, sometimes to check out a car show, sometimes we cruise, and sometimes we get together to work on our trucks. We're an informal group - no dues, no rules, etc. Just a group of people who like old trucks. No truck required, just have similar interests.
Our March get together is scheduled for lunch on Saturday, March 15th at noon at Quaker Steak and Lube in Greenville. Reply to message to RSVP.
Most of us are board members on http://67-72chevytrucks.com/ which is a FREE message board style website dedicated to Chevy & GMC trucks. We encourage you to check out the website, especially the regional section.
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