Some good constuctive ideas there. I have spoken to John today to suggest a review on the Area Group System- is it working?, are some areas to large geographically?
I don't think AEC's can be set up for every county though, although maybe we could start seperate mini areas within this one and each one has a ringleader. Maybe then we could have co-operation and avoid clashes and those people can then work together to pull the Area Group together. The big worry for me with that system is a fragmentation- too many small groups with different agendas.
Our section looks to be divided into the following..
Nothumberland/Tyneside
North Yorkshire
East Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
Now the Nothumberland and North Yorkshire folk have a good relationship and tend to make most of the rides with a few exceptions.
If we could get the South and East Yorkshire sections working together as a mini group perhaps we could make some progress?
This would split the area into two more managable zones without fragmenting things too much. It would also take the pressure off a sole AEC too. We would still be NE&Yorks but local meets and events might be more attractive being planned nearer home and on days that suit (the whole sat/sun thing is a nightmare)
The question is- if these sub sections are formed would the Humbersiders make an effort to ride with the Sheffield/South Yorkshire members? and would the Northumbrians make more effort to attend events in Yorkshire and vice versa?
Our Neighbours over in the NWA have sub groups for the North West and North Wales- would you like to see a similar arrangement over here?
We could have...
Northumbria- the ancient Kingdom that ran from the Borders through Northumberland, Tyneside and the North Yorkshire area.
The Ridings- Humberside, South, East and west Yorkshire.
Each zone could have its own AEC, chat section and local rides but spend a little more time co-operating and putting on joint events every 2 or 3 months.
Just a few thoughts. What do you think? If you think it can work and agree to put in some effort i will put it forward to John. I will even stay on as the Northumbria AEC rather than leave this place in the lurch. Who do you suggest as an AEC for The Ridings area?
I don't think AEC's can be set up for every county though, although maybe we could start seperate mini areas within this one and each one has a ringleader. Maybe then we could have co-operation and avoid clashes and those people can then work together to pull the Area Group together. The big worry for me with that system is a fragmentation- too many small groups with different agendas.
Our section looks to be divided into the following..
Nothumberland/Tyneside
North Yorkshire
East Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
Now the Nothumberland and North Yorkshire folk have a good relationship and tend to make most of the rides with a few exceptions.
If we could get the South and East Yorkshire sections working together as a mini group perhaps we could make some progress?
This would split the area into two more managable zones without fragmenting things too much. It would also take the pressure off a sole AEC too. We would still be NE&Yorks but local meets and events might be more attractive being planned nearer home and on days that suit (the whole sat/sun thing is a nightmare)
The question is- if these sub sections are formed would the Humbersiders make an effort to ride with the Sheffield/South Yorkshire members? and would the Northumbrians make more effort to attend events in Yorkshire and vice versa?
Our Neighbours over in the NWA have sub groups for the North West and North Wales- would you like to see a similar arrangement over here?
We could have...
Northumbria- the ancient Kingdom that ran from the Borders through Northumberland, Tyneside and the North Yorkshire area.
The Ridings- Humberside, South, East and west Yorkshire.
Each zone could have its own AEC, chat section and local rides but spend a little more time co-operating and putting on joint events every 2 or 3 months.
Just a few thoughts. What do you think? If you think it can work and agree to put in some effort i will put it forward to John. I will even stay on as the Northumbria AEC rather than leave this place in the lurch. Who do you suggest as an AEC for The Ridings area?
