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Bozo

12-05-2004 15:45:05

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I am a Farmall nut. I didn't grow up on a Farmall but other than that, I'm into it. The tractors, heritage, the whole nine yards. A couple of years ago I joined my state's IH Collector's chapter and attended my first and only meeting so far. It appeared to me that if you weren't in the "click" or already knew someone you were just out of luck. Don't get me wrong I am not a shy person, but this is the toughest crowd I've ever been around. It was as if I was dressed as Bozo the Clown. I guess the one thing that really got me was that the president nor any of the officers or the host member greeted me. This is not a large membership, there were about 50-60 people at this meeting. I would think that in a 4-5 hour period, as president you could figure out if there were new members or visitors there and take time to welcome them. How are we going to pass IH tractors and heritage to the next generation if we don't talk to them. Of course my enthusiasm for Farmalls hasn't lessened but I have had a bad taste in my mouth for two years. Am I wrong? Please give feedback.

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potosi

12-07-2004 14:42:51

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

I had the exact thing happen to me in the Missouri chapter a few years ago.I quit and never went again.

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souNdguy

12-06-2004 04:53:45

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Don't feel bad.

When I joined the IH Club, Fl did have a chapter. I emailed the chapter prez for info on joining that chapter.. never got a response.. so I ended up joining the worldwide with no chapter affiliation. I figure there is noo need for a chapter if they can't even respond to an email on asking how to join..

Soundguy

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Hugh MacKay

12-06-2004 03:09:22

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Bozo: Go along to years end and don't bother to pay your membership, amazing how quick you will be remembered. A lot of organizations get like this, wake up calls will not hurt them.

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Honest John

12-05-2004 23:26:51

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Perhaps next time you could try placing a large IHC symbol on the end of that red nose of yours. They'll probably be on you like flies on stink.

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sammy the RED

12-05-2004 21:55:18

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

It could be worse.
You could belong to the Har-Parr-Oliver group.

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Guy Fay

12-05-2004 20:59:48

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Here's a different way of thinking about this, from soneone who's been on the inside and outside of cliques:
1. Do they realise they're doing this? Some folks just aren't outgoing.
2. Are there other groups within the chapter? The non-clique folks?
3. Even if they are a bunch of numbnuts who just like to be important, are they still delivering to the chapter-good events, plow days, and the like?
4. Are you going to the events?

I'm a member of one organization (non-IH club) that has it's groups. It took awhile but eventually what I could bring to the organization was recognized, and I was accepted. Then the fun begins of getting the new people accepted.

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JerePa

12-05-2004 19:04:49

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Bozo, come on over to www.redpowermagazine.com. Check out their bulliton board. Not that this BB isn't great, just give you more guys to talk to.

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Nebraska Cowman

12-05-2004 18:28:24

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

bozo, Some State clubs might be very much that way but I have run into others that are very nice indeed. Don't get discouraged, just find another group.

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TP from Central PA

12-05-2004 18:00:07

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Sounds like alot of the JD guys around me..... .....

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David in UT

12-05-2004 17:51:33

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Yikes...that doesn't sound like a good group of folks at all. I went to a local antique machinery dinner with my wife last year, and we were welcomed warmly by all. It was a real hoot. Sorry you've had such a different experience.

I'm a big believer in the 10% factor...in any particular group, 10% will be these types. Maybe you just happened to run into a statistical anomaly where the percentage was way higher ;-).

I also agree with what others have said -- this site represents a really great community of very helpful, upbeat people. If you can't find 'em locally, at least you can get to 'em virtually.

- David

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CNKS

12-05-2004 17:49:45

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

I look at tractor clubs as sort of a social outing. I don't belong to one as I am at least 250 miles away from the meetings. Nearly all of what I have learned is from this forum, plus my LONG ago association with Farmalls as a kid. So in a way, this is a club.

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big al

12-05-2004 17:43:10

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

sounds like our ex church. Too many high and mighty people

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Kevin

12-05-2004 17:33:20

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

I joined the new chapter in NY that is just getting started and i thought with me only being 15 i was going to be treated like an odd ball or something. Well actually im not treated any diff. than anyone else and i love it, its so fun to go to these meetings, we just had our 2nd meeting today.

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kidagin

12-05-2004 17:10:42

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

You didn't mention what state you're from, but maybe there's another chapter not too far away--even across state lines--that you could join to enjoy the IH fellowship.

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lee

12-05-2004 16:43:52

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

If you really want in, why not attend more meetings. Just go and listen. Introduce yourself around. They'll bring you into the fold after a while. Like attending a new high school. You probably won't feel welcome the first day. Course if you really are a Bozo maybe it won't work.

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John M

12-05-2004 16:42:10

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Yep,BTDT.Ill bet if you went in a gave a few hundred for the betterment of the club youd find alot of new friends.I wouldnt waste my time on them.

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Allan in NE

12-05-2004 15:53:35

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Bozo, 12-05-2004 15:45:05

Bozo,

I've been were you are at. Run, don't walk away from this bunch. They are not worth your time and or your energy.

You certainly don't need 'em; 'cause you've got us.

Allan

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Sloroll

12-05-2004 16:10:08

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Allan in NE, 12-05-2004 15:53:35

I'm with Allen. There are Dips everywhere. You have got this place full of fine people. I have had trouble elsewhere on line but great people seam to be here ready to help. My advice is take your favorite piece of red iron to a local show and they (the ones worth your while) will come to you.

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Norm in Alabama

12-06-2004 09:02:43

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Re: IH Chapter Clicks in reply to Sloroll, 12-05-2004 16:10:08

You are a member of the finest Red Power people in this country when you talk to us on this forum. You won't find a more friendlier or helpful group than these folks. This is "the real club". Welcome aboard and have fun.

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