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| | | new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | [color:"green"] [/color] Ok, I am proud to unveil our new van club here in Memphis. Two other old timers and my self have decided to start our chapter. We tossed around a few names, River City Truckers, River City Van Assn ect. We have decided on the following. "Blues City Vans" because as we all know Memphis is the Blues Capitol. We have 2 chevies and a Dodge so far. my 88 g10, a fine tradesman 100 shorty with a 360, and a 74 chevy g20 long bed. Members names are Rooster( dodge tradesman), Bob (chevy g20) and Jim (myself g10). We are goin to start workin on a club logo tommorrow...wish us luck...Jim ( Blues City Vans) | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,007 Likes: 46 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,007 Likes: 46 | congratulations. You should work some music notes into the logo, and maybe some BLUE SUEDE SHOES!!! By the way, those of us that have been around awhile know that the saying really goes----"Born on a mountain, raised in a cave, Truckin and F***** is all I crave"! I still have a jacket pin that says so!
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| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | Starlord you are datin yourself brother Yeah I changed it up just a little. But it all means the same...rave on...Jim | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 Central Long Island Vans | Central Long Island Vans Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 | Congrats on the new club Jim..Looking forward to partying with you guys........
VANNIN- Life's best kept secret..........
| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 480 addict | addict Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 480 | Wow pretty cool, here in GA we have a new club starting also with 4 members to start. Jim Bulger, Alan Daly, Henry Knuckles, and myself. We have not come up with a name yet but we will. I am also going to the CofC with Boot and helping start a new coucil in the southeast to represent some of these new clubs. Stay tuned for more info. Sorry you couldnt make GSVR II. Somethings you just dont have no control over. | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,962 veteran | veteran Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,962 | Congrats on the new clubs guys! Also great to see a new council. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Feb. We'll save some seats for you!
Upstate Vanners Van Club 2013 V.O.I.C.E.S. co-chairman I may be getting older, but I REFUSE to grow up!!! Old School's still cool! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 48 Banned | Banned Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 48 | one word of advise...... BE INDEPENDENT.. you dont need the politics from the outside. i would be proud to join your club and attend you events. we need some clubs in the south, jeff | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 Vanaholic | Vanaholic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 | Congrats Jim..great to see you get some old members together... | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 Vanaholic | Vanaholic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 | Jeff I don't know who you are but with slamming you won't last..if they want to form a club and join a "Council" so be it..guess you won't be in it since your "Independant" | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 | O M G!
"quote"one word of advise...... BE INDEPENDENT.. you dont need the politics from the outside. i would be proud to join your club and attend you events. we need some clubs in the south, jeff
The inteligence runs deep doesn't it Jeff.. LOVE the contridiction!! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 | Congradulations Boot, Jim and 96 Astro.. that is KEY to makin vannin grow ,way to go guys! more clubs, more councils I LIKEY!!! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 907 Likes: 1 old hand | old hand Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 907 Likes: 1 | Hi Jim, Glad too hear that you are starting a club out your way. Guess you won't be joining ours. Well hope too meet you at future events and nationals. Also glad too hear that you 96Astro has started a club. See get the word out and they will come. See you all soon. Tumbleweed Pres. Nova Vans Virginia www.novavans.com | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | Tumbleweed thank you for the invite. I tried to email you at nova vans but it didn't go thru. Again thanks...Jim | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Congrats Guys!
A club is a GREAT way to start. The only advice I would like to give you is keep it simple. The more rules and regulations you start to enforce the more trouble comes up.
Good luck! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | Rules??
I never was much for alot of rules and red tape...after all its all about the ride. We all love our vans and the brotherhood and sisterhood that goes with it. Its the freedom of the open road, getting together with other vanners and living life the way WE want to. The CLUB will be for that, just enough to keep things in order. I quote from a old tv show...you guess which one..." Goin down that long lonesome highway...gona live life my way."
BigJim - Pres. Blues City Vans
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| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,338 vantooner | vantooner Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,338 | Umm...'Highway to Heaven'. The episode where Landon "freaks out".
j/k. What's it really from?
Jason ..."the van may be the toughest-looking vehicle ever created" Flying Cloud | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,273 veteran | veteran Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,273 | Congrats on the new club. Will Blues City Vans be driving down to Arkansas in March for the Razorback run? Would love to have you! It's great that you got a club together too Mike, hope you can make it this year. I do believe 'The South IS Rising Again'.
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| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | The tv show was Along came Bronson, about a guy and his harley travelin the usa. | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | Greybeard If I have anything to do with it, yes we will be there, let us know where it is...thanks ...BigJim | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Those are exactly the kind of rules I was talking about. That is all our club has left. Party hardy and puke in your own van. | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 | Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 | Michael Parks proved to all that he couldn't sing in that TV show. Jim, Blues City Vans might want to grab a membership or subscription to Hoavc Van Council www.hoavc.com we try to keep our clubs informed of happenings (except for our step child club All Fired Up) LOL | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,675 Likes: 1 co-chairman, Southeast Van Council | co-chairman, Southeast Van Council Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,675 Likes: 1 | I believe Blues City will be part of the up and coming Southeastern Van Council. You will be hearing more about this as the CoC rolls around.
Bama Vans Motto: Use It Up, Wear It Out, Eat It All!
The magic carpet waits for you, so don't you be late - Jimi Hendrix
| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 | Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 | Thats Great Liljack we'd love to have more vanner news from the southeast Keep us informed! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,124 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,124 | The SouthEast is beginning to look up. Blues City Vans was followed up this week in Myrtle Beach by Low Country Vans, with 3 members and a potential fourth. The paperwork has been filed with the State for non-profit status, and the SouthEast Van Council has been formed. The Council's memberships at this point are the Volunteer Vans from Knoxville, Blues City from Memphis, and Low Country Vans of Myrtle Beach. Organization is in progress for a club in the Atlanta area, and I believe we'll be hearing something from Alabama soon as well.
| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 | Awesome guys! I love what i'm reading! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,273 veteran | veteran Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,273 | We may be step the step child van club but when All Fired Up shows up everyone knows what to expect. Lee is asleep by 9 pm and Art will be pouring the double bubbles until 5 am. We've actually passed each other as he was headed to bed and I was getting up to make coffee. LOL
Seriously, It's great to hear about the new clubs and council. It creates opportunities for a lot of vanners in the South East and gives the rest of us potential for a lot more eVANts to visit.
Texas 2%
| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,139 old hand | old hand Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,139 | Jim, A new club, thats awsome. It's great to see vannin growing.
Mild to Wild Vanz,Prez. Houston TX.
| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 985 National Truckin Board Rep | National Truckin Board Rep Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 985 | It is so exciting to read that there is a new Council forming. I too would like to add that at King City in CA. this past weekend it was announced that the Southern California Van Council will be back and running again real soon. I was given a roster of the potential Clubs and Independents that will be forming this Council and it looks great. However on a sad note, I would like to express that the Northwest Van Council looks to be on its last legs. With dwindling vanners here in the NW and lack of participation it looks like we will last maybe one more year. I hope to make it to the thirty year anniversary which is 2007. We shall see.
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Moon Lite Vans NorthWest Chapter Wasteland Vans Melbourne, Vic. AU Vanning since July 1977
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| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,471 Old fossilized vanner | Old fossilized vanner Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,471 | Wow pretty cool, here in GA we have a new club starting also with 4 members to start. Jim Bulger, Alan Daly, Henry Knuckles, and myself. We have not come up with a name yet but we will. I am also going to the CofC with Boot and helping start a new coucil in the southeast to represent some of these new clubs. Stay tuned for more info. Sorry you couldnt make GSVR II. Somethings you just dont have no control over. [color:"RED"]Jim Bulger? Does he drive an early Econo?[/color] | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,471 Old fossilized vanner | Old fossilized vanner Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,471 | [quote]It is so exciting to read that there is a new Council forming. I too would like to add that at King City in CA. this past weekend it was announced that the Southern California Van Council will be back and running again real soon. I was given a roster of the potential Clubs and Independents that will be forming this Council and it looks great. However on a sad note, I would like to express that the Northwest Van Council looks to be on its last legs. With dwindling vanners here in the NW and lack of participation it looks like we will last maybe one more year. I hope to make it to the thirty year anniversary which is 2007. We shall see. [color:"RED"] Yes, the Southern California Van Council is well on its way to becoming a reality. I have been talking with Tom Chronister (Wheels of Confusion) about it for over 2 months. I don't know yet how many clubs will be involved but I think a couple of clubs from Arizona will be involved with it too. It is great to hear about all the clubs being formed and all the new vanners( and old vanners) joining or rejoining our hobby. You can bet that as vanning becomes more popular on the west coast it will also grow in other areas of the country. People are starting to notice vans at car shows again as well as on TV and that is a good sign.[/color] | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,124 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,124 | [color:"RED"]Jim Bulger? Does he drive an early Econo?[/color] Yes, Mike. He has an early econo and a mid Ford
| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 396 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 396 | [quote]one word of advise......
BE INDEPENDENT.. you dont need the politics from the outside.
i would be proud to join your club and attend you events.
we need some clubs in the south, jeff [/quote]
Mark this day on your calendars..the day that BLAZE was at a loss for words!!!!
Blaze All Fired Up Vanz--DAMNED YANKEE CHAPTER!! Vanners are Better than People ICVA 2% forever
| | | Re: new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 | Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 | New Councils: PM myself or Hoavcs Secretary on here your Councils mailing address and we will be glad to exchange newsletters with you. The more info we spread the better informed our councill members are!! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 | Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 | Blaze, there is no one any more independent than you! | | | Re: new van club | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | Thanks for all the good words of support. We are goin to make a best of it. Hope to see you all soon...BigJim..Pres. Blues City Vans. | | | Re: New Blues City Member #106477 November 10th 2006 12:31 pm | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | Well I am pleased to announce a new member To Blues City Vans...Tina (VannerBabe) has joined our ranks. We are pleased to have her with us...VAN ON !!!!!!
BigJim
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| | | Re: New Blues City Member | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Congrats! A great girl you picked up there. Met her at the Nats. | | | Re: New Blues City Member | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,273 veteran | veteran Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,273 | Talk about a fast growing club. You now have membership in two states! Next thing you know you'll be invading Texas Jim. That's OK because we got a huge amount of vanners in Texas who don't van anymore and need a little nudge to get going again. Your welcome to come down and recruit anytime. You just got to promise to stop and visit with All Fired Up Vanz whenever you or your club members are in Texas.
Texas 2%
| | | Re: New Blues City Member | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | Done Deal Sir, always ready to visit. Our new logo is about finished by the way. I'm getting membership cards done, maybe some window decals too. We'll see...thanks for the kinds words...BigJim | | | Re: New Blues City Member #106481 November 13th 2006 12:19 pm | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 | Hoavc Chairman 2006-2009 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,224 | Jim on window decals and Banners talk to Tammy (hyrollin(at)mindspring(dot)com) she has some great sources | | | Re: New Blues City Member | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 member | OP member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 660 | thanks for the info Phrog, I'll get with her...BigJim | | | Re: New Blues City Member #106483 November 13th 2006 11:56 pm | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,139 old hand | old hand Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,139 | Hey, PM the sign guy, here in Houston. He has a a vinyl machine that will cut out any kind of window decal you need. He's on the forums.
Mild to Wild Vanz,Prez. Houston TX.
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