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David, from reading your post I have suspect you have the same opinion of MGNOC that I have about BMWMOA. ;D :BEER:Matt
Hadn't been on the MGNOC site for years. All this talk raised my interest. It says 3200 members. At $30/year (granted some pay a lifetime membership and come out a bit less than that) = right at $90K before expenses. No more newsletters = reduced expenses. Then he sells a few items off the small store and maybe a some chump change off of ads from non members. So I would think Frank does make a living off MGNOC. Not a criticism just adding the numbers from the site.
The money would still be in the company unless he took salary, paid both sides of the taxes, and c laimed the income. Maybe MGNOC is just flush with cash.
My guess it the number quoted at 3200, was prior to going digital. I would venture that the current number of members is far lower.
After reading all those posts, I almost didn't bother replying, but I want you guys to realize a few things...I got involved with Guzzi owners in 2013. I joined MGNOC, and attended the Wisconsin rally because we designed an ignition for them. At the time I did not own a Guzzi but the people were SO friendly and they didn't seem to mind. This past year I attended the Iowa and Wisconsin rallies as a vendor (the only one). Again, the nicest people made me feel welcome even though I brought my Russian built Ural. I did feel as if Evan from Canada was the only young rider at Iowa. And that is why I have a suggestion...Because of the friendships I made, a few days ago I purchased my first Guzzi. It is a 1967 V700 and with this forum's help it will be ready for next season. The best way to get young blood into the Guzzi world is to include an outsider into the Guzzi family. Last year I brought my young friend Joey to the Wis rally and talked Jeff Parrish from Indiana into coming along with his wife/daughter. They both loved it and will return next year. Why don't we try our best to bring someone new to a rally or event? It doesn't have to be a hard fast RULE, but take it upon ourselves to introduce the fun, stories, laughter, and rides to a young person not yet familiar with the MG brand?If we all bring a JOEY or JEFF to an event, you would be amazed how fast this group of old farts is suddenly not so old.
That's a great suggestion, I have invited friends to rallys for years. To most of the people I know that own bikes the thought of packing camping gear on a bike a backroading it across 2 or 3 states to sleep in a tent on, OMG! ON THE GROUND? is just Crazy! I get......why would you do that? No thanks! No Hotel??? What if it rains??? and Ooooo that's too far (whining) But I'll keep trying ;D I guess I have pussies for friends! To most of them a ride to the tavern is thier idea of "touring" But they look tuff doing it!
Yeah. I have to agree. Rallies and Campouts are something attended by a small minority of motorcycle owners.Over the years, I have tried to encourage friends to join me, but most motorcycle owners are just not interested.Most motorcycle owners I know (even long-time riders) are not into travelling or touring by motorcycle. Over the years, my circle of motorcycle friends has reduced because of this. The more I rode, the fewer people I had to ride with. Funny phenomenon.
Rocker, I had written down the following and wasn't sure I wanted to send it. But then I just read your post and my thoughts kind of mirrors what you said. I would bet the farm that most MCists have not and do not care to ever go to a rally. How many MCists even own rain gear much less want to hit the road on a weekend trip? Those of us that go to rallies are a minority within a minority.
UNCANNY !
Mike Deathrow used this same guys mug to help promote the Okie camp out in 2013 , could be why he isn't the rep anymore ;D Dusty
Pretty sure Gilligan was an Okie ;DWHAT? You've never had a hush puppy??
No record he was an Okie, but there was "Dusty's Trail"*. Oooh, the plot thickens! *Be a good name for a NAR that he organizes. :D
