E-Series Club Ideas

PULLY6 · 23-06-2005, 08:33 PM

Hey everyone,

As an offshoot of the all-new www.deleted link, I think there is an issue that needs to be addressed.

A LOT of people don't have the time to spend browsing this forum. There are a lot of great E-Series cars out there that have no idea we exist or how to contact us, as a club. Therefore, I think two other methods of reaching people need to be addressed.

One - Email. I know John does email member re: cruises and events, but I think it needs to be state-specific and regular.

Two - SMS. I think if we could gather people's mobile numbers, we could SMS them when there's a cruise or event coming up. Telstra does an option where you get free SMS's after 8 to any network (an option I currently have). If we could organise some sort of SMS service, we could end up stirring *heaps* more interest in the club....

We need to have flyers to stick under our windscreens at All Ford Days etc, so people can take one and log onto www.deleted link, or SMS a designated member and register for the SMS service. All we need is a volunteer (or two) from each state to SMS and/or email people about E-Series events.

Just a thought! Let me know what you think.

mcflux · 23-06-2005, 09:01 PM

Regular emails may be a bit difficult, like it can be a nightmare to have an event 100% organised from the word go. Such as the upcoming Victorian E-series cruise. Date & location are still being sorted out. Perhaps regular emails to E-series members with the thread links/titles should be sent out?

As for SMS, perhaps a standard E-Series template be sent out? IE

"The E-Series Owners Club has a new event occurring soon! Please refer to Fordforums.com.au for further information"

But I think emails will be the way to go for specific state events coming up.

-Dave-

InitialD · 23-06-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PULLY6

One - Email. I know John does email member re: cruises and events, but I think it needs to be state-specific and regular.

I know John has mentioned this many times to me and others that alot of the email address's he has on the database, come back as 'dud' address's or are returned to sender. I agree it would be a good idea but there is ALOT of work involved checking everyones email address's for validiation.

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Two - SMS. I think if we could gather people's mobile numbers, we could SMS them when there's a cruise or event coming up. Telstra does an option where you get free SMS's after 8 to any network (an option I currently have). If we could organise some sort of SMS service, we could end up stirring *heaps* more interest in the club....

This isnt going to be practical as someone will have to sit there SMS'ing like 1000 people in the database. I dont know how this could get more interest in the club as such? just saying ;)

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We need to have flyers to stick under our windscreens at All Ford Days etc, so people can take one and log onto www.deleted link, or SMS a designated member and register for the SMS service. All we need is a volunteer (or two) from each state to SMS and/or email people about E-Series events.

There is already some fliers made I think? But isnt it illegal to put flyers on peoples cars? Might be wrong there ;)

Aaron_EF8 · 24-06-2005, 02:41 AM

It's illegal to put flyers under windscreen wipers, but it isn't illegal to hand a flyer or business card out to someone who says 'nice car' or comments on the E-Series stickers

MrQuan · 24-06-2005, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

Regular emails may be a bit difficult, like it can be a nightmare to have an event 100% organised from the word go. Such as the upcoming Victorian E-series cruise. Date & location are still being sorted out.

I think if events are organised with a set date, time, and location early enough people would be able to reserve that time on the calander.

There could even be a regular thing... like the first thursday or every month or whatever. Like any club, events need to be organised - if one or two can't make it at that time then it's a bit like too bad?! (If it's a regular meet, then there's always next time).

Set a date way in advance, or set a regular reacurring time and people can work their calalndars around that.

FordGirl · 24-06-2005, 08:43 AM

I definitely think it's a good idea to have flyers or cards sitting in the console or something...there's far too many eseries cars getting around now that aren't in the club.

EA2BA · 24-06-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FordGirl

I definitely think it's a good idea to have flyers or cards sitting in the console or something...there's far too many eseries cars getting around now that aren't in the club.

Well possibly we are not aware they are in the club, there alot of guests always milling around, and alot of members who look but do not post.

Some of the cars I see around are damn fine examples of e-series as well, with a few HP under the bonnet as well.

Laminge · 24-06-2005, 08:53 AM

What about car yards, wrekers or motor mechanics, draw up your flyers and ask if they can be placed at reception.

EA2BA · 24-06-2005, 08:57 AM

Surely strapp ford and peter warren would have to let us do it

EFFalcon · 24-06-2005, 09:54 AM

A note on the emails.
i currently DO send emails out for members in Victoria when it comes to meets.
returned emails get removed from the database to prune some members.

Any interstate meet organisers need only contact me with a drafted email and i'll send it off.

LUXO_8 · 24-06-2005, 03:30 PM

there is a wreckers down here that asked me to bring in a poster/flyer...

pepsimax · 24-06-2005, 03:59 PM

how about the free community advertising on some of the TV stations and radio stations,,wouldn't hurt to anounce whats happening a few days before hand

Laminge · 24-06-2005, 04:15 PM

Also

getting some more cars together and heading upto Wagga Wagga would be a great idea.

As the event will be covered by at least 2 mags and hopefully someone from a leading newspaper it would be a great opportunity to get your name out there.

santoitaliano · 24-06-2005, 04:17 PM

when is the proposed date for the all vic meet/cruise?
make is september.. after the 7th!

LUXO_8 · 24-06-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Also

getting some more cars together and heading upto Wagga Wagga would be a great idea.

As the event will be covered by at least 2 mags and hopefully someone from a leading newspaper it would be a great opportunity to get your name out there.

i'd love to if my car was reliable.....:(

damn wheezers....new engine coming soon.....

FRDXR6 · 24-06-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pepsimax

how about the free community advertising on some of the TV stations and radio stations,,wouldn't hurt to anounce whats happening a few days before hand

In the Herald Sun 'Cars Guide' on friday they have a whats-on section which i have noticed other car clubs advertise ther meets in.

Aaron_EF8 · 25-06-2005, 04:13 AM

I did send E-mails out once to all the registered E-Series members in SA about a cruise, 3 bounced, about a dozen were regular members, and the remaining members didn't reply, or show up at the cruise. It sorts of makes you wonder how effective e-mails are...

FordGirl · 25-06-2005, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_EF8

I did send E-mails out once to all the registered E-Series members in SA about a cruise, 3 bounced, about a dozen were regular members, and the remaining members didn't reply, or show up at the cruise. It sorts of makes you wonder how effective e-mails are...

On the same token an email takes about... 3 minutes? It's worth it even if it is just to remind the regular members. If you get 1 or 2 new people coming out of it then fantastic! :1syellow1

EFFalcon · 26-06-2005, 11:54 AM

in vic the emails have been effective.
deffinately had people turn up because of the email.

Kenaz · 26-06-2005, 11:58 AM

I never look at my email. Good thing I'm a regular forum contributor otherwise I'd probably never know about the meets.

EFFalcon · 26-06-2005, 12:27 PM

thats the issue.
forum members know about the meets, thats easy

its those who sign up but don't use the forums that never knwo, the email helps that.
though i'm guessing there are still plenty who don't even get the email.
but it makes no difference to me.

mcflux · 26-06-2005, 03:26 PM

I'm not too familiar with group PMs but maybe one of these could work? Assuming everyone has the settings where a popup occurs when one receives a PM

Hopefully group PMs aren't a pain for the mods (whaddya reckon John?)

-Dave-

EFFalcon · 26-06-2005, 03:33 PM

group PM's can only be sent to a limited amount of ppl.
'technically' i should have everyones email, if i don't or they don't check it, and they miss out on a meet because of it, its their fault.
i don't think the issue is victoria, our meets have been fine thus far.
its more so for interstate that have really only had the forums as the way to inform ppl of meets.

Aaron_EF8 · 26-06-2005, 03:36 PM

Well SA E-series meets have been almost as big as the Victorian ones of late, so SA isn't really having a problem with members either.

IMO E-mails would work better than PM's, to recieve a PM you need to log onto the forums, and all those people already know about the meets.. ;)

mcflux · 26-06-2005, 04:00 PM

Yep, fair call (regarding PMs)

And the turnouts lately have been pretty awesome

I wasn't suggesting PMs replace emails. But it sounds like PMs would be a pain(limited numbers per each send).

Bring on the next E-Series meet ;)

-Dave-