Directory 86

[Tanuki]

*Warning: I am typing this all on my phone. There will probably be typos.*

I am taking it upon myself to put together a club directory. This will be a printed or printable PDF file that we will make available yearly. The purpose of the directory is to create a network to allow a "pay it forward," mentality so we are able to assist each other when we are in need. I would love to get assistance with this project from any members, so please pm me if you would like to be a part of the project.

Please watch this thread for updates and additional info as the project takes shape.

For now I would like to find people to help in the following positions:

Data collection
Illustration/ design
Editors

If anyone has an "in" with any type of publication company that could help us cut the production costs, please let me know as well.

Because we live in such a diverse and somewhat unpredictable world, only those who give their information will have access to the information of others.

Here is the information we will want from each member who would like to be in the directory:


Which Forum/ Screen Name:
Real Name:
Phone Number:
City/ State (we do not need a full address unless you would like it published):
How can you help out should a member need help in your area:
Hours you can be contacted:
Text or call?
Email:

Obviously this will be the first edition, so it will need to be refined. Obviously I would love all the help I can get on this directory, so let me know how you want to help. If any vendors are interested in sponsoring the directory, we will create ad space. This would be a very nice way to subsidize the cost of printed versions of the directory.

[jstans84]

Sounds neat.

[86_ZN6]

i have data for NORCAL owners club with over 120 members

but not sure if everyone will agree to share their information to others

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by jstans84

Sounds neat.

Thanks, if you would like to help in anyway, please let us know!

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

i have data for NORCAL owners club with over 120 members

but not sure if everyone will agree to share their information to others

Would you mind finding out for me? As mentioned above, we are going to keep the information for this project alone. We won't sell information etc.

I have already started receiving pm's with information as well. Probably the easiest way for data collection will be for everyone to email their information rather than PM.

Please send your info to: 86Directory@gmail.com

Here is the information we are looking for:

Which Forum/ Screen Name:
Real Name:
Phone Number:
City/ State (we do not need a full address unless you would like it published):
How can you help out should a member need help in your area:
Hours you can be contacted:
Text or call?
Email:

Thank you for all of those who have already submitted.

[JoeBoxer]

email sent

[dem00n]

I'll sign up.

Sent.

[Tanuki]

Thank you! Also will people include the hours they can be contacted? Morning, Afternoon, Evening? Latest they can be called, can we text you?

[bestwheelbase]

Reminds me of the BMWCCA "Friends of BMW" book they publish every few years. It's a listing of club members who opt to publish their contact info in case travelers need assistance or want to mee fellow enthusiasts during a journey.

In the 10 years I've been listed, I've never gotten a call.

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Reminds me of the BMWCCA "Friends of BMW" book they publish every few years. It's a listing of club members who opt to publish their contact info in case travelers need assistance or want to mee fellow enthusiasts during a journey.

In the 10 years I've been listed, I've never gotten a call.

I would love to have a look at one of their books and see if we can glean any ideas.

I would like to release this in March of next year. If anyone can help with phone apps that would be ideal.

[Flat Black VW]

email sent

seems like it could be a good idea

[Tanuki]

Not really off topic lounge material as it directly relates to the car the group and news/ activities

[einzlr]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

Not really off topic lounge material as it directly relates to the car the group and news/ activities

+1 It really belongs in the "shared" section or maybe in "general/other".

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by einzlr

+1 It really belongs in the "shared" section or maybe in "general/other".

Yeah, with the type of traction a volunteer/ non profit project like this needs, I don't think this section will really help the cause. I messaged one of the Mods to find out a little more on why it is here and what we need to do to get it moved.

Please continue to submit information. We now have "Raul" on board to help with design as well.

[Tanuki]

Thank you for the move to this section.