Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
 |
| 25 Apr 2010 11:14 AM |
|
How many people would be interested in a State Chapter? If you would be
interested in an Illinois State Chapter of the NAFC, Post here. I will
see what I can do to get it going.
Scott Miller
NAFC Lifetime Member
Peoria IL
When all else fails, at least you can still bait the line and go fishing.
Always Have a Tacklebox, and Fishing rod/reel combo with you at all times! |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Pegsguy
Veteran Poster
Posts:4094
|
| 25 Apr 2010 12:19 PM |
|
If you can get this going, I'm game and some of the other Boyz might climb aboard once they see some activity. I'll PM you with contact info. Tom
Lifer in NE Illinois |
|
| Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian! |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 26 Apr 2010 02:32 PM |
|
Until I see if there's an actual interest in it, I'll put it off. I may make a seperate site for fishing/camping in IL not related to NAFC in any way whatsoever.
Scott Miller
NAFC Lifetime Member
Peoria IL
When all else fails, at least you can still bait the line and go fishing.
Always Have a Tacklebox, and Fishing rod/reel combo with you at all times! |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 11 May 2010 03:54 PM |
|
Actually, I may make a State Chapter site and host it on one of my domains I currently own, then see if anyone decides to climb on board, and go from there. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Lip Yanker
New Poster
Posts:16
|
| 12 May 2010 08:01 AM |
|
What type of agenda/format were you thinking for the chapter?
Most of what has discouraged me from joining local fishing clubs, was there weren't very many that were all that "local" to me. lol
I was never ambitous enough to drive an hour plus at the end of the day, to attend a meeting at 8pm or later, then drive back home. Guess I'm startin to get old.
Plus the membership dues on some clubs was kind of steep for me, just being a recreational fisher- I just want to get together once in awhile with some others and fish, swap ideas etc.
. |
|
|
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 12 May 2010 10:02 AM |
|
Posted By Lip Yanker on 12 May 2010 09:01 AM
What type of agenda/format were you thinking for the chapter?
Most of what has discouraged me from joining local fishing clubs, was there weren't very many that were all that "local" to me. lol
I was never ambitous enough to drive an hour plus at the end of the day, to attend a meeting at 8pm or later, then drive back home. Guess I'm startin to get old.
Plus the membership dues on some clubs was kind of steep for me, just being a recreational fisher- I just want to get together once in awhile with some others and fish, swap ideas etc.
Well, what I was thinking was more along the lines of what you're suggesting. Getting together with some of the other members, and being able to fish and swap Ideas. Maybe share some insight onto lakes or ponds that may be in your local area that might not be known.
The only "dues" would be used to cover the hosting of the clubs website, and would also go towards any get-together that may be planned. And it would be reasonable, possibly $5 a year or something like that. I personally live in Peoria, So I'm lucky to be about a 3 hour drive one way or the other.
|
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 12 May 2010 01:20 PM |
|
Sorry, that got screwed up somehow. Here's my response
Well, what I was thinking was more along the lines of what you're suggesting. Getting together with some of the other members, and being able to fish and swap Ideas. Maybe share some insight onto lakes or ponds that may be in your local area that might not be known.
The only "dues" would be used to cover the hosting of the clubs website, and would also go towards any get-together that may be planned. And it would be reasonable, possibly $5 a year or something like that. I personally live in Peoria, So I'm lucky to be about a 3 hour drive one way or the other.
|
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Pegsguy
Veteran Poster
Posts:4094
|
| 12 May 2010 02:48 PM |
|
Scott: I think you are on the right track, keep the cost down and most importantly if anyone plans a get together shoot for the middle of the state. The Kentucky guys are planning a get together at Kentucky lakes which is in western Kentucky. It is asking a lot to expect someone from the east end of the state to make the trip especially if their time is tight. I can see $5-10 a year, but don't ask me to make a meet on Rend lake every year. Tom |
|
| Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian! |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 12 May 2010 03:18 PM |
|
Well, should I start the website part of a local chapter? I would love to see an interest in this, and would love it to take off. There would be quite a bit more freedom with how the site is designed, and things like that, A) because I am a website designer, and B) because it is a state chapter, not everyone who is in the NAFC. If a few people are behind this, I will start working on the site. I've got the time, and the dedication to get this started.
I would probably suggest $5 per year as membership, and then there could also be a donations part where anyone can donate if they wish.
Also, I would love to be able to offer actual Merchandise for members to purchase directly through the site, IE Hats, Jackets, Shirts, and whatever else someone may suggest. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
john.petrea@fabickcat.com
New Poster
Posts:1
|
| 12 May 2010 04:35 PM |
|
Might be interested but sounds like most of you are up north...I am in So. IL.... |
|
|
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 12 May 2010 04:47 PM |
|
Posted By john.petrea@fabickcat.com on 12 May 2010 05:35 PM
Might be interested but sounds like most of you are up north...I am in So. IL....
Well, I'm In Central IL, and I'm taking a trip to Lake Shelbyville next week. And Possibly going to Carlyle Lake Later in the year. And I've already got time off in July to take another trip to Lake Shelbyville. It doesn't really matter what part of the state you're in. If you'd be interested in a state chapter is the Question. And I'm sure if we start an Annual get-together, we'd have it somewhere in Central IL. And nothing is gonna stop you from planning a get-together down in your neck of the woods. You can invite everyone, but like Pegsguy says, don't expect everyone to travel the length of the state every year for a get together. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 12 May 2010 07:29 PM |
|
I'm officially starting an Illinois Chapter. Just purchased the domain name (nafcillinoischapter.org) and will be starting to work on putting that together. Membership fees will be $5 per year. If you are interested in joining, you can either reply to this post, or send an email to me directly. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 12 May 2010 11:43 PM |
|
My email is scottm@nafcillinoischapter.org |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
gwehner
New Poster
Posts:5
|
| 13 May 2010 07:50 PM |
|
This does sound good to me also im south of Decatur 15 miles.I only missed 4 days of fishing since Feb 28TH wEEKENDS AFTER WORK BEFORE work for an hour.Lets go fishing |
|
|
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 13 May 2010 08:59 PM |
|
Posted By gwehner on 13 May 2010 08:50 PM
This does sound good to me also im south of Decatur 15 miles.I only missed 4 days of fishing since Feb 28TH wEEKENDS AFTER WORK BEFORE work for an hour.Lets go fishing
Well, I'll be at lake shelbyville next week. Gonna be a good one I hope. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 13 May 2010 09:45 PM |
|
Well the forums are started, and will continue to grow once I get the website up. The website may take a week or 2. But if You are interested, shoot me an email. I'll point you in the direction for membership dues, and then we can go from there. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 19 May 2010 11:23 AM |
|
I will be working on the IL Chapter website today. If you happen to be online, and wanna talk, shoot me an IM on yahoo. tornadochaser_00 or look at my profile for other ways to contact me. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
turnip
Senior Poster
Posts:5638
|
| 24 May 2010 05:09 AM |
|
Scott, looks like your off to a good start! Here is what Ohio has done:
http://www.nafcohiochapter.com/index.php
This is a free website. The officers are responsible for monitoring it and one of the members built the site and keeps it updated, make necessary changes, etc. All members are screened. They hold monthly meetings in a different location every month. Members have the option to request a meeting in their area! They have an annual meet and at least one mini meet during the year. They are incorporated and have a tax free status (non-proffit status). They conduct fundraisers during the annual meet to help defray the cost of meals & campsite(s) during activities. They also have their own product line and members may order at scheduled times.
I hope this will be of help to you as strive to adopt a state chapter. So far there is Texas and Ohio, if my memory serves me right! The folks at Ohio will help you in your efforts if you ask...Probably the same for the Texas chapter. I for one will be watching closely!  |
|
| Lifer since 2005, "Bushwacker" deputy sherif, S. E. Pa |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 24 May 2010 09:23 AM |
|
I'm getting there on this. See, I don't want JUST a forum for the site. I want to be able to have the forums, but I want there to also be other info available. Fishing prospects, info on joining, and other things as well. Having forums is great, and I've already got the forums up, and will be adding more and more sections as time allows. However the main part of the site is still being worked on. If any of you have input, please let me know. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
turnip
Senior Poster
Posts:5638
|
| 24 May 2010 10:50 AM |
|
Will this be an NAFC chapter? You speak of a state chapter...
A $5 annual fee for maintaining the site is reasonable to me (I personally wouldn't mind paying that). I am not sure I understand the rest of what you were explaining... |
|
| Lifer since 2005, "Bushwacker" deputy sherif, S. E. Pa |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 24 May 2010 12:01 PM |
|
Posted By turnip on 24 May 2010 11:50 AM
Will this be an NAFC chapter? You speak of a state chapter...
A $5 annual fee for maintaining the site is reasonable to me (I personally wouldn't mind paying that). I am not sure I understand the rest of what you were explaining... Yes, this will be an NAFC state chapter. Similiar to the NAFC Ohio Chapter. However, I'm going to have the site have more info available than just forums. While forums are great, I'd like to have a place where members can upload photos directly, possibly have their own blogs if they so choose, there are a few ideas I am kicking around right now. The blogs, would be hosted and offered as part of the membership, if you choose, you can also get your own email @nafcillinoischapter.org Would like to also offer license purchasing, but I will have to go through the IDNR and see what that would entail. Plus sections for state parks and such. Offer maps possibly, but we shall see what all gets put in. |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
Scott Miller
New Poster
Posts:84
|
| 24 May 2010 12:07 PM |
|
If you look at the NAFC Ohio chapter, the membership is not open to JUST NAFC members. It's open to anyone who lives in OH. This is going to be the same for the IL Chapter |
|
Scott Miller
NAFC Life Member
Peoria Heights, IL |
|
|
turnip
Senior Poster
Posts:5638
|
| 27 Jul 2010 04:47 AM |
|
Hey Scott, how's it going? Are ya making any headway? |
|
| Lifer since 2005, "Bushwacker" deputy sherif, S. E. Pa |
|
|
Pegsguy
Veteran Poster
Posts:4094
|
| 27 Jul 2010 08:40 AM |
|
Seems that this idea died along with all the other attempts. It seems to me that the club members in Il. just aren't the joining type! Notice how many Chicago area members post on the forums. Tom |
|
| Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian! |
|
|
turnip
Senior Poster
Posts:5638
|
| 27 Jul 2010 10:40 AM |
|
Tom, at one point there were a lot of folks from Ill. participating in this forum...Like New Jersey, before my time, they were quite active. Wisconsin has stayed active through the years, along with Pa. I think the site needs to get more stable, easier to access (not take so long for folks on dial-up) and it will pick up again... At least I pray it is so... |
|
| Lifer since 2005, "Bushwacker" deputy sherif, S. E. Pa |
|
|
Lip Yanker
New Poster
Posts:16
|
| 05 Aug 2010 04:39 PM |
|
It's been that way on a few other sites I am on too, not just fishing either.
Always a lot of interest in the beginning, then just a few die hards stick around for the most part later on.
Anywhooo, hope everyone's summer is going well. I've been prepping my truck for plow season, and writing contracts the last few days.  |
|
|
|
|
turnip
Senior Poster
Posts:5638
|
| 27 Sep 2010 05:16 AM |
|
Where are you at with this, Scott? |
|
| Lifer since 2005, "Bushwacker" deputy sherif, S. E. Pa |
|
|
Scottm
New Poster
Posts:27
|
| 04 Dec 2010 01:17 PM |
|
I would love to say that I was doing well with this, but I never heard anything from anyone, so I stopped in my tracks. I don't have any problem restarting this, as I do still own the domain.
Also, there is a NAFC Illinois Chapter on FB as well! |
|
----
Scott Miller
Lifetime N.A.F.C. Member
Pekin, Illinois
We're On Ebid!
Sign Up for Ebid! The Ebay replacement place!
Scott's Quality Discount Baits |
|
|
turnip
Senior Poster
Posts:5638
|
| 05 Dec 2010 05:53 AM |
|
It is a shame that information about the site isn't posted here for all to access...I don't care for Facebook... |
|
| Lifer since 2005, "Bushwacker" deputy sherif, S. E. Pa |
|
|
Scottm
New Poster
Posts:27
|
|