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DonM · 11-23-2022, 08:08 AM

In the grand scheme of the world, it's just a little thing, although people who know me are looking at it as a small step towards recovery from a career that has become toxic to the point of being lethal (Thank God the retirement process is in full swing).

I had been a lurker on a local Camaro Club's Facebook page for a few years now. Last night, I attended my first ever meeting and officially joined the club. As of last night, I am officially a member of NEOCC (North-East Ohio Camaro Club).

Now I finally have a group of people that I can actually meet with and talk Camaros until we are all blue in the face, but without boring anyone to death. Like I said, it's just a small thing, but it's a start.

13hotwheels · 11-23-2022, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DonM

I had been a lurker on a local Camaro Club's Facebook page for a few years now. Last night, I attended my first ever meeting and officially joined the club. As of last night, I am officially a member of NEOCC (North-East Ohio Camaro Club).

It's a very good group of people. There is little doubt Morgan (and Jess) pour their heart and sole into NEOCC. Frankly, all the members we've met all do the same. Get a good rain jacket for the Fall Classic

Arogg · 11-23-2022, 11:45 AM

Shameless plug but im in a Camaro club here in NY called NY5thGEN and I will say, its great to get out with the guys and girls who have a similar passion to talk shop and whatnot. They do all sorts of charity events as well as just lowkey meetups.

redcoats1976 · 11-23-2022, 05:28 PM

you guys are lucky.not much going on here for camaro clubs here in central florida...

Danial · 11-23-2022, 07:54 PM

Glad you guys can make the club thing work for ya!

I know I've mentioned this before, but I was in the Southern Nevada Camaro Club for roughly a year. They communicate all club activities exclusively on FB. When I announced I was leaving FB and asked to be notified of upcoming events by email, I didn't even get so much as a good bye, FU, nice knowing ya, nothing - and never heard from them again. I wasn't much of a club guy before joining, I'm even less of one now. (Although I had idly thought of joining Aqua Blue's org in Arizona for a minute.)

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-23-2022, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Danial

Glad you guys can make the club thing work for ya!

I know I've mentioned this before, but I was in the Southern Nevada Camaro Club for roughly a year. They communicate all club activities exclusively on FB. When I announced I was leaving FB and asked to be notified of upcoming events by email, I didn't even get so much as a good bye, FU, nice knowing ya, nothing - and never heard from them again. I wasn't much of a club guy before joining, I'm even less of one now. (Although I had idly thought of joining Aqua Blue's org in Arizona for a minute.)

Lol funny you mention the AZ club. I had an oh shit moment earlier this week when it dawned on my that I haven’t paid my dues for the year yet. We have a really bad ass run coming up in June, with the National AAFCA club. Should be hundreds of Camaros/Firebirds all running up to pikes peak. I’m excited for that one.

Bigdumogre · 11-24-2022, 09:07 AM

I used to belong to Camaros and coffee New York till the group eventually died. Had lots of great times riding with them and going to meets and going out to eat. Hopefully I can find another group by me.

DonM · 11-24-2022, 09:55 AM

I guess I got lucky in that NEOCC has been around for over 20 years and shows no signs of dying out. The current President has 'been in office, ' I believe over 17 years. Some of the Club's Sponsors include a large local Chevrolet Dealership and Summit Racing as well.

A big plus is that it's VERY local to me. The monthly meetings are held at a restaurant less that 1/2 mile from my house. Annual dues are $15 for your initial year and $10 per year after that, definitely NOT a bank breaker.

But best of all, it's a pretty large group with members located in states all around me, but a majority of the members are local enough for me to meet up with and talk cars/Camaros to my heart's content. THAT PART is the "bonus" for my wife ... me Going Somewhere Else to talk cars ...

Danial · 11-24-2022, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Lol funny you mention the AZ club. I had an oh shit moment earlier this week when it dawned on my that I haven’t paid my dues for the year yet. We have a really bad ass run coming up in June, with the National AAFCA club. Should be hundreds of Camaros/Firebirds all running up to pikes peak. I’m excited for that one.

Man, you guys are going to have a blast with that run! Pics man!

sscamaro · 11-24-2022, 10:42 AM

I belong to the Lehigh Valley Camaro Club. I have been a member for 30 years. We started the Camaro Nationals in 1999 at Carlisle, PA. It has moved a couple of times, now it is in Morgantown, PA for it's 23rd year. This year there were 500 registered Camaro's that attended. Next year, the 24th year, it will probably be 600 attending.

https://www.camaronationals.org

Tajefe Couple · 11-24-2022, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Danial

Glad you guys can make the club thing work for ya!

I know I've mentioned this before, but I was in the Southern Nevada Camaro Club for roughly a year. They communicate all club activities exclusively on FB. When I announced I was leaving FB and asked to be notified of upcoming events by email, I didn't even get so much as a good bye, FU, nice knowing ya, nothing - and never heard from them again. I wasn't much of a club guy before joining, I'm even less of one now. (Although I had idly thought of joining Aqua Blue's org in Arizona for a minute.)

I'm with you, joined a local Camaro club for a year. Great bunch of people but I don't do the FB thing and that seemed to be 99% of the communications. So I was out and like you never heard from them again.

Danial · 11-25-2022, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tajefe Couple

I'm with you, joined a local Camaro club for a year. Great bunch of people but I don't do the FB thing and that seemed to be 99% of the communications. So I was out and like you never heard from them again.

That's a bummer. I don't get it. It's not like these groups have people banging on their doors to join up. You'd think they would be a little more interested in maintaining membership, but apparently not.

xstuntman · 11-25-2022, 08:04 AM

Wish we had a club here.
Sadly our cars and coffee is on FB and if I were I would be in jail all the time.
Something about getting old and expecting free speech maybe?

Meh, smiling while throwing grenades never gets old.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-25-2022, 09:58 AM

I feel for you guys who are stuck with the FB group BS. I don’t have one and haven’t for over 10 years. FB and all those other similar platforms can kiss my ass.

11-23-2022, 08:08 AM	#1
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	I did a "thing" last night. In the grand scheme of the world, it's just a little thing, although people who know me are looking at it as a small step towards recovery from a career that has become toxic to the point of being lethal (Thank God the retirement process is in full swing). I had been a lurker on a local Camaro Club's Facebook page for a few years now. Last night, I attended my first ever meeting and officially joined the club. As of last night, I am officially a member of NEOCC (North-East Ohio Camaro Club). Now I finally have a group of people that I can actually meet with and talk Camaros until we are all blue in the face, but without boring anyone to death. Like I said, it's just a small thing, but it's a start. __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

11-23-2022, 11:45 AM	#3
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	Shameless plug but im in a Camaro club here in NY called NY5thGEN and I will say, its great to get out with the guys and girls who have a similar passion to talk shop and whatnot. They do all sorts of charity events as well as just lowkey meetups. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

11-23-2022, 07:54 PM	#5
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	Glad you guys can make the club thing work for ya! I know I've mentioned this before, but I was in the Southern Nevada Camaro Club for roughly a year. They communicate all club activities exclusively on FB. When I announced I was leaving FB and asked to be notified of upcoming events by email, I didn't even get so much as a good bye, FU, nice knowing ya, nothing - and never heard from them again. I wasn't much of a club guy before joining, I'm even less of one now. (Although I had idly thought of joining Aqua Blue's org in Arizona for a minute.) __________________ "Never cough into a full ashtray."

11-24-2022, 09:07 AM	#7
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I used to belong to Camaros and coffee New York till the group eventually died. Had lots of great times riding with them and going to meets and going out to eat. Hopefully I can find another group by me. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

11-24-2022, 09:55 AM	#8
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	I guess I got lucky in that NEOCC has been around for over 20 years and shows no signs of dying out. The current President has 'been in office, ' I believe over 17 years. Some of the Club's Sponsors include a large local Chevrolet Dealership and Summit Racing as well. A big plus is that it's VERY local to me. The monthly meetings are held at a restaurant less that 1/2 mile from my house. Annual dues are $15 for your initial year and $10 per year after that, definitely NOT a bank breaker. But best of all, it's a pretty large group with members located in states all around me, but a majority of the members are local enough for me to meet up with and talk cars/Camaros to my heart's content. THAT PART is the "bonus" for my wife ... me Going Somewhere Else to talk cars ... __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

11-23-2022, 05:28 PM	#4
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	you guys are lucky.not much going on here for camaro clubs here in central florida...

11-24-2022, 10:42 AM	#10
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I belong to the Lehigh Valley Camaro Club. I have been a member for 30 years. We started the Camaro Nationals in 1999 at Carlisle, PA. It has moved a couple of times, now it is in Morgantown, PA for it's 23rd year. This year there were 500 registered Camaro's that attended. Next year, the 24th year, it will probably be 600 attending. https://www.camaronationals.org __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

11-25-2022, 08:04 AM	#13
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Wish we had a club here. Sadly our cars and coffee is on FB and if I were I would be in jail all the time. Something about getting old and expecting free speech maybe? Meh, smiling while throwing grenades never gets old. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

11-25-2022, 09:58 AM	#14
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,695	I feel for you guys who are stuck with the FB group BS. I don’t have one and haven’t for over 10 years. FB and all those other similar platforms can kiss my ass. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.