Originally Posted by
chisler29
well we chose the name Crossfires of Maryland, not Crossfires of the Mid-Atlantic. We are focused on building the club in maryland, by going to Maryland events, contact with Maryland vendors and Dealerships/garages. I have nothing against people from the other states wanting to join the group, but our focus need to be in Maryland and so it needs to be stated that way. People need to know that we are a club that is very active in our state. we are open to all that want help and want to cruse with us, but we are a Maryland group. CICCI will help any regional group that asks for it. CICCI needs to be known as the active parent group, not us. just my thoughts.
Not suggesting changing our name or our focus, just a statement that fankly, could give a simple indication to ALL people that are interested in the AREA that we are open to participation. We live in a state that borders many states all within a relatively short distance. Reading the statement as current written makes it seem like it is "closed" off even though as you stated we are open to others joining the group. So, the statement as I've suggested only provides a simple indication showing openess to their interest and participation in our Maryland Club. It doesn't change that fact that we are focused in Maryland, do our work in Maryland and are building our club in Maryland with Maryland vendors and etc. If left as currently written, and I were from another close locality, my initial reaction would be OH, its only a club for Maryland owners. I'll reiterate, the change I've suggested doesn't change our charters focus.