Thanks Mo, yes it is certainly a learning curve and I'm sure this will be ongoing for a while. We have tried to keep things as simple and manageable as possible in setting it up, but even then, there are always unexpected hurdles. I think we have got all the components in place now, and having got the meets underway with good numbers attending, can see the way forward. We have managed to deliver on what we set out to do, but the production and printing of membership cards and windscreen disks was a bigger challenge than initially thought (quality/price) and we have only just solved this. The costs involved were also high. But another factor is time, which is an ongoing challenge. It is clear that more pairs of hands is needed, especially at the meets but new members are coming on board at every meet and many showing great enthusiasm.
I do'nt want to try and flog the idea of joining the club to folks here in the forum, but happy to answer questions, and if owners want information i'm sure they will find the website. As is rightly said, it is a personal choice and doesn't suit everyone.
I reckon we now have it right - a group for owners who don't want join a club, and a club for those that do! Cheers for now, Steve