DSMCentral Member Work Shop, The next Level? Options

[haunter]

I know that as a jr. partner to a real shop, I invest a ton of time to pm's emails, phone calls, for no show's etc... and I think you are better off setting this up in a 'natedogg shop" than a np org...

No show's shouldnt matter....

It seems you keep thinking that this going to be a real shop. If someone signs up and doesnt show, it's there own loss. It's not going to really effect anyone per say.

except the person that dragged their ass over to lend key access when they had better shit to do..........

[awd4kicks]

except the person that dragged their ass over to lend key access when they had better shit to do..........

This will be a workshop full of friends. Someone pulls that stunt and the rest of us will throw a sack over them and collectively beat the snot out of them (In a friendly way). These arent customers...they are WELL known members and friends.

It will be alright. ...and if it isn't we will pull the plug after a year. No big deal. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[haunter]

except the person that dragged their ass over to lend key access when they had better shit to do..........

This will be a workshop full of friends. Someone pulls that stunt and the rest of us will throw a sack over them and collectively beat the snot out of them (In a friendly way). These arent customers...they are WELL known members and friends.

It will be alright. ...and if it isn't we will pull the plug after a year. No big deal. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

except maybe interest

[haunter]

These arent customers...they are WELL known members and friends.

if I sat on my ass waiting for you for 30 minutes I am going to be annoyed anyways, you know how much pron I can d/l in that time?

[awd4kicks]

No Bigie...you can set your computer to download while your out. Plus we all wait on each other now and then with no problem as it is.

[haunter]

No Bigie...you can set your computer to download while your out.

tis true

but I would put on pants to leave the house

[awd4kicks]

[ncgalant]

I like the idea. Personally I don't have the resources to buy a share at the moment, but would be happy to donate a smaller chunk just for hangout rights. I say hell yea to the DSMCentral clubhouse.

[awd4kicks]

I have found yet a better location for the DSMCentral Club Shop. Not by geography but by affiliation.

Slo Pny (Josh) is willing to rent us the unused portion of his home shop. Right off the top I can see all the benefits of having our shop next door to THE local DSM transmission rebuilder with much experience on DSM's all around.

This shop would be located on School Street just south of Sunnyland accross the first set of tracks. This space is roughly 20ft x 40ft, which is similar to the other locations I've checked out. It has enough room for a car on my lift and a second car on the ground. There is no built in heat or insulation, but with our members help we can have plumbed compressed air and plenty of lighting.

Having the shop on Josh's personal property will give us more than one positive benefit. Him and his family will be available most of the time if someone needs into the shop with or without a paying member. Josh's experienced advice may be available most evenings. If we run into a jam on apecial tools a few members will have the ability to selectively borrow those required tools. Josh may also be able to bring those tools to other members in certain situations as well. There are many other benefits I could think of, but you get the main idea.

By last count we have 10 member interested in the yearly shop membership. With this number of members our yearly contribution will be $300. At this time I would like to verify that this location is agreeable to everyone. So if everyone that was or is interested can please pm me as soon as possible with your thoughts I will get things set-up so we can proceed very soon.

Thanks!
Marcus

[natedogg]

Sounds good Marcus. For $300 a year, I'm in!

[The Iron Goat]

That's tremendously convienent! No more than a stones-throw away from the wifes parents! And don't think I won't abuse that to the upmost of my ability. I'll HAVE to get a replacement DSM just to take advantage of the situation.

[Speedracer]

i'm definatly in and know exactly where that is. i used to go past it just about everyday on my way to work

[wortdog]

Too far away. Excellent deal though.

[SCCA Stang]

still interested, but with living in Aurora for the next year while I go to school, still too far away.

I know exactly where that is too. I used to pass by there all the time when I was helping my co-worker on his '67 SS Camaro.

looks like I am out though, at least for the first year.

[99Spyder]

Is this the building to the left just as you are coming of the hill (past the tracks of course). I think that I had seen a 2G Talon sitting there for a little while a few months back...

Don't need the space myself but would be interested in hanging out and giving a hand where I can.

[scorp28]

I think that the first place makes better sense logically. When you rent to or from friends things can get troublesome, not all the time mind you but it can happen. I personally have been screwed over by a friend when I rented out an apartment that I own to them.

You live you learn. I am not saying that this will happen but you need to give it some thought.

Josh's place makes sense from a monetary standpoint. I am sure that it would be a little cheaper than the first place, at least I would assume so.

I think that the DSMCentral Shop is a great idea and I would love to participate (if I had the money to pay the monthly fee) but many other things take up my money right now.

Maybe you could think about renting out shop time by the day also for some of us less affluent people that can't afford it by the month. At any rate I would be willing to stop by and help anybody that might need an extra hand or two.

It also would be a great place to have meets and hang out instead of trying to plan when and where all of the time and would incourage more personal ineraction.

Just to play devils advocate for a moment I somewhat agree with Xian that it "could" possibly be more than one or two people can handle that may not have experience in managing a business. I know that this is not a business but that kind of knowledge would be extremely helpfull. I also know that Marcus does have that experience but he also has lots of other things that occupy his time as well I would imagine such as this site, work, his ISC business and his personall life that he would have to leave time for as well. I know that it will be handled by more than just him which would help alot but many factors need to be considered. I have spent many of the 10 years as a manager of different business and trust me there are many unexpected things that may arise that people may not have thought of. I am not saying that I want to be one of the people to run this thing I am just throwing some comments out there that should be considered.

With that all being said I will say again that I think it is a great idea and I will participate as I have the resources and that I think that it will work out great without too many problems and will be a great experience and opportunity for everbody involved becausse I think that the whole idea is in capable and fair hands.

sorry for such the long post.

[mitsu90]

so any update on the club house?

[asiankid91]

?????^^^^^

[mitsu90]

read the whole thread Adam

[xian 1g]

Right off the top I can see all the benefits of having our shop next door to THE local DSM transmission rebuilder with much experience on DSM's all around.

anybody else laughing their asses off to this? best line in this thread. so true.