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What is the NAME of your club?

-Tom (of MUC)

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We don't have a name yet. We're just the group that meets on Tuesday
nights at the church. I don't think a name is critical at this point,
especially since we have a weekly practice time.

How important do you think a club name is for the growth of the group?

Bill

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Bill sounds like things are going well. I got the CD and plan on
playing around with it in a couple of weeks. Thanks for getting it out
for me. Here is a name for your new club... WOW. Washington One
Wheelers.

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hmmmmm, I think i'll have to move out west a bit and join in on the fun
: )

Glad unicyclings spreading so fast for you guys. Over here I guess it's
slowed down a bit, some of the kids that come to the youth center still
try to ride now and then, and my 2 unicycle buddys still ride, things
will probably pick up when it gets warmer. I also have a student, but
haven't taught her in a week or two, oh well : )

Thanks for the update,

Andrew

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it's good to hear things are going well

i don't think a name is crucial
yet
eventually, i'm sure the sociologists will agree, a club name will
create more of a sense of belonging
i'm pretty sure a name will suggest itself at some stage
besides, u'll need to put something on your club T-shirts

😉

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bugman said:

*Here is a name for your new club... WOW. Washington One Wheelers. *

Good idea, I like having the acronym of WOW, but a little late for us to
use. Only 5 hours west of us is the Wood One Wheelers, a well
established club. It wouldn't be right to have 2 clubs with WOW name
next to each other.

I like the idea of having an acronym with the name that stands on its
own. Like WOW and SWAT (Single Wheeled Attack Team, Philly, PA).

GILD - serious promotion efforts will need a name for the t-shirts,
flyers, web-site, etc. There are lots of benefits to having a name, but
at present we can be TGTRUOTN (pronounced Tig-Trooten) or The Gang That
Rides Unicycles On Tuesday Nights. 😉

Bill

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bugman said:

*Here is a name for your new club... WOW. Washington One Wheelers. *

Good idea, I like having the acronym of WOW, but a little late for us to
use. Only 5 hours west of us is the Wood One Wheelers, a well
established club. It wouldn't be right to have 2 clubs with WOW name
next to each other.

I like the idea of having an acronym with the name that stands on its
own. Like WOW and SWAT (Single Wheeled Attack Team, Philly, PA).

GILD - serious promotion efforts will need a name for the t-shirts,
flyers, web-site, etc. There are lots of benefits to having a name, but
at present we can be TGTRUOTN (pronounced Tig-Trooten) or The Gang That
Rides Unicycles On Tuesday Nights. 😉

Bill

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Tuesday Night Trailblazers!!!

Andrew

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The Nights we Unicycle are Tuesdays

The Nuts?

:p

(ps. no, tha's not a serious suggestion, i'm just messing around here)

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Monongahela River Monowheelers

MRM.

Pronounced "Murm".

Your club cheer, as you road gnat-like, swarming, in the parades or
passing hikers while MUni could be a very low, down around low-low
Dflat, almost inaudible "murmermurmermurmer" uttered by all members.
(tehe)

You could have MRM-men and MRM-maids

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P.U.-Pennsalvania Unicyclers

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Hey Bill.

Great to hear that things are going so well!

There already is a W.O.W. club - in Ohio.

Tommy

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When I told Chris about this class that would be starting, I wasn't sure
what his response would be. He had turned me down for so many
suggestions I had for him to get involved in, other than Scouts (which
his dad pretty much "encouraged" him in being involved in). I casually
mentioned it and told him you would be leading it. (For those of you
reading this, we knew Bill previously from his employment at the
church). He said, "sure, I wouldn't mind trying it". I was pleasantly
surprised. I had no idea he would be THIS interested in it! The group
gives him a real sense of belonging, a much-needed growth in
self-esteem, something he can call his "own" that his big brother
doesn't have any interest in doing, and a way to make friends.
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you doing this and
to thank you for all of your encouragement to Chris. You'll probably
never know how VERY MUCH Chris needed something like this in his life.
I did it in this forum so that others can see what a difference
THEY can make in someone's life.

Thanks, and I can't wait to see the big PARADE!!!:p (Guess
who?)😕

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Thanks uni-mom. It's a pleasure having Chris with us. He's a fast
learner and will be doing some really cool tricks in the near future.
Oh yeah, it's fun to have you around too! Even if you won't ride one of
our crazy one wheeled contraptions. 😉

For everyone - we have been averaging about 10 unicyclists per evening.
Just had another new rider last night and another young rider has been
watching her mom and brother ride with us and is showing some interest
in learning.

Both of our 10 year old newbies are busting out big rides now and
gaining confidence daily. Our newest adult newbie is learning to turn
since she is usually riding across the gym and needs to stop or turn.

Tomorrow night will be our first parade together and we'll have 7
riders. I'm very pleased with the turnout for our first parade. Should
be a lot of fun.

Exciting news! I sent in a little update to be put into the church
newsletter (where we ride on Tuesday nights). Tonight I got a call from
one of their members. He used to own a bicycle shop and has an almost
new unicycle in his basement that he is donating to the group. He has 2
other unis in the family that we or an individual might be able to pick
up really cheap. he tells me they are all in good to excellent
condition since they were hardly used. Thank you, Art, for your
generosity!

Gotta go, have few more preparations to do for the parade.

Bill

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WOW!
as we approach the end of the year, i start running little 'best of...'
lists in my head
favourite thread
favourite post
that kinda thing
and as far as favourite posts go, that one by uni-mom is most definately
up there
very wow

bill, isn't it about time to change that sig-line?
🙂

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billham said:

Gotta go, have few more preparations to do for the parade.

Bill is a busy man now, but in a nice way. Go Bill!

Klaas Bil - Newsgroup Addict
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GILD said:

*WOW!
as we approach the end of the year, i start running little 'best
of...' lists in my head
favourite thread
favourite post
that kinda thing
and as far as favourite posts go, that one by uni-mom is most
definately up there
very wow*

That's one of the things I like about this sport. It's uniqueness draws
in people in its own special way. The camraderie is strong and the
rewards (for riders and organizers) are great.

GILD said:

*
bill, isn't it about time to change that sig-line?
🙂 *

Getting close. I'm checking into liability and legal issues right now.
I'm not a rich man, but I don't want to lose what I've got. I also want
to minimize the liability risks for other leaders within the "future"
club.

We have too much stupid and frivilous litigation in this country. It's
pretty sad at times.

Bill

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billham said:

*We have too much stupid and frivilous litigation in this country.
It's pretty sad at times.*

true, still beats the [censored] out of complete lawlessness and anarchy
tho
🙄

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