Central Arizona people?

[61scout80]

since our peak wheeling season is just around the corner i figured i would get a post going for those of us that live in the valley of the sun.... post up where your from and what you got!

I'm living in chandler, just east of the 101, i have:
94 xj white 2 door 4cyl 5 speed 4x4 on the way, comes stock, but with parts such as a roof rack, long arm kit high steer kit, 33's, beadlocks and a few other goodies.... gotta go get it soon

96 xj white 4 door 4cyl 5 speed 2x4, not on the road yet, needs a few more repairs, but i got it dirt cheap.... plans: repair, budget boost lift, shiny wheels and drive it.

my girlfriend has a 99 tj w/ about 6" of lift and 33's.

that about sums up our collection.... how about you?

[cw50must]

Born in Mesa, Still in Mesa.

Wheelin' rig is '98 XJ, see it on www.craigsxj.com

Other ride is '91 Mustang GT, doesn't do very well offroad.

:)

[Geepfreak]

Born in Mesa, Still in Mesa.


You seen my ex-wife?





:D:D

[AZRockRunner]

Living in Tucson. Have a 90 XJ with Rusty's 4.5 and 32 x 11.50 and a Ford 8.8. Hope to have it all done in a few weeks as wheeling is around the corner.

[AZcrawler]

Also in Tucson (actually Corona de Tucson to the far SE), my rig is a '90, 4.6L, 3" Pro Comp w/ 33X10.50 BFG A/T's, rear Scout D44, soon to be front Wagoneer D44 w/ 8" lift & 37's. I'm waiting for the weather to cool off, so I can get this going, but definitely want to do some wheelin when I'm done.

[anewlife84]

born in mesa now live in chandler. and i got mine my trading a guy my 93 ranger and $1300. lived its who life as a prison patrol vehicle until about a year ago. so you know that means dont go over 40 mph. it now has a 2" budget boost with some 32 x 11.50 a/t and a welded rear. soon to be a rock krawler 6.5 with the long arm kit and 33s.

[DrMoab]

You guys need to get a membership here and create your own chapter.

Not that I don't like having the AZ guys as part of the IC but I have found that we gain lots of support and new members buy having regular runs.

To me AZ seems to be the perfect spot for a new chapter.

Something to think about.

[anewlife84]

i was coming home today and saw a mid 90s 4door blue xj with the rear quarter was black diamond plate, with black steel wheels. i was wondering if anyone knows him or know the specs on it?

[stewie]

You guys need to get a membership here and create your own chapter.

Not that I don't like having the AZ guys as part of the IC but I have found that we gain lots of support and new members buy having regular runs.

To me AZ seems to be the perfect spot for a new chapter.

Something to think about.

sounds like a good idea. hope you guys have it up and running by the time the wife drags me back there kicking and screaming.

[61scout80]

btt. i know there are more members around here.....

[AZXJ]

i was coming home today and saw a mid 90s 4door blue xj with the rear quarter was black diamond plate, with black steel wheels. i was wondering if anyone knows him or know the specs on it?

His Name is RED!! lives down the road from me..

[AZXJ]

You guys need to get a membership here and create your own chapter.

Not that I don't like having the AZ guys as part of the IC but I have found that we gain lots of support and new members buy having regular runs.

To me AZ seems to be the perfect spot for a new chapter.

Something to think about.


Been there tried that.. Not enough interest.. IMO..

[AZXJ]

I'm Dave Live in Mesa part owner DesertFab I have 1 TJ, 2 XJ's 1 MJ and 1 Commando. Been a member of NAXJA since the eairly days.. Founded the ArizonaXJ club that will be celebrating it's 7th year in May!!

Ok, who's next!! :D

[GunPilot]

Live down in Casa Grande. '87 Wagoneer, 4" lift, 31's for now. The other 4x4 is a '77 Ramcharger. We just got back from Moab with that one.

I would be all for an AZ chapter of NAXJA.

http://www.autoinsanity.com//pn/html/modules/gallery/albums/Geople/side.sized.jpg

[XJ Un-Limited]

I live in Chandler and I am an occasional NAXJA user. I'm right on Chandler and Alma School. I haven't been wheeling as if late because my junk was stolen and funds have been tight to get it back on the trails. Hopefully soon though, I'll be back. Pics of my rig before...and after the theft. ---> http://thumb11.webshots.net/t/50/150/2/64/19/501026419nshoEm_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1501026419059247291nshoEm)

[Stone Dragon]

You guys need to get a membership here and create your own chapter.

Not that I don't like having the AZ guys as part of the IC but I have found that we gain lots of support and new members buy having regular runs.

To me AZ seems to be the perfect spot for a new chapter.

Something to think about.
I would be interested, but there are several active club here now, and there may be a lack of interest for that reason. I run a '99 XJ and have a '84 in many pieces....... on the west side..

[CommandoXJ96]

I'd be in for this... I guess I'd have to buy in for the sticker soon enough too.

[61scout80]

Chandler and Alma School


thats where i'm at too. is that where your rig was stolen from?

[XJ Un-Limited]

thats where i'm at too. is that where your rig was stolen from?

It was actually stolen in Glendale near 59th and Thunderbird. My girlfriend was in a wreck a few days earlier and I offered my Jeep so she could go to work. When she came out to go to lunch, no XJ in site. It was found 4 days later in Phoenix between near Indian School and I-17.

[DrMoab]

I would be interested, but there are several active club here now, and there may be a lack of interest for that reason. I run a '99 XJ and have a '84 in many pieces....... on the west side..
If you guys want to round enough people up to start a chapter, Im sure we would be more then willing to walk you through the steps of making it happen. Honestly I think it would be in your alls best interest to do it.

[azdesertrhino]

I'm in Tucson.

94 XJ. D-44 rear D-30 front. 4:88's, ezlockers front & rear. 5.5" Rubicon HD lift. 33X10.5X15 Super Swamper's and other stuff.

Would be interested in a Arizona Chapter of NAXJA. I put out a feeler when I first joined but it didn't really go anywhere.

I'll post up in the general discussion area to see if there are more Az members. I don't hit the chapter section often because it seems to be more Utah, Colorado etc.

If there is serious interest here p.m. me or e-mail me and I'll start a running list to see if we can get something rolling.

desertjeep at cox.net

Jim

[azdesertrhino]

If you guys want to round enough people up to start a chapter, Im sure we would be more then willing to walk you through the steps of making it happen. Honestly I think it would be in your alls best interest to do it.

How many people does it take to get a chapter going? If you have time, drop a p.m. with the basic requirements and steps necessary to start a chapter.

Jim

[AZXJ]

I nominate Jim for president!!! :D I'm just the rig builder... :D

[azdesertrhino]

I nominate Jim for president!!! :D I'm just the rig builder... :D

And quite the rig builder he is!! :roll: Good to see you here Dave, if we get enough interest we'll take it to the next level.

[DaveW]

From the NAXJA Bylaws:

This is the basic info needed to start a chapter. I high lighted a the requirement fo rnumber of members.

Article VII – Chapters
Section 1: Chapter Formation

1. Subject to approval by the Board of Directors, a Local or Regional Chapter may be formed by any group of fifteen (15) or more General Members in good standing. In order to form a Chapter, such group of Members shall inform the Board of Directors of their intention to form a Chapter, and describe the geographic region to be included in the proposed Chapter. If any portion of the proposed geographic region overlaps the region of a previously established Chapter, the proposed Chapter shall either revise its proposal to omit such area or shall obtain permission from the governing body of the previously established Chapter to overlap the territory of such previously established Chapter.
2. In order to obtain approval from the Board of Directors to establish a Chapter, the group of Members proposing such Chapter shall demonstrate to the Board of Directors that sufficient interest exists within the proposed region to sustain a Chapter. The prospective Chapter shall submit to the Board of Directors a list of Members within the proposed region who wish to establish a Chapter, together with a table of organization indicating the initial Officers of the Chapter, and documentation of their election by Members within the proposed region. As a Chapter grows and it becomes feasible, they may split or divide. At this point, all parties involved should apply for Chapter status to the Board of Directors by submitting a list of Members and the new geographic areas described.

Section 2: Chapter Membership

1. Membership in a Chapter shall be open to any Member of the Corporation in good standing that resides within the geographic region encompassed by a particular Chapter. For purposes of establishing a Chapter, the initial Chapter membership shall reside within the proposed Chapter’s proposed geographic region.
2. After a Chapter has been formed and approved by the Board of Directors, membership in any Chapter shall be open to all Members of the Corporation, irrespective of place of residence. Members of the Corporation may declare and hold membership in more than one Chapter simultaneously.
3. Chapter membership is an automatic privilege of Membership in the Corporation. Chapters may not expel any Member from any Chapter. In the event of conduct by any Member, which a Chapter deems unsuitable or unacceptable, a complaint shall be referred to the Board of Directors by the governing body of the Chapter. The Board of Directors shall consider the complaint and may remove the accused Member from the Chapter, place the accused Member on probation for a period specified by the Board of Directors, or remove the accused individual from Membership in the Corporation.

Section 3: Chapter Governance

1. Chapters shall function under and in accordance with the by-laws of the North American XJ Association, with the exception that each Chapter shall elect its own Chapter Board of Directors comprised of at least three (3) but no more than nine (9) directors, who shall be members in good standing, and who shall reside within the geographic area served by the Chapter.
2. Chapter officers shall include a President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer, together with such other officers as the Chapter may from time to time determine. The term of office will be up to each Chapter and will be at least one (1) year but no more than two (2) years.
3. Each Chapter shall have a treasury. Contributions, payments and reimbursements from the national treasury to a Chapter treasury shall be clearly documented and accounted for. Contributions, payments and reimbursements by a Chapter to the national treasury shall likewise be accurately documented and accounted for. Each Chapter shall designate one (1) member of the Chapter Board of Directors to act as the Chapter representative to the Board of Directors of NAXJA. Such Chapter representatives shall serve only in an advisory capacity in regard to matters before the Board of Directors, which directly affect Chapters. Chapter representatives to the Board of Directors shall not be entitled to make or to second motions to the Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided for Members to make or to second motions to the Board of Directors. Chapter representatives to the Board of Directors shall not be entitled to vote on motions before the Board of Directors of NAXJA.

[azdesertrhino]

Thanks DaveW, DrMoab sent me in the right direction via P.M. We are still checking for enough interest to pursue this matter. I've heard back from several people but nowhere near the minimum 15 required to pursue establishing a Arizona chapter of NAXJA.

JR

[DrMoab]

Thanks DaveW, DrMoab sent me in the right direction via P.M. We are still checking for enough interest to pursue this matter. I've heard back from several people but nowhere near the minimum 15 required to pursue establishing a Arizona chapter of NAXJA.

JR
You need to work on convincing the forum users that this is a great reason for them to join.

Do it tactfully and tastfully as to not scare them off. Make it a benifit of membership.

[azdesertrhino]

This would be an awesome opportunity for us in Arizona to establish our own chapter of Naxja. The chance of many of us being able to make runs, meet & Greets etc set up by the Chapter we belong to are slim simply due to our geographic location.

We could do Naxja stuff right here in our own back yard. This could be a really positive shot in the arm for the XJ owners community in Arizona!

Jim

[stewie]

if i ended up moving back "home" then i would deffinitly be interested. does that count?

in fact that is one reason i dont want to go back to the land of the burning sun- NAXJA activity is slim there.

James
"stewie"
originaly from Peoria AZ

[azdesertrhino]

Just read the below thread and it brings up some excellent points about local chapters. I think this could be a great move for Arizona XJ owners.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101022

[Stone Dragon]

I'm in for the "Valley of the sun chapter", and will second Jim's nomination for Prez.........:D

[azdesertrhino]

I've had positive input regarding starting a Arizona Chapter from 10 people with 50% of them being actual NAXJA members.

I really thought with a state as big as Arizona we could get the numbers together to start our own chapter.

I would like to have NAXJA events close enough for us to tie in to and be able to have local meet & greets etc. I think there are numerous benefits of having a local chapter rather than being a member of one that the chances of attending the events are very slim.

JMHO.

[UndrTheInfleunce]

Im down to start an arizona chapter.:wierd:

[xjnco]

I'd be interested in a Arizona Chapter

Red '96 Sport 4 Dr 4.0HO-ax15,
4" lift w/ 31" BFG ATko's
4.10's, Powertrax No-Slip

Arizona: Cochise County; Tombstone/Huachuca City ,Sierra Vista area
Mike v - XJnCO

[JeeperG]

WOW sounds like we are gonna have a new chapter soon. :D

[Mdub]

I'm big into wheeling here in AZ. In the last 2 months I've done:
Charoleau's Gap
Box Canyon
Martinez Canyon
Crown King
Powerline Trail (Hackberry Creek)

There are so many good trails here in AZ. Would be nice to hook up with some fellow XJers here in state.

1994 XJ
5.25"
Locked up rear
blah blah blah...Point and Shoot XJ.

[azdesertrhino]

WOW sounds like we are gonna have a new chapter soon. :D

Are you in Arizona and , if so, willing to switch your membership to the Arizona Chapter if we can get this going?

Thanks,

Jim

[JeeperG]

Are you in Arizona and , if so, willing to switch your membership to the Arizona Chapter if we can get this going?

Thanks,

JimNope I am in Utah and We as in Naxja :D

[azdesertrhino]

Nope I am in Utah and We as in Naxja :D

So I guess that means your not willing to move to the land of :flame: to join the Az Chapter. :laugh3:

Have a good one!!

Jim :D

[AZXJ]

I can get a few more to join if this is going to be a serious effort..

[azdesertrhino]

I can get a few more to join if this is going to be a serious effort..

I think Arizona should have it's own NAXJA Chapter. See the next post by me.
Thanks Dave!

[azdesertrhino]

Hey all,

I sent out p.m.'s to some of the folks that aren't official :NAXJA: members in an effort to see if this is actually feasible. In fact, I screwed up and some got 2 p.m.'s. Y'all can just consider yourselves lucky. :laugh3: To start a Chapter we need to have your "name in RED"!!

As of right now, only about 50% of the folks expressing interest are actual :NAXJA: members.

:NAXJA: is an excellent resource for technical information and general XJ/MJ info but I think we can move it one step higher with the formation of an Arizona Chapter. It will give us an official presence and give us a better opportunity to wheel together, have some wrenching parties and the state and world will be a better place to live in.

If you are already a :NAXJA: member living in Arizona and are willing to support the formation of a Arizona Chapter, please post up here.

If you are not a :NAXJA: member but just use the forum, it's time to give something back. Put your name in RED and lets put Arizona on the map in the world of :NAXJA:.

Please post up here your actual intentions or P.M. me with your actual intentions and comments so we can get an accurate read on who is actually interested.

Thanks!!
__________________

[AZXJ]

I'm in

[matus2]

i just purchased a stock 91 4.0HO XJ for the sole purpose of 4wheeling... I live in Tempe and I'm interested in meeting anyone from around here that wants to go wheeling or needs/wants help in repairs/upgrades/mods...
email me at Matus@Tmail.com

[AZXJ]

your right down the road from me.. I'm at Alam and Baseline..

[XJmania030]

I would most likely be in. Im a 15 almost 16 year old. witha 97 xj stock for now..

[phxntninja]

I'm in! An AZ chapter would be great!

[bigazxj]

count me in too
az chapter sounds great i think i can get one or tow more guys at work
to join naxja both have rigs in pices at the monent.

[azdesertrhino]

It takes a minimum of 15 NAXJA members to form a chapter. As of this date there still has not been enough interest to move forward on the idea.

[stewie]

It takes a minimum of 15 NAXJA members to form a chapter. As of this date there still has not been enough interest to move forward on the idea.

how many so far?

[jmaxj]

can i be in?:D i'm in mesa alot and wanna do some wheelin down there.

[rsliman]

im in.. 19th ave & union hills

[Grapeape_XJ]

I'd be up for it. I just got into NAXJA a couple weeks ago and was sort of disappointed that there was no AZ chapter. I think this would be great.

Ben

[azdesertrhino]

There have only been 12 actual NAXJA members that live in Arizona respond positively.

I have had a significant number of forum users respond that they would like to be part of an Arizona chapter of NAXJA. It takes your name in "RED" to be considered a NAXJA member.

If the forum users that responded are serious about helping to start an Arizona chapter, it's time to buck up and join NAXJA and support the organization.

AZXJ87 - I am unable to open your PM at this time. I know the problem has been reported and is being addresses. If you need to get in touch with me e-mail me at azdesertrhino at cox.net

[61scout80]

There have only been 12 actual NAXJA members that live in Arizona respond positively.

I have had a significant number of forum users respond that they would like to be part of an Arizona chapter of NAXJA. It takes your name in "RED" to be considered a NAXJA member.

If the forum users that responded are serious about helping to start an Arizona chapter, it's time to buck up and join NAXJA and support the organization.

AZXJ87 - I am unable to open your PM at this time. I know the problem has been reported and is being addresses. If you need to get in touch with me e-mail me at azdesertrhino at cox.net

I would be more apt to join if there was some thing a more local for me, but it seams like EVERY message board on the internet wants you to shell out cash these days. I'll stop whining now.

[bigazxj]

HEY 61SCOUT80 CANT READ YOUR PM, E-MAIL ME AT CRF107@YAHOO.COM

THANKS JUSTIN

[azdesertrhino]

I would be more apt to join if there was some thing a more local for me, but it seams like EVERY message board on the internet wants you to shell out cash these days. I'll stop whining now.

It takes money to run servers or hosting or whatever. I think the few bucks a month it costs is offset by the technical info I can access and such.

Plus the general comraderie :dunno: . Now we all hold hands and sing Kumbaya!! :bs:

I think it is an organization worth supporting.

[DrMoab]

I would be more apt to join if there was some thing a more local for me, but it seams like EVERY message board on the internet wants you to shell out cash these days. I'll stop whining now.
I actually agree with you. Its why I joined. When it was time to step up and start a local chapter thats when I decided NAXJA would get financial support.

I have to say its the best 35 bucks a year I could spend.

[SCW]

I feel I joind a Jeep club, that has a messge board (dispite what you will read in the members forum).

Pony up a few bucks and join a club, and you can still use the message board for free. :D

[luv2offroad]

I agree. Of all the "jeep forums" out there, this is the best for friendliness, group activities and comaraderie. It's worth the $35 to see your name in red.

And I would so much rather be in Arizona than Utah.

[AZRockRunner]

Well, I made the plunge and joined, now lets see if we can get this local chaptor thing going. I went for my 1st run in the rocks with my newly built jeep last weekend and MAN, I WANNA GO AGAIN!!! I am hooked and ready to cook.

[LiquidOps]

I'm in Red and I want in!!!

let me know what I can do

Steven

[bigazxj]

ANYONE IN SOUTHERN AZ. WANT TO GET OUT THIS WEEKEND?
MABEY THE GAP OR CHIVO?

LET ME KNOW
JUSTIN

[AZRockRunner]

hey Justin, I am in Tucson, and might be going out on Saturday. I was thinking about 3 feathers out by Redington pass, but we will see if my cable makes it in for my e-brakes.
PM me if ur interested.

BTW, Did I meet you at a B of A parking lot a few months back? I was looking at ur bumpers and we started talking jeep.

L8r

[azdesertrhino]

The Tucson Rough Riders are doing the Three Feathers/Chivo run Saturday at 9 a.m. Might be a fairly large group. Might want to start a little earlier to miss the crowd.

I'd be interested in doing a little run if I can get my honey do's done tomorrow.

regarding the start of an Arizona chapter, I think we're still a little short on the numbers but it is beginning to seem like a possibility in the future.

[AZRockRunner]

I think we might be looking at a Sunday run also out there. I am up for either day but will know for sure tomorrow. Also, we should be coming close to 15. I know I dropped my 35. C'mon people, lets do this thing!!! We got ALOT of nice trails around here, lets pony up and show the rest of the world what we got.

[azdesertrhino]

Also, we should be coming close to 15.

There are currently 13 NAXJA members that have expressed interest in forming the Arizona chapter. Haven't heard from most since the original start of this thread.

As big as Arizona is, I thought there would be a lot more interest.

Eventually we'll get there.

[AZRockRunner]

2 stinkin people short??????? C,MON GUYS ( and girlz ) LET's get going. Should we all chime in again to get a more accurate head count?

Counts me as #1

[bigazxj]

im still in the, az chapter is gonna rock
jim has my vote for pres. once its official.
its been said but... if your waiting for the chapter before you join its not gonna happen. this is the time to join and bring it to the next level here in az.

[azdesertrhino]

We'll give it some time and see if some other folks express enough interest to put their name in the RED and not just be users. :eyes:

If not, there was a point brought up regarding the establishment of a Southwest Chapter which would still bring a more localized chapter.

Trying to get my ducks in a row to get the rig out this weekend. Have to play it by ear this weekend, been out 2 weekends in a row and some of my "honey-do's" are past due. :bawl:

[AZRockRunner]

Jim, this is exactly why I got the wife addicted to wheeling. It makes it easier to put the honey do's on hold....LOL
Just kidding. I hope we can get something going this weekend, but if not, next weekend for sure. I cant wait to get out there and start wheeling with more xjHeepers.

[XJ20]

Add my membership to the total if you haven’t already. I replied to a thread in the off topic section about an arizona chapter. It looks like we need that chapter to keep all these similar threads in one place, lol. ( I just noticed them at the bottom of the page).

If anyone wants to meet up at three feathers or someplace else and wheel sunday I could get out for awhile in my J20. I would like to see what you guys have done to your rigs.http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[bigazxj]

SUNDAY LOOKS LIKE THE DAY THATS GONNA WORK FOR ME TOO.
SON HAS A BASEBALL GAME SAT AT 9:30.
THREE FEATHERS SOUNDS GOOD IM GONNA CALL ROCKING AZ LATER AND SET UP THE TIME AND MEETING PLACE.
LETS GET AS MANY PEOPLE OUT AS POSSIBLE .

[gigage]

As someone that grew up in the Globe/Miami area, and have lived in Texas since 76 I envey the crap out of you guys. Almost all the land in texas is privately owned. I'm a NAXJA member and have no chapter here.

So good luck to you, and have fun. "90 XJ PIONEER slowly being built".

[Stone Dragon]

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?:D

[azdesertrhino]

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

No, No, No!:D

To be honest, I think we need to get the membership in Arizona up before we try to form our own chapter. If we come up with the minimum 15 members to start a chapter but they are scattered from Flagstaff to Douglas and Yuma to Safford it's going to be tough to do any NAXJA Chapter events.

There seems to be some serious interest here in Tucson and looks like a possible get together/run on Sunday to the Three Feathers area.

I've had a lot of Forum Users express an interest in a Arizona Chapter BUT unless you have kicked in the $35.00 and your name is in RED you are not a member of NAXJA. (It's less than 10 cents a day!)

I'm open to suggestions.

For the Tucson 3 Feathers get together, where do y'all plan on meeting and what time, just in case I can shake loose? :shhh: We usually meet at the Circle K on Tanque Verde east of Houghton.

[XJ20]

You guys pick a time and I’ll meet you at the circle k. Around 8:30 is good for me. http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[AZRockRunner]

I am in. I need to put in some wrench time tomorrow and try to get my e-brakes working and yada yada yada, but I am 95% I will be there Sunday.

Also, I was thinking that there has to be more AZ people out there than what we know about already. I see a TON of jeeps lifted around here.
Maybe I will put www.naxja.org (http://www.naxja.org) on my rear window for some free advertising. LOL

[bigazxj]

we are meeting sunday at 8:30 at the circle k on tanque verde east of houghton
see all of ya there

justin

[Snarky]

Just incase you didn’t get my vote, I’m still in.

[azdesertrhino]

Just incase you didn’t get my vote, I’m still in.

Yes, you are on the NAXJA MEMBERS list. :party: I went over my count again.

there are currently 13 NAXJA members interested in forming an Arizona Chapter.

I have had response from 9 forum users that stated an interest. Out of those initial 9 forum users, to the best of my knowledge, only one has followed through and joined.hasta

[AZRockRunner]

well, I wont be able to make the trail run tomorrow morning, DAT SUCKS!!!!
I had to get my tires replaced today due to a LARGE SPIKE that found its way into the sidewall of my tire. So I upgraded to 33 x 12.50 R15 Dunflop muds anyway. But while wrenching it tonight, I found that I have a severely BENT trac bar mount end. This is the upgraded HD one from Rusty's, so I cant just go buy a standard tie rod end. So, have a blast without me, and I will run into you guys in the near future.

Later.

P.S. COME ON GUYS, 2 more people to get it going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

[XJmania030]

I would be up to doing it but i am only 16 and you have to be 18 to become a member. But i hope we get enought ot get a arizona chapter going.

[CommandoXJ96]

i can't get membership for same reason (under 18) but i could be (more likely Will be) a real member in March - so if number 15s not hit by then I'll be in a hurry to get my naxja sticker. I may show up tommorow morning at the gas station.

[AZXJ]

In my opinion, Just Join the ArizonaXJ club as a supporting member of NAXJA.
We do 3 major events per year and with a tad more organization we could raffle off some products at the next event and donate to NAXJA..

You will be your own member in Naxja by payin your dues and participating.
By joining the ArizonaXJ club (no fees, fun group) your a member with fellow Arizona XJ owners and wheelers.. This will keep it all simple and we can all still have a great time together..

If you guys are just looking to get your own space on Naxja well, talk to the Head Hancho's and see if we make a large enough donation if they will grant AZ our own space..

That is all.. :D

[DrMoab]

If you guys are just looking to get your own space on Naxja well, talk to the Head Hancho's and see if we make a large enough donation if they will grant AZ our own space..
No donation needed. All you need to do is have the required number of members, set up your own BOD and then a few smaller details (open a bank account and such)

Having your own chapter in NAXJA is good for everyone. It's good for NAXJA because having the local element is the biggest way to gain new members.

Having your own local chapter allows you to do the fun stuff like throw Christmas parties, have your own chapter events and other such things.

By starting an AZ chapter you are not starting a new jeep club. You are just making it easier for locals to access the best XJ club there is already.

[luv2offroad]

Man, I can't believe there's only 13 of you in Arizona that are members. (Not counting the 2 youngun's.) We'll look forward to you joining in the future. Come on Arizona people -- where are you?

[stewie]

Come on Arizona people -- where are you?

they are too buisy pulling cactus out of their butts. i hated sitting down when it was dark when i went camping in the desert. i hate cholla cacti- bad memories of growing up in AZ

[XJmania030]

what is the website for Arizona Xj?? arizonaxj.com???

[azdesertrhino]

what is the website for Arizona Xj?? arizonaxj.com???

That is correct and also http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/arizonaXJ/.

Myself, I prefer the forum based character of NAXJA but that's just me!

Until this past Sunday, where I was going to hang my "official hat" was up in the air. The run Sunday solidified my decision.

I think there is an awesome opportunity to build a great chapter in Arizona. I think I met what will be the cornerstone of the NAXJA Arizona Chapter this past Sunday. Great folks, great conversation and a great trail run.

Charlou Gap on December 16 will be a great chance for everyone to get together.

[azdesertrhino]

As we all discuss the potential formation of a new chapter of NAXJA, I think all should familarize themselves with the bylaws of membership, runs, guests etc etc.

http://www.naxja.org/html/bylaws.htm

[AZRockRunner]

Jim, I agree with you. I think I met some awsome people and saw some great mods to rigs. I had a great time even though I didnt really get to wheel with you due to rubbing issues. I cant wait till the gap. I have trimmed and even raised up just a tad higher ( 4.5" to 6" ) so as not to sit like a stink bug anymore. LOL

I have really noticed ALOT more jeeps around town that are modified so we need to find a way to get there attention to this board.

BTW, did you run across those rack mounts by any chance?
P.M. me if ya did.

Brian

[azdesertrhino]

We're running Charlou Gap on December 16th, in case anyone missed the thread in the unofficial runs category.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=899402

[Stone Dragon]

Is this now the unofficial thread for the unofficial naxja runs? Or are we going to do this. There have been 7 pages of undecided requests(unofficially)...... Someone needs to come up off thier wallet, or lets can this idea....... At least for another 6 months when someone will bring it up again.

[LiquidOps]

I'm in red...

have I been counted yet?

[DaveW]

Jim has been keeping track of who is counted.

With a thread that is growing it is hard to keep track of who posted and is counted. Just the nature of the beastie.

Jim, can you post up a list of there three groups. It would let every know if they are counted.
1) members in red that are for the chapter
2) forum users who have not ponies up the money but are for the chapter
3) forum user that a still to young but are for the chapter

It might also help put the pressure on the forum users to pay up :D

[AZRockRunner]

PAGING all PAID members in AZ. Lets BOMBARD Jim with PM's to let him know we are paid and wanna get er started......LOL

I would also be willing to help keep a total of PAID AZ members that want to start this chapter. I have emptied my message box and can take your pm's.

I also know of atleast 1 more user that will be joining us in the next few days as a paid member.

I dont wanna can this idea. We are so close, it would just SUCK to can it now.

:phone:

[azdesertrhino]

Jim has been keeping track of who is counted.

With a thread that is growing it is hard to keep track of who posted and is counted. Just the nature of the beastie.

Jim, can you post up a list of there three groups. It would let every know if they are counted.
1) members in red that are for the chapter
2) forum users who have not ponies up the money but are for the chapter
3) forum user that a still to young but are for the chapter

It might also help put the pressure on the forum users to pay up :D

NAXJA Members in favor of a chapter below.

AzDesertRhino (me)
Fergie
Snarky
O2BJpn
Arizona XJ
Winks00XJ 13 members
Liquidops
AZXJ
StoneDragon
AZXJ87
Phxntninja
GrapeApe XJ
RockingAZ

Forum Users too young to join below

XJmania030
CommandoXJ96

Forum users that have not ponied up the bux but expressed interest below.

16 forum users that expressed interest but haven't joined NAXJA yet

blue88xj
rsliman
61scout80 - posted in thread, unsure of interest
undrtheinfeunce
XJNCO
mdub
matus2
XJ un-limited - posted in thread, unsure of interest
cw50must
bushtender
chrslefty
azcrawler
anewlife84
gunpilot
zipdrive007 - posted in thread, not sure of interest
jp#1

Now, don't you think the names in RED look much better? I think a Arizona NAXJA Chapter would have some great benefits.

Basically folks, the ball is in your court. We have the numbers to get it started, just need some folks to get up off their wallets and spend $35.00. It's less than a dime a day!!

If I missed anyone, post up or PM me.

[azdesertrhino]

Is this now the unofficial thread for the unofficial naxja runs? Or are we going to do this. There have been 7 pages of undecided requests(unofficially)...... Someone needs to come up off thier wallet, or lets can this idea....... At least for another 6 months when someone will bring it up again.

It appears to me there is more interest now than in the past almost 2 years I've been around. Yea, I'm a short-timer here.

We actually did an XJ run (yes, unofficial NAXJA XJ run). I'm not ready to give up on it. There has been enough interest, just, as you say, need some folks to part with a few bucks. I can start another thread if there is a 7 page limit! J/K!! :spin1:

[DaveW]

If half of those forum users join up you will have a great start to a chapter. If just 3 join you have the numbers.

I missed most of the first year of the IC chapter. They kept scheduling meetings when I was on call:(

When I did join we had about 20 members. We are now have about 60 members. Once you start the chapter it will grow. Slow at first but if the chapter is active it will grow!

The single most difficult part is having people volunteer to lead. If you have good people volunteering for the BOD it will work.

[AZRockRunner]

I believe Jim was nominated. Rumor has it he has nothing better to do.......LOL J/K Jim.

I know we will have the people joined before the Gap run. I just know it.
Repeat after me................ HMMMMMMMMM < clears throat > HMMMMMMMM
I think I can I think I CAN I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and if some of you blue guys want a way to justify things, how much $$ have you saved by using the groups to assist in your issues and help u upgrade and the such. I have personally saved thousands I am sure of it.

:party:

[cw50must]

I'm Red.

[61scout80]

61scout80 - posted in thread, unsure of interest


posted!, hell i started this thread! :laugh3:


i will join when the local chapter is established, and/or after the holidays pass. cash is tight for me at the moment. :looser:

i stated earlier that i'm more apt to join a club that is more local to get in on the trail rides, meet and greets etc, from the looks of it NAXJA will be very soon. good work to those of you that ponied up and those beating the war drum. keep up the good work.

[AZRockRunner]

thats 14............. GET-R-DONE!!!!!!!!

[azdesertrhino]

posted!, hell i started this thread! :laugh3:


i will join when the local chapter is established, and/or after the holidays pass. cash is tight for me at the moment. :looser:

i stated earlier that i'm more apt to join a club that is more local to get in on the trail rides, meet and greets etc, from the looks of it NAXJA will be very soon. good work to those of you that ponied up and those beating the war drum. keep up the good work.

Yea, wasn't sure, I know you started the thread but didn't actually mention joining NAXJA. Great to hear you will be "in RED" soon. :party:

Looks like we may get this done yet.

Think it would be a good idea for someone up in that part of the state put together a M&G or an unofficial NAXJA run. Get some momentum going!!

[XJmania030]

sweet i cant wait for this to get going..

[azdesertrhino]

sweet i cant wait for this to get going..

So are you going to be #15 in RED?

[cw50must]

Do it.

[XJmania030]

um i cant remember im not 18 im one of the two

[azdesertrhino]

um i cant remember im not 18 im one of the two

Cool, well, soon it is going to happen. I'm hoping some of the forum users that are of age step up and make this a reality!

[XJmania030]

Yea me to..

[AZRockRunner]

ZipDrive007 just joined. We now have our 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOFRIGGIN HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:explosion

[AZXJ]

what is the website for Arizona Xj?? arizonaxj.com???


http://Arizonaxj.com/ has a link to join on the main page..

[ROOK1]

ZipDrive007 just joined. We now have our 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOFRIGGIN HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:explosion

Congrats guys! Just remember Moab is still part of the IC, but we'll let you come play.

[rsliman]

i just paid... that should be 15...

lets do this

[DaveW]

Good Job zipdrive007, rsliman and all the AZ members. :thumbup:

You got the 15. With 13 more poosible. (If you build it they will come)

You have the start of the new chapter! :party1:

Now the work :geek: :paperwork begins....

[AZRockRunner]

So, I will post this here and in the Gap Run thread. I think that maybe we should try to get to the Chevron/McDonalds around 8. That way we can maybe discuss what we are going to do about the leadership of this chaptor.
We will need people to get the RED tape done and yada yada yada.......

What do you guys think?
:yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:

[azdesertrhino]

So, I will post this here and in the Gap Run thread. I think that maybe we should try to get to the Chevron/McDonalds around 8. That way we can maybe discuss what we are going to do about the leadership of this chaptor.
We will need people to get the RED tape done and yada yada yada.......

What do you guys think?
:yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:

Not all the folks involved in the starting of this chapter are going to be at the Charlou Gap run. Some are in Phoenix and other parts of the state. Everyone involved needs to have a say in the first BOD of the Arizona chapter.

I started a thread earlier this morning regarding the start up of the chapter. I think we should start posting input and ideas regarding these issues in that thread, IMHO. :wave1:

The thread is here: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=900062