July President’s Message
July 07 President’s Message
Summer is in full swing, and I hope this letter finds itself to people fully engaged in all sorts of segging activities. If not, print this letter to read later, and go out now and take a glide. Make up for lost gliding miles…
2007 has been full of behind the scenes activity and lots of local activities as well. We are looking forward to International Events like the WOZ Cup Challenge in September, but also have been attending lots of local parades, festivals, and local glides. If you are not doing so, you are missing a great deal of fun.
It is almost time for members to decide on the management of this organization for the next year. Nominations for elected office are right around the corner. You can expect an email specifically on elections next week. Nominations open on July 15, and are open to any current paid Advanced Member, who can nominate any current Advanced Member for office. If you are not current, it is a good time to renew your membership. Many have already done it, and to those members, thanks! To those of us who have yet to do it, the time is here. Go to www.segamerica.org and get it done.
As a reminder, this year, the election of officers will follow this schedule:
Elections Committee formation : April 30 (Done – Will Hopper chairman)
Nominations for Club officers : July 15 to 28
Compile Ballot : July 29 to July 31
Voting : Aug 1 to Aug 13
Tabulations : Aug 14 to Aug 15
Results Announced : Aug 15
New Term starts : Sep 1
This year we opened up the organization to Business Members and the response was great, but we are still installing the structure that will best take advantage of their support.
This year very well may be the year. In the life cycle of any product, there is a point that the number of users gets to the point where owning and using one is no longer a novelty, and becomes recognized as cutting edge. $3.00 and more for a gallon of gas, Police and security agencies all over using them, and more and more commuters using them and keeping them in the public’s eyes, Most major cities and tourist areas with rental and tour groups may be factors to drive this home…
SEG America encourages responsible uses of all kinds. We encourage everyone who enjoys gliding to go out and do it. We encourage all to gather with others and glide, as that is a great aspect of this activity, there are lots of very interesting folks who are doing it. I have yet to be in a group of segway gliders where they were not all having a good time.
While we encourage people to gather together, and are very happy to help facilitate that, we recognize that there are many more formats for these activities than just SEG America. There are many local and international groups and polo clubs in the segway world, and we wish them all well.
There are also some big changes here at SEG America. We are in the process of having our website overhauled, and it will have a bold new look, and many new features. We will announce the developments as they become ready to come online. There are other big doings in the works as well. Keep watching for more announcements! (tease, tease)
SEG America merchandise is for sale. We have polo shirts, tee shirts, and much more…
Karl Ian Sagal, President, SEG America
848 North Rainbow Boulevard # 559, Las Vegas, Nevada 89017
