NEED ADVICE - Starting up youth oriented car club - PLEASE READ and RESPOND(NAC)

[Sean Shoemaker]

Fellow Audifans,
  Let me start by saying thank you sincerely for all of the assistance you
have provided my friends and I in keeping these wonderful cars alive.
  I am starting a new car club in my area and I would like to share its
scope and intent with you in the hope of soliciting interest and advice.
  I bring this to you because the passion we share for automobiles is one
that draws forth creativity and self-expression.  No matter what someone's
vehicle of choice, the passion remains the same.  No matter your take on the
import craze, if you look at the skill and craftsmanship that goes into
these cars you will see it is a passion that is very familiar.  It is
through this passion that I see what it possible in my area and in other
areas as well.
  There is a perception of young people and sport compacts that they are
loud, obnoxious and out to cause trouble.  There also does not seem to be
any strong local car clubs to include this crowd.  In short they become a
perceived threat to the peace of the community.  These young drivers are
passionate, creative and dedicate to their cars.  They are also just
exploring the world and searching for their place in it.  This is nothing
new as most of us have been there.  Through this perception they are left
feeling alienated, unappreciated and frustrated.  After all what they are
looking for is a way to express themselves.
  The probable way this would continue is that modified cars will be
targeted and assumed to be troublemakers.  More laws will be affected
limiting what can be modified on a car.  Many of these laws may even have
effects on others that enjoy the freedom of our cars.  It is even likely
that any attempt at a club would be perceived more as a gang.  This will
lead initially to rebellion and ultimately another generation of highly
talented and creative minds will be stifled and suppressed.  Through
frustration they let go of their passion in order to "grow up" and join
society.
  What if there was an active, united and powerful sport compact car club
both sanctioned and supported by local law enforcement and businesses.
Through their passion for cars these same people would be able to express
themselves and even share their passion with the community.  I see this
through local businesses allowing space for meetings and providing tech help
and by law enforcement having a vehicle for educating and encouraging the
members to use the racetracks instead of the streets.  I also see a possible
future where they can learn first hand about futures in creative enterprises
by learning about forming networks, exploring new ideas and having new ways
to communicate with those in the broader community.
    I present this to you not as the truth, but as what I see and what I see
as possible.  I invite you to look at this and think about what you see as
possible.  I am looking for assistance in the form of feedback.  I am
excited about seeing what this next generation is capable of and I think
they could surprise us all if given the opportunity.  If you saw something
for the future out of this please let me know.  If you didn't, but you see
what I am out to accomplish, please assist me in making my message clear and
powerful.  Thank you for your time.
-Sean Shoemaker