Aside from being GM 2 seaters, I see other things in common. The Saturn Sky or Saturn per se, used some of the Fiero technology in its body panels. I think the Saturn Sky has more in common with the Pontiac line than any other GM line of cars. I wouldn't want to see them excluded from any joint ventures. I believe it would only serve to make some Solstice owners drop out, too.
I also see a lot of things in common with the KAPA group and the Fiero group. People just aren't participating in the events. Putting the two groups together would make a larger overall group, but probably wouldn't bring in more Fiero people or more KAPA people. There are those out there that don't want to attend a meeting or to help with an event. They only come around when they need help or advice. I've seen it with our community and I've heard it from the other people so both clubs have very similar situations.
Even with that, I'd really like the officers to sit down with the KAPA club and see if we can develop some joint ventures. We've been doing the same things year after year. They have a different focus. We could participate in their events and they with us. It would have to be a two way street. We can't just expect them to run with us and we don't go to their meetings or events.
If we did decide to do some kind of merger, maybe it could be the Georgia Fiero/PeachState Kapa Clubs. We would each retain our identities in the name, and we may also be able to remain as separate entities.
Whatever we do, we cannot be successful and grow if no one comes out. Each member needs to try to make contact with other Fiero owners and try to recruit them to come to meetings. Explain to them the benefits we offer like finding parts at reasonable prices and Fiero friendly mechanics at honest rates, and hands-on help from club members. It isn't necessary to join and pay dues to participate in events or to suggest activities. The Fiero doesn't have to be a show car. We do other things besides going to car shows.
I would really like to see come kind of interaction with the two clubs, but I'd also like to see each club retain its individual identity, too.