I've been a member for a while, been logged on nearly everyday, putting info when i can. But one thing i've always missed out on is the meets, and i really want to go to one, i'm a little scared to tell you the truth, not that i'm a wuss or anything, it just that i won't know anyone there, and i have no mates who are into cars and car audio that i can bring along. I would love the chance to meet people with the same interests that i do, i'm not a shy person, but i always like to know at least one person if i'm ever going anywere, party, pub etc.

So are people friendly at these meets, as they make them out to be in these forums, or is it like, they already have there friends at meets, and they are not interested in meeting anyone else new?

Well as i understand it WA is of similar size to the ACT (as far as meets go), and at our meets we are very welcoming of any new members that we get. It is very much as friendly as the forums. Just rock up, introduce yourself and you'll be fine

The first meet is always a bit nervy but after you arrive you'll feel quite comfortable

I've attended VIC and NSW events, as well as met many of the members from other states.

I think I can honestly say that CAA does attract friendly people (oh and the odd long haired hippies that think everyone is attracted to them).

The best thing to do is actually bite the bullet and introduce yourself to people at the meets. First start would be look for the members who have a red CAA shirt, knowing that they are a moderator and will introduce you to the people standing around.

Definately worth doing, and the amount of friendships that have been formed through CAA is simply amazing.

Good luck and don't be shy

Yeah, meet's rock! First one I went to I was hell nervous!!!

As Dr.dB mentioned, try and find the "leader" in your case, it'd be NUMB, or anyone with a red CAA shirt (not sure if anyone in WA has one?) Introduce yourself, and then all will be good.

Most of the meets we have in QLD are at comps, and people get to know each other pretty quick because we help each other out in times of crisis!

Or just start talking to everyone as if you know them! hehehe, last meet a new guy turned up, I had no idea who he was even after it was finished! But we all chatted to him, helped him out and stuff. It's all good.

Hehe, or in our case we have no leader yet.

And i must say the weirdest thing is introducing yourself. The choice between nick and real name is hard. And to learn everyones real names after talking with people using their nicks is strange too.

hey dude! you better get your butt to our meet in july or ill hunt you down n kick ya butt! im the loud stupid one, doing crazy things and im always following james around so just come up and ill make ya feel welcome, and if your feeling shy and embarrassed, no doubt ill do something completely idiotic to to distract everyone! YAY go me! lol nah the perth people are absolutly gorgous! we had so much fun at the bowling and timezones gonna be amazing! so yes! dont be scared... although people ARE scared of me, i dont bite... that hard haha RAHHH!

Come on down dude. Seriously, last month was our first really 'social' meet and it was great!! I am trying to get meets together where everybody is a group and not bunch's of people. The next meet comming up will be sensational if we can get the numbers.

From now on I am going to be always wearing a bright yellow shirt at meets, this way I will be easily identified. I am then more than happy to introduce everybody to you. You'll be surprised, only a few of them bite

This year CAA in W.A is going to experience huge growth, now is the time to get in on the ground floor and help make CAA as strong as it should be in W.A. We really dont discriminate against anybody, i mean look at me, i've only been around for just under a year and im State Rep, Shiny_Car is head moderator and hasnt been around for very long either. Its great like that, its not how long you've been around, or who you know, we respect everybody and value everybody comming

Bring a few mates if u want, they're more than welcome

P.M me if u have any further questions or anything to add

Regards

James

Well ill tell you's a little seceret, im a very shy guy, and well was like that or ma 1st CAA meet, but the trick is just to rock up and introduce ya self to EVERYONE tell them ya nick name on here and ya real name.

its heaps a fun

hmm i think i need a red shirt or sumthing now

When I meet up with the people from CAA now, they can't shut me up!!!
I was quiet and shy to begin with, but they're the biggest bunch of friendly people, and everyone is willing to help you out.

We created a monster with bob!
Now we gotta find a box big enough to put him in and courier somewhere

send him to NT
he can teach the crocadiles the art of car audio

the next steve irwin

Oh yeah Maccas super shy

First time I met him "Stick you hand in the port and grab the screwdriver will ya ? No go on, you've got small hands." .

Meets are neat.. but we don't get to a lot of them thanks to geographic issues. So most of the "meets" are comps where we sit around and chew the fat with everyone between runs.

Oi! i heard that!
Members have been friendly at every meet i've been to, perhaps Marc was a bit too friendly, but if he tries it again i'm sure my gf will beat him up.
but seriously, i'm sure all CAA meets are friendly (except Victoria, they're all snobs )