Chicago Prius Group Meetup

alexilic · 09-13-2007, 03:53 PM

When will the EBH install for Chicago be posted?

alexilic · 09-13-2007, 03:53 PM

When will the EBH install for Chicago be posted?

FireEngineer · 09-13-2007, 03:57 PM

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Wayne

FireEngineer · 09-13-2007, 03:57 PM

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When will the EBH install for Chicago be posted?
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Posted right here.

Wayne

ctbering · 06-19-2008, 06:46 PM

Are there actually events or places where Prius members gather periodically in Chicago?

FireEngineer · 06-20-2008, 01:43 PM

Just look in the post above yours (my post) and click on the link for the ChicagoPriusGroup. Right now we're on summer break but many will be heading up to Hybridfest in July. Then in August we'll be going to Oregon, IL for a public outreach event, which will be posted here in about a week. and then we'll resume regular meetings.

Wayne

freshmtt · 07-11-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FireEngineer

Just look in the post above yours (my post) and click on the link for the ChicagoPriusGroup. Right now we're on summer break but many will be heading up to Hybridfest in July. Then in August we'll be going to Oregon, IL for a public outreach event, which will be posted here in about a week. and then we'll resume regular meetings.

Wayne

I'll be looking forward to the regular meetings when they start back up. I believe there are a lot of new Prius owners here in the Chicago area and I look forward to going to a meeting.

miamcm · 03-27-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by freshmtt

I'll be looking forward to the regular meetings when they start back up. I believe there are a lot of new Prius owners here in the Chicago area and I look forward to going to a meeting.

When will they start back up? It's been awhile I think!

**TonyPSchaefer** · 03-27-2009, 11:14 PM

It has been a while.

Last year, I took the year off and Wayne Mitchell took over. He did a good job of organizing attendance at third-party events such as the Elgin Car Show and the Renewable Energy Fair.

I simply can't do it anymore. Organizing events takes days if not weeks to plan, organize, orchestrate, and then execute. Maintaining the website - even though it's not much - would consume multiple evenings per week. Writing and distributing newsletters took nights and weekends.

A couple years ago I knew of job opportunities that would require more of my time. I welcomed the opportunities to grow my skills and career. It was at that time when I started asking regular members if they would be willing to help out. Perhaps contact Toyota dealers, maybe plan an event, even type a few things for a newsletter. Uniformly, the response was that they enjoy coming to the events but had no interest in working on them.

What Wayne and I did from 2004 to 2008 was a labor of love. We promoted hybrids and hybrid technology. We made friends and did what we could to reduce emissions and our dependency on foreign oil. And it was for this endeavor that we spent our time and money with no regrets or intentions of getting either back. But I now have less time than I used to and what time I have is dedicated to my wife and home endeavors. And with no one to help Wayne, I do not know how he will be able to plan and execute more events.

miamcm · 03-28-2009, 12:51 AM

Ok, thanks for responding Tony! I appreciate it.I do appreciate the time and energy you all have put into this! Thanks!

Marie

06-19-2008, 06:46 PM	#35
ctbering Rambling Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 1,409 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 22 Thanked 70 Times in 57 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Chicago Prius Group Meetup Are there actually events or places where Prius members gather periodically in Chicago?

06-20-2008, 01:43 PM	#36
FireEngineer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW-Side of Chicago, IL Posts: 1,155 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 1 Thanked 50 Times in 38 Posts Friends: 12	Re: Chicago Prius Group Meetup Just look in the post above yours (my post) and click on the link for the ChicagoPriusGroup. Right now we're on summer break but many will be heading up to Hybridfest in July. Then in August we'll be going to Oregon, IL for a public outreach event, which will be posted here in about a week. and then we'll resume regular meetings. Wayne

03-27-2009, 11:14 PM	#39
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,498 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 164 Times in 105 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Chicago Prius Group Meetup It has been a while. Last year, I took the year off and Wayne Mitchell took over. He did a good job of organizing attendance at third-party events such as the Elgin Car Show and the Renewable Energy Fair. I simply can't do it anymore. Organizing events takes days if not weeks to plan, organize, orchestrate, and then execute. Maintaining the website - even though it's not much - would consume multiple evenings per week. Writing and distributing newsletters took nights and weekends. A couple years ago I knew of job opportunities that would require more of my time. I welcomed the opportunities to grow my skills and career. It was at that time when I started asking regular members if they would be willing to help out. Perhaps contact Toyota dealers, maybe plan an event, even type a few things for a newsletter. Uniformly, the response was that they enjoy coming to the events but had no interest in working on them. What Wayne and I did from 2004 to 2008 was a labor of love. We promoted hybrids and hybrid technology. We made friends and did what we could to reduce emissions and our dependency on foreign oil. And it was for this endeavor that we spent our time and money with no regrets or intentions of getting either back. But I now have less time than I used to and what time I have is dedicated to my wife and home endeavors. And with no one to help Wayne, I do not know how he will be able to plan and execute more events. __________________ Proud father of Priapus: the '04 Tideland BC9 with an OEM EV button and sense of self-righteousness Current Mileage Chicago Prius Group Website Chicago Hybrid Group on FaceBook Find me on faceBook

03-28-2009, 12:51 AM	#40
miamcm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 18 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Chicago Prius Group Meetup Ok, thanks for responding Tony! I appreciate it.I do appreciate the time and energy you all have put into this! Thanks! Marie Last edited by miamcm; 03-28-2009 at 12:53 AM.

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alexilic Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 54 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	When will the EBH install for Chicago be posted?