Launch Pad News
New Feature... Street Talk Videos

1/7/12


Today we introduced a new video feature.  Street Talk with Members will showcase the great people who make up this club.  Our members make SCLX what it is and we are excited to show them off.  Episodes are posted on our YouTube channel as well as on the Launch Pad/Members page.

 

So members, when the SCLX cameras are on you don't be shy - you are the BEST part of this club!
 
2011 Year in Review

01/04/12


SCLX Family, 

  

Well the dust has settled and 2012 has arrived. I have a lot to say about 2012, but we’ll save that for another time. My purpose today is to take a quick look back into an amazing 2011 for Space City LX Modern Mopar.

  

In 2011, we continued to sharpen our focus on strengthening the member-to-member connections that make up of this great organization. Our “AREA COORDINATORS” continued to provide local functions for members through mini meets, driveway mod meets, membership drives, and caravans to the larger club events.

  

Our event calendar continued to offer a variety of options. We had two set events every month on the 1st Saturday and the 3rd Friday. Houston Coffee and Cars is where we gather with the rest of the Houston car culture and showcase what Modern Mopar is all about. Our Central Meet and Greet is the perfect “first event” because of it’s relaxed atmosphere and new members came out in droves. In addition to the above monthly events, we also slotted various member-preferred activities.  Cruises, mod meets, dyno days, car shows, charity efforts, the list goes on.  

  

Our media and photography team do a tremendous job capturing the essence of these events every time we gather. We also provide an event recap on the website for those that may have missed it. They also provide the new member with a chance to see what our events are like. Many times the photos and event summaries happen within hours of the event thanks to our great volunteers in those areas. If you have seen them , please take a look at the sections on the Launch Pad part of our website. Next time you see someone with a camera at an event, thank them for the efforts to document what we do week in an out.

  

In 2011 we leveraged our social media activities through Facebook and Twitter to connect with organizations like Allpar, Drive SRT, Chrysler, Dodge, Mopar, Pennzoil, as well as other Modern Mopar clubs and events. In everything we do, we have one goal in mind - how to make SCLX better for you the members.

  

One of the biggest highlights was the inaugural launch of LONE STAR MOPAR FEST. Words just cannot describe the feeling of taking an idea that was developed a couple years ago into what happened last October. Simply amazing! If you haven’t marked your calendar, LSMF2012 is slated for October 20th. With your help we will pull off another fantastic event.

  

In the coming days, you will see additional communications and media about some exciting things for 2012 and how your involvement will make it happen. For now, take a moment with me, sit back for a second, let that big smile hit your face and think about what you’ve done this year. 

  • Because of you SCLX had an amazing year of growth in membership.  
  • Because of you great progress was made in how members connect with fellow members in local areas.  
  • Because of you each member has an opportunity to learn about their car and make new friends.  


At the next event, take a couple minutes, come find me and share with me what this little owners community we call SCLX means to you.

  

Thank you for your continued support and participation. You are the heartbeat of this organization. Our statements “The cars bring us together, our members set us apart” and “Members helping Members” are more than just sayings... it’s who we are and it’s what we do.

  

All the best,

  

John “Johnny Bee” Chiboroski

President

Space City LX Modern Mopar Inc

a 501(c)(7) Non-Profit

 

SCLX Family,
Well the dust has settled and 2012 has arrived. I have a lot to say about 2012, but we’ll save that for another time. My purpose today is to take a quick look back into an amazing 2011 for Space City LX Modern Mopar.
In 2011, we continued to sharpen our focus on strengthening the member-to-member connections that make up of this great organization. Our “AREA COORDINATORS” continued to provide local functions for members through mini meets, driveway mod meets, membership drives, and caravans to the larger club events.
Our event calendar continued to offer a variety of options. We had two set events every month on the 1st Saturday and the 3rd Friday. Houston Coffee and Cars is where we gather with the rest of the Houston car culture and showcase what Modern Mopar is all about. Our Central Meet and Greet is the perfect “first event” because of it’s relaxed atmosphere and new members came out in droves. In addition to the above monthly events, we also slotted various member-preferred activities.  Cruises, mod meets, dyno days, car shows, charity efforts, the list goes on.
Our media and photography team do a tremendous job capturing the essence of these events every time we gather. We also provide an event recap on the website for those that may have missed it. They also provide the new member with a chance to see what our events are like. Many times the photos and event summaries happen within hours of the event thanks to our great volunteers in those areas. If you have seen them , please take a look at the sections on the Launch Pad part of our website. Next time you see someone with a camera at an event, thank them for the efforts to document what we do week in an out.
In 2011 we leveraged our social media activities through Facebook and Twitter to connect with organizations like Allpar, Drive SRT, Chrysler, Dodge, Mopar, Pennzoil, as well as other Modern Mopar clubs and events. In everything we do, we have one goal in mind - how to make SCLX better for you the members.
One of the biggest highlights was the inaugural launch of LONE STAR MOPAR FEST. Words just cannot describe the feeling of taking an idea that was developed a couple years ago into what happened last October. Simply amazing! If you haven’t marked your calendar, LSMF2012 is slated for October 20th. With your help we will pull off another fantastic event.
In the coming days, you will see additional communications and media about some exciting things for 2012 and how your involvement will make it happen. For now, take a moment with me, sit back for a second, let that big smile hit your face and think about what you’ve done this year.
Because of you SCLX had an amazing year of growth in membership.
Because of you great progress was made in how members connect with fellow members in local areas.
Because of you each member has an opportunity to learn about their car and make new friends.
At the next event, take a couple minutes, come find me and share with me what this little owners community we call SCLX means to you.
Thank you for your continued support and participation. You are the heartbeat of this organization. Our statements “The cars bring us together, our members set us apart” and “Members helping Members” are more than just sayings... it’s who we are and it’s what we do.
All the best,
John “Johnny Bee” Chiboroski
President
Space City LX Modern Mopar Inc

a 501(c)(7) Non-Profi


 
 
2012 Event Calendar

12/30/11


For 2012 we are introducing a streamlined event calendar that will provide a variety of events for members to participate in and allow flexiblity for members to represent the club at events hosted by other clubs and organizations.


Weekly - Area Coodinators host local Mini Meets.  Find out what SCLX is about in these smaller settings.

 

Monthly - We will maintain two monthly meets, on the same day of each month, so it's easy to remember.

  • 1st Saturday - Houston Coffee and Cars
  • 3rd Friday - Central Meet and Greet

 

Mega Meet - A larger club event every couple months.  This year we are looking at:

  • February - Mod Meet
  • May - Birthday Bash and Charity Event
  • August - Mod Meet
  • October - Lone Star Mopar Fest 2012
  • December - SCLX Gives Back Charity Event

 

We encourage you to make plans to gather with fellow members at an event convienent to your schedule.  Hope to see you out in 2012.
 
SCLX Wins the BT Facebook Contest

12/29/11


You did it!  With members support SCLX won the BT Facebook Club Cities "LIKE" Contest.  Here is the announcement from Heidi at BT:


BT club cities we thank you all for your generosity, support, loyalty and friendships. Its truly not a job when we have the unique honor to be a part of your daily experience in some small way. We thank you all for reaching out and liking us. It was close but Texas does it again and takes most of the top spots. However once again Space City LX pulls off the "rope a dope" lol at the end and takes the grand prize of $500 cash towards their next event. Please remember if you have a Modern Mopar Club we want to be a part of your events so please reach out so we can offer your clubs discounts, prizes, trophies or food towards your next event. Thank you all and Happy New Year.


Thank you.  We'll put all the prize money towards food for you all at an upcoming event.  Look for an annoucement in the next few weeks.
 
Organizational Update - New Staff Roles and Promotions

12/05/11

 

Hello SCLX family, friends and partners,
As I reflect this dreary Monday, I am fortunately thinking on much brighter and exciting things – the members and leadership of this amazing organization we call SpaceCity LX Modern Mopar. I am going to share with you a sneak peak of some upcoming enhancements to our organizational structure and design within SCLX - so hang on, here we go!
As we have said before, the core DNA of this organization are its members. We won’t let go of looking to at any chance to shout that “The cars bring us together, our members set us apart” , or “ Members helping Members”.
Now to support those beliefs, we must maintain a sharp focus. This means we must align our overall activities and execution under our vision /strategy to reflect that DNA. At any given time we could divert and chase media and print exposure, look for club sponsors at every turn, or commercialize every aspect of SCLX. Trust me we get contacted to do so on a very regular basis. I am confident we have a healthy balance and are focused on the right things - YOU - are members.
So keeping true to that mission on our members and wanting to strengthen the efforts of this past year with our Area Coordinators having a strong emphasis on the “member experience”, I presented some org enhancements to the LT and they were unanimously supported.
We want to further drive excellence into our overall member experience. To do so, we have set sights on 3 areas that fall under our current leadership team focus - Operations, Member Services, and Logistics. We have chosen to add new Director Level roles that will strengthen / support the core leadership team areas. The new roles are:
Director - Area Coordinators (Reports to VP Member Service)
This role will help deliver more consistency among member areas, share best practices, and strengthen our AC capabilities to our members.
Director - Event Experience (Reports to VP Operations)
This role will help deliver an overall improved experience in the sub areas that comprise our events – welcome/info table, parking, registration, merchandise sales, etc.
Director - Event Planning. (Reports to VP Logistics)
This role will help deliver an improved event calendar, balance types of events across member interests,enhancing opportunities for AC specific events, integration of foodie runs, and car show participation. There will also be 2-3 new event planners needed working together on these activities.
So as you can see we have really dialed in our sights to deliver a better overall member experience which ultimately makes us a stronger and healthier organization which continues to have a very strong foundation.
It is with great pleasure to announce not only these new director roles, but some additional changes in other areas. I think you will see there is good representation at the director levels that comes from people that have been working hard in area coordinator roles and developing their areas. This is very exciting to see energy and passion broadening across all areas of SCLX.
So here is the good news !
Director - Area Coordinators- Jose Rosado
Director - Event Experience – Tom Ledoux
Director – Event Planning – Matt Zelond
Car Show Coordinator - Justin Crawford
Parking Team - Mark Hecht
I cannot express enough a huge thanks on behalf of myself and the leadership team for these and so many of you who commit your time and energy with volunteering in this organization.
We are looking forward to an amazing 2012 for SCLX. Stayed tuned for another exciting, riveting and spectacular “State of SCLX” address, video, pamphlet, brochure.... or whatever we come up with in the weeks ahead.
Thanks for taking time to get thru this detailed announcement. See you at one of our remaining 2011 events.
All the Best
JohnnyBee
Prez

Hello SCLX family, friends and partners, 

  

On this rainy and dreary Monday I am thinking on much brighter and exciting things – the members and leadership of this amazing organization we call Space City LX Modern Mopar. I am going to share with you a sneak peak of some upcoming enhancements to our organizational structure and design within SCLX - so hang on, here we go!  

 
As we have said before, the core DNA of this organization are its members. We won’t let go of looking to at any chance to shout that “The cars bring us together, our members set us apart” , or “ Members helping Members”.
 
Now to support those beliefs, we must maintain a sharp focus. This means we must align our overall activities and execution under our vision /strategy to reflect that DNA. At any given time we could divert and chase media and print exposure, look for club sponsors at every turn, or commercialize every aspect of SCLX. Trust me we get contacted to do so on a very regular basis. I am confident we have a healthy balance and are focused on the right things - YOU - our members.
 
So keeping true to that mission on our members and wanting to strengthen the efforts of this past year with our Area Coordinators having a strong emphasis on the “member experience”, I presented some organizational enhancements to the LT and they were unanimously supported.
 
We want to further drive excellence into our overall member experience. To do so, we have set sights on 3 areas that fall under our current leadership team focus - Operations, Member Services, and Logistics. We have chosen to add new Director Level roles that will strengthen / support the core leadership team areas. The new roles are:
 
Director - Area Coordinators (Reports to VP Member Services)
This role will help deliver more consistency among member areas, share best practices, and strengthen our AC capabilities to our members.
 
Director - Event Experience (Reports to VP Operations)
This role will help deliver an overall improved experience in the sub areas that comprise our events – welcome/info table, parking, registration, merchandise sales, etc.
 
Director - Event Planning. (Reports to VP Logistics)
This role will help deliver an improved event calendar, balance types of events across member interests,enhancing opportunities for AC specific events, integration of foodie runs, and car show participation. There will also be 2-3 new event planners needed working together on these activities.
 
So as you can see we have really dialed in our sights to deliver a better overall member experience which ultimately makes us a stronger and healthier organization which continues to have a very strong foundation.
 
It is with great pleasure to announce not only these new director roles, but some additional changes in other areas. I think you will see there is good representation at the director levels that comes from people that have been working hard in area coordinator roles and developing their areas. This is very exciting to see energy and passion broadening across all areas of SCLX.  So here is the good news...
 
Director - Area Coordinators- Jose Rosado
Director - Event Experience – Tom Ledoux
Director – Event Planning – Matt Zelond
Car Show Coordinator - Justin Crawford
Parking Team - Mark Hecht
 
I cannot express enough a huge thanks on behalf of myself and the leadership team for these and so many of you who commit your time and energy with volunteering in this organization.
 
We are looking forward to an amazing 2012 for SCLX. Stayed tuned for another exciting, riveting and spectacular “State of SCLX” address, video, pamphlet, brochure.... or whatever we come up with in the weeks ahead.  
 
Thanks for taking time to get thru this detailed announcement. See you at one of our remaining 2011 events.
 
 
All the Best,
 
John Chiboroski, JohnnyBee
The Prez
 
Autorama 2011

11/28/11


Wow that's all I can say!


With little funds and a lot of determination the 2011 Houston Autorama participating members from SCLX were able to pull it off.  We got together a few months ago at Mark Scott's shop throwing around ideas and trying to come up with a plan. 


On Tuesday of Thanksgiving week we pulled in to the GRB to lay down our flooring and put together our SCLX flag. We finished up on Wednesday when everyone showed up and positioned each car into its assigned spot.  There was a great amount of team work and determination from all praticipants.  The display looked awesome.


The show opened on Thursday with people drooling over every piece of machinery in the building. We talked to a lot of people about the cars and the club and handed out a couple hundred tag cards.  It was great to see so many members come out to the show.  I know all of the participants appreciate all the support from SCLX.

 

 

 

On Saturday we attended the awards with all the SCLX participants winning a trophy:


Scott Deweese - Class Award

Larry Stehling - Outstanding in Class Award

Scott Wilkinson - Outstanding in Class Award

Clint Hudnall - Outstanding in Class Award

Shayna Watson - Class Award

Justin Crawford - Class Award

Mark Scott - Best in Class Award

Tom Ledoux - Outstanding in Class Award (for his classic 'Cuda)

Gary Jones - Best in Class Award (for his classic 'Cuda)


This was SCLX's first year in Autorama.  Judging by all the fun and excitement I saw from each member I know it will not be the last.

 

 

Mopar Up,


Justin, Crimson Ghoul

Car Show Coordinator

Westside Area Coordinator
 
A Month of Giving

11/23/11

 

 
 
Three separate events... three separate days... Hope you can participate in at least one.
 
Event #1 on Saturday 12/3 - Join the local car culture at Houston Coffee and Cars for the 2011 Toy Drive benefiting MD Anderson,Harris/Montgomgery Co. Women's Shelters, and Tri-County Wildfires. Come and park in our normal club area and we'll walk over in groups to the toy drop off area. 
 
What to bring: Toys for boys and girls ages 3 to 14. As requested by the organizers, no toys that promote violence or shoot projectiles.
 
 
Event #2 on Saturday 12/10 - Roadtrip (carpool if inclined) to join Alamo City LX Car Club in wrapping gifts for the Bexar County Sheriff Toy Drive. We'll meet at the Love's station on I-10 with rollout at 7:30am. Pack some snacks and after our wrapping shift we'll have lunch at Rudy's with ACLX then roll back to H-Town. Member carpools encouraged! Please RSVP for this event so we can get a head count.
 
What to bring: Toys, wrapping supplies (paper, tape, bows, etc), or both
  
 
Event #3 on Friday 12/16 - Drop off a food donations at the Central Meet & Greet to help restock the Houston Food Bank. We'll need some volunteers to help collect these bags in their vehicles and then join the carpool to the Houston Food Bank on Saturday. Magnum owners, it's your time to take the spotlight.
  
What to bring: Non-perishable food items
 
SEMA 2011

11/07/2011


Several SCLXers made the trip to the Speciality Equipment Manufacturers Association annual show in Las Vegas.  The show is open to industry professionals (or those with connections) Tuesday - Thursday and open to the public Friday.  It's definately a car enthusiasts dream.  Enjoy the pictures...

 

 

 
 
Thank you from the Prez for LSMF2011

10/22/11


SCLX Family, Friends, Partners and Mopar Fanatics!

Well are now approaching one week since the inaugural Lone Star Mopar Fest.  I am still taken back by what took place last week leading up to the event.  I am so proud of this tremendous organization for all the planning and herculean efforts taken on by our volunteers.  LSMF just simply would not have happened without you.  It is simply amazing to see the culmination of all the planning and volunteers come together to present what we did for the Mopar community.  We have had countless phone calls,emails, pm's talking about YOU - how professional, friendly, and welcoming we made the event.  That just isn't the norm.  Again, this continues to prove that our members are what make this great club.  "The cars bring us together, the members set us apart."  
 


I'll get it out of the way now because they will tell me they don't want to hear it.  Ray, Jerry, Tom, and Rob were just an amazing team working relentlessly behind scenes for months in preparation so HUGE gratitude for their commitment, passion, and efforts.  


As I continue to reflect on this event I need to mention that entering this week is a new chapter for SCLX.  We have now conducted a very impressive regional event that was picked up nationally.  So people know about even more than they did and our relationships with the "factory" are getting stronger with each conversation we had with them.  The Pennzoil team was blown away with what was done.  So watch out!!  Bigger and even better things are just right around the corner.  There are a few exciting things in the works, we will share more on that soon.  Just know that as an organization we will continue to lead, pioneer and raise the bar on how car clubs do what they do.


Have a super weekend - all the best!

JohnnyBee
 
Space City LX Modern Mopar Inc.

10/19/11


We initiated paperwork last month to become Space City LX Modern Mopar Inc, a non-profit corporation.  As of today, the State of Texas has approved our filing and it's official.  We've come a long way in just over four years.  That's because of our great members.

 
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