1- What is GLPUC and when did it start?
GLPUC stands for the 'Great lakes Pop Up Club'. It was formed in
February of 2001 by a group of campers who met online on the
PopUpTimes Magazine message board. It is comprised of people from
five states who enjoy popup camping and occasionally like to camp in
groups.
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What states are involved with the club?
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin each have a chapter.
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3- What is required to join GLPUC?
- You must be a resident of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio or
Wisconsin. (Some exceptions do apply)
- You must have a valid active email address to use the club forum
and receive GLPUC information.
- You must own a folding trailer. (pop up, hybrid, a-liner, hi-lo,
etc.)
- You have to be a registered member of the Club Message Board.
NOTE: All information received by GLPUC will not be disclosed to
any third party for any reason. All information is considered
private and confidential and only for the use of GLPUC members. No
SPAM allowed!
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What does it cost to join the group?
Membership is free and open to all residents of the five states
outlined above.
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What does GLPUC expect of its members?
As a member you must have the willingness to camp with our group
when your schedule allows. There are no set number of campouts that
you are required to attend, But we expect a timely response from you
when time dated material is emailed to you during the planning
stages.
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How do I join?
Just go to the message board and register. If you would like to join
the club just check the join box and choose the proper chapter.
After submitting the registration form you will be able to use the
message board but it will take aproximately 24 hours for your club
activation. When your membership is activated you will receive a
confirmation email and your name will appear on the appropriate
chapter membership page.
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7- How do members stay in touch?
Most club communication is done on the Club Message Board. You may also receive campout info
or updates from other members via email.
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8- What are the advantages of GLPUC and camping in a group?
The advantages range from meeting new people and having fun to
learning and exchanging new ideas. As a group you can sometimes get
a discount on sites grouped together as well as camping supplies
from various manufacturers. You can also interact with
each other and build real friendships doing what you really enjoy -
Camping!
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9- Why aren't other great lake areas included in the club?
The Great Lakes area is a huge region to cover. If you live in a
surrounding state or even Canada you are more than welcome to camp
with us. If you see an event posted and wish to attend just contact
us. Our trips will consist of Friday & Saturday night usually
departing on Sunday. However, Members are free to book for as many
days as their schedule permits. We also encourage our Members who
cannot camp at that time but live close by the scheduled campout to
come out and join us. Also Members are welcome to invite their
friends or family to camp with us, just let me know when you RSVP on
a particular campout!
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10- So, when is the next campout?
Campouts are planned on the forum and are posted as an event. The
event calendar can be found on the forum at the bottom of the page.
Campout events are also posted in the chapter forums and chapter
pages.
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11- Is there someone running each state chapter?
Yes. Each state has a chapter coordinator. The coordinator is
designated by the pop up icon on each chapter page. The job is
simple. They are responsible for putting together group campouts in
their chapter and sending me the information to post to the website.
The position is voluntary and members are encouraged to help
whenever possible. It is not the sole responsibility of the
coordinators to plan all the campouts. They do need your help.
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12- How does one become a chapter coordinator?
If there is an opening at the coordinator position all you have to
do click on
"Contact Us"
and request the position. If a majority of the members in your
chapter agree, I'll update the chapter page with you as the new
coordinator.
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13- How do I edit my member information or terminate membership?
Editing your membership information only takes a minute. With a few
clicks you can change any part of your profile. First click on
"profile" at the top of the forum, then enter your password, change
your info and click on the submit button. Walla you're done.
To be removed from active membership all you need do is go to "Contact Us" and request to be
removed from the club. The forum administrators can help
you terminate membership.
If you are in-active for a period of 90 days you will
automatically be dropped from the club. You will be contacted
several times via email requesting forum log-in to continue
membership.
Members can be removed without written request
if membership is deemed by GLPUC as completely inactive or
detrimental to the well being of the club or any members within.
Email notification will be sent should this situation occur.
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