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OREGON
Focus: "To promote safe riding, good road manners and scooter awareness ..."
Notes: This is a statewide club that accepts all makes, but that is also affiliated with the international Vespa association, Federation Internationale des Vespa Clubs (FIV). They seek to appeal to all age groups and all skill levels within a formal club framework.
Contact: president@oregonscooterclub.org
Website: www.oregonscooterclub.org
Last update: 6/04
Twist & Play Scooter Club
Rallies sponsored: "Spring Scoot 10" in April 2004
Notes: Long running classic scooter club.
Contact: David at twistnplay@doughnut.net
Website: http://twistnplay.doughnut.net
Last update: 6/04
Rallies sponsored: Rally From Hell
Meetings: Once a month at The Low Brow Lounge, NW 10th at Hoyt in Portland
Notes: All girls classic scooter club
Contact: Becky at (503) 309-8831
Website: www.hellsbelles.org
Last update: 3/03
Notes: The "Fat Cats" Scooter Club caters to Spanish speakers and also includes members in Seattle, Washington. Their motto is "estamos llevando tu novia para un paseo".
Contact: los_gatos_gordos@hotmail.com
Website: www.losgatosgordos.com
Last update: 3/03
Location: Portland, Oregon
Focus: Bunny and kitten theme run wild.
Notes: "Where even the boys are made of sugar and spice! Tea parties, crafts, cute things, & scooting." Annual "Scoot Cute" Easter party/rally. Another in a line of themed scooter clubs in the Pacific Northwest.
Contact: "Bunny Kidden" at cmaringer@yahoo.com
Website: http://groups.msn.com/CBAKSC
Last update: 6/03
Top Dead Center Scooter Club
Focus: Riding classic scooters
Notes: "Our ubiquitous presence and enigmatic personalities are a dynamic force to be reckoned with in the greater Willamette Valley!"
Contact: Sean at ssaul@quest.net
Website: www.topdeadcentersc.com
Last update: 6/04
PENNSYLVANIA
Founded: 1999
Focus: All makes scooter club
Rallies sponsored: They organize Philadelphia's Independence Day Rally every 4th of July.
Meetings: They meet every Wednesday for drinks at the Druid's Keep at 149 Brown Street and have official rides the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday that meet at the Bishop's Collar 2349 Fairmount Avenue.
Notes: They will log 1,003 miles as a club in 2003.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/HostileCitySC/
Contact: hostilecityscooterclub@hotmail.com
Website: www.hostilecitysc.com
Last update: 7/03
Focus: Classic scooter club
Contact: Chris at chrisherman@snip.net
Website: http://www.rabblerousersc.com
Last update: 7/03
Oppressors Scooter Corps
Founded: 2002
Focus: Going to rallies and drinking beer.
Meetings: Sundays for brunch, primarily at the Standard Tap, 901 N. 2nd St in Philadelphia.
Notes: "The misfits of their local scene ... they are slowly growing in numbers and noteriety. Watch out, they will eat your children and irritate your bowels."
Contact: Ginger at ginger@working-class.com
Website: www.working-class.com/oppressors/
Last update: 8/04
Stone Cutters Scooter Club
Founded: March 1998
Focus: "An all makes scooter club, focusing mainly on Vespa scooters."
Notes: "To join, you must have a scooter, like to party, ride, and be obsessed with the Simpsons." From June 2003 to May 2004, known as the Motor Mouth SC.
Contact: Matt at srtedg@op.net
Website: www.op.net/~srtedg/scsc
Last update: 8/04
3 Mile Island Scooter Club
Focus: Riding all makes of scooters
Notes: "More of a riding group and an excuse to meet up for a beer than a formal club. No member fees or responsibilities to be assigned. We just like to ride and tinker with our scooters." From June 2003 to May 2004, known as the Motor Mouth SC.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/3MileIslandScooterClub/
Contact: Jeremy at jeremy@bassmonkey.com
Last update: 8/04
Focus: Vintage scooters
Notes: Formerly called the Pizza Cutters SC and Ground Zero SC.
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/PizzaCuttersSC/
Contact: Jim at RhoadsMusi@aol.com.
Last update: 8/04
Chester-Lancaster-Berks County PA
New all-makes scooter club that is attending rallies, helping each other with technical stuff and just hanging out together. Contact Erick for more information at (610) 857-3356.
Focus: All makes scooter club
Contact: PAHooligans@beatzoid.com
Website: www.beatzoid.com/PAHooligans
Last update: 8/04
Founded: 1999
Focus: Vintage scooter club
Rallies sponsored: Pittsburgh City Run since 2001
Notes: They are extremely active on the rally circuit.
Contact: Christian at 2tonetv@microconnect.net
Website: http://go.to/pvsc
Last update: 8/04
RHODE ISLAND
Death or Glory Scooter Club
Founded: 2001
Focus: All makes of scooters welcome. Heavy emphasis on riding together.
Notes: They love to ride and do so all year long, no matter what the weather is, they are always riding. The only thing that really stops them is a blizzard or some really serious rain. Rides are only cancelled if conditions are dangerous.
Contact: dogsc@another-face.com
Website: http://dogsc.another-face.com
Last update: 3/03
SOUTH CAROLINA
Founded: 2005
Contact: cphilip @ starband.net
Last update: 4/05
Bad Timing Scooter Club
Greenville SC
Classic scooter club with mostly Vespas, a couple of Lambrettas, a Topper and an NSU. They meet every other Tuesday at 7pm at Pizza City on N. Pleasantburg Dr. in Greenville. Food/beer until 7:45pm, then they ride. Weekend rides, bar-b-q's etc. are in the works. Please contact Mike McMillan for more information about their upcoming plans. [6/00]
TENNESSEE
Boys Named Sue Scooter Club
Focus: Classic scooters, scooter culture, ska and soccer.
Meetings: Lately, they've been meeting every Sunday at Beyond the Edge in East Nashville and other locations. Get ahold of them for details.
Contact: aaron@bnssc.com
Website: www.bnssc.com
Last update: 5/04
Memphis Kings Scooter Club
Founded: 2003
Focus: Mostly Vespas, both old and new.
Meetings: First Monday every month at 6pm at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 130 Peabody Place in Memphis. Short ride follows at 6:30pm, weather permitting.
Contact: tcbhatcher@elvis.com
Website: www.memphiskings.org
Last update: 8/04
TEXAS
Get Bent Scooter Club
Founded: 1997
Focus: All makes of scooters. Relaxed atmosphere.
Meetings: Every Sunday at 3pm is the weekly ride at the Dubliner, 2818 Greenville Ave, Dallas TX 75206.
Notes: Laid back group with mostly older Vespas, but a mix of newer Vespas, Stellas or whatever rolls. To get involved, come out to the weekly Sunday ride at the Dubliner.
Contact: scooterboy@getbent-sc.com
Website: www.getbent-sc.com
Last update: 6/03
North Texas Scooter Club
Founded: September 2004
Focus: All makes group that likes to ride together.
Notes: "Everyone is invited. We do not care where you are from or what you ride. Any size scoot is welcome, 50cc and up."
Forum: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/North_Texas_Scooter_Club/
Contact: jeff_scoot @ sbcglobal.net
Website: www.ntscooterclub.com
Last update: 6/05
Dallas TX
Originally formed in 1981 in Orange County CA, it's now located in Dallas. They are mod scooterists looking for new members. Contact Jeff Harper for more information about them. [7/99]
Denton TX
All makes club north of Dallas that is mostly Vespa scooters right now. They like to get crazy and only require you ride whatever scooter you own. Contact Mike Lafuente for more about their activities.
Cleburne TX
Contact Sam for more information about this new club.
Red Stripe 69 Scooter Club
Founded: 1994
Focus: Classic scooters exclusively. Heavy emphasis on attending as many rallies as possible.
Rallies sponsored: Mods'n'Rockers Rumble Reunion, Texas United Scooter Rally
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at McElroys Pub, 3607 S. Sandman in Houston.
Notes: The most established and diverse classic scooter riding club in town. Club members actively attend both local and national rallies. Named for the Jamaican beer.
Contact: Scott Feeley at jsfeeley@yahoo.com
Website: http://rs69sc.tripod.com
Last update: 3/03
Deadenders Scooter Club
Focus: Classic scooters and attending rallies far and wide.
Contact: Anthony at scooterboy@getbent-sc.com
Website: www.deadenderssc.com
Last update: 6/04
Scooter Union
Houston TX
This club welcomes riders of all makes and models in Houston for group rides and other events. Email Cameron Wallace at webmaster@scooterunion.com for more information.[9/02]
Houston Scooter Innovations
Houston TX
All makes scooter club that is looking to organize rides and racing. For more details, contact Evan Mallett at evanmallett@hotmail.com.[9/01]
Piston Broke Scooter Club
Focus: Classic scooters
Meetings: Every Sunday at 2pm at Jo's Coffee Shop, 1300 S Congress Ave in Austin for beer, food and rides. People show up from all the clubs in the area.
Contact: Mike at mike@pistonbrokesc.com
Website: www.pistonbrokesc.com
Last update: 8/04
Austin TX
Informal organization of scooterists riding classic scooters. Enthusiasts, riders, and those interested in classic scooters are welcome. The club meets every Sunday at 3pm at Jo's, 1300 South Congress Ave, and rides at around 3:30pm. They sponsor the "Republic of Texas Scooter Rally" every Columbus Day Weekend in early October. For more information on their upcoming plans, contact Jim Bradford at (512) 444-0515.[8/00]
UTAH
Upstart Scooter Club
Founded: 1999
Focus: Riding classic scooters
Contact: Larry at shimoda@aros.net
Website: www.upstartsc.us
Last update: 8/04
Jinx Scooter Club
Salt Lake City UT
Classic scooter club that has lots of activities. Contact Dana for more info.
Founded: 2005
Notes: Currently all members own modern scooters.
Contact: snyeed @ redlightrunners.org
Website: www.redlightrunners.org
Last update: 4/05
Brigham's Bees Scooter Club
Founded: Spring 2001
Notes: Members primarily own classic Vespa scooters, although other scooters are welcome. Most members attend BYU.
Contact: Bren at frankenvespa@brighamsbees.org
Website: www.brighamsbees.org
Last update: 6/03
VERMONT
Founded: 2005
Focus: All makes scooter club for those who love scooters.
Notes: The "Mild Bunch" was founded as a means to connect Vermont-area scooterists and share their love of scooters. All makes and models are welcome to ride with them. They are looking for new members with the renegade spirit of a Vermonter.
Contact: vchrist @ aol.com
Website: www.vtscoot.com
Last update: 3/05
VIRGINIA
Rallies: Chain of Fools Rally every April.
Notes: Long-running classic scooter club.
Contact: Wendell Poore at wpoore@mindspring.com
Website: http://scooterso.com/cof/index.php
Last update: 8/03
Iron Clad Scooter Club
Hampton Road VA
Formed in Jan 2001, this club holds organized and informal rides and is planning a Nag's Head run in mid September. All scooterists are invited, though their primary focus is on vintage scooters, and there are no membership dues. For details of the name and its origin, they advise you to check out www.ironclads.com. And for more information on the club generally, contact Joe Nelson either via email at umbrasprite@mindspring.com or by phone at (757) 437-1709. [2/01]
WASHINGTON
Meetings: Monthly for breakfast and a ride.
Contact: Tom at ellwhi@msn.com or (360) 671-2471.
Last update: 11/04
Vespa Club of Seattle
Founded: August 1999
Focus: Open to all makes and models
Rallies: Sponsoring Seattle Scooter Insanity 18 Rally over July 4th weekend
Meetings: General meetings are held at 8pm every 2nd Tuesday at the Lucky Dog Cafe, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle.
Notes: VCOS was formed to provide a good way of organizing all the different types of European scooter riders in Seattle into a group that does not revolve around music, fashion or one particular lifestyle, but simply held together by the love of the Vespa scooter.
Contact: membership@vespaclubofseattle.com
Website: www.vespaclubofseattle.com
Last update: 3/05
Northwest Scooter Enthusiasts
Founded: 1997
Focus: All makes scooter club that leans towards modern scooters.
Meetings: They meet the last Wednesday of each month at Latona Pub, 6423 Latona at 65th, just off I-5, in Seattle for general socializing, banter, and to answer anyone's questions about upcoming rides.
Notes: Though this is an all makes club, they were founded in part to counterbalance the large number of Eurocentric scooter clubs around Seattle. By contrast, NWSE tends to focus more on modern scooters, especially of Japanese vintage.
Contact: nwse@soundrider.com
Website: www.soundrider.com/nwse
Last update: 8/03
Founded: 1996
Focus: Vintage scooters, but welcome all makes.
Rallies: Sponsors of "Meant To Offend 5" in March 2003.
Meetings: They meet every Thursday between 7-8pm at The Roadhouse Tavern, 3407 Gilman Ave. W. in Seattle.
Notes: This club includes members of the now defunct Little Silver Ladies SC. They welcome all makes of scooters, have no membership dues and put on four local rallies every year. In past years, members have attended rallies in Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Portland, and British Columbia. Their motto is, "Save the Drama for your Momma".
Contact: Chris Cox at Jet200@home.com
Website: http://rgangsc.com.futuresite.register.com/
Last update: 8/03
Belladonnas Scooter Club
Founded: May 2001
Focus: All girl club.
Notes: Very active club that attends a lot of scooter rallies.
Contact: Julie Goodrich at olympia32@hotmail.com
Website: www.belladonnas.org
Last update: 8/03
Focus: Spanish speaking scooterists.
Notes: The "Fat Cats" Scooter Club caters to Spanish speakers and also includes members in Portland, Oregon. Their motto is "estamos llevando tu novia para un paseo".
Website: www.losgatosgordos.com
Contact: los_gatos_gordos@hotmail.com
Last update: 3/03
Wussy Scooter Club
Founded: 1993
Focus: Classic scooters, tattoos and drinking
Notes: Flamboyant group of scooterists that love good rallies and drag parties, among other things. All members have matching tattoos.
Contact: wussy2@wussy.net
Website: www.wussy.net
Last update: 8/04
Emerald City Flying Monkeys Scooter Club
Focus: Classic scooters
Founded: 1998
Rallies sponsored: Monkey Run VII in 2004
Focus: Long-standing "secret" club that is known for being fun-loving.
Contact: choco@flying-monkeys.com
Website: www.flying-monkeys.com
Last update: 8/04
Maxiscooter Riders Association of Washington
Founded: Summer 2001
Focus: Honda or Yamaha "maxi" scooters, although all are welcome.
Rallies sponsored: MaxiBlast since 2003
Notes: Most members ride larger Honda or Yamaha "maxi" scooters such as Elites, Helixes, Reflexes & Silverwings. However, all makes & models are welcome to join. Based in Tacoma, they have monthly meetings the last Saturday of the month and ride the second Sunday of the month, February through October.
Contact: Steve at steve@maxiscooter.org
Website: www.maxiscooter.org
Last update: 8/04
Olympia Scooter Enthusiasts Society
Focus: Classic scooters
Notes: "We're not 'organized', there are no dues, meetings or regular rides. We like scooters, beer, and an occasional ceegar, and an off-color joke or two!"
Contact: Matt at mattgordon1@earthlink.net
Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~mattgordon1/Vespaz.html
Last update: 8/04
Rallies sponsored: Bacchus Raucous since 2003
Notes: Sponsored by Tri City Vintage Scooters
Contact: Dan at dmvilla@juno.com
Website: http://tri-city-vintage.com/
Last update: 8/04
WISCONSIN
Section 8 Scooter Club
Focus: Riding, rallies, working on scooters and drinking beer.
Website: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/s8s/
Contact: Chris at flannelman6669@yahoo.com or at (414) 349-0338
Last update: 8/04
4725 Hayes Rd #115, Madison WI 53704
For info on this classic scooter club, contact Chris Kalishek at above address or call him at (608) 246-9780.
