{"id":71901,"date":"2022-09-09T15:46:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T13:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/member-area\/tips-for-regional-group-leaders\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T12:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:36:14","slug":"tips-for-regional-group-leaders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/member-area\/tips-for-regional-group-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Regional Group Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"zw-cgb zw-cgb__120 zw-header-standard-block is-first-block    no-decorator headline-bottom\"><div class=\"bg-image\"><picture><img decoding=\"sync\" loading=\"eager\" fetchPriority=\"high\" id=\"zwi_65614\" class=\"zw-cgb__image\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"\" onload=\"zwHeaderPictureDone(this,'pre_65614', 'pre_65614')\"><source id=\"LCP_65614\"><div class=\"zw-caption d-none zw-c\" id=\"zw-caption-65614\">Screenshot<\/div><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"container zw-cgb-content zw-cgb__header-content-wrapper\"><h1 class=\"zw-cgb__headline\">Tips for Regional Group Leaders<\/h1><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leading a Regional Group<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Since, especially in larger Regional Groups, the elected Regional Group Leader cannot do everything themselves, it is recommended to divide the individual areas of a Regional Group, for example, generally:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regional Group Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deputy Regional Group Leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>If the conditions are met in individual cases:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exhibition Organizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide and Film Editor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>In smaller Regional Groups, all tasks can be concentrated on the Regional Group Leader.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Changes are to be reported to the responsible board member using the form (preferably email) (Appendix 1).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information for Regional Group Management<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>For members residing in the catchment area, an extract from the club&#8217;s overall membership list for the relevant regional area can be requested from the membership administration.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Contact with members in the catchment area is regularly made via email or telephone. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p><strong>Regional Group Events<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Typical Regional Group events include a monthly Regional Group evening, technical meetings with evaluations, care seminars, vehicle appraisals, and inspections in spring and autumn.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Insurance coverage for an event under the club&#8217;s insurance policy is only available for liability if the event is registered online in the event database (own Regional Group area).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>In exceptional cases, written approval for events outside the internet can be obtained from the responsible board member.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Only registration via the internet or registration form makes an event a club event, which is then also insured. <strong>Without registration, the initiator is personally liable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>For Regional Group tours: Registration is mandatory according to the Road Traffic Regulations for 30 or more cars starting simultaneously. Environmental zones must be entered with a sticker. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Without a sticker, only: H-plates, red 07-plates, or temporary registration.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>The use of mobile or two-way radios is advisable for convoy drives.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example Agenda for a Regional Group Evening<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Particular emphasis should be placed on new members and interested parties introducing themselves (and their car, if applicable). Due to the special structure of our club, special attention should also be paid to welcoming companions, usually spouses. The hobby can only be fully enjoyed with the full acceptance of one&#8217;s partner. Support from an experienced member is advisable.   <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Afterwards, an attendance list should be filled out by those present. It is important to mark guests as such. This is important for determining club contributions to the Regional Group (see below).  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information from the club is presented, as well as from the general classic car scene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political information is also important, e.g., fine dust zones and similar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projectors and screens are available to the Regional Groups for these program points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology, including parts supply, is a &#8220;must.&#8221; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Responsibilities of the Regional Group Leader<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>The Regional Group Leader is the local representative of our club. They maintain contact with the factory branches and authorized partners of the Mercedes-Benz organization in their catchment area. Contacting local representatives of major automobile clubs and participating in their events is also important.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>A particular focus is on motivating members to use hidden talents, organize tours and events, and serve as role models for other members:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>The Regional Group Leader regularly receives the membership list for their catchment area and makes special efforts to introduce and integrate new members into the SL family.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Group Funding<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Financial support can be claimed for one- and multi-day events (not technical events). This is not intended for &#8220;going out to eat,&#8221; but rather to prepare specific tours or, for example, to pay for first aid courses, etc. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>The maximum amount of the subsidy is 500 Euros per year for multi-day events. For Regional Groups with more than 20 average attendees at the Regional Group evening, the above amount increases by 30 Euros for each full number of persons (members only).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>The attendance lists from the Regional Group evenings in September\/October\/November serve as the basis for the following year.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>After prior consultation with the board, investments such as endoscopes, IT equipment, etc., can also be funded from this budget.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>To apply, the corresponding form (Appendix 6) must be used in all cases, and costs must be substantiated with receipts and invoices. Entry fees and financial contributions from members are deducted from the costs in advance. (Total cost of the event .\/. member contribution = basis for funding).  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Technical events must be arranged with the Technical Board Member and settled through them (see Group 5 of the manual). The same applies to promotional events or other general events exceeding the scope of a single Regional Group (e.g., AvD Oldtimer Race N\u00fcrburgring). These must be individually applied for through the Board Member for Public Relations and submitted for settlement.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promotion of the Online Presence<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Each Regional Group is provided with sufficient space free of charge on a server provided by the club for its presentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>The club instructs Regional Group representatives accordingly so that they can set up the homepages.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"container zw-container zw-wp-container\">\n<p>Advertising by commercial third parties and linking to commercial websites is not permitted.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div>ScreenshotTips for Regional Group Leaders Leading a Regional Group <p>Since, especially in larger Regional Groups, the elected Regional Group Leader cannot do everything themselves, it is recommended to divide the  [...]<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":7966,"featured_media":0,"parent":71858,"menu_order":13,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","_ecp_custom_2":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-71901","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7966"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71901"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71901\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71904,"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71901\/revisions\/71904"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71858"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/107sl-club.mercedes-benz-clubs.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}