About the VCOS

About the VCOS
The Vespa Club of Seattle 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. The main mission of the Vespa Club of Seattle is to promote both the Vespa scooter and the good will of its many diverse riders to our community.

One of the first goals of the Vespa Club of Seattle was to associate with the FIV (Federation of International Vespa Owners) This involved setting up bylaws and rules according to FIV regulations. We were one of the few clubs that took the time to organize this information and new benefit from this aspect. Now that FIV has disbanded we strive, as individuals, to be a part of not only Vespa Club of America but the worldwide community of Vespa owners.

A large active membership will allow us the resources to provide patches, pennants, pins, leg shield banners and badges that members could use to trade with other Vespa clubs around the world and demonstrate our zeal and love for our scooters. The club will act as a clearinghouse for information on everything from upcoming rides around the city or around the world to help someone with questions about restorations or changing a clutch cable.

For the past 20 years Seattle has had a huge scooter community, but it’s organization has varied over the years. At this time there are thousands of people that own and ride European scooters around Puget Sound. This is probably the largest number of riders the Northwest has seen and there are very few places in North America that can boast such numbers. Currently there are about 10 or so scooter clubs active around the Seattle area. It is important that the Vespa Club of Seattle works with and involves these clubs in the events and activities it sponsors. In this way the club can stay focused on promoting the Vespa scooter but can still help with other activities that many of the members are interested in.

Because of the vast and diverse amount of knowledge available in the Seattle scooter community, there is simply nothing that a well-organized group cannot put together. Anything from a simple well-designed patch, book on Northwest scooter history or even a cable access show on scooters or scooter repair - there are people with the skill to do all of these things in our local scooter community.

Club Membership
If you are not yet a member of the VCOS we invite you to attend one of our club meetings. You can meet other scooter enthusiasts, have a beer, see what it’s all about and if you like what you see, pick up a membership application.

Membership benefits include the club newsletter, your first club patch, access to the online calendar and information network, discounts at local businesses like University Honda and Big People Scooters, a vote in certain club decisions, and a warm feeling of being a part of something great.

Membership dues are $40 to join, $20 to renew for one year.

You can also print the Membership application form and send it in. Questions about membership can be emailed to vcosmembership at yahoo dot com

Club Meetings
General meetings are held from 8:00 — 10:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Café Racer, 5828 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, 523-JAVA.

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