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I have just caught up reading all of the posts on this topic, along with the law suit topic. Was not aware that these were being discussed here until I saw a reference several days ago, I think on thesamba. A few observations: 1)why is law suit being discussed in detail on this topic when there is already a topic for this? 2) Some postings on this topic are much more civil and polite than others. I like the politer posts better, and would quit checking this topic if the more unpolite posters monopolized the topic.
Anyway, I am a Registry member since about 1986 and used to really enjoy and look forward to the smaller magazine. Now, I eventually scan it and will read the more technical articles, but have been turned off by the stretch of some of the content. On the Registry forum I would say some of it should be posted in "Off Topic". I have posted on the Registry forum my feelings that meeting minutes should be in the magazine, as few participate on the forum and possibly fewer visit the web site. I will be 70 soon, so am in the old group but have feelings more like the young group. My opinion, which I have posted on the Registry forum was that it was a big mistake to close it to posting by non-members. Still think it is a bad idea, even though there have been several good posts on why it should be closed. The sarcastic comments by some of the board members calling those who disagree "clowns" has really turned be off. I boycotted posting after the election results were announced, but have resumed recently on a limited scale to try to help out a few posters with my limited knowledge. I agree that the Holidays are very expensive and that the smaller local events should be encouraged more by the Registry. However, I do love driving my 356 on long road trips, which we(my wife and I have been doing since our first Holiday in Louisville back in the late 80s. It has given us opportunities to see parts of the country we never would have seen otherwise. I really debated on renewing my membership, which expires soon, but at the last minute decided to re-up for 3 years at the old rate, as time is not on my side to be enjoying this hobby as I have for much longer. Also, I can keep voting for the change proponents, as quitting will accomplish nothing. We recently enrolled for the Santa Fe Holiday, even though we have been there in our 356 after leaving a Durango Holiday some 10 years ago. Our lodging rate at a Holiday recommended hotel 2 blocks from the H/Q hotel was very reasonable. So, yes, it is on the expensive side, but if we were planning a trip to Santa Fe, probably would have spent about as much anyway, and we do love to sit with new(to us) people at the Holidays and have had many very interesting conversations over the years by not sitting with "friend".
So, I am by no means defending many of the board actions. It has also been very frustrating watching the value of our cars get ridiculous. I think that has driven some of the evolution of Registry membership and board decisions. Hopefully they will drop(plummet) back to something reasonable.
Not defending the board, but something seems to happen to people when they get on a board. I live in a private(blue collar) club in northern MI in a very low population density area. The club has by-laws, and recently our board decided to do something that clearly. in my opinion, violates the by laws. Their response was that the club attorney did not think it would be a violation. Well, as we are not spread all over the country and world like the Registry membership, a bunch of us showed up at the next board meeting, which is always open but usually poorly attended, and got the decision overturned. Amazing what face to face confrontation and discussion can do. We do have a monthly magazine/newletter with financials and board meeting minutes in every issue, so it is very easy to call our club accountant and ask for more details. Occasionally this results in an admission that something was posted in the wrong account, but immediately corrected. Transparency really helps, along with the face to face. No board member could ever get away with calling a member a clown or to watch out for the door knob as they leave, because they see most of these people weekly if not sometimes daily.
Just some thoughts and observations. Thanks for the interesting dialog.
Phil Planck - caretaker of a 55 coupe and amateur repairer/restorer of Foam Car(62 coupe) for going on 12 years.
Anyway, I am a Registry member since about 1986 and used to really enjoy and look forward to the smaller magazine. Now, I eventually scan it and will read the more technical articles, but have been turned off by the stretch of some of the content. On the Registry forum I would say some of it should be posted in "Off Topic". I have posted on the Registry forum my feelings that meeting minutes should be in the magazine, as few participate on the forum and possibly fewer visit the web site. I will be 70 soon, so am in the old group but have feelings more like the young group. My opinion, which I have posted on the Registry forum was that it was a big mistake to close it to posting by non-members. Still think it is a bad idea, even though there have been several good posts on why it should be closed. The sarcastic comments by some of the board members calling those who disagree "clowns" has really turned be off. I boycotted posting after the election results were announced, but have resumed recently on a limited scale to try to help out a few posters with my limited knowledge. I agree that the Holidays are very expensive and that the smaller local events should be encouraged more by the Registry. However, I do love driving my 356 on long road trips, which we(my wife and I have been doing since our first Holiday in Louisville back in the late 80s. It has given us opportunities to see parts of the country we never would have seen otherwise. I really debated on renewing my membership, which expires soon, but at the last minute decided to re-up for 3 years at the old rate, as time is not on my side to be enjoying this hobby as I have for much longer. Also, I can keep voting for the change proponents, as quitting will accomplish nothing. We recently enrolled for the Santa Fe Holiday, even though we have been there in our 356 after leaving a Durango Holiday some 10 years ago. Our lodging rate at a Holiday recommended hotel 2 blocks from the H/Q hotel was very reasonable. So, yes, it is on the expensive side, but if we were planning a trip to Santa Fe, probably would have spent about as much anyway, and we do love to sit with new(to us) people at the Holidays and have had many very interesting conversations over the years by not sitting with "friend".
So, I am by no means defending many of the board actions. It has also been very frustrating watching the value of our cars get ridiculous. I think that has driven some of the evolution of Registry membership and board decisions. Hopefully they will drop(plummet) back to something reasonable.
Not defending the board, but something seems to happen to people when they get on a board. I live in a private(blue collar) club in northern MI in a very low population density area. The club has by-laws, and recently our board decided to do something that clearly. in my opinion, violates the by laws. Their response was that the club attorney did not think it would be a violation. Well, as we are not spread all over the country and world like the Registry membership, a bunch of us showed up at the next board meeting, which is always open but usually poorly attended, and got the decision overturned. Amazing what face to face confrontation and discussion can do. We do have a monthly magazine/newletter with financials and board meeting minutes in every issue, so it is very easy to call our club accountant and ask for more details. Occasionally this results in an admission that something was posted in the wrong account, but immediately corrected. Transparency really helps, along with the face to face. No board member could ever get away with calling a member a clown or to watch out for the door knob as they leave, because they see most of these people weekly if not sometimes daily.
Just some thoughts and observations. Thanks for the interesting dialog.
Phil Planck - caretaker of a 55 coupe and amateur repairer/restorer of Foam Car(62 coupe) for going on 12 years.
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