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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 05:13
18/02/2008 05:13
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Correct, but do we *need* the club for this? That all depends on whether you think any payments should all be transparent and open (Via a club that is accountable to ALL paying members with fully published accounts) or hidden with you having no idea how much money is taken or where it is spent. The club MAY not have been as transparent as it should have been in the past but that is one of the main aims of the new board. It's rather confusing, but the forum covers more members than the club has/will ever - . Yes that is true. The Forum has though existed because a smaller number folks have been prepared to pay for it and support it. First off it was Kayjey alone but now and more recently it has been the paying club members who have met the bills. (of course I don't really get the community thing so perhaps it's best not to listen to me). That was not a pop at you, sorry if you thought it was
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 05:33
18/02/2008 05:33
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That all depends on whether you think any payments should all be transparent and open (Via a club that is accountable to ALL paying members with fully published accounts) or hidden with you having no idea how much money is taken or where it is spent.
The club MAY not have been as transparent as it should have been in the past but that is one of the main aims of the new board. Open and transparent, I'd like to know where my money is going - I think most folk will feel the same. That was not a pop at you, sorry if you thought it was
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 05:51
18/02/2008 05:51
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I think this has already been covered in the Members section (which i have access to even though i have not been a member since April last year ) but i think in terms of events/trackdays etc, maybe they should be delegated to some kind of regional administration who have a particular enthusiasm for arranging this sort of stuff, i would be willing to help out on that basis but i have little interest in how it is funded, although im assuming substantiation of the latter would be a vital factor in what the club could achieve in terms of scale and frequency. On a positive note its good to see that since the forum crashed there is still enough interest to generate this debate and that there is a good chance that the club is going to progress from what came across as a very amateur outfit (no offence) to something that could become a fully fledged owners association with the capabilities to develop itself into a club which is as recognised as say MRC/POC.
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 15:06
18/02/2008 15:06
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Out of interest, have those in charge been listening to any of the suggestions made on this thread? Simply asking the Q not wishing to stir or anything. It seems to me that its turned into a bit of a bickering session between a few mods and Carl - and it seems many suggestions answering the original thread question have been breezed over without consideration. A few, including myself, and for example Akeme above, have said we'd offer our help in some way shape or form to make a success of a new club and offer new things, which seems to have been shadowed by the politics and bickering. Have the last 2 or 3 pages actually got anyone anywhere......?
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 16:03
18/02/2008 16:03
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Thinking about it I would pay for both club and forum, as they do different things the club gets me a disount at PF and Motormech and the forum the group buys and general knowledge. Oh and of course Stan So whether they are joined or not I would still make a payment. on reflection my post is not very helpfull
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 16:08
18/02/2008 16:08
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Out of interest, have those in charge been listening to any of the suggestions made on this thread? Simply asking the Q not wishing to stir or anything. Yes they have. They are still doing so. Pete
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 19:54
18/02/2008 19:54
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There are people on here that hold the view that the club is pointless and not needed and that all we need is the forum. Whilst I don’t personally subscribe to that view I / we must listen to what those people are saying and I make no apology for provoking those people into expressing their views further. We often find that their prejudice towards the club is born out of ignorance of what function the club has played in the past. I therefore don't take the view that there has been any bickering going on; it is just people expressing differing points of view and trying to get to the truth.
The club board members have some great ideas for the club and it is great to see other people sharing other new ideas within this thread too. However we must all accept that these ideas will come to nothing if we don’t get the club started right. Unfortunately there is a lot of politics and posturing going on, but it has to happen if we are going to have a club with a future. We need to make sure the club is built on solid foundations and know exactly what obligations and commitments we have. Once this groundwork is complete we can move onto the next step of implementing those ideas and recruiting members.
Please Rest assured though that your comments are being taken down and added to the list of things the club would like to do. And when the club does move to the next stage don’t be too surprised if someone comes knocking and asking for your help
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 20:24
18/02/2008 20:24
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One of the things that put me off joining the club was the timing issue. I bought my car in autumn and would have wasted half-a-year's worth of subscription. If the club carries on as a commercial concern (and for me I'd join for the discounts, a sticker and a warm fuzzy feeling) then I'd strongly suggest that the annual cycle is removed. This would have the dual effect of letting new owners join when they are in their first flush of enthusiasm and of evening out the administration of new/updated memberships. It seems that nearly all the meets and roadtrips are organised through the forum rather than the club. The number of these indicates that there is a real interest in them on an ongoing basis. It would be nice to see them linked to the club if only to help spread the word and bring together more enthusiasts. (Going off topic, it was interesting to see the Porsche Owners' club at Le Mans last year.)
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 20:44
18/02/2008 20:44
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One of the things that put me off joining the club was the timing issue. I bought my car in autumn and would have wasted half-a-year's worth of subscription. If the club carries on as a commercial concern (and for me I'd join for the discounts, a sticker and a warm fuzzy feeling) then I'd strongly suggest that the annual cycle is removed. This would have the dual effect of letting new owners join when they are in their first flush of enthusiasm and of evening out the administration of new/updated memberships. It seems that nearly all the meets and roadtrips are organised through the forum rather than the club. The number of these indicates that there is a real interest in them on an ongoing basis. It would be nice to see them linked to the club if only to help spread the word and bring together more enthusiasts. (Going off topic, it was interesting to see the Porsche Owners' club at Le Mans last year.) Agree with that. Also an on-line form would be good with payment via card or payal etc etc and email reminder when subscription is due.
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 20:59
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Now that is a good suggestion
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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18/02/2008 21:15
18/02/2008 21:15
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One of the things that put me off joining the club was the timing issue. I bought my car in autumn and would have wasted half-a-year's worth of subscription. If the club carries on as a commercial concern (and for me I'd join for the discounts, a sticker and a warm fuzzy feeling) then I'd strongly suggest that the annual cycle is removed. This would have the dual effect of letting new owners join when they are in their first flush of enthusiasm and of evening out the administration of new/updated memberships. It seems that nearly all the meets and roadtrips are organised through the forum rather than the club. The number of these indicates that there is a real interest in them on an ongoing basis. It would be nice to see them linked to the club if only to help spread the word and bring together more enthusiasts. (Going off topic, it was interesting to see the Porsche Owners' club at Le Mans last year.) Agree with that. Also an on-line form would be good with payment via car or payal etc etc and email reminder when subscription is due. Well here's the FCCUK at Donnington and here in our royal box Oh, and non of that Camping Malarky either
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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19/02/2008 00:18
19/02/2008 00:18
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InsanitySauce
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One of the things that put me off joining the club was the timing issue. I bought my car in autumn and would have wasted half-a-year's worth of subscription. If the club carries on as a commercial concern (and for me I'd join for the discounts, a sticker and a warm fuzzy feeling) then I'd strongly suggest that the annual cycle is removed.
This would have the dual effect of letting new owners join when they are in their first flush of enthusiasm and of evening out the administration of new/updated memberships.
I think thats a great idea if its workable.
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Re: What do you want from your club?
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19/02/2008 06:26
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One of the things that put me off joining the club was the timing issue. I bought my car in autumn and would have wasted half-a-year's worth of subscription. If the club carries on as a commercial concern (and for me I'd join for the discounts, a sticker and a warm fuzzy feeling) then I'd strongly suggest that the annual cycle is removed.
This would have the dual effect of letting new owners join when they are in their first flush of enthusiasm and of evening out the administration of new/updated memberships.
I think thats a great idea if its workable. Wish I'd thought of that
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Re: What do you want from your club?
[Re: GraemeC]
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17/03/2008 16:23
17/03/2008 16:23
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Spee
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Well, I'm new to the Fccuk, still waiting to become a member. I have no problem paying for the privilege but I do have some concerns. I appreciate the forum is separate from the club, and I think it should remain so. I don't know what club membership is currently, but I'm sure it doesn't tally with the number of active users on the forum.
This forum is a serious tool, an amazing source of information and was a deciding factor for me, helping me decide on a coupe, I was going to buy another Integrale.
I'm happy to join up, I'm waiting for the nod, I've asked how and when a few times now. But please ensure that those who don't wish to, or are unable to commit their cash to actual club membership, are not excluded from the forum, I'm sure that the forum would slowly die if this were to happen.
So, let me know how and when and I'll get a cheque in the post!
Things I'd like to see from the club are (if they don't already exist!)
Local groups - even by county, has worked for other clubs I've been in, even if there are only 2-3 of you in one county, no harm in getting together a little more regular than a national or area meet.
Not sure if we have one, but a club badge! I was a member of the Lancia Drivers Club for some years and we had and maybe still do, a bonnet or tail badge that was almost identical to the stock Lancia badge, but had the club name incorporated into it, subtle and classy, maybe a bulk buy idea!?
Can't think of anything else at the moment, but if I do, I'll get it posted. I've just realised that this post is almost identical to the one above it! Sorry! But there you go, point made!
Ta
Gareth
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