On Mon, 1 Apr 2002, Andrew Schmiechen wrote:
> Ummm...yes! I receive a full printed rulebook at NO CHARGE (mailed to me
> without asking), plus it's posted online, and it's only 34 pages long! The
> rules/classing are member driven by feedback to the autocross committee.
> Yes, there is a dispute process, but our rules are so much easier than the
> SCCA Solo rules. The club also provides liability insurance at events
> ranging from $1-3 million depending on the venue.
>
> <http://www.madisonautocross.com/rules.lasso>
>
> Oh...and I get my club newsletter with the cover attached.
>
> Don't get me wrong, there's negatives to my local club as well, but...
>
> Ten dollars isn't a burden and probably won't be for most people. To me,
> the issue is that there is no benefit to being a member at the price that
> membership has grown to. Maybe if there were usable club discounts from
> sponsors this would change, but who in their right mind uses Fram products?
> Or drives on Hankook tires?
>
> The SCCA is a club, not a charity. And membership is to have its
> privileges. With the majority of members being Soloists (is that the right
> term?), where our the benefits for us?
>
> -A.
That's great, but looking at your web page didn't your entry fee just go
up 33% for your members? (It says it's $20 now, and elsewhere that it
increased by $5.) Isn't that a more significant increase to you?
KeS
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