David,
It's not that you don't belong. Your fatal error is "Towing the company
line" as well as the statement that you have a floor space available for a
NAMGBR "member". You alienated lots of people with that statement. The folks
on this list are some of the best car people I've ever known and are more
often than not willing to bend over backwards to help one another. True...as
with anything, there are people I don't respond to BUT...hey...that's life.
Let me ask you this...When was the last time a group of people from the MG
list got together as a group in another state to help a fellow MG lister get
their car on the road? I know I spent over 2 years on that list and it never
happened. I've seen it multiple times on this list. People donating time,
some parts, etc....for what?...nothing more than a place to stay and some
food. This is only one of the MANY things these fellow listers do for one
another!
Stay a while BUT drop the push for new members for NAMBGR and expect a few
smart a*s remarks. This is a family after all...or at least reflects many of
the same characteristics.
Dan
Dan Dwelley
(207) 941-5855
Dan.Dwelley@ps.ge.com
"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful
servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten
the gift."
- Albert Einstein.
-----Original Message-----
From David Deutsch [mailto:mgman at optonline.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 7:49 AM
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Now Clubs WAS "A little blue thing in my driveway"
> "You folks who go to shows are reaping the benefits provided by dues
paying
> members."
> You know, that's not fair. Car shows are a two-way street. You can't have
a car
> show without someone to organize and stage the show, and you can't have a
car
> show without the cars. You say you charge more for non-members, so what's
your
> beef?
>
I really don't have a beef. I'm just trying to understand.
I spend a few thousand dollars every year, out of my own pocket, so I can be
where I feel the best interests of North American MGB Register's membership
is served. No expense account, no perks, just a few thank-yous from some
appreciative members who understand the amount of planning involved in
putting together good events.
I have obviously stumbled on a list that I don't belong on. Sorry to have
taken up your time.
Safety Fast,
David
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