I usually try to not get involved in these debates and political issues but I actually want to chime in on this one. Tony, self appointed or not, is the president of the North Raleigh Gyros. He along with a handful of other members organize, manage and keep the club and race team up and going. They privatized the club to an extent by collecting a small yearly dues of $10 but the club is still open for any and all to join. For someone from Greensboro (I think that's where you're from Dave), there probably isn't a lot of value in that $10 for you other than getting to hear about what is going on in the Raleigh cycling community. For everyone in the Triangle area, this seems like a really small amount to pay to stay in touch with a great group of riders. With more than 125 members, a cycling team and for a club that seems to be increasing their presence and contributions to the community, I see no problem with the route the Gyros have taken. There will always be some who are left out or the path chosen does not please. I feel badly for them but no matter what route is chosen, there will be someone who is not happy. Hopefully as the club continues to grow, we can find ways to get these left out few back in to good grace with the club. And not to sound like a jerk, that is not my intention... but if the Gyros direction is not to anyone's liking, they are more than free to do as Tony did years ago and start their own club with their own Google Group and have their own member list to manage how they see fit. I'm sure once you've been around as long as Tony and the Gyros have, you'll see that more management, club dues and structure are a necessary evil to keep the masses happy sometimes at the expense of a few. Cheers and safe riding,-kyle
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:10:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Gyros: 17323] Message from Tony Please Read!!!!! From: [email protected] To: [email protected] It's unfortunate for the club that they got forced in this direction. There was absolutely nothing to be gained. You've split the cycling community so a self-appointed president can have insurance, and waivers and a race team. You've even managed to privatize or remove the "trek rides". Good job with that. On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Duane Price <[email protected]> wrote: I live in Myrtle Beach, but while dating my wife, who lived in Raleigh, I did a fair amount of riding with the Gyro's. I was always impressed by their welcoming nature and good, well-organized rides. It seems things have changed. Careful that you don't collapse under the weight of your own self-importance. You may unsubscribe me. On Mar 15, 2011 11:31 AM, "Dale Brown" <[email protected]> wrote: > << The whole purpose of the “new” group was to keep this information amongst > members ONLY. >> > > Interesting... I will delete this "[email protected]" address now with > some sadness. Enjoyed seeing what our friends in the Triangle area are > doing. > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I am forwarding this message for Tony. He is unable to send to this old >> and unused email account. >> >> Bert >> >> Maria, >> >> Why are you sending this information to the “old” group? If that is what I >> wanted then I would have done that myself. The whole purpose of the “new” >> group was to keep this information amongst members ONLY. Please DO NOT post >> any other info to this “old” group. If anyone wants to know what the Gyros >> are doing, then all they need to do is to join the club. >> >> >> >> Tony >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. >> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] >> > > > > -- > Dale Brown > cycles de ORO, Inc. > 1410 Mill Street, Ste 100 > Greensboro, North Carolina USA 27408-2105 > 336.274.5959 > www.cyclesdeoro.com > www.classicrendezvous.com > www.carolinacup.com > > -- > You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
