Gee, I have no actual idea why. In my case I was going to join in May and I kept putting it off. Then finally someone said why don't you wait until September -- it is cheaper. Hey I can deal with cheaper. And as you can see by the time of this posting I ain't at the AGM.
Lynda Kevin Nelson wrote: > I never made mention of Manny in my message ... > > I am referring to people who have a proven history of writing negative, > accusatory comments in regards to OBC activities, and also personally > against OBC Board members. > > And I am also referring to people who have never participated in OBC > activities this year, but in late September they decided to join the > club. One must ask why? ... my guess is so that they can come to the AGM > and vote. While its true that all members are allowed an equal vote > according to the constitution, I fail to understand what reason people > would have to vote if they have not taken part in any of the club > events. > > Many people have written to me since my posting saying they want to be > part of a CYCLING club, not a political organization. I could not agree > more with this statement, I have been saying this since I started as a > Board member. My post was an attempt to bring to light issues of another > group with political interests "taking over" the OBC (taking over is an > actual quote I heard). I supported Avery so loudly because he is > determined to keep the focus of the OBC on those events that members > have shown interest in. > > Maybe my method was flawed, but I am not going to apologize for doing > what I have done. And I truly wish I could be at the AGM where I could > have brought these things to light in a more proper way. Unfortunately, > I am currently in Vancouver for work. > > I wish you all well tonight. I hope things don't get out of hand, but > that all issues are discussed in a thoughtful, meaningful way. > > Kevin Nelson > > ------ > To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 > Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb > Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter > ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [email protected] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
