I agree, we would love to have some of the younger VAC members get active in
the Oregon Unit. In fact I am a retread as Second V/P because no one will
step forward. I'd gladly give the position to a younger, new member.
Kathy Hunt #17792, Past-Pres. Oregon unit on my way to McAllen, Tx for
Caravan 255B to Panama
----- Original Message -----
From: "Toby Folwick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2001 2:41 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: WBCCI MEMBERSHIP
> *** Warning, slight rant with 3 grains of salt ***
>
> Speaking of an aging club - and speaking objectively,
> the WBCCI *will* either embrace the younger members or
> die with the older ones.
>
> is this arrogance? no.
>
> I take issue with *any* age related disrespect.
> calling a younger member arrogant is as much a value
> judgment as calling an older member a power monger.
>
> so, let's give ourselves some credit. I value those
> member's opinions that *embrace* the changes a new
> generation of WBCCI'ers will bring. And in addition -
> with regard to particular things, let's say, vintage
> airstream restoration - I place greater creedence on
> the opinions of someone who has done a restoration,
> than someone who has watched one.
>
> so using that last thought to bring my point home, the
> WBCCI will change based on the involvement of its
> members. Ultimately this is a CLUB - a group of
> people with similar interests, and PARTICIPATING
> members. So, to all who're out in VAClist land I
> offer my humble opinion: if there is no action behind
> your words, some of us have no use for you.
>
> maybe that sounds rough, but I'm a busy guy, work 2
> jobs, restoring an Airstream, and as a one and a half
> year member of the WBCCI, and the VAC I have thus far
> volunteered to be a VAClist monitor, help develop a
> more efficient and complex website for the VAC and
> nearly volunteered to be 3rd V.P. in my local unit.
> Would I expect that same level of involvement from
> everyone? no. but not everyone can be an "IDEA MAN."
> Someone's got to lead by example.
>
> Oh, and hey, an opinion is an opinion. And that's all
> it is... This is a democratic environment - it'd be
> pretty bland without differing opinions.
>
> Toby Folwick
>
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