[VAC] Re: A Modest Proposal

[Jim Greene]

Tuna, the proposal would require some up front money to get the ball rolling. Any idea what that would be? I didn't exactly follow the distinction that Sarah made between donations of money and donations of time. I guess I missed something. Are the VAC members who might elect to participate in the restoration by providing services to be compensated? I didn't see any mention of that. My impression was that everything (time and money) would be a donation to/for the VAC.   Jim Greene '68 Tradewind ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert C Townsend To: Multiple recipients of VACList Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 14:08 Subject: [VAC] A Modest Proposal I'd like to share an idea that occurred to me while remembering Bill Scott: That the VAC membership consider establishing a small fund in Bill's name for the 'rescue' and restoration of rare and unusual vintage Airstreams, in the following manner:   1) 'Candidate' Airstreams (I would argue that Bowlus-Teller trailers and Curtiss-Wright trailers built during Wally Byam's tenure be considered) be located and brought to the attention of the general VAC membership 2) 'Candidates' are evaluated as to rarity, purchase price, and restorability 3) A provisional budget/restoration plan drawn up 4) The VAC membership vote to approve/deny the project 5) The purchase of the Airstream, and transport to the first phase restoration site   Now for the fun part - the restoration would be carried out under the direction of the entire membership, with the subject land yacht to be moved among various members according to their proximity, willingness, availability, and ability to carry out such repairs as are needed. Parts, materials, supplies, and labor to be provided by the membership.   Upon completion, the restored Airstream would be brought to the next WBCCI Rally to be 'unveiled' and displayed with complete documentation of the restoration process. Following this, it would be sold/auctioned, and the proceeds returned to the Bill Scott Vintage Airstream Rescue and Restoration Project.   What do y'all think?   Tuna WBCCI #8862/VAC Reno, NV