<CORSA Chapters> [Corsabod] Poll

Mon Dec 14 22:33:30 EST 2009

Thanks, Makes sense now, but why doesn't the board enact some of Mr Helts previous suggestions or the multitude of other postings suggested.  We've all seen the posting from some of the board members saying just wait trust us, but why should we, what is currently on the floor, does the board have a five year plan, including financial, an agenda for 2010, accomplishments for 2009, the web page, looks and acts like a beginners page, do we actually pay someone to do this.  I know... do I want to volunteer, no, I've seen the emails some board members post to the chapters list spewing vicious, rude, grade school comments. (Bob something) (I think), no thank you!!  Was he spoken to from the President or any other officers for his conduct, I may have booted him off the board if that was allowed.  Not someone, I would want as a poster boy for CORSA.

What did you guys and gals decide on for the purple? award and what actual claim to fame did the lady have with the Corvair besides drive a corvair for yenko.  Wasn't she buried in a vette, I googled her and I did not see a reason to honor her for the vair, any board members point to some facts behind her corvair revelations. May she rest in peace, no disrespect, I just thought wow, what did she do to get the acknowledgement.

Maybe when the board enacts some of the meaningful suggestions posted, would I or others consider to volunteer.  But thanks to those that are currently occupying those seats, but at the same time what is happening, hardly any membership input, seems like old school.

Want more members provide something beneficial for the members besides the newsletter, which is fine for the older demographics.  Provide the suggestions that have been posted for the younger crowd.  Pretty boring to date.

IMHO, which means nothing, anyway, thanks for listening.

How low would CORSA be willing to go, overhead can't be cheap or can it, the communique looks like a cut and paste weekend project, does any of the entries tempt you to read any of the articles.  Does the beginning sentence anywhere capture the imagination, not so much, boring, look up the definition of a professional editor, the book could use a major overhaul.  When was the last time that was initiated and then before that and then when will the next time be to capture the audiences attention.

Hey, heard a post recently and a year or so ago or maybe even longer than that, tech guide three in a new format, is that still way behind schedule, release tomorrow, any news?  Is CORSA paying to have this done or just volunteers?

Thanks

Pete Diaz
1960 Sedan

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From: tim mahler <flat6vair at comcast.net>
To: Corvair Paddy <corvairp at yahoo.com>; Chapters at corvair.org
Cc: corsabod at corvair.org
Sent: Mon, December 14, 2009 9:50:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Corsabod] Poll

Pete

I did not mean to cause a stir,  but simply to 
(re)ask an age old question.  At one time in the past, CORSA did require 
100% membership of chartered chapters.  It did not last for more than a few 
years.  

I do not necessarily disagree with your basic 
assessment -- those willing to join will, those not won't.

That said,  the board was asking to get feed 
back for several concepts to make membership more affordable.  We thought 
if the rate was low enough (how low that may be is another question 
altogether)  then satisfying all the "make it 100%" advocates may be 
possible.  Of course,  making everyone happy is not 
possible.

thanks
tim mahler

btw: 

the by-laws that should be reference may 
be Article VI section 2. Chapters. "Groups 
of Society members who meet the geographic and membership requirements of the 
Society Chapter Plan will be chartered as a chapter of the Society. 
Organizational requirements of a group forming a local chapter, the 
responsibilities of the Society in this relationship, and benefits to the 
chapter will be defined in an operating policy of the Society called the Chapter 
Plan. There will be no charge to the local chapter, beyond dues of members, for 
the privilege of chapter status."

----- Original Message ----- 
>From: Corvair Paddy 
>To: Chapters at corvair.org 
>Cc: corsabod at corvair.org 
>Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 7:39 
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>Subject: [Corsabod] Poll
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>Some could argue that the by-laws 
>  as currently written would not support a move of this nature - 
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>The only needs it would satisfy is 
>  the boards need for additional revenue.  Those that wish to Join CORSA 
>  are most likely CORSA members or plan to be so in the very near 
>future.
>Where in the below  - does it 
>  provide for the mechanism being looked at (or as some say have been looked at 
>  for years)?
>Pete Diaz
>1960 Sedan
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>Article II: Purpose and Objectives 
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>Section 1: Purpose 
>The 
>  purpose of the Society is to provide an organization which satisfies the 
>  common needs of individuals interested in the operation, preservation, 
>  restoration, and enjoyment of the Corvair automobile and its derivatives. 
>Section 2: Objectives 
>Objectives of the 
>  Society are to aid and encourage the ownership, preservation and enjoyment of 
>  all Corvair vehicles by: 
>1) 
>  Providing a periodic publication to keep Society members informed of 
>  technical, historical and social activities, and information related to the 
>  Corvair automobile and to the Society. 
>2) Promoting local, 
>  regional and national social events. 
>3) Providing 
>  organizational and guidance material for chapters of the Society. 
>4) Providing 
>  standards for conducting participative and competitive events. 
>5) Encouraging the 
>  availability of Corvair parts. 
>6) Providing items of memorabilia to 
>  Society members. 
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