<VV> A list of what is wrong WAS CORSA is broken

Thu Dec 10 13:36:35 EST 2009

One more point to thing about it that in our local club only about half the 
members belong to CORSA, if we could get half of those non-members to join 
in all of our chapters it would probably bring the membership back up to 
it`s highest levels.
To me the Communique is the big draw, if it had more how to and owners 
articles there would be more interest in joining. As I have said before the 
grass roots of CORSA is members that have restoration and driver Corvairs. 
While the members that race Corvairs really enjoy that part of the hobby 
they only represent a handfull of the membership, ( no one of our local 36 
member club races Corvairs ) the majority are not interested in racing yet 
we have complete issues of the Communique devoted to racing, we need to get 
back to the grass roots !
More attention is drawn to Corvairs and CORSA in the public when the 
adverage member drives or shows their car at local car shows, think about it 
!

John Howell
Knoxville Area Corvair Club

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Subject: <VV> A list of what is wrong WAS CORSA is broken

> Some of you know that Ken and I don't see eye to eye on many things, but 
> his analysis is point on here.
>
> We love our cars, and when others see them, they remember when they rode 
> in one, drove one, took their driving test in one, etc.   But that doesn't 
> make other people love them like we do.
>
> It's still the cheapest collector car to restore in part because it is a 
> low interest vehicle when you take in the whole of the automotive 
> collector sphere.
>
> Simple economics---PAID membership declines, Revenue declines with it.
> I guess if all members paid, revenues wouldn't go up.    Gotta re-read 
> that economics book again.
>
> Hank
>
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> ---- Ken Wildman <k-wildman at onu.edu> wrote:
>> You really just divided one issue into two "problems".
>>
>> Membership decline naturally results in a revenue decline unless the dues
>> are raised to compensate for the smaller number of members.
>>
>> So, why is membership declining?  The hard truth for many to accept is 
>> that
>> the Corvair IS a low-interest vehicle to the vast majority of car
>> collectors.  That isn't going to change, no matter what PR we attempt.
>>
>> As far as compiling a list I have no interest in trying to pull together 
>> all
>> of the disparate personal grievances that don't reflect a broadly based
>> consensus.  In fact, that's why I asked for a list.
>>
>> Until someone comes up with a viable plan that will make the Corvair as
>> appealing as a '57 Chevy I don't see the club membership going up.  That 
>> may
>> offend you because people outside our circle don't love the car like we 
>> do,
>> but that's the real world.
>>
>> Ken
>>
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>> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of kenpepke at juno.com
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>> Subject: Re: <VV> A list of what is wrong WAS CORSA is broken
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>>
>> Rodney & Ken W:
>>
>> CORSA is broken was the title of the original article by Jackson Weaver.
>> Follow this forum for any length of time and you will see each and every
>> contributor has their own idea of 'THE cause; of 'WHAT IS WRONG.'   There
>> are even some that do not understand that there IS something wrong.
>>
>> At this point all I can do is point out the symptoms;  1, CORSA 
>> membership
>> is declining and has been for years in a time in which other similar
>> interest clubs have been flourishing.  2, CORSA income is declining to 
>> the
>> point they will soon not be able to continue.
>>
>> Rodney and Ken W, perhaps you could get together and compile that list.
>> And, perhaps you will even be able to make a positive determination as to
>> the cause[s].  I think the real trick will be getting the BoD / 
>> Management
>> to listen and act upon your recommendations.  My best wishes are with you 
>> in
>> this endeavor.
>> Ken P
>>
>> *************************************
>>
>> Rodney Sampson <rsampson at kc.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> Rodney Sampson wrote:
>> Ken:
>>
>>     Has anyone compiled a list of what members think is "broken" ?
>> It would go a long way on the path to "not so broken" or even "fixed and
>> working"
>>
>> Thanks
>> Rodney Sampson
>> On and off again member since 70
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------
>>
>> AND Ken Wildman wrote: [in part]
>>
>> I agree, but I would put it differently and turn it around.
>>
>> Would those who see it as broken please tell us just what is wrong?  Just
>> saying it's broken makes it a projective test in which each person with 
>> an
>> issue paints his complaint.
>>
>> So, step right up and lay it on the line.  What's wrong?
>>
>> Ken
>>
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