How do we make our club a better club

answer PPs email to the committee list and tell him I should come along... and I'll give you some suggestions on Wednsday

 

Calder track day, plenty of smiles, lots of different cars, great atmosphere. Certainly seems to be heading in the right direction, at least on a local level to me.

 

dudes that can buy a CS and then come and play with me on the track...it's very lonely out there you know

 

if you work this one out Gil you can be the next PM of Aus because I think that would be a hell of a lot easier.

We have so many good people in the club (AHG, Gerry, Milly,Ray, etc) I find it hard to believe we can't get someone who is acceptable to most of the members.

I still think my proposal of the national president being the state president that is hosting the FNR for that year is a good idea as it focuses the efforts of the entire club on the state where everyone is heading that year so that it will be as successfl as possible. All the states have input of their needs and the state hosting it is aware of what it will take to get most of them there.

The state presidents should be asking what it is that the members need to get to make it to the national meet and feed this back to the national president for that year.

Trackdays are about enjoyment, or they are for me at least, so dispensing with the FTD (unpopular to do this I know) altogether or everyone getting a trophy (if that's the thing that makes you happy) . The hotshoes will be unhappy with this but everyone knows who the really good drivers are so does a trophy say any less about them or are they just feeding their egos ?

What would be the chances of getting a forum going on the FCA website for MEMBERS ONLY ? Not to be secretive or elitist, but to promote interaction between club members on a more regular basis than the club outings or FNR meetings, that way we get to know each other a little better and have more understanding and forgiveness when we know each other better.

This all sounds like political correctness but if you know PP, 360C, Stephens and a few others I have been conversing with for a few years now you have a better understanding of them that goes a long way towards tolerance and friendship.

If we use the technology to promote positive feelings rather than negative grumblings the overall well being of the club will improve.........or am I being optomistic ? I doubt it, I like PP, doesn't mean I approve of everything he does but for the important things I know his heart is in the right place, those that don't talk to him can only go by heresay and we know what that leads to

 

Oh, I did that for NSW... then got ****-canned for that too...

 

Chill Gil, wasn't implying any agenda's, I'm on your side, no need to come out swinging!!!
P.S. What's happening with the PI private hire??

 

Gil
I have been on 2 Vic Carby runs and despite it raining both times, I had a great time. Everyone I have met seem very friendly and actually interested in the cars themselves, not image. I plan to go on the next breakfast run in a few weeks so I guess I will then know whether the general runs are enjoyable or not. I know nothing of the club politics, nor am I interested in it. I belong to car clubs to meet people with similar interests ie cars, sport, girls, travel etc etc, and trade stories and information. So far the Carby runs have been exactly that. I guess this does not address your question of "how to improve the club?" and really I can't give you any good advise due to lack of understanding of the current state of the club. However any club will disintergrate if cliques form. Every member needs to have a reason to be in the club, and feeling accepted and welcome is a good start.
John

 

Wow, I wasn't allowed (actually refused to allow me) to attend the committee meeting when TF was prez...

Unless you make an exception, I guess I won't be coming along then - back to rsvp.com.au then

But I'll pass the ideas on to PP anyway...

 

I have to say that I don't notice any elitism with the members in Victoria. I know there are issues at the state/national level, but I don't know what they are.

I find it hard to believe that the reason why we don't get older cars coming to events is due to any sort of elitism or feeling left out. Remember, Strauss actively calls people and asks them to come along. Something that Tracey will be doing again in the future. That in itself should get the numbers up again.

 

Gil
The facts are that a number of active track day members have race cars, thus necessitating a transporter a crew. They should not be be left in the cold either.

 

Work harder!!

 

Which is exactly what Calder was. Maybe the timing can go, there are plenty of other opportunities to go to other club "sprint" events. It is the track time afforded at the FCA day that makes it so special IMO.

 

I think you've hit the nail on the head...

As I've mentioned before, we (Qld) don't seem to have any of the problems that beset some other States and the national level. When I joined 3 years ago I (as an OHOS owner ) was made very welcome by everyone from committee to long time members and owners of machinery that I had only ever dreamed of being close to.

I don't think the problem is with the fundamental framework of the club, just some 'personalities'. We just have to make sure the dills get moved out and people with the club's real interests at heart are in the top places. As with politics, the people clamouring for a place are often not the best. So if you (that's a general, not personal) think you can do better, put your hand up! It is NOT the committee's responsibility to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Any club is only as good as its members - if the members are arguing and dysfunctional, the committee and club will be as well.

I would like a forum within the members website so all this can be discussed by all the members who bother to get involved.

Moretti's suggestion re the pres has some merit I think... Which brings me to a sidebar - why so little support for Perth this year? Looks like I'm the Qld 'team', NSW and SA are represented by the pres contenders alone and the balance are home players and Vics...What gives?

 

well Kerrari, as far as I know only Brendan, Leona and you are going.

I have let JM down as I was very keen earlier in the year and he even sent me a personal copy via email so I could be the first, I love these rallies, well organised, great people and heaps of fun, but I haven't replaced my GT4 yet and I wouldn't want to go without having a car.

I'm sure you will do well again , didn't you clean up the ladies section in Sadelaide ?

good luck

isle bee bark !!! (for Tassie)

 

I'd love to help, but I won't pay for the priviledge. So that's my offer... I don't want the politics, I don't have a car to drive, I do all my driving as an instructor so the track days etc don't appeal (unless you want an instructor), but I love Ferraris, know my ****, truly want the club to do well and can pretty much guarantee I know some ways that will get attendance up, membership up, and *****ing down (okay that last one could be hard)...