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10-16-2012, 12:06 PM | #41 |
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Brent- Yes, I agree. The organization shouldn't try to be everything to everyone. That's a formula for failure. However, I do think they are missing the boat in a couple areas that would make them more relevant. My point was- As I see it, unless you are involved in a few specific activities that form the "Model A hobby", they are almost completely irrelevant. And that is why I asked if I was missing something, because it is certainly possible that I am.
Jeff- Thanks a lot, man! I'm sure amongst this group here, we could come up with LOTS of great ideas that would make MAFCA a relevant, and powerful voice to many more Model A enthusiasts. It's clear from this thread that not everyone sees MAFCA membership as worthwhile. That paints a dim future for the organization if they don't make changes or modernize a little. Simply creating a website is NOT enough "modernization" to count anymore. Organizations (especially national organizations) need to make themselves relevant and their membership needs to hold great value. |
10-16-2012, 01:38 PM | #42 |
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I don't necessarily think you are "missing" anything in as much as it appears your interests and the goals of that club are apparently not the same. I do think you are missing out by not at least trying to broaden your interests/participation within the hobby. I personally view participation within MAFCA/MARC is just like any other organization like PTA, Kiwanas, or even your church. A person can go to a church on occasion without the need to join that congregation, ...and it is very likely that one won't receive much satisfaction back if they don't put any effort in. For me on the other hand, I find I usually have a good time if I am willing to try something new and participating with others. Sometimes the interest may not there for me to do that very item again but to most hobbyists, it is about the camaraderie & fellowship of fellow Model-A owners. The club is just there to provide a medium, ...and 'excuse' if you will for those to get together to share their commonality.
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10-16-2012, 03:45 PM | #43 | |
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And since you have some good ideas for improving MAFCA, may I suggest that next year you run for the Board? You live in CA, which makes Board attendance pretty easy. I had two major issues with MAFCA in 1979, and couldn't get any action on them: 1): MAFCA should pay for Board members' transportation to meetings so as to encourage nationwide representation on the board, not just guys from California; 2): There was a supplier, who regularly advertised in The Restorer, who was doing shoddy work, and I felt that MAFCA should not allow disreputable suppliers to advertise in the club mag because it looked like endorsement. I ran for and was elected to the Board, and in the first year both of those issues were addressed: the Board voted to subsidize travel expenses, which has greatly increased national representation on the Board; and the bad supplier was banned (though he has now returned... and is still doing shoddy work. I may have to run again!). Even though I initially only had two issues, I subsequently had a lot of fun, met many new and wonderful people, and helped move the club in new directions on other items. So cowboy up and help make the club what you think it should be. You will be rewarded many times over. (Apologies to Jim for hijacking his thread. But I think this is relevant, and I've already voted for him and hope he gets elected.)
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10-16-2012, 11:12 PM | #44 |
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Thanks, Ray. Very good point.
If I was a retired person, then running for the board would be something worth looking into. However, as a business owner/operator and being an employee of another company, I'm already putting in anywhere between 60-70 hours a week at work, then have a small farm to run and family to serve when not at work. Just not happening. Maybe that's why there aren't more younger people involved? Younger people still tied up with work, family, etc. |
10-16-2012, 11:16 PM | #45 | |
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You may be right about younger people running. I was 35-38 when I served, but I worked for myself and my time was pretty flexible.
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11-20-2012, 03:46 PM | #46 |
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Election Results October 28 - from Jerry Wilhelm, 2012 Membership Director The election for the MAFCA Board of Directors has been completed. Dave Jones informed the board that there were 18 volunteers working the vote counting on Wednesday October 24th at MAFCA headquarters in La Habra. Congratulations to the MAFCA Members who were elected to the Board of Directors for the term 2013-2014.
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11-20-2012, 04:00 PM | #47 |
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Jim, I'm sorry you weren't elected. I think you would have been a good new voice. I also think that on their site MAFCA should thank those who ran and were willing to serve but were not elected.
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11-20-2012, 06:56 PM | #48 |
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Oh, yea, I plan to run again next year.
It's all good.
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