<VV> Convention Purpose

[Roger Gault]

Wow!
I hardly know where to start.
How about...The only thing I agree with is, "I invite debate on this
critical issue."
Followed by... I'm genuinely sorry, your life must be like an endless grey
wasteland.

My purposes for going to Corsa conventions.
1)  To see cool cars.
2)  To meet a bunch of old farts (like me) and talk about cool cars.
3)  To learn something in the tech sessions about cool cars.
4)  To watch a bunch of yahoos zig-zag around a parking lot in cool cars.
5)  To take more pictures for my screensaver of cool cars.
6)  To find faces to match with the names I see on VV (home of cool cars).
7)  To see if Terry Kalp has guts to bring his Avenger (definately a cool
car).

This is my idea of fun.
Conveniently, my wife's idea of fun is to watch me have fun, so we both have
a blast.

All that business stuff, meetings, rules, political issues, etc. - great fun
for the folks involved.  Boring to me - too much like being at work.
Tours - boring (except for Detroit, where I expect to see cool cars).

See you guys in Boofalo,
  Roger

PS:  Actually, I've given up on Terry.  I'm going to the Carlisle kit car
show this year to try to convince myself I don't want to build a Corvair
powered Avenger.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Pinard" <corvairjack at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 1:44 PM
Subject: <VV> Convention Purpose


> I assert what is needed is to define, or redefine, the purpose of a Corsa
convention.
>   Recent comments suggest that the purpose is obscure or unknown.
>   My observations of three conventions is that while trying to please
everyone with social functions the real business of Corsa is ignored.
>   The purpose of Corsa should be Preservation and Promotion of Corvairs as
a viable classic collectible.
>   The convention should be the highlight and focal point of the year's
activities in achieving results and setting of goals.
>   The agenda at Portland did not even give lip service to these items.
>   More time was devoted at the banquet to talking about how Corvairs break
down on the road than plans or programs to support members or membership.
>   The president did not address the convention. Meetings were not fully
supported by directors. It was not business as usual - there was no
business.
>   Conventions could be an opportunity for members to not only learn about
their cars and the association, but to be heard on issues that affect them.
>   Workshops could train club officers and Corsa directors in how to build
and manage effectively.
>   Chapters that have built succesful programs could teach others.
>   Meaningful votes could be taken from designated chapter reprentatives on
important matters.
>   Attendance by chapter officers and regional directors must be mandatory
with penalties for non-compliance.
>   The automotive events could be the "finals" of national competition.
>   For the concours, entrants could be qualified winners of regional
sanctioned events.
>   The people's choice car show could have meaning.
>   Autocross should show only the best, cars and drivers qualifying in
sanctioned regional events.
>   Other moving events could mean more than a nice drive.
>   With proper purpose, skilled management and effective promotion,
attending the annual Corsa convention would be the goal of every member.
>   National media would compete to cover the event. Sponsors would fight
over rights to show their products like a mini-SEMA show.
>   Old timers could still sit around and swap stories and spouses could
still go shopping and on boat tours.
>   The location would only be important in attracting media attention.
>   What this would take is for directors to define the purpose and make the
commitment.
>   A full time professional convention director is required with all the
assets needed.
>   Local chapters can still be enrolled in site selection and event
volunteer staffing.
>   It should be a Corsa convention, not a local chapter event.
>   Again I assert that without a major overhaul Corsa and its convention
are headed for the junkyard.
>   I speak only for myself, and my comments are meant to encourage support
of Corsa.
>   I invite debate on this critical issue.
>   In 2008 Corsa is coming to Southern California. It is the world media
center and a major center of automotive design and marketing.
>   How does Corsa intend to use this opportunity?
>   An amateur approach is unthinkable!
>   It is time to change!
>   Jack Pinard
>   Member Corsa and three chapters
>   PS: What are the promotional plans for Detroit? Is Chevrolet supporting
Corsa?
>
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