<VV> Response to Conventions

[corvairs]

Jack - I know you guys will do a great job and put on a great National. 
What you want to be careful of is being too critical of the conventions 
that have come before you. Many MANY times I have heard future 
convention committee people say how they will do better and won't make 
the same mistakes of the past. This is a good attitude, but I have to 
tell you that, without exception, when thier turn to host came abound, 
they made thier share of mistakes, both old and new.

EVERY Corsa club putting on a convention is doing it as "amateurs". Even 
the best intentions aren't always good enough. There are too many 
powerful forces that may be working aganist the hosts. The so-called 
"Hospitality" industry, sub-contactors (such as buses that break down or 
have no air conditioning), boats cruises with substandard food or ill 
preparred for crowds, the weather etc etc etc. Give 2008 your best shot, 
as I know you will, we'll be there to help you have fun - and I promise 
we won't be critical. We've been to 200+ Corsa events and we know better!

Lon Wall
Western Director

Jack Pinard wrote:

>I have replied privately to responses received privately about my comments.
>  I will not respond on this page to some frivilous remarks, even to correct errors in fact.
>  Except for one remark by Lon Wall.
>  You should all know (it was published in Communique) that Corsa West of Los Angeles is the chapter hosting the 2008 convention.
>  I live in Southern California and will strongly support the 2008 convention, whatever the purpose or format.
>  And to all the "old farts" who do not know me, I will be 74 this month and drive in and organize time trials, autocross, economy runs, fun runs, participate in shows and have achieved some success with newsletters and recruiting young members.
>  I don't smoke, drink, chew or drool, but I do enjoy a funny story or a cool car.
>  I love Corvairs and don't expect a free ride.
>  As chapters wither away I think it becomes necessary to build a stronger central organization - and the convention is not just the symbol but also the tool to do it.
>  Keep your ideas coming, but please be constructive.
>  Jack Pinard aka CorvairJack
>  "Enjoying the Good Life at the Beach in Port Hueneme CA"
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