<VV> CORSA future

[The Reinharts]

Thanks Bryan, You hit the nail squarely on the head.

Jamie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 10:15 AM
Subject: <VV> CORSA future


> Greetings,
>
> An interesting discussion.  Certainly there is some change that is
> inevitable, regardless of whether we like it or not, but I think a
> couple of facts about CORSA are worth mentioning that get lost
> sometimes:
>
>  - CORSA is not supported by any manufacturer or other large
> corporation.
>  - CORSA is a single marque club for a car that's no longer produced.
>  - CORSA has a real staffed office.
>  - CORSA produces a monthly magazine.
>
> There really aren't a lot of clubs of any kind that fit that
> criteria.  Think about it - the BMW club is sponsored by BMW, Jaguar
> club by Jaguar, etc.  Most other car clubs are either broad based
> across many years (Classic Chevy Club) and/or models (Good Guys), or
> support a car that's still in production (Corvette Club).  The last
> two items above (office and magazine) are the big parts of the CORSA
> budget, so really most options boil down to:
>
>  - Cut costs by going on line and eliminating print expenses.
>  - Cut costs by relying on volunteers instead of paid staff.
>  - Partner with some other group.
>  - Don't give up anything and raise dues.
>
> I read a lot of posts that boil down to "somebody else needs to
> volunteer".  I also read posts that boil down to "I don't like the job
> the current people do (paid or volunteer).  I rarely see anyone post
> "I will volunteer to do the following."  When I do, those who follow
> up - who really take the bit in their teeth and dig - is a small
> fraction of that.  Those people get my applause.
>
> I have read many posts bemoaning the CORSA web site.  There was a post
> recently looking for volunteers to do something about it.  This isn't
> rocket science, you want something better, go make it happen.  Don't
> come to me and say "Bryan, I think you need to do this."  Instead,
> walk into the bathroom, look in the mirror and say "I'm going to do
> this."  Anybody who can successfully put a 40+ year old car on the
> street can pretty much do anything they put their mind to.  Don't look
> at what you can't do, look at what's possible.
>
> --Bryan
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