<VV> CORSA is broken

[kenpepke at juno.com]

This is not meant to insult you or hurt your feelings but this has been going on for many, many years.  More than 20 years ago I was writing letters to CORSA attempting to bring about change.  I even resorted to sending registered letters to everyone on the board.  I have gone nose to nose with Harry and anyone else that I could; as Chair of the DACC Core Group we, against much resistance, showed CORSA many things that could be done to improve Conventions ... NONE of which were added to CORSAs requirements outline.  Dozens of times I was promised changes were 'coming.'  Some did come but never were they the changes really needed and never were they enough.

However, I wait with abated breath for the roll out of the NEW CORSA.

I suspect there will be plans to reduce the cost of the Communique, shorten or eliminate the national convention, call on local clubs to hold regional conventions, and look to suppliers / advertisers for more help.  And, an increase in dues.  I hope you can forgive my skepticism.
Ken P

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"The Reinharts" <jtreinhart at omnitelcom.com> wrote:

Ken, Thanks for the thoughts. I would beg to differ with your assumption 
that no one is listening. I am listening and so are other BoD members. 
Change is a comin'!

Jamie Reinhart
CORSA Central Director


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kenpepke at juno.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 08:51 AM
Subject: <VV> CORSA is broken


>
>
> Yesterday my Communique arrived and I took the time to read the article 
> which has caused so much discussion.  This subject had been discussed at 
> length on this venue many times in the past.  Members have shared a 
> multitude of good ideas but we are talking among ourselves ... nobody is 
> listening.
>
> I have never met Mr. Jackson Weaver but from his writing he is, IMO, an 
> energetic young man that jumped in with all intentions of making a 
> difference.  His enthusiasm has been stonewalled and has turned to a 
> bitter realization.  His assessment of the conditions is reasonably 
> accurate and his suggestions are aligned with the thinking of many of 
> those on this forum.  His choice of words reflects his disappointment.
>
> The future is not ours to absolutely know.  However, past performance 
> while not a guarantee, can be a pretty good predictor.  While there are 
> steps that could be taken to turn things around it is more likely that 
> CORSA will die.  That does not mean the Corvair hobby will die also.  Once 
> gone, the door will be open to others to form a national organization ... 
> and someone will!  After all there are many car clubs operating 
> successfully and decidedly in the black.  The new model will follow those 
> examples so it will be decidedly different than today.
>
> So, lets not be angry with Mr. Weaver.  Let us thank CORSA for their past 
> contributions and drink to the future, whatever that may bring.
> Ken P 

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