<VV> DOOS INCREASE

[Ron]

Lon get's an A for that!

RonH

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Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:57 PM
Subject: <VV> DOOS INCREASE


> Oh my oh my.
>
> Since I'm looking for a buyer for my business this year I'm a little
> more willing to be blunt.
>
> What is Corsa?  Is it a consumer product or a volunteer service
> organization?
>
> Some here who have had the nastiest words reduce it down to a consumer
> product. "It's not worth it to me" so who cares if it fails? If Corsa is
> not worth it to you then move on. That's your right in a free society.
> But quit wasting our time, and quit trying to whine your way into
> changing our organization just so you'll stay - maybe.
>
> There will always be an element in society that likes to do things for
> people. There will always be people who can have their good nature taken
> advantage of. There are people who can usually be relied upon to meet
> you MORE than halfway. And there are people in society who know all of
> this and will take advantage of the situation.
>
> Is Corsa a consumer product? What if one of my customers suggested to me
> that the price on our cylinder barrels was too high and and the solution
> would be to have another customer come in and work for free to operate
> the Rottler. All so the price could be kept down - for him. No one would
> take that argument seriously.
>
> Yet, there is a growing minority of Corsa members who think everything
> would be just fine if we'd get rid of Mike and Harry and have volunteers
> do thier work for Corsa.  Think of the money that could be saved for ME
> if someone else would simply volunteer to put out the Communique,
> process memberships, and take care of the daily needs. Why should I pay
> my own way when others can be taken advantage of?
>
> Corsa costs what it costs. And, in my opinion, the cost should be
> equally spread each year amongst the number of members. PERIOD. IF,
> during the year sales of tech guides, profits from conventions etc are
> realized they could be used to offset the dues or put in an investment
> fund. But our thinking about this all has become backwards.
>
> Now days it's - what heroic efforts from "other" members can be put
> forth to make certain MY dues don't go up?
>
> It's all backasswards.  Corsa should be an organization made up of
> Corvair lovers where each individual approaches the organization from a
> positive, generous nature. And although its human nature for us not to
> want to belong if we don't see a productive point we should do our best
> to forget all about personal gain. If Corsa dues go up $5.00 then you
> won't stand for it? Then don't waste our time and good bye.
>
> Corsa is an organization that relies on the support of all members. Ask
> not what Corsa can do for you but ask what you can do for Corsa. (yes, I
> really did say that).
>
> In my opinion it's too early to talk about cutting the Communique and
> other services. Talk about something that might scare members away!
> Let's raise the dues to where they really need to be. I can see in the
> forseeable future where cuts to the Communique MIGHT be necessary. But
> to me that's a last resort.
>
> Whenever the dues are raised there is a very small minority that scream
> very loud. Ignore them. They have no solutions and do not have Corsa's
> best interests at heart. They just don't want to pay. Sorry, but that's
> true.
>
> And if you dissagree me, well then you sir - are worse - THAN NADER!
>
> Lon Wall
> Past Western Corsa Director
>
> www.corvairunderground.com
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