[JONAT] command versus control

Fazal Cader jonat@autox.team.net
Thu May 8 04:20:01 2003


Mike, you are making excellent sense and, dare I say, almost providing a
blueprint.

Fazal Cader
Executive Committee, ISC - Australia
Jaguar Owner's North American Tour - www.jonat.org
April 15, 2004 - July 4, 2004


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike O'Brien" <mikeob@jonat.org>
To: <jonat@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 12:33 PM
Subject: [JONAT] command versus control


> Hi folks. I have just opened up 24 e-mails on controlling this beast
> that we are building. It is begining to be overwhelming. My sector
> begins in Toronto and ends in Montreal, via Kingston and Ottawa. That is
> a 3 day schedule. The first day is ultra boring as we leave Toronto. The
> second day is interesting and scenic as is the third Ottawa to Montreal.
> So freedom versus control: straight drive to Kingston with lots of time
> to sight-see and a single recommended hotel with a sector info desk.
> Nothing organized. Day two is scenic and charming ending at Ottawa with
> a single hotel with an info desk and a club sponsored party with oil
> changing and repair facilities co-located. A jag mech or two and their
> shops will be on standby for more serious stuff. Day three is a
> leisurely drive to Montreal through the mountains (little ones) where
> all the signs are in french but AAA is accepted. Emergency numbers will
> be provided for each leg to find someone who will help find the right
> service for the stranded (probably CAA).  I agree with Dr A. We are not
> going to want to or be able to hold these folks hands. If they have a
> break-down we will help if we can but it must be the participant's
> responsibility to come prepared. Our Ottawa club members will want to
> participate and I don't see how we can field a host of "keepers".
>
> Mike O'Brien
> Sector Coordinator
> Ottawa Sector
> www.jonat.org
>
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