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Jay Laifman wrote:
>FYI there are currently 237 subscribers (digest and regular) to the =
Alpine
>list. We also seem to be running a lot more messages lately than the =
Tiger
>list. I'd say that is pretty good for a club.
As they say in highly technical engineering circles: "If it ain't = broke, don't fix it." This has to qualify as one of the largest, and certainly = one of the most active, Rootes organizations (and I use that term loosley). = It is a good base and vehicle for reaching out to the not-yet-connected. A = few questions:
1. What would be our purpose (focus) as a club (50 words or less). i.e. "To promote and preserve the ________ marque, and to share the pleasure and challenges of owning, restoring, = maintaining, and driving these cars."
2. Who are we trying to serve (Alpines? Sunbeams? Rootes?). We need to figure this out. We started with Alpines, and are now at Rootes. I = think we need an Alpine club, even if its under the umbrella of a Rootes club.
3. What new services and products can we offer as a club? -newsletters (electronic & otherwise) -events, calendars, coordiantion. -Repro parts development, technical guides -Forums, conferences -Web pages, mailing lists, chat sessions, A "Ring" of linked web resources for Rootes. -Others?
4. How will be we be organized to deliver the services? -Governance, authorized spokespeople, decision makers -Dues -Membership & marketing -Logos