Track time at the streets vs. cost

[Kim Crosser]

My comment about "every post in every thread" was intended in jest (which is why I added the "wink" at the end).

However, if you read back through the thread, you will see several good points - and misstatements - and corrections - and etc., etc. I have read the thread and by the end, I am still not sure exactly what is being suggested/requested.

I think Dan C. is asking Dan A. (and/or Mike D.) to summarize the point of the thread and send that summary to the BoD. To wit: What is the specific problem, what is the suggested correction, and why is this desirable?

If you make it easy for the BoD to consider a proposed change, it has a lot better chance of advancing in the direction you want.

My 2.1382 Yen.

[gulf911]

Mike,
I do appreciate your comments!
I also understand Dan C's point about a web post. These are all volunteers and really aren't required to spend their free time viewing all the posts for issues to bring up at meetings. I have no problem forwarding the issue to the required member. But if Dan C. would bring it up in my absence at a board meeting? It would be appreciated.

Thanks again to both of you, and all of the volunteers!

[Dan Chambers]

Mike,
I do appreciate your comments!
I also understand Dan C's point about a web post. These are all volunteers and really aren't required to spend their free time viewing all the posts for issues to bring up at meetings. I have no problem forwarding the issue to the required member. But if Dan C. would bring it up in my absence at a board meeting? It would be appreciated.

Thanks again to both of you, and all of the volunteers!

Dan A. and Mike:

I have no problem forwarding the issue to the required member. But if Dan C. would bring it up in my absence at a board meeting? It would be appreciated. Already done.

Let me assure you, between Carl, Ralph, Lewis, and myself this year, and Martha, Denise, Bob, and myself next year, the competitive drivers in the club are well represented. As those who make decisions for all the members, we dance the tight-rope of ensuring the best possible balance of opportunity for all members every time we meet.

Kim Crosser could not have said it better. It is one thing to interpret a message from someone on a forum rich with double- entandre and jokes, (ie: Dan A. fiscal analysis "This will not be a popular view I am sure, but its my opinion the price is too high. If it wasn't you wouldn't annouce and almost 50% off discount to new TTers. How about a discount for PCA members, and leave the $275.00 rate for non members? Just a thought.") and someone e-mailing a message to Jack Miller or the Board and saying:

"I think the cost of TT's is too high. I've done some number-crunching and I think it's possible to lower the cost based on my analysis. Jack, could you please present a request to the Board to lower the cost of TT's? Please feel free to use my table and notes for argument's sake. Thanks, Jack"

Now, instead of assumption, interpretation, or presumed interest in a subject, the Chair, and the Board know exactly what you want. The Chair (in this case Jack Miller) comes to the meeting, presents his request, and gets an anwser. The result is posted in the Windblown Witness (yes, that page near the back that says "Board Minutes" ... the one you rapidly turn over to get to that favorite picture of you driving at Pahrump...) and you know what's going on and why. No mysteries. No presumtions by Chairs and Board members. Efficient use of your Chair, and a process that gets things done.

I hope this helps.
As always, at your service:
Dan

[Curt]

Erasing all my complaints because the event and the people who put it on deserve nothing but thanks!


THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!