[alfa] Direction of the club

[Eric Storhok <alfa@xxxxxxxxx>]

I know a lot of you are concerned over the perceived direction of the 
club.  I wouldn't worry too much about that.

Besides myself, there are a few other Directors who are interested in newer 
things, especially the up to date information of the cars that Alfa 
produces and sells in Europe.

I also know the more active clubs tend to be more open in general to 
support their events.  A good example are our friends in the SoCal 
chapter.  If you check out their track events, they are far from limited to 
Alfas only- P-cars, B-cars (anything German for that matter).  They are not 
the only ones who are so opened armed.

I'm sure there are others who are not as welcoming, but I can't help people 
like that, all I can do is welcome all, even if they DON'T have an Alfa.

Additionally, we have members like Pete Webb, who I wish would get off his 
rear and write that MS article!!!  These are the guys who are the modern 
hot rodders, using computers to modify their cars.  I think Nizam is like 
that too...  People like Jim Steck and Wes Ingram also support this small 
market with aftermarket computers.  If I guess right, our new young friend 
Monty will follow in their footsteps.

We all know Monty's struggles, and I know Peter is just ITCHING to be more 
active.  It happens.  I'm like that too.  I know I got lucky, as John Hoard 
is very open to everyone, so as we add more and more events, we just do 
it.  Peter, perhaps we should co-chair my fall Gignerman event- you get 
some experience in running an event (easy), and you can do one on your 
own!  Run ONE money making event, without help, and you are GOLDEN.

Guys like you will be ostracized for a while, but stick with it- you love 
the car, and you love the modern electronics.

And whether we like it or not, that IS the future of the club.

For now, we are a club of vintage cars, who want the modern stuff from 
Europe.

Also, if you have tech articles and are worried that the "Owner" will 
reject them, contact me.  I'll make sure it gets in- as long as it's correct...

For that matter, if you have any other issues about the club, feel free to 
contact me...   This is your club, and yours to make it what it is and will be.

Eric Storhok
A2



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