Re: [DML] New DOA President & Vice-President

["soma576" <Soma576@xxxxxxx>]

To me, $75 for a membership card and quarterly magazine would feel more like giving money away to charity rather than purchasing something of value.  I, and many others I am sure, would like to know what happens to the membership funds that aren't used for the magazine.  

Also, living in North Dakota, I feel like I am a pretty active member of the community online, however I can't see how the DOA could possibly make me feel part of the group if one of the benefits is joining other DOA members somewhere on the west coast (I assume).

The big thing, Josh, will be to make those of us who communicate online to receive something of value for that $75 that is not easily obtained free over the web.  Many of us have gone along just fine not boasting DOA credentials, and that will continue unless the DOA offers something that is desired at a price point that is reasonable.

Just my 2 cents!
Andy



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Josh Haldeman" <jhaldeman@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Marc,
> 
>  
> 
> I will take a look back at those old posts and see if I can pick out the
> questions that weren't answered, and take a crack at them.
> 
>  
> 
> In the meantime, I'll answer your question about what you get for your
> membership dues.  At this time, a $75 membership in the DeLorean Owners
> Association includes a one year "DeLorean World" magazine subscription and
> discounts to Association shows and merchandise.  An additional benefit is
> that every member of the Association is invited and encouraged to attend
> Board meetings.  
> 
>  
> 
> Given our resources and history, I see many opportunities to be able to
> provide additional benefits for our members, if we can properly align the
> organization with the needs of the community.  We can accomplish this is
> through better communication, which is why I'm pushing board meeting
> involvement.
> 
>  
> 
> Between now and November, I plan to organize my thoughts and the input I
> have been getting, both public and private from board and association
> members, and concerned community advocates like yourself, into a business
> plan that can provide a path forward for this organization.  The continued
> effort to combine forces with DCS and others will no doubt, provide us with
> some challenges.  However, I don't believe that any are insurmountable.  I
> will present my plan to the board for review on November 15th.  If you'd
> like to be involved in this planning, I encourage you to sign up for
> membership today at www.deloreanowners.org.
> 
>  
> 
> -Josh
> 
>  
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> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Marc Levy
> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:07 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] New DOA President & Vice-President
> 
>  
> 
>   
> 
> Hey Josh...
> 
> Glad to see this change, I think.... Time will tell.
> 
> Not to be a pia your first day on the job, but there were a number of
> questions that were posted to this mailing list a year or so ago when Ken
> Baker took over. Many of those questions are still unanswered.
> 
> As you get settled in your new job, I'd love for you to go back and read
> those posts and see if you can answer any of those questions... Most
> importantly, What do members get for their $75 per year??
> 
> Good luck in your new role. I hope you can turn things around for the DOA.
> 
> --- On Wed, 10/14/09, Josh Haldeman <jhaldeman@...
> <mailto:jhaldeman%40fuse.net> > wrote:
> 
> > From: Josh Haldeman <jhaldeman@... <mailto:jhaldeman%40fuse.net> >
> > Subject: [DML] New DOA President & Vice-President
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> ,
> dmcforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmcforum%40yahoogroups.com> 
> > Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 10:06 AM
> > Dear Fellow Owners and Enthusiasts,
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > The Board of Directors for the DeLorean Owners Association
> > met last weekend
> > for our monthly meeting, and we took a vote to change the
> > leadership of the
> > organization. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > As many of you already know, Ken Baker recently took a job
> > with the DeLorean
> > Motor Company of Florida.  He felt there was a
> > conflict of interest between
> > doing that job, and continuing as leader of this
> > organization.  After much
> > discussion, I was nominated to take over as President, and
> > elected by the
> > Board. At the same meeting, Steve Hirman stepped down as
> > Vice President due
> > to time commitments, and Ron Ferguson stepped up to take
> > his place.  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > I've previously been serving as the webmaster for the
> > organization, and Ron
> > has been serving as a Director-at-Large.  Ken and
> > Steve plan as a minimum to
> > stay on as Directors-at-Large until the next issue of
> > DeLorean World is
> > published later this year.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > The rest of the Board remains the same, with long time
> > Board members Joan
> > Truscott serving as Treasurer, and James Hales serving as
> > Advertising
> > Director.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > The vision I have for leading this, the oldest of DeLorean
> > organizations,
> > into the future is to continue what Ken Baker started by
> > working towards a
> > more unified community.  Both Ken Baker and Ken
> > Koncelik have spent
> > considerable time working towards this goal, but there
> > remains much work to
> > be done.  Part of the reason I was elected is my
> > experience with DCS.  This,
> > combined with the board member's experience, and most
> > importantly, with YOUR
> > input & support will provide better shows and
> > publications for everyone.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > First of all, the DOA will start hosting DCS shows on the
> > West coast,
> > starting with DCS West 2 in 2011. We plan to emphasize the
> > successful model
> > Ken has proven, and intend to have him serve as an advisor
> > for these
> > efforts.  The Association will continue to handle
> > European Expos as well.
> > (The next will be Eurofest 2011 in Belfast)
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Secondly, the community can no longer continue to support
> > three separate
> > magazines all covering much of the same material. 
> > Since 1983, DeLorean
> > World magazine has been the most recognized source of
> > published information
> > regarding the man, car, company, and community.  I
> > intend to work with Ken
> > (and appeal to Stephen Wynne to join us as well) to make
> > sure we don't lose
> > this resource.  DCS Magazine will be published twice
> > more, fulfilling our
> > obligation to our subscribers, before becoming a part of
> > DeLorean World.  I
> > have been assistant editor for DCS Magazine since its
> > inception, and plan to
> > continue in that capacity until the two merge. 
> > Beginning with the next
> > issue of DeLorean World, I will be responsible for
> > directing the art for
> > that magazine.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > The final initiative I will undertake, starting now, is to
> > encourage
> > involvement!  If you don't like the way the
> > Association is run, or what it
> > provides for its members, become involved and make a
> > change!  It's true when
> > they say the world is run by those who show up!  This
> > resource for owners
> > and enthusiasts alike is available only through the
> > volunteer efforts of
> > people like you.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > If you are already a member, I thank you for your support,
> > and promise to
> > work as hard as I can to make sure we are an inclusive
> > organization to be
> > proud of!  If you aren't, become involved today, and
> > together we can make
> > sure the future of our cars and our community remain
> > strong.  Our next board
> > meeting is on November 15th, 2009.  These are open to
> > all members of the
> > association, and membership is currently only $75 per
> > year.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks for your time and attention.  If you have any
> > questions for me, I
> > will be happy to answer them.  You can contact me
> > through the DOA website,
> > www.deloreanowners.org <http://www.deloreanowners.org/> , or via the
> > contact
> > information below.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Best,
> > 
> > Josh
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > (513)919-6523
> > 
> > <mailto:jhaldeman@... <mailto:jhaldeman%40fuse.net> >
> > jhaldeman@... <mailto:jhaldeman%40fuse.net> 
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