Since there appears to be some consideration for a name change, why not a clever "play-on-abbreviations" and make the change of DOA to DeLorean Enthusiasts Association (DEA). I always wanted to walk around in a jacket with a big DEA logo on the back (LOL). Most DeLorean owners have been annoyed by cocaine references and I doubt that will change anytime soon, so why not have a "DEA" sticker on your DeLorean to help change the subject as the cocaine references are made. Just a different "spin". Later, Rich W. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Oliver Holler <oholler@...> wrote: > > Here's my 2 cents! (Why not?!) > Hurrah for Josh. You're a good guy and I hope the wolves don't eat you. > Clubs are fun. (or they CAN be fun. . .) > They are not necessary, but can give people a sense of belonging and > purpose in this blink-of-a-moment life. Clubs can help organize > useful data or preserve artifacts perceived as 'Important' to the > community. Clubs can enhance members lives with gatherings. Maybe > even fund raise for a charity and help cure a disease or two. > I'd join if dues were cheaper, and more than paid for itself in > discounts and other benefits. Nothing wrong with that. > I'd strongly suggest, like others have, to start by changing the > name. DOA as MOST people recognize it: 'Dead On Arrival', is an ugly > insult to the DeLorean automobile), plus it has that delightful stigma > of the club's history. > It's also not all-inclusive. ('OWNERS only need apply.') Also, now > with John's passing, it's inappropriateness is refreshed. > Just change the operating title, or the 'DBA' if you don't want to do > a lot of work changing the red tape stuff in the bylaws, etc. (Insert > whatever excuse you can think of here.) > I know changing the outside doesn't change the inside, but it looks > like the guts are on the mend too, so why not start anew. > End of an era. You can still boast '25 year Anniversary', etc., even > if you've changed your name. > Let's see how this 'bold' notion of change is deeply resisted (or > readily embraced) by the board. > Have fun, > Oliver Holler > 10694 > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/