[DMCForum] Re: Who maintains delorean-owners.org?

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

DOA is short for, "DeLorean Owners Association.

There are many reasons for wanting to revamp the DOA. Their age, 
their member base, and their accrued knowlege. All of these things on 
their own establish them as a trusted presence to many owners and 
enthusists out there. We have to remember that we're a small 
minority, compared to all those people who still are not on the 
internet, let alone those who acitvely participate in online 
functions, such as the DML. So we still have a long ways to go, when 
it comes to networking everyone together.

Creating a whole new organization has it's own set of problems. First 
off, no one outside of our online groups really know us. And when 
this has been tried in the past by other groups that have wanted to 
do the same thing, they've just fadded away and fizzled. So there is 
a HUGE trust issue there. And frankly I don't blame people. Plus, 
there is that certain level of prestige of such an old club, and old 
members.

The purpose of taking over the DOA is of course to help network 
everyone together. And we could reach a whole new world of unknown 
DeLorean owners, and tap into a network of people that have been 
isloated from us, because they're not online with us here. We could 
reach them, and help unify them with the rest of us, to make their 
ownership experience that much better. Because if I beleived half of 
what I've read about us that's been published in DW, I wouldn't want 
to be associated with people online either.

The idea here is not so much to be a car club that competes with the 
regional clubs, nor with those who already publish magazines. We'd be 
that umbrella. A hub where DeLorean owners could network together for 
social events, information sharing, etc. Lower the membership dues, 
and aside from using funds to revamp the sites, we could also kick 
some of that cash out of the treasury to help promote the car. Take 
out ads in some car magazines, foot the bill for regional clubs that 
wish to publicly publish annoucements in these magazines, maybe kick 
out a little cash for the DML to see about getting rid of those 
damned ads on Yahoo, things like that. Unite owners with 
mechanics/volunteers, help organize caravan routes and/or long 
distance races. Maybe even arrainge for publicity events, etc.

But, I'd be lying to you, if I said that this was purely for everyone 
else. No, I'd take a little bit of pride, and a whole lot of 
satisfaction if I could help take the DOA away from people like Ed 
Bernstein. In fact, I can safely say that I'd rejoice in it. But 
still, that does not change the fact that we would be doing allot of 
good, for a whole lotta people...

-Robert



--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "timnagin" <timnagin@xxxx> wrote:
> Why not just start a new group?  I personally don't know anything 
about the
> DOA other than what I read on the lists.  Since so many people seem 
to have
> such a negative opinion of the DOA, you would have to work harder 
to clear
> that name and then build it up.  It would seem to be easier, and 
probably
> better, to start fresh.
> 
> You could still do it under the umbrella you speak of.  Several 
groups here
> in the south east have already merged into one larger group.
> 
> On a related note, who decided on the title "DOA" anyway?  I see 
that and
> always think "Dead On Arrival".  There has to be a better name to 
use.
> 
> Greg
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: therealdmcvegas [mailto:dmcvegas@xxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 4:25 PM
> To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DMCForum] Re: Who maintains delorean-owners.org?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> A good revamp of the DOA would be nice. To act like an umbrella, to
> connect everyone with each other. And to direct both current, and
> potential owners to like-minded people in their area. Plus, we could
> benefit from their tech & owner record archives, and most
> importantly, make certain that this information is distributed to 
all
> owners who want it. We could help people locate trusted local
> mechanics, etc.
> 
> If there are events where DeLoreans could attend, we could send out
> the information to every one, or just the regional groups whom it
> affects. This like this.
> 
> Yes, between DCS, DeLoreans, & Gullwing, & all the individual
> newsletters, there really isn't a need for DeLorean World to remain
> in existance. After all, how many tech articles are possible for one
> car? But I'm sure that if news articles could not be found, they'd
> need to be generated by promoting driving and public participation.
> And maybe even some spotlights on individuals who've contributed to
> the marque.
> 
> Anywho, that's just my take on things. And really is something that 
I
> hope to accomplish for everyone. Manily re resurect the DOA, so that
> we can prop it up as a sign of owner loyalty to the public. But only
> after the powers that be have faded, and we can then have things run
> the way owners want/need on a national level, rather than being just
> a regional club for owners in SoCal.
> 
> -Robert
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxx> wrote:
> > With all of the other things filling in the gaps where
> > the DOA has failed, I see no purpose to the DOA at
> > all.
> >
> > Local clubs, Ken's DeLorean Car Show and Magazine,
> > Gullwing Magazine...  What else do we need?
> >
> > --- therealdmcvegas <dmcvegas@xxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Just wait until Ed, and the majority of the current
> > > boardmembers have
> > > left us. Then we can stage a coup, and take back the
> > > club. That's
> > > what my plans are.
> > >
> > > Monthly meetings will not be restricted to SoCal,
> > > but I think they
> > > could float around with a nationwide conference call
> > > to include
> > > everyone from every region.
> > >
> > > What do you guys think?
> > >
> > > -Robert
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ryanpwright"
> > > <yahoo1@xxxx> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > And why is there not a tribute/memorial/"rest in
> > > peace john" notice
> > > on it?
> > > >
> > > > Further proof that the DOA does not speak for it's
> > > members. The last
> > > > magazine was bad enough... The DOA is a disgrace.
> > > >
> > > > -Ryan

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