Re: [doc] Thanks!

["Dan Willis" <danielpwillis@xxxx>]

Chris,

I agree totally. The news list (for UK members) is relatively young and I've
been a member for four years now! I'd never have met the people I have, been
to the shows, or simply enjoyed the whole Delorean experience without the
club - and £15 has gone a long way.... you forgot to mention that having a
club has allowed us to get hold of discounts that wouldn't have otherwise
been available - and to some of us, the difference between owning a Delorean
or not! £15 is nothing....

Anyone know what happened to the NEC Classic show? Have they canned it due
to lack of interest or something? The ONE year I could have displayed
too.... :o(

Dan
Vin#5284 - Hana
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>
To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "And Withers" <and.withers@xxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 10:55 AM
Subject: RE: [doc] Thanks!


> Richard / List.
>
> I am a big fan of both our news group and Website. They permit me (and
other
> club members) to send out instant notifications of all sorts of info
ranging
> from upcoming events, parts/ cars for sale, paying "appearances" where
cars
> can be used in publicity etc. The website has costs for Martin and the
club
> to keep going, this is a good source if initial info for people, and a
good
> source of new "club " recruits.
>
> When Tris and I first talked about starting the DOC news group it was
> intended for UK club members only......Why? Well to run the club, to
> arrange shows, to stock spares, to offer a good service, costs money. Most
> of us contribute time, stamps, postage, long phone-calls to members, etc.
> etc. completely free. But a successful club has to reach the other 50%
> non-computer literate DeLorean owners. They relay on the news letter,
> Magazines, shows, telephone etc. Out of the £15 full club members pay,
most
> goes on printing, and spares and product acquisitions.
>
> Spending your £15 per year confirms to me, as club secretary, that you
are
> a "serious" DeLorean enthusiast, who me and the rest of the club members
> will do our best to help either to find a car or inspect it with you, or
> point you towards your best buys in spares or services....the £15 is about
> commitment. I commit about 20 hours a week to OUR DeLorean club...FOC.
>
> Many club members don't yet own DeLorean's, but many find that spending
that
> first £15 is a jolly good long term investment. Many members have found
> their DeLorean through the club.
>
> Cyberspace has its place in any modern club, but its only part of the
story.
>
> I regard any person who won't spend £15 a year, frankly, as a tight arse!
>
> Sorry if this offends, but this has been building up for a little while.
>
> Your honourable secretary, Chris Parnham
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Kilpatrick [mailto:richard@xxxx]
> Sent: 19 April 2002 07:41
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [doc] Thanks!
>
>
> In message <MEEMLHCOPECBKGMAKNJDAEBPCFAA.chrisparnham@xxxx>,
> Chris Parnham <chrisparnham@xxxx> writes
> >Richard,
> >
> >I've not managed to squeeze 15 out of you yet for "proper" club
membership!
> >One new club member will shortly have a whole heap of "spare" spares for
> >sale....details in our newsletter soon.
>
> This is why I like the internet - that £15 has to travel in a van to
> reach you ;)
>
> Richard
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