Re: [doc] Secretary Retireing

[Carl Hammond <carlhammonddoc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Chris,
   
  I am sorry to hear that you are stepping down as club secretary, as you are what makes the DOC such a unique and special car club to be in (just like the DeLorean itself really! :O) I certainly don't blame you for wanting to go out on a high though, you only have to look at last weeks hugely successful Lotus weekend alone being a stand out example of that!  

  I have never been a member of a car club before, but the few years that I have been part of the DOC (and despite the fact that I am not yet an owner), you have always made me feel extremely welcome, and have always answered my questions (which you have probably heard a million times before) with the same enthusiasm as ever. You can see how much genuine love you have for the DeLorean and it certainly rubs off on other people, explaining (like Paul says) just why this club has continued to get bigger and better as time goes by, and the fact that the average age to own a DMC now works out at just 28 years old, I think speaks for itself! You certainly deserve a huge pat on the back. :O)
   
  I know that I keep saying this, but I feel extremely proud to be a part of this fantastic little club! Thank you for everything Chris.
   
  All the best with the house, and see you in the future! ;O)
   
  Best Regards
   
  Carl Hammond
  DOC361 
  
Paul <aqzj73@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
          Hi Chris.

Im sure everyone will tell you the same, when I say we'll be very sorry
to see you go. You've really given this club your heart and soul,
and its paid off, by being one of the finest car clubs there is.
The numbers simply speak for themselves!
You have been the driving force behind the success of this club, which
has simply got bigger and better as the years go by.

I wish you and your wife, all the very best for a long and relaxing
retirement, as im sure it will be once your house is completed.

I presume some kind of leaving party or "Soiree" is in order, when the
time comes?

And dont think for one minute that your retirement will keep us away
from Parnham Pallace. You've made way too many friends to shrug us
off that easily! :^p

All the very best,
Kindest Regards,
Paul Birks DOC298
BAKNTIM Vin#0981

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Parnham" <secretary@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 6:43 AM
Subject: [doc] Secretary Retireing

Dear all,

I have decided to retire as club secretary.

Why have I chosen to announce it on our newsgroup? Well the person
that takes over, needs to be enthusiastic and keen, that were such
members are.

There are several reasons I have come to this decision. Firstly, I may
as well go out on a "High" The last few months for been particularly
successful/ enjoyable for me and the club.. To have such a good time at
our Lotus meeting, following on from taking my D to Buckingham
Palace.well I don't really think I can top that.

Secondly, I will have more time to devote to building our new house or
"Parnham Palace" as it has been nicknamed by some who have seen the
foundations!

On a practical level, when we move in, it will involve notifying dozens
of magazines etc of the new address of the "Secretary of the UK DOC".
This may as well be the new person.

We can decide, finally who my replacement will be at our next AGM,
probably at the next NEC.

What is involved in being the secretary?

Your name address, telephone number readily availably in all classic car
magazines, websites etc etc for ANYBODY to see. You must be contactable
at any hour of the day or night. (I have never had any sort of trouble
regarding this, apart from a couple of late phone calls, in all my time
as secretary).

It takes a good few hours a week. You need to be organised.

It helps if you are not counting every penny, as unexpected bills often
pop up and need addressing, before I can get Dave to reimburse me.

You have to have a thick skin and don't easily take offence. You need to
be sympathetic to our very young members, who only have BTTF in mind.

I could go on all day.

Lets open up the discussion and see where it leads us.

Regards

Chris P DOC 2.

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