Miata Mailing List: August 1999, Message #331

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Laura,

Any club president worth their title should be blessed with leadership,
reasonableness and a will to accomodate his/her membership.

If that is the case then you should have no problem discussing the speed
issue with your chapter's president, especially if the issue involves both
safety and violation of the law.  If the president is one of the
speed-lovers then you might want to suggest that the club take a more active
role in organizing and/or participating in speed-type events such as track
days, autocrosses and driving schools.  Most of such activities would
probably end up appealing even to your more safety-minded members, if you
got them to participate.

If that isn't the case then maybe it's time for elections in your club.

By the way, I tend to drive faster than most cars on the road, frequently
exceeding the posted cadillac speed limits when I'm alone.  However whenever
I'm with one or more cars I ALWAYS tone it down... I prefer hearing the
members complain about me driving too slow than having someone feel unsafe
and end up ditching the club.

----- Original Message -----
From: Laura Angus <yellowsunburst@hotmail.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list <miata@list.miata.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 1999 12:29 PM
Subject: Miata Events and Speed


> I need the wisdom and intellect of the Miata List.
>
> At the past couple of Miata events for the Sea to Sky Chapter, speed has
> been an issue, not to mention the safety of other drivers.  I have been
> approached by several of our members to bring this matter to the attention
> of the Club President.
>
> My question to you is, how would I diplomatically bring this subject up
with
> him?  It has been a couple of weeks now and the longer I wait to speak
with
> him the less likely I will do.  Unfortunately, many of our members will
quit
> the club unless the speed issue is resolved and I don't want to see that
> happen.
>
> You may be asking yourself why it is my responsibility but as the
> Communications Officer of the Club, its my job.
>
> Any input or insight to the matter would be greatly appreciated.  I do
know
> that some of our members subscribe to this list so if they want to add
their
> two cents, I will listen.
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Laura Angus - '92 Sunburst Yellow
> yellowsunburst@hotmail.com
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> Sea to Sky Chapter
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