From: grntrks@juno.com
Date: Sat Jan 21 2006 - 20:33:09 PST
Well said!
Frank Cox
'Nam 1966, USAF
MVPA 14530
1945 GMC 353 DUKW " DUKTAPE "
On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 22:15:28 -0600 "Claude W. Vaughn"
<vaughn@totalaccess.net> writes:
> TJ,
>
> Very well said.
>
>
> Those of you on this and other lists who do not wish to support the
> MVPA should not be members of the association. Keep your dues. If
> you loose the right to own a Former Military Vehicle you will at
> least have saved enough money to buy a few six packs.
>
> Always remember... everything you write on this list is archived.
> Assume everything that touches the internet is archived somewhere.
> If you don't believe this to be true just wait a few days and search
> for this topic on Google (Hint: put your name within quotes and do
> a Google search... lucky is the person who is not found in the
> search
> results).
>
> There is not another organization like the MVPA. And I admit the
> MVPA is not the most perfect organization. Like other clubs and
> associations I belong to it must continue to grow and adapt to the
> current environment. There are new challenges that were not present
> even a decade ago. As I have said in an "off list" E-Mail, the MVPA
> needs to step
> up a bit on this... The MVPA needs to be "the parent" and represent
> all of us. I believe the MVPA is now involved in the issues facing
> owners of not just armored vehicles in Kansas, but all HMV owners in
> Kansas.
>
> I agree with TJ's "take a chill-pill" statement. There are people
> working on this. I believe all of this will work out well.
>
> The MVPA and it's members really need to be a cohesive unit. I know
> there are members who are happy to just get the magazines. I was
> one of those members too. I use to have the "wait and see" what
> they will do for me attitude. I do support the MVPA. I do have
> disagreements with the Board. And I will work within the structure
> of the
> association and the bylaws to effect change.
>
> Those of you who have gripes about the MVPA need to voice them to
> the Board of Directors. Get involved. They will not know what is
> wrong unless you, as a member, tell them. And like any Board
> Member, I really won't care as much about your comments unless you
> are a "paid up, card carrying" member. If you are not a member, and
> you own an
> Historic Military Vehicle, or are in any way involved with the
> hobby, or support the objectives of the MVPA, you should join (or
> re-join) the Association.
>
> And remember: "You will only get out of the organization what you
> put into it".
>
> Claude Vaughn
> MVPA 1329
>
>
>
>
> timothy.smith1@att.net wrote:
>
> > Guys,
> >
> > Let's try to remain focused.
> >
> > So far this morning I've read about The Governator, oppressed
> sewer pipes (and the men who laid them), trampled politicians (I
> guess they actually STAMPEDE!..who would have guessed?!),
> disemboweling the MVPA, Ted Kennedy capers (THAT's a never-ending
> story), etc. What's next?...transgendered midgets Nazi's and rogue
> elephants?
> >
> > Clearly, every posting on this list can find its way out of this
> forum. In other words, your emails don't necessarily stop here.
> >
> > If you rant; if you come across as a reactionary; if your emails
> sound like they were written by a nut case, then someone who is keen
> on characterizing former military vehicle owners as folks who cannot
> be trusted to tie their shoelaces without supervision WILL use your
> postings against the hobby.
> >
> > Furthermore, (for those of you who would love to see the MVPA go
> the way of the Dodo bird) it is my humble opinion that now is NOT
> the time to undermine the only base of power we have.
> >
> > If you don't like the way the MVPA is doing business, deal with it
> AFTER this storm has passed. If they don't perform, you'll have
> plenty of arguments to support your cause. But right now,
> solidarity is important.
> >
> > As for the MVPA's involvement, or lack thereof, I recall several
> emails indicating the MVPA is getting involved. Am I the only one
> who got them?
> >
> > In short, take a chill-pill. Keep your eyes and ears glued to the
> list. Be constructive. Be smart. If you're a reactionary nut-job,
> you have the right to remain silent, (that's a nice way of saying
> STFU) and remember, anything you say, can, and will be used against
> you by someone who wants to see former MV's cut up into little tiny
> pieces.
> >
> > Flame on, brothers...I got the NOMEX underpants on.
> > TJ
> >
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