Guidelines for 928OC Event Support

A little background information may be helpful. Prior to May 2013, the OC did not have any written guidance regarding sponsorship of events. The Guidelines document was developed so that we could have a consistent policy going forward, and so that new event organizers could have guidance to go by. The Guidelines were not meant to be an obstacle. They were meant to be helpful to future event organizers and future OC boards.

It would be great if we could continue to add more OC-sponsored gatherings, and that is the Club's goal. This year we saw the inaugural event of " Sharks in the Mississippi " organized by Jeff Spahn. When a new volunteer like Jeff steps forward and wants to organize a 928 gathering, doesn't it make sense that the OC should have some written guidance to provide? We also want to avoid the misunderstandings that so often arise when a lack of communication is present.

The OC Board is willing to listen to member input and make modifications to the Guidelines as necessary. I shouldn't have to say this, but apparently I do. Your suggestions will be more well-received and more effective if they are well-reasoned and presented politely.

Please see my previous posts in this thread for what I hope are examples of polite well-reasoned contributions (IMHO, and Malcom's at least) so perhaps, Austin, you will forgive my feeble attempt at humor this one time. And thank you for assuming that I am much younger than I really am.

You're right, Bill. Most of the posts have been reasonable. I hope we can move forward in a totally positive manner now and address the issues with the Event Guidelines that have been raised. If there are other constructive comments to be made, they can be offered at this time.

I too share the 'sadness' regarding Roger's decision to terminate his lifetime membership in 928 OC. He has been a great contributor to the 928 community, and to the 928 Owners Club. SO SAD to see this happen.

I have been closely associated with both Stan S. and Roger T. for nearly 10 years. and consider them both to be friends. I've spent time with each of them at various 928 and Drivers Ed events. In my opinion, there is no 'winner' here. Neither of them have remembered the 'other cheek' as well as I wish they had.

I do not 'side' with either hardened position, but feel there was just too much public animosity, and I for one could not figure a way to diminish it - perhaps I didn't spend enough 'emotional capital' to find a solution.

Unfortunately none of us are perfect, and we can all strive to do better in the future. I commit to do that, and to help the members of 928 OC to enjoy their participation in Club activities.

Gary Knox
928 OC charter member and current Treasurer

Well said,

Forward my friends! I too am saddened by events, but we will continue forward and improve the club step by step!

Thanks to each of you who participate in this forum and in 928 events around the world! It is YOUR dedication that make this club great! It is not my efforts or those of any other individual board member who make this place what it is, it is YOU the members. We are here only to work for you and oversee the spending of the money that you provide for your membership each year.

We are continually evaluating and improving (we hope) processes and procedures to make the 928 Owners Club a more inviting place to spend time.

Remember we have the Roadside assistance program that I have not seen the likes of with ANY other car club (please sign up and volunteer if you have not), the Tool Loaner program and the 928 Registry. All of these are here to help make your 928 ownership experience more enjoyable and fulfilling!