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| SnoddersB |
Posted - 04 Oct 2010 : 12:47:02
Much as the magazine continued to be excellent under Vernon's editorship I for one am most put out that the decision was taken at the AGM to reduce it to a shadow of its former self.
Howmany out there in SROCland think that the reduction in size should have been put to the WHOLE membership rather than to the few who live within driving distance of the Southern centered AGM. |
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| bigt80 |
Posted - 16 Oct 2010 : 18:50:38
Just catching up on the forum. Interesting to see comments on the mag: whilst I was not in favour of a reduction from A4 to A5 & it is something we've resisted as a committee for many years it came to a point of simple economics: increasing costs, both printing & postage, dwindling subs & difficultly in filling A4 size due to lack of copy: these were some of the reasons why we could not put it to the membership to vote & had to take the decison as a committee one. I think all things being equal we would all have rather kept the mag as it was, but changes in circumstances have forced this upon us: first change in 30 years isn't bad though! If you've really stong views I'd suggest a letter to C & T so all the mebership can share both bouquets & brickbats! Glen. |
| Tony Fearn |
Posted - 06 Oct 2010 : 00:43:13
Hello Snodders, (I do wish that we could all use our actual names, after all this is a Club)
I must say that I agree with David. The new format is excellent, and I love the fact that we can see so much of it in colour. I live in the North West of England and there aren't many Rapiers around, but I echo the sentiment that if I need help and support it is always available.
If the AGM deliberates on something, then members present can vote for or against, so the majority present must have said OK.
Tony. |
| Holbay120 |
Posted - 05 Oct 2010 : 00:22:08
Hello, I have given much thought to your posting before replying as I do think there should be a response, I believe the magazine was produced in this format to reduce costs, it is very easy to sit back and criticise the effort’s of others whilst doing nothing yourself and I believe this was carried out to make the club more viable to members, whilst I respect your view as a fellow SROC member I feel your insinuation of a southern bias is a little unfair. I live in the North East of England and although I too feel a little isolated sometimes it is hardly fair doo’s to complain because the majority of members and indeed owners live in the south of England, I would also like to say that I have received nothing but help and support from the club even when it came to lumping and posting very heavy part’s that I needed. It’s hardly the fault of anyone where they are born or live and these people who after all are volunteers do the best they can for the club and indeed members interest’s
Best Regards
David McKenna |
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