----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 9:34 AM
Subject: What the...?!?!
I certainly do apologize to the listserve should
anyone have misunderstood my post and I want to clarify any
misunderstanding/misinformation that may be out there.
We are not looking to disband the club and have it
fade into the land of memories. Period. I don't even know where
that came from. I will be the one fading into the land of memories, not
the club.
I do take full responsibility for possibly planning
too many events in a short period of time and, ironically, helping to foster a
feeling of been there/done that. However, I have never/will never spread
apathy & disenchantment within this club! Please! My desire
has always been to have as many fan club members as possible on board and
participating, taking ownership of this club. It was been correctly
stated, however, that, "if we want to rekindle that spark, it's clearly up to
us."...a single person can only create a spark, it's up to the entire club to
make that spark grow into a flame of passion.
Yes, I am burned out and, yes, I am in the process
of fading into the background. I've discussed this with Pat, Cris, and
Keith. Pat's vision was that the club had matured to a point that an
actual "leader" was unnecessary. As stated in my note, individual
members would step forward with ideas and present them directly to the
band. If the band agreed with the idea, then that member would present
the idea to the club and run with it. Therefore, a plan is already in
place to allow those with "fresh blood and fresh ideas take the wheel for a
while" to help rekindle the spark...
A single person can create a spark...
And yes, Damned the torpedos and full speed
ahead.
Laurin
