Thanks for your comments.
The issues are a little seperate, however.
The fact only a maybe a dozen or so come to these events as they are
restricted to the one model, is indeed currently quaint charm. That's fine.
If it grows into the national W123 attraction of my dreams, it'll be fun
to watch it gain acceptance over the coming decades.
I really don't mean to come off complaining about the return rate, but
understand those are of only W123 owners who specifically requested the
memebership info. Based on the positive correspondance, I thought it might
be closer to 25%. Consideration is of course given that it is a
free-per-simple-request promotion giveaway and not everyone will respond
further. The feed back recieved has been very positive, if limited.
Perhaps the literature is not extensive enough or too intense for folks
based on their taste, I usually don't hear that, perhaps out of courtesy
which I can respect, but a little criticism is good. Often I have it worked
out and can explain why I do something a certain way. Regardless I will
continue to build and enhance the membership however I am able to make it
more attractive. One should WANT to join a club, or better yet, "not miss
out on it" It's a recreational back burner issue I understand. Some join
years later, it'll be fine.
The point of my Club is supreme enhancement of the model for the benefit of
the owner. There is no way I would want to compete against the other
solidly founded MB club instituions. I participate in some of those too.
My tiny sect is merely a special haven for my obsession. The extreme focus
gives me pleasure and I believe will allow me to encompass the car
completely. With all the details I want to know about one type of car,
learning much about other cars cannot be afforded.
Vince
Club 123D President
http://www.club123d.org
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shamless plug for Club 123D spring "rally"
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 09:36:10 -0500
Your reply level is low because you restrict events/membership to 123 cars.
Many enthusiasts, who have owned 123 cars in the past but have moved on to
newer cars, and still have a passion and knowledge for the 123, are
excluded.
Most clubs and organizations of this type try to get as many participants
as
possible INCLUDED which is the opposite of your policy of EXCLUDING.
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GG
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997 SL500
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-----Original Message-----
From: V Layton
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 9:11 AM
Hello folks
<snip>
The last membership promotion I mentioned was rather anti-climatic,
about
5% return. I did get some requests from members of this list though, so
thank you very much all who asked for info.
<snip>
Vince
Club 123D President
http://www.club123d.org
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