Hey People
I just want to clarify a couple of points, and answer a few comments, then I PROMISE THIS WILL BE THE LAST YOU HEAR FROM ME PUBLICLY ON THE MATTER
First of all, we have contacted Mini Spares to make sure there were no mis-understandings, and to make sure that nobody there was upset. As I suspected, this was something that was massively blown out of proportion, and from what I can gather the guys there are very happy to be associated with both Ausmini and the Mini Club.
I will personally visit John on my next day off to introduce myself to him, and to make sure there is no possible ill-feelings. I understand that he IS happy to run another day similar to this Sunday, at a later date. I am sorry I (and several of our members) will not be able to make it this Sunday as we have already been committed to running our motorkhana training day (See Events and Planned Cruises
). I hope everyone has a good day and scores a bargain!! As I have said previously, our intention was never to try and move the day that has already been organised, but I thought that repeating the day later so more MCC members could make it would not only provide our members with a good day out and the chance of a bargain, but it would also be another good chance for John to further promote his business.
Secondly, as I have also mentioned previously, it was never my intention to start a public slanging match. Nobody benefits from this. I just felt it necessary to answer unfounded criticisms and to set a few things straight. I once again apologise for dragging everyone else through this.
As the committee member of the NSW Mini Club who uses Ausmini most regularly, I would like to put myself forward for anyone at all to approach with any issues they have regarding the club - be they suggestions, ideas or even complaints. I just ask people to do it in a PM or email rather than just stand up on a soap-box and start ranting. I am approachable and flexible, and am always looking for ways to bring new life and new members to the club.
Steve wrote:
I just thought it was poor of our committee to have a go at John Smidt because he was good enough to offer opening on his only day off and have a BBQ through his interest in Ausmini its got nothing to do with mini club.
And yet............................
Steve wrote:
silly committee some of its committee members and membership participate and are part of Ausmini.
People on Ausmini approached John and he said fine MCC could have, as MCC members participate on Ausmini they are all welcome
So which is it, Are we all welcome, or does it have nothing to do with the club??
IwannaMini wrote:
Still... I guess if you ask me, if you dont like something, life is too short to waste time jumping up and down trying to make waves and change it... you should just sit back, enjoy it for what it is, and if you dont enjoy it then be adult about it to walk away from it and leave those people that do enjoy it to enjoy it....
Right on. If everyone was as laid-back and easy going as that, the club, and even the world would be a happier place.
J_A_M wrote:
FFS...why do you people do this HERE???
Send these messages in a f*n PM.
You all look like big girl's blouses!
I agree - which is exactly why I have asked people to PM or email me with any future complaints.
Steve wrote:
Was an invitation extended to him to go to the MCC swap meet seeing as though he has an entire warhouse full of new old stock seperate to Mini Spares Centre Group, NO they didn't.
This would have had more merit as a suggestion if it was brought up before the swap meet, not nearly a week after. No I didn't invite John, nor did I invite anyone personally. The information was distributed as far and wide as I could manage given the time and resources available to me. If you thought John would have wanted to come along, in your vast dealings with him, and as someone who loves the club dearly, I'm sure you could have mentioned to him that he could come along. I actually didn't think of inviting any businesses at all to the event, so I'm sure John won't harbour me any ill-will for not thinking of him in particluar
min13k wrote:
and people put crap on me because of my car ......
Have you seen my car lately??
I don't know who in the club has put crap on you for your car, but if it does happen, this is one person's view - NOT THE CLUB'S!!! This is one of the things that I have been trying very hard to work on. Getting all Mini's accepted, and getting the people with cars they think won't be accepted to realise they are.
I have spoken a few times to Brad (13Sec) about bringing his car along to some club events. He has said to me that he is intending to join the club, and is happy to bring the beast along to a meeting so everyone can have a look at it as it's a bloody interesting car. I just hope this little frakkar hasn't affected that at all.
Anyone who thinks new or modified cars aren't accepted obviously didn't see everyone swoop on Brad's car at the swap meet to have a gander - that car generated a helluva lot of interest, and that's what we're about. People who are interested in cars!!
Steve wrote:
Wasn't the MCC chat forum you became moderator of get shut down through nasty personally attacks and inapproriate comments?
Yes it was, temporarily. It is back in action now, just has some simple ground rules now to stop things getting out of hand. And Steve, you know where a lot of those inappropriate comments came from I'm sure.
Steve wrote:
Silly but I think some people are anti ausmini and do this stuff behind closed doors so it needs to be said.
I have absolutely no idea where you get this from. It has me baffled where you could get the idea from that we would be anti Ausmini!! We have put a link to Ausmini from the club website, and welcome any Ausmini people to the club with open arms.
Springers Final Thought:-I hope everyone can believe that the bitchiness and politics are very rare in the Mini Club, and what you have seen here is the exception rather than the rule. I have said it a few times, but just want to make the point very strongly,
I won't comment publicly any further on the matters raised. As a few have said, it's gone far enough. If anyone wants to carry it on, email me with your concerns/questions.MrBob wrote:
Now back to our regular programming.........
Hah! Couldn't agree with me more on that one!!!
Gee guys, it was just supposed to be a nice sunny BBQ amongst a bunch of old mates! What has this become?!?
