Re: [VAL] Discontent with WBCCI

[Rob Davis <rob-iod@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"So my suggestion is that the VAC break away from the WBCCI...  I think 
WBCCI is beyond repair. "

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My suggestion is we start a 'three gripes you're out' rule and apply it 
to WBCCI, VAC & valist.  Here's an excerpt from the WBCCI Code of Ethics:

"To be ever mindful of what we say or print with respect to the affect 
on others so as to avoid disharmony and ill feelings among club members 
and to dedicate ourselves to the work of cementing together the members 
of WBCCI in bonds of good fellowship and mutual understanding."

I think the folks who constantly slam WBCCI & VAC have already violated 
their membership oath, should be warned, then released to join whatever 
other organization suits their fancy.

I'm baffled how some folks join an organization and then gripe about it 
to fellow members. YOU HAVE A CHOICE IN THE MATTER, don't renew your 
membership.  Those of us who are active have made the choice to change 
the organization in a pro-active way. The 'old-timers' listen to people 
that contribute, rather than just gripe and we have found them to be 
more supportive than we could have ever imagined.  They know they can't 
shoulder the responsibility indefinitely and they have welcomed with 
open arms the involvement of 'younger folks'. 

Toby has the right spirit when he says "changing the club in whatever 
small way that I have...helping the people who run it now make it 
something I'll like even more when I'm an old-timer".

Rob Davis
'64 GlobeTrotter, #1824, VAC
Denver, CO