This biggest challenge in our club is simple, polite Ps and Qs. We just lost a member, and I say good riddance to him (he was a jerk), because of this simple problem. He was complaining that people he tried to buy things from were slackers, not returning his emails, etc. I don't know if my big show I put all this
effort into is going to pay off, basically because of this basic problem. No follow-up with emails, forcing me to resort to cold calling. I sent three welcoming
messages to new members, and got the cold shoulder. Anyway, we have some major challenges threatening our survival, but we have come this far with 1,200 members and Charles is working to try to fix this bugged software as I am writing this. I have noticed a lot of pre-madonna attitudes when people on this site aren't served immediately. When people don't respond, I start assuming the worst, as so many people are flaky today. Then, I get angry, like I am angry at that member up north who used to be cordial, then just left the club one day and ignored my emails when I tried to reach out. That is all I have ever tried to do in this club in my imperfect human nature was reach out to you all, as one man in the wilderness. And, one really doesn't know what that person's state in life is or issue behind the seemingly harmless username. So, please, be patient. Its a sign of the times. Don't get mad when people don't respond right away because they are busy, or maybe they are criminals. Now, you see why a club president feels put out. However, I think half our battle is this site getting attacked by spammers and software issues. Please bear with us as we work to save the club. We have had 9 K-car shows and some meets back east, so its not all that bad. Plus, I have the 1,200 member roster, and 100s of phone numbers, that I can continue to lobby for support and beg people to reconsider us as something worthwhile. Please, be positive, and above all, think of ways to support your president. He is tired and really needs a break from all this stress.