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ORIGINAL: mongo



personally, i kind of prefer that the ama itself is not at events such as these, because, usually, the members present do a much better job representing the ama to the newbs than the staff or any organized approach could ever hope to do. unless, of course, they are all a bunch of overworked by choice sourpusses. lord help us then.

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ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder
Ummmmmm, to answer your basic question......It ain't my job to try to persuade newbies to join the AMA. It's the membership group from Muncie's job to pull that wagon.

Bill, AMA 4720

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ORIGINAL: mongo

what does passing out pamphlets have to do with it?
you invite newbies to join the org by your actions and treatment of them when they take time to ask you a question. i hope you don't just hit them with the, i get 15 min per plane and five days of solid work story when they do.

personally, i kind of prefer that the ama itself is not at events such as these, because, usually, the members present do a much better job representing the ama to the newbs than the staff or any organized approach could ever hope to do. unless, of course, they are all a bunch of overworked by choice sourpusses. lord help us then.

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ORIGINAL: STLPilot

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ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder
Ummmmmm, to answer your basic question......It ain't my job to try to persuade newbies to join the AMA. It's the membership group from Muncie's job to pull that wagon.

Bill, AMA 4720

Again, lets try to keep this one civil.

Then what's the point of having special interest groups ... so their only focus is themselves. Those people in Muncie are the members administrators, that's it. They are not the AMA, the dues paying members are the AMA, it's their org it's THEIR responsibility to give back at any and all chances.

But in regards to any volunteer like an DVP or AVP to have to man a booth at an event NO WAY, they already do the work, why do we need to press these volunteer members, that already volunteer, be requested to sit behind a booth or even drive 1 hour, let alone 3, that benefits AMA member that don't support their organization because they are too busy worrying about the time and effort they have to give to themselves????

If you want anything from the AMA ... make it happen .... you are the AMA. AMA gives us tools, we use tools. If you can't find the time ... then find a member in your club to step to the plate to fill the gap. I applaud you for your efforts Stick .... but you shouldn't ask for more from the people whom already give it in the first place.

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ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder

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ORIGINAL: mongo

what does passing out pamphlets have to do with it?
you invite newbies to join the org by your actions and treatment of them when they take time to ask you a question. i hope you don't just hit them with the, i get 15 min per plane and five days of solid work story when they do.

personally, i kind of prefer that the ama itself is not at events such as these, because, usually, the members present do a much better job representing the ama to the newbs than the staff or any organized approach could ever hope to do. unless, of course, they are all a bunch of overworked by choice sourpusses. lord help us then.

Mongo,

Be ashamed. Me a sourpuss? Bah! Humbug!

Bill, AMA 4720

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ORIGINAL: busted2props
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I represent the hobby! Not the AMA! They can represent themselves and that is why their presence is sorely needed at any and all events.

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Yes, we are the AMA. Now with that said, who represents us? HMMMMM? DVP, AVP, well???? Who is better versed to represent the AMA? Certainly not me, or YOU! I do believe that someone from HQ (or the area DVP/AVP) should be present at all sanctioned AMA events! There's that dang word again-sanctioned-just can't seem to get away from it! And don't give me some song and dance about the volunteer junk. Lots of time away from family and friends goes with the territory! That's what it is all about. If you don't want to do it, then just get out of it and don't volunteer anymore. Tired of that lame duck excuse.!!!

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ORIGINAL: STLPilot

They are volunteer members that go the extra mile.

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Hmmm...in this last post of yours AMA reps go the extra mile but in your post just before this one they shouldn't be expected to drive an hour or so. I guess you mean they should ride the bus?

Would you like some syrup with that waffle sir? LOL

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ORIGINAL: busted2props

I really don't expect any AMA official (DVP/AVP or otherwise) at any event. They will stay in their little cave with their hands stroking each other. That is exactly my feelings on it. I will not change that view.