[AT] Portland Camping

[jfgrant]

Thank You Gene. Welcome changes indeed. I have been a member in the past and 
sent my dues via a "friend" who forgot to pay even with my money. I'll send 
it via pony express this time. Again, I hope all will try and understand 
that I'm not complaining but just voicing my situation as I see it. I am 
going attempt to attend, gas prices not withstanding. Regards, to all and a 
big thanks to those who could help at the work sessions.  John Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Dotson" <gdotsly at loganrec.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 8:41 PM
Subject: [AT] Portland Camping


>    John and others;
>    The big change in camping is that the directors are no longer to
> rope off an area for their friends, cronies, brother in law and friend
> of a friend. This has been happening in the past and now has come to a
> halt. There will still be areas set aside, but have to be approved by
> the club officers based on the merit and participation of the group.
> Financial offers of any kind are not considered and discouraged. What
> they want is for people participate in any way they are able.
> Volunteering on work days and at the show will be looked on with
> favor. Our A.T.I.S. tractor group has donated many hours to assist the
> Tri-State club. We actively get to know the directors and officers and
> ask what we can do.
>    Manual work is not the only way to participate. There are 11 other
> months in the calendar year besides August. New ideas and suggestions
> are always appreciated and considered if they are submitted in a
> cordial and well meaning way.
>    Members showing up early this year will notice a vastly greater
> number of the good camping spots that are open. Favoratism hopefully
> is a thing of the past.
>    The whole blowup started at the show last year when a club
> member's friend showed up from South Carolina and did not have his
> usual spot reserved. This person's only contact with the club was to
> attend the show. A very verbal display unsued from this and involved
> the camping directors and officers. It has been leading up to this for
> a few years and this was the fuse that set it all off.
>    I am very sorry that some have decided to forego the pleasures of
> this show. Many have attended for many years. The best advice I can
> give it to exercise the membership you have invested in. Be a club
> member and not just a show attendee.
>
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