andybeau Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 What's involved and expected? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 Expected to do all of the boring jobs that no-one else wants to do, be at meetings first, leave last, entertain everyone throughout, maintain order, sort the finances / food / venue / events / weather, organise shows and events that no-one will confirm that they can attend, organise meals for twenty that only ten arrive at, answer millions of e-mails that all start with 'Why?' have your phone with you at all times, have the patience of a Saint, especially when trying to explain why the guy who expected to win the Car of Show Trophy, didn't, and the mind of Sherlock Holmes to detect where everyone went who said they'd help, but disappeared immediately something needed doing. Otherwise, it's rewarding. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 I book the venue once a month. I got trained at the South of England meet to do valuations. I write a piece in the Courier, periodically. Theoretically I arrange fun trips out. And then there's the extensive beer sampling. Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 I pursuaded someone else to write the notes each month as I kept forgetting. We meet at the same pub each month so that is sorted. I haven't had an email or a phone call for 5 years now I reckon, could even be more, forums have sorted that. Ought to organise something I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said: Expected to do all of the boring jobs that no-one else wants to do, be at meetings first, leave last, entertain everyone throughout, maintain order, sort the finances / food / venue / events / weather, organise shows and events that no-one will confirm that they can attend, organise meals for twenty that only ten arrive at, answer millions of e-mails that all start with 'Why?' have your phone with you at all times, have the patience of a Saint, especially when trying to explain why the guy who expected to win the Car of Show Trophy, didn't, and the mind of Sherlock Holmes to detect where everyone went who said they'd help, but disappeared immediately something needed doing. Otherwise, it's rewarding. That sounds about right, associations here work incthe same way plus if you are late arriving at the AGM you find you have been elected president/treasurer/secretary. 😒 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 you can do as much or as little as you are able to contribute I collect emails and circulate what we plan through the season the pub meets can be a problem we often get 20+ and finding a pub witha room to use is hard going we manage as an area to Run our Duxford event we have funds that help with this generated from event profits and a raffle at the pub i am supported by a small group of members who take on odd drives and runs or look out for events so many hands help recent years we have done a drive to a establishment each month any local classic events are left to DIY yourselves so it all down to preference in arranging drives etc do what you like makes it easier as the area grows help can be pressganged to assist it doesnt all have to sit on your shoulders team work !!!! works I dont do any FB just e mails or you can make it full time job keeping thing upto date ( i have a member who updates our area FB page ) the area news can be as long or short as you like some dont do one some are injected with a gramaphone needle news can be short and simple or a full blog on someone blown his tryes up its just a monthly task which you can make easy or a life story down to you to only do what you fancy , when its up and you get support spread the work out if its a new area dont expect a flood of members on the first night it takes a bit of work and time to make it successful its what you put into it that gives you the what you get out of it , labour of love maybe not . the excitement of arranging things and you get 20 cars on a follow me run makes the smile Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Oh! And you can get a name badge from HQ! And a further discount in the Club Shop. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 good call Doug Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Yeh, we're all in it for the name badge. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 3 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: And a further discount in the Club Shop. Can you??? Never knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 5% on top of members discount I think, maybe more. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 19 hours ago, andybeau said: What's involved and expected? Thanks in advance I did the AO job for a good few years. Realistically you are expected to write a monthly report. I always kept it fairly short, maybe where people were going (eg spares day, shows etc) and where we were meeting. I never organised a stand at a show, but many do. A Christmas meal is not too much grief to sort out, but keep any money collecting records transparent. Never had an issue with pubs, but we were low maintenance, just asked if the pub was happy and all was well. Most like to have 10-20 people turn up midweek, as they are often quiet nights. Especially if people sometimes eat as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 its more like 10% but its not publicised much pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: its more like 10% but its not publicised much pete You're correct, there... never got it in twenty years that I'm aware of, just usual members discount.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 it should come up on the payment as its all linked in somehow ask Angie next time Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 06/11/2021 at 20:30, Colin Lindsay said: Expected to do all of the boring jobs that no-one else wants to do, be at meetings first, leave last, entertain everyone throughout, maintain order, sort the finances / food / venue / events / weather, organise shows and events that no-one will confirm that they can attend, organise meals for twenty that only ten arrive at, answer millions of e-mails that all start with 'Why?' have your phone with you at all times, have the patience of a Saint, especially when trying to explain why the guy who expected to win the Car of Show Trophy, didn't, and the mind of Sherlock Holmes to detect where everyone went who said they'd help, but disappeared immediately something needed doing. Otherwise, it's rewarding. Colin - That is the same with any voluntary organisation. There is a saying.."some will, some won't, so what...next....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Badwolf said: Colin - That is the same with any voluntary organisation. There is a saying.."some will, some won't, so what...next....." Yeah, but it's still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 we have a strange view of FUN agree with all Colin has noted he left out "Pulling Teeth" and having a Crystal Ball Im lucky to have a lot of support but there are times you ponder over .......... why do I do this !!!! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Pete Lewis said: why do I this !!!! Pete Usually because no-one else wants to, and you want to keep the area alive. Next AGM you attend, listen for the released breaths and look for the relieved but guilty expressions when the AO is elected for another year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 we have ours on this Monday i await the relief ...not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 AGM? our area, we bully/bribe somebody into the job, usually for a few years. And offer sacrifices to the gods that by the time they step down we have somebody turn up who is keen to do the job. Worked for the last 30 years.... New blood for this coming year. But we do have low expectations of them, in that we do not bleat on about them organising stuff. They just need to scrawl a few words most months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 AGM? Old AO Mark said "I'm off to the North, who want's the job? Decide while I get a drink" When he returned, some were outside looking at motors, some were chatting to the Sunbeam Club at the other end of the pub and the rest hid in the loo. "Ah! Ha!" said Mark "It's you then!" Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hereabouts we don't have an "area" the nearest being North Yorks. Well over an hours drive for me. So I guess not a material fact. But having "done time" on Caravan section committees in the past, there seems to be a "Hard Core" with a need for "organisation" those who will, and those who wont, or have to be pressed. I`m very much afraid that in later life I`ve become one of the latter. One has to have appreciation though for those who do take up volunteer posts. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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