NECF Changes

[Jay]

First, let me assure you that NECF is here to stay. The past year or so has been a learning experience for all involved with running the organization. We started out small with big plans and big ideas. In the end I believe we took on more than was necessary. Geography is probably the biggest challenge. We were laying the ground work for what we thought would work. However, at this point, we honestly do not have the member involvement to require such a structured club. If we had all our regularly active members located in close proximity it would be one thing. However, spread out as we are it's just not needed.
So, what does this mean?
There are a few changes. The biggest being, we no longer have any title positions. This means AC is no longer President. I am no long Vice President and Manifoldsrme is no longer Road Marshall.
So what about Club Members? This ties in with the next big question, What about dues?
Anyone who paid dues last year and is not happy about the current changes please PM me and we can issue you a refund. Otherwise, any contributing members will be identified as NECF Supporters from here on. There will no longer be dues collected. We plan to offer stickers, and t-shirts and looking into offering calendars. These items will be available depending on your donation level. We are working out a pricing structure now. All costs will be reasonable, and money collected will go to help offset the cost of running the site. Anyone who makes a donation will be listed as an NECF Supporter. Being a supporter will allow access to the current Club Members forum. Things like t-shirt re designs, calendar submissions etc will be discussed here and voted on. While we want everyone to have a voice, those who help out with donations will get a little bit more of a say in things. Donations are not a requirement to participate. We will not be begging or reminding anyone. There will be a simple Paypal option available to make a donation and recive your items.

So what does this all mean to you?
Now everyone is an equal member, and the responsibility to further the organization lies with everyone. If you know of an event that you would like to get a group together for, let us know. If you have an idea for a large meet like Colt State Park last year, feel free to throw your ideas out there and we will help to organize. I will be posting something in the events forum on ideas for organizing. So if you have enjoyed being a part of this so far, please stick around.

So this is where we are at right now. It may seem like a lot of change, but honestly, I think things will not be much different than the 2008 season. The reasoning behind these few changes are to better promote what the core idea of our organization is about. We plan to have fun, hopefully meet new people, make new friends, share Ideas, and lend a hand when needed.