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I think there is a lot of hot air blowin' - people need to be very careful about perceptions, especially of attitude.
I think good arguments can be made for not creating competing organizations for a social activity. That is not a good basis for a social organization seeking to encourage community.
There is also something to be said about demonstrating a need for organization before organizing.
In other words, get friends together doing things that complement other organizations - not compete with them. If the activities of your group of friends gets to the point where its activities need organization, then do the organizing.
The idea with WBCCI is not to play with organizational artifacts but rather to stimulate people to get out and utilize their Airstream RV. What I see in a lot of the hot air (and I am aware of the caveat in re perceptions) is folks who are putting the focus on the artifacts and not on what we gather to do together. Use WBCCI as a tool to help you if you find you need the organization and its support and structures. Don't use it as a foil for your other frustrations or problems.
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