What Rules?

[Overstreet]

In another thread on, "Why did you Leave WBCCI?", there was a poll. On the poll there was a response, "Too many rules" . I'm a member of WBCCI and two local clubs. We have rules.....?

What rules would they be speaking of? Please no complaining, no whinning, just tell me what "rules" they might be talking about? True they were polling people that left. AND they likely weren't happy. ….. or they'd have stayed. But people come and go in any organization. But for the life of me I can't recall any "rules."

[Hittenstiehl]

There are actually rules of WBCCI and then Clubs certainly have (based on what we read here) their own set of rules or maybe just operating procedures that they go by.

We also would not have known (about so many rules) as in the 4CU Unit the rules just seem to be meet, greet, eat, sip, sit (by the fire) and have fun.

Maybe we should look them up (The Rules) and actually post them in this thread.

Sometimes it seems more of a people blending in with each other or not. Somebody took an affront to how they were approached or not welcomed or not. Some groups like to drink more than others. Some have a morning prayer meeting. Some like to dictate where you park. Some units welcome new members with open arms and some of them get cliquish.

Anytime you've got people you're going to have people problems.

[Lumatic]

Only rules I can think of are rules covering business meetings and unit compliance with national. Not a big deal. No deal at all unless you are an officer.

When I first joined 10 years ago there were more rules governing meetings, Roberts Rules of Order. We even wore our blue berets. Not so much nowadays. We are encoucouraged to wear our badges but you are not going to get a pie in the face if you don't.

Not a real rule but politics and religion can cause chafed elbows.

[Countryboy59]

My ideal unit would have younger and older people in it, not a lot of politics, and about half drinkers and non drinkers. Some retired and some not. And at least 3 guitar players. When I find it, I’ll join.

[Landrum]

Originally Posted by Countryboy59

My ideal unit would have younger and older people in it, not a lot of politics, and about half drinkers and non drinkers. Some retired and some not. And at least 3 guitar players. When I find it, I’ll join.

Sounds like the Razorback Unit. Well the drinkers to non-drinkers may be more like 90/10, but the rest sounds about right. Oh and no politics.

[SteveSueMac]

Originally Posted by Countryboy59

My ideal unit would have younger and older people in it, not a lot of politics, and about half drinkers and non drinkers. Some retired and some not. And at least 3 guitar players. When I find it, I’ll join.

Sounds like New England Airstream Club (formerly New England Unit). [emoji3]

Stop in any time.

[Countryboy59]

Originally Posted by Landrum

Sounds like the Razorback Unit. Well the drinkers to non-drinkers may be more like 90/10, but the rest sounds about right. Oh and no politics.

On my way. Save me a spot. Gibson acoustic OK?

[Countryboy59]

Originally Posted by SteveSueMac

Sounds like New England Airstream Club (formerly New England Unit). [emoji3]

Stop in any time.

A little chilly out there right now. Is there lobster?

[SteveSueMac]

Originally Posted by Countryboy59

A little chilly out there right now. Is there lobster?

Almost always [emoji3]

[sandlapper]

Originally Posted by Countryboy59

My ideal unit would have younger and older people in it, not a lot of politics, and about half drinkers and non drinkers. Some retired and some not. And at least 3 guitar players. When I find it, I’ll join.

Sounds like the entire Region 3 to me.....Virginia, NC, SC, Georgia, and Florida. Come join us, anytime, you will like it. John

[Phil and/or Sue]

"It's the aluminum Rule, 'thou shalt enjoy the ride'", says Antsy McClain.


Phil

[HHPJ]

“I don’t care to belong to any club that will have me as a member.”
Groucho Marx

[Lily&Me]

We were required to take a pledge, including that of allegiance to the WBCCI and to not disparage them in any way.

That’s really not an effective way to silence critics, but they tried.

True, don’t ask where, we didn’t renew after the first year, the unit dissolved a few years later.

Maggie

[Caffeinated]

In the Oregon is unit, I think they want you to have a Airstream. But they will welcome you with a SOB if you want to check out whether the club and AS lifestyle might be a fit. And there is wine. But you don’t have to indulge.

Mike

[Overstreet]

Well the rules I see above look something like this,

A. Wear coat and tie.
B. Wear blue beret.
C. Roberts rules of order.
D. Go to meetings.
E. Swear allegiance to WBCCI

Well, some of those are funny. I'm retired. I endeavor to avoid all of those things. I can see where people might get turned off. Blue beret? Naw, but if it were a Stetson...…….

[RedSHED]

We were members of a unit about 10-12 years ago. One of the rules I recall was that you had to wear a nametag or take a $1 penalty for starters, with other discipline for repeat offenses.
There were some dress codes too.



I remember mostly skipping the nametag about half the time and either skipping the necktie or tying it loosely. I also recall getting a little talk by one of the huffier members about how important it was to wear a nametag.


There were some strict and peculiar rules about how the nomination and officer process worked. Most of it - again per memory - either wasn't in the member handbook or was different. I remember thinking that if they didn't drive some new blood into management they'd wake up one morning and realize they'd killed the whole thing.


My experience was a dozen years ago, so it's probably worth checking out today. It might be different. Sounds like some of the rally rules are a little more relaxed at least.

[azflycaster]

Originally Posted by RedSHED

We were members of a unit about 10-12 years ago. One of the rules I recall was that you had to wear a nametag or take a $1 penalty for starters, with other discipline for repeat offenses.
There were some dress codes too.



I remember mostly skipping the nametag about half the time and either skipping the necktie or tying it loosely. I also recall getting a little talk by one of the huffier members about how important it was to wear a nametag.


There were some strict and peculiar rules about how the nomination and officer process worked. Most of it - again per memory - either wasn't in the member handbook or was different. I remember thinking that if they didn't drive some new blood into management they'd wake up one morning and realize they'd killed the whole thing.


My experience was a dozen years ago, so it's probably worth checking out today. It might be different. Sounds like some of the rally rules are a little more relaxed at least.

Things have changed. I have never seen a members handbook, but badges are required at some events. Personally, I have met thousands of members over the years and I can not remember every member's name (badges help).

[RedSHED]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

Things have changed. I have never seen a members handbook, but badges are required at some events. Personally, I have met thousands of members over the years and I can not remember every member's name (badges help).

Thanks. We may consider it again sometime.