AOAI Official Announcement

[05ModPod]

I am sure that my name will come up when discussions refer to the Name Change. And of course I am not going any further here- because all that can be said has.

But if there are any people out their questioning my intent or have been offended from my dry/blunt/yes sometimes angry and frustrated comments - it is not directed at anyone personally (unless of course they have poked at me personally).

My foremost concern - with this issue is the "PROCESS" and many even in this thread have pointed out - the grounds of the problem - communication - or better still lack there of.

We are seeing it even today confusion as to the chain of "command/information" when the IBT refers to the Delegate - This is intended as the President of the Units. However the way things are expressed through these threads/post, region and unit minutes provided by various forum and wbcci members - all give the impression that the issue goes straight to the delegates meeting.

That is where the vote of the delegates will take place.

The vote of the regular members will take place in their Unit Spring Rally Business meeting.

The IBT along with the WBCCI Office has to be accountable in sending the Presidents of Each Unit adequate information surrounding their motions - in order for the Presidents to communicate with his or her members.

...And I think this is where some members here are more than discouraged because they either did not hear or see the information at their Unit level or in some cases DID NOT get it via their own President prior to both delegate meetings.

It is this supporting information that "we" used in a broad sense - are all waiting for......

And if my big mouth has even got a few people to think a little about this situation then I am happy.

[Anon]

I agree that we should all join a FICA contributors caravan club!
I love the WBCCI but I just cannot afford the fees and do the things my kids love to do.
I had a good time when I was a kid too when we went to rallies. We never got to go to the luncheons because they were always on a weekday in the early afternoon.
Still, I am not out to change the WBCCI.
I am not a member of any organization that does not interest me or my family. I would not join one just to try to change it either.

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by 66Overlander

Anyway, I hope this was just a misstatement and that all of this information will be forthcoming soon to the full membership, but you never know.

hi 66o' and others interested in the name change issue.......

the march bb arrived today,
with a pretty complete note on name selection study and the committee process....
it is called a "slightly abbreviated copy" of the study....
but seems to hit the key points...
for me anyway.

the complete study, with all its annexes was mailed to all unit presidents...
so if ya need more details....
seems the unit pres. is the contact...

this piece in the bb covers the task (it's history), historical facts relating to the process, a summary of the membership feedback, the name options, the logo, the phase in process if approved, costs and legaleze...
and the final committe recommendations and ibt approval.

no mention of how the membership vote will be conducted (seems i read units use a variety of methods) but it does mention that the delegates cast the deciding votes at the june/06 international....(thank you r.b. bernd for the clarity)

just an update....

also, the cover phote is 'warm looking' with wb# 30003 in tow;
a little bio on a 93 year old airstreamer,
the sun valley jazz fest reads like it was fun....
and there is a new dealer with an ad...
mountain family rv in reno nevada.....cool
also several pages on the international.....
with knitting, quilting, scrapbookin' and a wholesome assortment of tours.....
ozie and harriet would be thrilled.
the tillamook cheese factory IS a great day trip.....ummmmm
trips to the coast, mt saint helens and a winery or 2...
maybe i will go.....

ya know it's not 'airlife'.....but this is a pretty good issue.

thank you wbcci staff for doing this work...

cheers
2air'

[streamer23]

Thanks for the update.Having just received my February Blue Beret on Friday,I guess I'll have to wait another month to read the March issue myself.Good to hear our Reno,Nevada dealer has an ad in the issue.

[Stefrobrts]

Wow - I just got my Feb issue as well. I had no idea other people got theirs a month ahead of me! I guess in a month I'll read the article myself!

[InsideOut]

They are mailed bulk rate...thus the disparity in arrival dates, I presume.

Shari

[Stefrobrts]

A little off topic, but I did notice this issue was printed on a higher quality paper, and did not arrive looking like it had been chewed on by wild dogs, which was nice.

[overlander63]

I guess I'll read it whenever mine arrives... I know they have to send it via bulk mail, but I think I could have walked to Jackson Center, picked up my issue, and walked home by now.

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by 65GT

Man oh man what it takes to get just a LITTLE official info! ._

hi 65gt and others......

seems you might want the full unabridged uncensored complete original uncut pre king james, with-all-the-words version?

have you had any friendly contact with your unit president?....

he/she has got the pure dope......you need the mainline i.v. stuff man....

cheers
2air'

[Stefrobrts]

Dude, you need to get out and go camping..soon!