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15-02-13, 16:26
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Greetings to All MLU patrons!
Rumour abounds of a New group for fellow enthusiasts of military vehicles, militaria, history etc. A loose knit organization of persons who share an interest in all things green, rusty or otherwise. No politics, minimalist comittments by members and very low yearly dues. No executive. No business endorsements. No BS. Everyone welcome.  A large spring and fall Swap Meet and Greet- no "shows" per se, but a private gathering of friends, for friends. No public interest or involvement. Maybe a couple newsletters. Just good old fashioned fun.  Military Vehicle Collectors Ontario - more to follow Ideas, thoughts???
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15-02-13, 18:24
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Chris: Why dilute what we already have?
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15-02-13, 22:05
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Jon, do you remember the CC events on your back door step, the West End Meet etc?
How much fun were they???
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16-02-13, 04:45
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Seen this cycle before......
......wonder if it is inevitable.......
All gathering start small ....... with honest intentions..... grow rapidly than gradualy falls apart. Can't explain it..... and I am not against it.... I just can't explain it. I have personaly experienced it several times... with 1812 re-enactors, woodturners association, parish recreational association, 4x4 clubs, CMP publications, MLU's brush with financial problems, etc...even the American MV association had some trying time a few years ago. It seems that it almost requires a cyclical forest fire to revitalize the vegetation..... from the ashes comes forth new life. It still remains that while the forest is burning down, which is an awful sight...... some plants (members) will disappear and new varieties will grow. Is this the early sign of a new (O) MV (A) forest fire.....??? would it not be more advantagous to have a control burn so as not to loose everything...? Can't we identify what made certain events fun, see if we can isolate it, and strive to replicate those elements..... or identify what is not desirable, such as different opinions, egos, different interest, egos, doing it for business purposes versus just a hobby ( both of which has its place as I buy stuff), egos, oddly enough dues have never been a reason for breaking up..... every one wants to show up for the fun but no one wants to take charge to organize it..... I wish I could offer a quick solution ....... all I know is "deja vu" ...... and sadly we may see it again. Bob C.
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada
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16-02-13, 14:09
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I agree with Bob.
Very cyclical occurrence in any group I have been part of. Same for scale model making and Land Rovers and military vehicles R
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16-02-13, 14:31
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Bob and Robin, you both make some very valid points.
Bob, I really like your "forest fire" analogy as it seems fitting. Sadly, politics always rears its ugly head in most organizations-left unchecked they self destruct.
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3RD Echelon Wksp 1968 M274A5 Mule Baifield USMC 1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC 1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC 1958 M274 Mule Willys US Army 1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715 1 CSR 1943 Converto Airborne Trailer 1983 M1009 CUCV 1957 Triumph TRW 500cc RT-524, PRC-77s, and trucks and stuff and more stuff and and....... OMVA, MVPA, G503, Steel Soldiers
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Hybrid Mode
