Well we are back from our 3 weeks hols, refreshed and ready to get back into the stride of things.
Before we went away I had put up a post relating to the newsletter. unbelievably there is not a single item to put into this issue.
Come on guys, without you we cannot produce this. I would like to get the next issue out before the AGM in April.
Enough said…
Steve & Tracy
I’ve got an idea for an article - will see what I can do.
What format - is Office Word 2000 okay?
Gav
[quote]I’ve got an idea for an article - will see what I can do.
What format - is Office Word 2000 okay?
Gav[/quote]
Send it to
any issues mate and I will get back to you,
cheers
Steve
Come on guys, I have had one article sent. :shock:
I have suggested to the committee that we should abandon the idea of having a Newsletter if interest doesn’t come in.
As stated before these articles DO NOT have to be car related.
Steve
Sorry Steve,
Still trying to write mine.
Gav
Mrs is nodding her head that we can do a follow up to the last one we done.
But it took her about 4 months last time 
Mark
Perhaps a different stance should be taken? maybe looking through the garage and requesting certain members submit an article on certain things they have done or how they have got to where they are. Perhaps if recently updated items are selcted from the garage people may feel more motivated a. to write them as it will still be fresh in their mind and b. more prestigious being invited to write to for the newsletter.
What do you think?
[quote]Perhaps a different stance should be taken? maybe looking through the garage and requesting certain members submit an article on certain things they have done or how they have got to where they are. Perhaps if recently updated items are selcted from the garage people may feel more motivated a. to write them as it will still be fresh in their mind and b. more prestigious being invited to write to for the newsletter.
What do you think?[/quote]
Good point Gavin, but as Steve has said, the articles do not have to be GTO/ car related. There must be quite a few people here who have done something with ther lives, maybe pursued an obscure sport, or holiday adventure. People have mishaps in their lives–both funny and serious–the range of subjects is endless and there must be many who have experienced them—just get thinking guys and gals–it’s our club and our newsletter–which should be about US and not just our cars
[quote]Perhaps a different stance should be taken? maybe looking through the garage and requesting certain members submit an article on certain things they have done or how they have got to where they are. Perhaps if recently updated items are selcted from the garage people may feel more motivated a. to write them as it will still be fresh in their mind and b. more prestigious being invited to write to for the newsletter.
What do you think?[/quote]
I can see your idea is a good one in theory, and thanks for putting in the effort to think about it, but, in our experience, even if we’ve just asked people to do a write-up about an event, it’s not often forthcoming as some people tell us they are just not comfortable putting pen to paper like that, or have the time maybe.
Now it’s been mentioned though, maybe this will jog some memories of people that have done things and prompt a little something to be sent in.
I am seriously busy here at the Empire
But !! I will drag Pete into this !!!
We will try and put something together about the Essex Meet for you along with some nice Hi rez Pictures and send it to you on a CD in word to resize etc…
Cheers Rob
[quote]I am seriously busy here at the Empire
But !! I will drag Pete into this !!!
We will try and put something together about the Essex Meet for you along with some nice Hi rez Pictures and send it to you on a CD in word to resize etc…
Cheers Rob[/quote]
Do what?! :lol: :lol:
Im just not comfortable putting pen to paper like that, or have the time- pick a excuse and use it for me :lol: :lol: :lol:
No seriously, I’m sure we can come up with something- Ive been meaning to write up something for ages anyway but tbh its the last thing I think about in my spare time! :oops:
Me and Sam will be doing a write up for the newsletter including photos.
Neil.