Easyplan66
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enricos maserati pages is a great website for anything maserati.
Maserati Club UK.
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Parisien
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Easyplan66
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I suppose we must respect everyones opinion of us whatever they think. Life is too short to get excited about such things.
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...as do all institutions...................anyone guess it age profile........cos at one stage they too were in their 30s/40s/50s etc.....how many members of the club( turn over/new joiners)..........dont see any reason why we can't interact more with them...etc.....
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Andrew would agree..Pop on there now and again...Loads of info..not a great site to navigate....but worth a look all the same....Some nice cars for sale as well and always seems to get some nice 90's Ghibli's for sale.
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For me Enrico is a long-standing font of knowledge within the club fraternity and his curation of the club website is hugely impressive, though I wish the format of the site itself was a little clearer.
I don't think SM cuts across anything Enrico is doing, but do hope that some 'cross fertilization' will be to the benefit of both.
It will be interesting to see how this all unfolds. Just pleased we've made the first step and haven't had our foot stamped on.
Em.
I don't think SM cuts across anything Enrico is doing, but do hope that some 'cross fertilization' will be to the benefit of both.
It will be interesting to see how this all unfolds. Just pleased we've made the first step and haven't had our foot stamped on.
Em.
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I dont want to make big of it, he is allowed his opinion. It just surprised me. I, like you, thought he was a real enthusiast, and thought he would jump at the chance to join up with all things Maserati, but he was very defensive.
Maybe in time, when our name gets around, he might change his mind.
Maybe in time, when our name gets around, he might change his mind.
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Did a search for newsletter after Ross's comment earlier and found this thread...
I don't think we need the club to help us with Legendary events...more the other way round!
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That sounds like spite at the Italian club being shunned in the hosting of the event.
Ambient69
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The UK Club newsletter was probably completed and running off the press whilst we were on our way to Modena, so it is fair that there is only a small paragragh in there, and more is probably being collated for the next issue. I also remember at Silverstone gathering, one of the UK team mentioning that not many UK club members were actually visiting the centenary celebrations in Modena.
As a side note which ever way you want to look at it Chris as a plus or for spite they did print a picture of Doris on page 5.
What surprised me more was the fact that for a quality newsletter the number of spelling/typing errors not corrected before print. Although they are looking for a new permanent editor.
As a side note which ever way you want to look at it Chris as a plus or for spite they did print a picture of Doris on page 5.
What surprised me more was the fact that for a quality newsletter the number of spelling/typing errors not corrected before print. Although they are looking for a new permanent editor.
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I’ve been on the planet long enough to experience the perils and pain of various club memberships and I like to think I’ve done my bit to help along the way, starting as a very active car club committee member some 40 years ago.
IMHO you will usually find that:
Committee members/organisers are often unsung heroes. They put in the graft to make things happen whilst less active members (aka the ‘collective’) criticise the outcome.
The things the organisers make happen will usually be to their taste rather than that of the collective.
The published records will usually reflect organisers’ participation rather than that of the collective.
The collective’s view will then be that the organisation is elitist and that is why you only ever read about the same people in newsletters etc.
It doesn’t matter what the activity is whether, sport, motoring, various societies, or anything else, the same philosophy seems to apply, but the reality is that you normally get out what you put in.
That said, my first introduction to Maserati Club UK was not exactly welcoming. I visited the club stand at NEC a few years ago and having asked about membership I was asked “Which Maserati do you have?”. When I said it was an Assetto Corsa the gentleman was clearly underwhelmed and referred me to ‘one of the ladies’ who would take my details. From there on it was downhill really; emails to the club secretary were not answered and I really did form the impression that the club is run for the few by the few; and that is absolutely fine unless they want my subscription to subsidise their fun.
Of course the answer is that if you can’t play with another’s train set you should buy your own.
I assume the club has official Maserati recognition, but my guess is that they do not represent the bulk of UK Maserati owners, so who or what is to stop another club being formed, especially if there is tangible evidence of support, perhaps through a forum……..
The only risk, of course, is that once established some may see it as elitist!
PH
IMHO you will usually find that:
Committee members/organisers are often unsung heroes. They put in the graft to make things happen whilst less active members (aka the ‘collective’) criticise the outcome.
The things the organisers make happen will usually be to their taste rather than that of the collective.
The published records will usually reflect organisers’ participation rather than that of the collective.
The collective’s view will then be that the organisation is elitist and that is why you only ever read about the same people in newsletters etc.
It doesn’t matter what the activity is whether, sport, motoring, various societies, or anything else, the same philosophy seems to apply, but the reality is that you normally get out what you put in.
That said, my first introduction to Maserati Club UK was not exactly welcoming. I visited the club stand at NEC a few years ago and having asked about membership I was asked “Which Maserati do you have?”. When I said it was an Assetto Corsa the gentleman was clearly underwhelmed and referred me to ‘one of the ladies’ who would take my details. From there on it was downhill really; emails to the club secretary were not answered and I really did form the impression that the club is run for the few by the few; and that is absolutely fine unless they want my subscription to subsidise their fun.
Of course the answer is that if you can’t play with another’s train set you should buy your own.
I assume the club has official Maserati recognition, but my guess is that they do not represent the bulk of UK Maserati owners, so who or what is to stop another club being formed, especially if there is tangible evidence of support, perhaps through a forum……..
The only risk, of course, is that once established some may see it as elitist!
PH
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The major review of the Modena gathering will be in the glossy club mag "Trident", rather than the little monthly newsletter. I think 21 club cars went on the official tour/event.
I'll be manning the club stand at the NEC on the Friday, so if any forumites plan to attend, do please come and say hello.
I'll be manning the club stand at the NEC on the Friday, so if any forumites plan to attend, do please come and say hello.
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Phil, wisely spoken, (almost) same over here (Germany). Except for the fact we do not have a so well organised and populated forum like SM. Participation is at a low level compared to SM.
Maserati Club of Germany like to have 200 EUR a year for membership and what do I get for that? A small gazebo at the annual OGP Nürburgring with three or four vintage do-not-touch's.
Local gatherings for the usual petrol talk on a irregular basis. A badge!
This is the point where I say thank you, but no thank you.
Compared to what Drew and his mates organised at Modena MCD's activities are b*******.
BR
Eberhard
Maserati Club of Germany like to have 200 EUR a year for membership and what do I get for that? A small gazebo at the annual OGP Nürburgring with three or four vintage do-not-touch's.
Local gatherings for the usual petrol talk on a irregular basis. A badge!
This is the point where I say thank you, but no thank you.
Compared to what Drew and his mates organised at Modena MCD's activities are b*******.
BR
Eberhard
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Eberhard, is Maserati ownership big in Germany? I'd imagine that classic BMW or Mercedes forum would be have more members and there be better run.
Like Phil says its mainly down to those that run the forum and those that are willing to spare the time to organise events such as the great job Matt, Rob and Drew did.
Like Phil says its mainly down to those that run the forum and those that are willing to spare the time to organise events such as the great job Matt, Rob and Drew did.
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I have nothing but praise for Enrico
In my early ownership days he helped enormously with a few teething troubles and an ignorant owner - ME
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In my early ownership days he helped enormously with a few teething troubles and an ignorant owner - ME
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Phil, my experience was the same with Maserati Club UK when I first bought my car, and I only joined because at the time, my insurance company wanted membership of a Maserati owners club.
I did not renew.
Shame really.
I did not renew.
Shame really.