Greg,
you are correct. A couple of years ago the present and past presidents did make that call. However we don't own the club. If enough people want to change something for the better so be it. Just for the record Most of the past prez didn't feel a need to change the date but the majority of the club did so now instead of Feb we play in March.
As for the complaints, people tend not to complain when they are having a good time. But once the dust settles and they start to think, that's when you start to hear the "suggestions". Like David, I have hear the suggestions from people in cities other than H-town. Usually followed by "but the powers that be won't let anything change". I don't want people to feel like they have no say in THEIR club. I think we make the changes the people want when we can and sometimes time does not permit so we do it as soon as we can. I know we have lost some members due to bickering and the "this is how we have done it and this is how it will be" feeling some have presented. Think about the very active members from the past that we don't see or hear from anymore. Many of them still have their cars but didn't like that tone. I have been fortunate enought to maintain great friendships with alot of those people and sure wish they would come back around.
The club belongs to all of you guys, if you have an idea, I'm sure Greg and the guys want to hear it. Don't let the healthy conversation degrade into a pissing match. That's not what this is about. Everyone wants to make this the best event it can be. I know whatever is decided will end up being a great event.
OK, that's probably all I'm going to say on the matter...I said probably
