Can the dates be changed for two events?

I originally posted the following in one of the autocross threads Here regarding possibly changing the scheduled dates for two upcoming club events.

However, I realized afterwards that the only people who would see that thread might be club members who were involved with autocross. My posts were for everyone in the club to see (and hopefully comment on), so I thought I should start a new thread.

Patrick wrote: I haven't got a list of ALL the various autocross dates in front of me at the moment, but I do know that there's a Fiero club event planned on every one of three Corvette club's autocross dates this summer. That's really unfortunate, because it's going to take it's toll on participation in these events. I'll be missing the first Corvette club autocross this coming Saturday as the Arlington event is kind of a special once-a-year event with Fiero people from hundreds of miles around attending. However, as much as I'd also like to take part in the Fiero club activities scheduled for July 30 and August 27, I won't be, as I don't want to miss those Corvette club autocross dates. Obviously I'm not the only club member faced with this dilemma. I wonder if it's possible to re-schedule the club activites for those days to other dates that don't conflict with autocross events (since there are now quite a few of us within the club who wish to hit the track). Anyway, just putting that out there for consideration.

Patrick wrote: After looking over all the autocross dates (as put on by the four various clubs/organizations), it appears that there are Fiero club event-date conflicts with only the Corvette club autocross dates on July 30 and August 27. The club events are the Whistler/camping trip and the Chilliwack run respectively. If our club could move one or both of their events to the weekends before or after the scheduled dates, there would be no conflicts with any other autocross dates. I notice though that the Whistler/camping trip is a 3-day event, so moving it to a regular 2-day weekend wouldn't work (although just a Whistler run, no camping) could still fly on a Saturday or Sunday. I'm not asking the club to consider doing this just for me.  There are about a half-dozen club members that this effects. Hopefully a change of dates would result in more club members being able to participate in those two club activities.

Feedback is welcome and encouraged, pro or con.

 

Just adding my 2 cents.  In times of past, we would not normally change any dates posted for a single member.  However in this case, its the "Most Active" members that are having the conflicts.  I can see moving the Chilliwack run, however the 3 day run, can't really be changed.  On the flip side of the same coin in relation to the whistler run.  Damian has expresses some serious feelings towards the lack of commitment from people (myself included) planning to attend the run.  Its a big deal and needs to get cemented into the ground. Even if just a few people are going.  So the 3 day even end up being a non issue.  I do however hear some twigs breaking in the forest in regards to a new Fiero entering the club which may change things a bit.  

Capt Fiero wrote: In times of past, we would not normally change any dates posted for a single member.

And let's be clear here Dave, (which yes, you did allude to it), it's not for "a single member". I am just one of about a half-dozen members of this club who have gotten involved with autocross. It's a great way to make fun use of our Fieros.

The reason why I'd like to see the club dates get changed, is not simply so that I can attend, or so the other half-dozen members can attend... it's so the club events will have enough members attending to make them viable. Let's be honest, if a half-dozen active members are involved in some other activity on the same day as a club event, will there be enough club members attending the club event to make it a go? Could be doubtful.

Capt Fiero wrote: I can see moving the Chilliwack run, however the 3 day run, can't really be changed.

I suppose the 3-day run could be changed IF it became a regular 1-day run (just) to Whistler due to lack of club member commitment to the camping part of the trip.

I'm not trying to change things around for my benefit. Seriously. I'm just making suggestions to try and benefit the club in the long run. I'd like to hear what other club members have to say. However, if discussions about this cause friction like some other discussions we've had previously, we can drop the topic at any time. I've expressed myself, I'm done.

 

Patrick I am not trying to argue with you and have basically said, if things can be coordinated, then yes we should move them around.  However we can't coordinate what we don't know, and right now, we don't' know for sure that at the very least the 3 day event will even happen.

      If we do the big Duffy lake run, then the Whister Run is going to happen simply because we will be there.  If we want to have a 2nd run to Whister GREAT.   If the Duffy is killed, then yes a 2nd Date for a Whister only run can be accommodated. 

In short we will do everything we can to make sure that the most people can attend the most events.

     Now I am stepping out of this entire discussion as it is between the group, the organizers of the events,. and the auto crossers. 

Well, unless the Duffy/Whistler run gets cancelled or moved, I'm in for it regardless of autocross. Now, obviously I would stand to benefit from a date change (Getting to have my cake and eat it to), but I don't think we'll be losing half our club if camping is on the same day/weekend as autocross. The last two years in a row, the people that stayed and camped didn't contain a single person involved with autocross, so, attendance wont be affected, so far as I can see...

Bassman wrote: With this weekend and the weather forecast for MORE RAIN...

Looks fine at our destination... (fingers crossed)

 

Romeo wrote: Camping > Canucks Canucks + Linden > Camping

Camping + Linden =

 

Romeo wrote: Hell, I've been camping with Stan Smyl...

You've been camping with the Steamer? Cool. How'd you arrange that?

Sorry it took so long for me to chime in. Moving the chilliwak run
shouldn't be an issue, it's still a couple months away. I'll talk to my
dad and make sure it will still work out. Would the 20th be alright? The
week after the august meeting.

Currently, the 20th works for me as well.