Day of Shame protest

**BRONZ** · 18th February 2010, 09:14

BRONZ Auckland decided at its meeting last night to hold an official BRONZ protest on (probably) 29th May. Unofficially titled the Day of Shame protest, the name and date being based on the new rates officially coming into force . It's slightly tentatively, but definite unless someone comes up with a good reason why not.

This is a "definite unless" for Auckland, we'd like to get the other regions holding something on the same day but that's still to be discussed.

The actual nature of the protest is still under consideration. We'd like something catchy, like the Christmas Naughty or Nice ride, that might grab press attention. And preferably a bit cheeky or tongue in cheeky, rather than bitter and twisted. Suggestions are solicited.

**CookMySock** · 18th February 2010, 11:48

Originally Posted by BRONZ

preferably a bit cheeky or tongue in cheeky, rather than bitter and twisted.

What? Whats the theory with that?

I think that just lets them completely off the hook.

Steve

**BMWST?** · 18th February 2010, 12:10

Originally Posted by Ixion

We have to demolish the enemy, not abuse him

who is the enemy and how do we demolish him

**BRONZ** · 18th February 2010, 12:11

Because we want press and public support. Coming over all bitter and angry doesn't help with that. Especially as the public are having a problem perceiving what our problem is. Sarcasm and taking the micky out of ACC/Mr Smith does.

Back at the beginning of the campaign, the 'angry biker" gig worked. Joe Q reckoned he'd be angry too. He understood why we were bitching. Now, it won't work. Joe Q doesn't think we've got anything much to bitch about. . We need to make ACC and Mr Smith look wrong, ill informed, stupid and ridiculous. Not just bitch. We have to demolish the enemy, not abuse him

That's where the Naughty or Nice protest worked well. The pollies *HATED* getting that lump of coal - they understood the message all right. But it didn't look bitter - just cheeky.

**BRONZ** · 18th February 2010, 12:13

Originally Posted by BMWST?

who is the enemy and how do we demolish him

Mr Judge, Mr Smith and assorted bean counters. We demolish them with charm, logic , persistence and ridicule

**Ixion** · 18th February 2010, 12:13

Originally Posted by BMWST?

who is the enemy and how do we demolish him

Some might say that the enemy is us !

**Bald Eagle** · 18th February 2010, 13:02

Originally Posted by BRONZ

BRONZ Auckland decided at its meeting last night to hold an official BRONZ protest on (probably) 29th May. Unofficially titled the Day of Shame protest, the name and date being based on the new rates officially coming into force . It's slightly tentatively, but definite unless someone comes up with a good reason why not.

This is a "definite unless" for Auckland, we'd like to get the other regions holding something on the same day but that's still to be discussed.

The actual nature of the protest is still under consideration. We'd like something catchy, like the Christmas Naughty or Nice ride, that might grab press attention. And preferably a bit cheeky or tongue in cheeky, rather than bitter and twisted. Suggestions are solicited.

That works for me and as the 29th is a Saturday even our whimpy 'can't miss lunch' allies might get of their bums and participate.

**yachtie10** · 18th February 2010, 13:10

its good to see a start
Is there a reason that this meeting was not publicised? or did I miss it?
I am a member and spent a bit of time combing your website and did not find mention of when it was
I would have attended if id known

**Ixion** · 18th February 2010, 13:25

Cos it was the regular monthly meeting. Third Wednesday every month.

**CookMySock** · 18th February 2010, 18:49

Originally Posted by BRONZ

Because we want press and public support. Coming over all bitter and angry doesn't help with that.

I see. Well, you the man, man. Tell us what to do.

Steve

**riffer** · 18th February 2010, 19:01

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

That works for me and as the 29th is a Saturday even our whimpy 'can't miss lunch' allies might get of their bums and participate.

Well since my chapter president just said so I guess BRONZ Welly are in too.

**MIXONE** · 18th February 2010, 19:09

Hey that's my birthday so I'll be up for a party...

**sinfull** · 18th February 2010, 19:16

Originally Posted by MIXONE

Hey that's my birthday so I'll be up for a party...

Cool I'll bring the balloons !!!

**MadDuck** · 19th February 2010, 21:24

Originally Posted by Ixion

Cos it was the regular monthly meeting. Third Wednesday every month.

I would have thought if BRONZ were making these kind of decisions then a mail out/email to its members might have been kind of appropriate to discuss the plan of attack?

Originally Posted by riffer

Well since my chapter president just said so I guess BRONZ Welly are in too.

Is that like a HOG chapter?

**Berries** · 19th February 2010, 23:13

Originally Posted by MadDuck

I would have thought if BRONZ were making these kind of decisions then a mail out/email to its members might have been kind of appropriate to discuss the plan of attack?

Nah sorry, deleted post.

If anyone cares, the BRONZ website is way, way, way out of date, which makes it look pretty unprofessional.