I havent read all of the other threads on this subject nor have the considerable time that would be required to do so!
If we dont vote then when it comes to grizzling we should be similarly apathetic about doing so. Its also timely to remember that most of the stewards and officials that act on behalf of MNZ are volunteers that give up most of their precious spare time and are compensated only for expenses and sometimes I suspect not even that. ( they are not politicians! ) Warts and all we must always take stock of their goodwill.
But moreover especially when it comes to the position of President I think ( me speaking as a private citizen ) we need continuity. I liken it to the new Government in the UK elected last year. They inherited a very broken economy and disfunctional society, even moreso than here. You do not fix such huge issues in one electoral term!
This sport like any is full of warring factions and some with questionable agendas and not all decisions are taken autocratically at the very highest level. But its a problem that any President and elected board has to contend with. Personally I have no issue with Chris Lawrence nor any need of but I think after only one year as President Jim has had precious little time to make his mark and therefore also continue with some of the positive directions taken
It is my sincere hope that the road race rules are not severely emasculated once again because there is nothing worse for competitors and suppliers when there is constant uncertainty. Indeed a number of those suppliers are massive bill payers and / or very active in this sport and their involvement must be respected commensuarte with what they put in. Too often they are taken for granted by too many, almost as if they are a charity.
Jim is not perfect and can have a gruff demeanour at times but there is no doubt that his heart is in the right place and he is and will continue to work very hard. Personally I will be checking that my associate membership is still current and voting for continuity.
For the reasons expressed above I urge all MNZ members to vote and may the best man win, whomever they collectively consider that to be.
...+1 to your comments...
Thought you have been a bit quiet of late Robert.
Totally correct ........ and well stated............... you would have had plenty to say on some of other posts, im sure.
Not making a choice is a bad choice.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...residents-Poll!
More importantly place your vote in the election, if you can get down to the AGM and take part in the forum and workshop http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...e-Riders-Forum
Road racers are a small portion of the membership, lets make our choices count and have an input it to who does what and how we want it done.
Attached is an endorsement from Bill Grice(CEO Suzuki NZ).
This should help you decide!
If you have same sex designs on the President why dont you ask him that question directly? The thought never occured to me nor of asking his wife or his many girlfriends.
I started this thread as I think its a serious subject and there has been so much trivia and bitching in the first thread that was started. Clearly, keeping this thread objective and free of nonsense was a forlorn hope.
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