101 Club - UK

Criticisms of the parts service of the 101 club are not directed at Darren but the process. It just does not work.

Instead of having an inward looking club as evidenced by this decision to close off the forum so limiting the development of the knowledge base and new members, why not turn around and be outward looking - the forum as it was (like most club sites - basic areas open to all and restricted areas for club members - most clubs work this way quite well.

As far as parts are concerned the 101 club is in a unique position to support its finances through parts sales - open it up to registered users as well - current "discounted" pricing for members and a "premium" price for others.

By giving access to sections of the forum and access to "premium" price parts for registered users I am sure membership would grow as would finances. Too much work for Darren - for sure but I am sure assistance in the form of a retired member or hiring a junior to assist would work - there are of course other options.

Garry

The parts service will develope & be efficient as it is one of the priority aims of the club, at this time. Darren is the front man & obviously recieves the flack but there is a group of workers under him storing parts, actually posting & packing, all donating time & space free of charge.

Pricing of parts is being looked into, but why charge craddock prices as there then is no reason to join the club???

There are plenty of ideas floating around by non club members it seems, which then asks the question why arnt you in the club supporting & promoting improvements?

If you want change then the first step is always to start it yourself.....:)

All I know ptsteer it would have been easier if all this was posted on the UK club site and explained why in detail for everyone to understand.
Regards Ron

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Originally Posted by ptsteer

There are plenty of ideas floating around by non club members it seems, which then asks the question why arnt you in the club supporting & promoting improvements?

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At the risk of being improper (which is not my intention), why is this discussion happening on this forum?
I would like to see it on the 101 forum. (For obvious reasons, I can't)
Sorry if I have offended but that is not my intention.

A thought just occurred.
The membership on AULRO has increased as a result of this decision. Although it's a plus for AULRO, I can't help thinking it is the 101 club's loss as the forum members move to other sites.

I am more comfortable speaking my mind here. (Still a newbie there!)

As of yesterday I have removed the site from my bookmarks and have asked to be de registered and to have my posts removed but no response as yet.

I can get what I require here and elsewhere - where I believe my contributions are worthy of consideration.

Aust members of the 101 Club should consider what real value they get for their club membership that they cannot get here.

Garry

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Originally Posted by garrycol

Aust members of the 101 Club should consider what real value they get for their club membership that they cannot get here.

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It's a good point Garry. That goes through my mind each time I renew a membership.

The 101 Club is more expensive than the Mercedes club even with these good exchange rates. The value I get from the Mercedes club is so much more. The Mercedes club can do it as they have a much larger membership base. I even get more value from AULRO which is not surprising looking at it's membership base.

For the foreseeable future, I'll stay with the 101 Club and hope they see the error of their ways.

Peter, How do I put forward a motion to rescind this childish decision?

Ive registered on this forum specifically to put the record straight as there seemed to some confusion as to why the changes were made & how the club is run. Ive also given you all chance to ask further questions.

I will also do this on any other forum that invites me to respond, whether deliberatly or by accident.

If you are a club member then you have as many chances as you want to question the decision or ask for further reasoning behind it, if there is something you dont understand as being part of the club gives you that right of opinion.

Every club offers something different depending on its aims, location & number of members, only an individual can decide which clubs are the best for themselves. Ive tried to explain a little bit more of how the 101 club runs in its aims, & what it has to offer.Comparing two clubs generally isnt in my opinion that ideal as there will always be things in one that another wont offer, which will suit one person but not another.

The decision has been made, & will stand. Ive explained in 101 club discussion how it could be overturned but realisticly looking at the numbers & being there to judge reactions of active club members face to face i cant see any change due.

Why is the discussion taking place here? Purely because ive taken time to come here & take part in it. If you are in the club then you can & should post your views in the right place. If you arnt then you dont have many rights to complain about it, on our forum, but please feel free to carry on elsewhere.

We, as a committee are looking at both Rons & Garys request to delete all posts & history on the forum. Initial reactions are that all submissions to the 101 club hosting site then belong to the 101 club. In the interests of all, both guests & club members its deemed better to keep the knowledge base complete rather than start deleting sections leaving them incomplete. Everyone has the option to stop contributing & visiting the 101 club forum as its purely voluntary.

I think ive covered all outstanding points?

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Originally Posted by Sleepy

I am more comfortable speaking my mind here. (Still a newbie there!)

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As a paid member, I just put my thoughts up there and I've only had two other posts to my name. From the discussion on the forum it appears the 101 club doesnt care for how much technical knowledge you contribute, just how many dollars you put forward at the end of the day.

Not really happy with the move at all as the forum is really the only asset I use from the club. As others have said, being overseas members you really cant take advantage of the full club experience.

For comparisons sake, I pay nearly the same amount each year for my AULRO subscription. From that I get local events, a good local second hand parts trade, technical knowledge on both my land rovers and the best bit is that there's no annual meetings to miss!!

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Originally Posted by stuee

As a paid member, I just put my thoughts up there and I've only had two other posts to my name. From the discussion on the forum it appears the 101 club doesnt care for how much technical knowledge you contribute, just how many dollars you put forward at the end of the day.

Not really happy with the move at all as the forum is really the only asset I use from the club. As others have said, being overseas members you really cant take advantage of the full club experience.

For comparisons sake, I pay nearly the same amount each year for my AULRO subscription. From that I get local events, a good local second hand parts trade, technical knowledge on both my land rovers and the best bit is that there's no annual meetings to miss!!

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And AULRO is not a club.
But, from my observations, it supports many clubs.