Club Arnage

Hi guys and gals

Just to let you all know that I have today, submitted my resignation as chair of the Club Arnage Fundraising Committee.

Recent decisions have been taken, following full consultation and agreement, as per our constitution, which certain members have been offended by.  Sadly, because a private message was passed on to a person to whom it was not addressed, although not personal in nature - but expressing doubts which I felt were important to air to the committee - I have been blamed for this (joint) decision.  Although I still feel that I was merely doing what we have been elected to do - ie protect the financial interests of the site and the members - and launching a debate which I feel it was important to have, I understand the feelings of the offended party and for that reason, I believe my position is now untenable.

Without the trust and support of members who have been here far longer than I, I feel it is only sensible to resign.  I will, however, continue to post as normal and help where I can.  I am not cut out for the grief and upset which this is causing me, it is not worth it. 

At the moment, with a serious situation developing here in France as regards the future of our healtcare here, and possibly our ability to remain here, I have been very busy and losing sleep over this also.  It is too much for one person to take at the moment, and certainly not worth losing friends over.  Sorry, they're more important to me than my role on the committee.  I'm sure a stronger person than I will be able to do a better job at present, and hopefully one which is acceptable to all the members.

I wish the guys on the committee the best of luck for the future.

All the best,
Deb

EHH!

Sorry to hear that it's all fallen apart Debs.

Have I mis read your post???

I have no idea about what has gone on, but for goodness sake, this place is meant to be fun. People are doing things and putting themselves out, for no reward, but the pleasure and enjoyment of others.

Have things really got this bad?

It's getting more like PistonHeads every day!

Hope all works out Debs and thanks for the effort you have put in.

Thanks for your efforts anyway Termie - hopefully now you can get back to the motor racing and all the other useful and interestng tips you pass our way!!   :)

F

(Gotta say, any mention of "committee" makes the heart sink at the best of times).

Deb,

Thankyou for the effort that you have put into keeping Club Arnage afloat over the past year.

Your work doing what is usually a thankless task is very much appreciated by a great many of us.

Barry

Sorry to hear about that Deb,

Thanks for your hard work in the commitee! At least with your (and the commitee's actions) you got to save this beautifull forum for all of us.

Roy

Deb, having just undergone a year in another club under such horrid conditions I wish you very well and don't blame you for stepping back from the heat.

People often misunderstand what was intended.

Have a well deserved rest and let's get on with LM next year.

As a nontakeparter, (Mostly for reasons already mentioned) I am grateful for the work you and the committee have done for CA already

Chin up

Thanks for your touching comments.  I should just say, that there has been nothing but support from within the committee and the guys have been an absolute pleasure to work with.  You would not believe the amount of work they've done, behind the scenes.  This issue has absolutely nothing to do with them, and they have continued to support me.

Nobby, nail hit on head. This is supposed to be fun. 

See you all next month. :)

Sorry to hear about this, putting in efforts which are non-apreciative by the odd one out is pretty bad.
The committee has done a great job, which includes you too. Thanks for that!

Sorry to her that Deb, but as has been echoed already, motorsport and the forum should be fun. I'm sure that your decision was not taken lightly so likewiae i'm aure it was the right decision for you. Regarding the healthcare - hope that sorts it's self too. I'm currently typing this reply from a hospital bed in Maidstone General (yes, that c-diff one!) having had some of the metal in my left leg removed this morning, so I can empathise that anything to do with health will weigh heavily on your mind.

See you next month in Rotterdam!

Didn't they teach you to never volunteer for anything!

Thanks though for your efforts. Maybe it'll seem different tomorrow...

Hi Deb,

also a big thank you from my side for your work in the comitte, sad to hear that this has come to an end now. Hope you will find time again to work with us on the CA guide next year, without your contribution the guide will be poor

As someone already wrote, this should be fun, keep it that way

Looking forward to have a beer (or two, or three, or four ;D ;D ;D) together with you next month in Rotterdam

All the best

Werner

Thanks Deb, I have no idea whats been happening, but like the rest I appricate your's and the rest of the committee's hard work.
Best of luck with your healthcare issues, I'm sure it will work out for the best in the end.

Thanks Debs, sorry to hear about the hassle.

>Martini...

Hi Termie,
             As already said it is supposed to be fun. Thank you for your contribution and I too hope you are able to work out your problems to staying in France (It's so cool to have friends who live in France)
Phil

Thanks Termie for all the work bringing CA together, sorry to hear about the hassle it has caused you.

Don't let the bastards get you down, is the phrase that springs to mind.

Nil Illegitmi Carborundum

What more can I say, you're a CA hero

Sorry but not intentionally wishing to air the dirty washing...

Who has raised this problem?

What has happened in the course of duties of someone solely interested in the good of Club Arnage that has lead to your resignation?

I'd be very surprised if it was a long standing member (and very disappointed) but whoever it is, maybe I should have a chat with them  >:(

Rob : No dirty linen is going to be washed in public by me or, I am sure, any other members of the committee who have all behaved perfectly in this (apart from maybe one minor indiscretion for which I have received a proper appology.)  It would not be good for CA and is pointless.  But the committee has been elected and given full powers under a proper constitution.  When unelected members chose to undermine the elected body, then its credibility is destroyed.  I was not prepared to be a party to that.  That is all I am prepared to say on the subject in public.  Naming names would inevitably create factions, which is just bad for CA who don't deserve it.

Thank you to all for your very kind messages of support, both here and in private.  You are a great bunch of people and you deserve to be served by people whom everybody feels they can trust.  Evidently, to some eyes, that is no longer me.

I'll get my consentration on the guide, Werner!

I post this as an individual member of CA, but being a committee member, one with the (majority of) the facts leading up to Debs' resignation.

I endorse all of the sentiments posted by other CA members - her enthusiasm and ability to 'get the job done' are second to none, and she will be missed.

I also endorse all of Debs' own comments in her post above, and agree with her that there is no value in airing the dirty linen in public.

I will, rightly or wrongly, say one thing in public.  Debs was accused of being a liar.  I state quite unequivocally that this accusation is totally unfounded.

With hindsight, it is clear to me that, due to pressing timescales, insufficient thought was given to particular aspects of the exercise (I include myself in this) and hence the terms of reference given to others were not well enough defined.  Unfortunatley, personalities intervened and things rapidly escalated.  Debs felt she had been put into an untenable position, leading her to the decision to resign.

Lessons have been learned which hopefully will smooth the path of future projects.

Let this please be an end to any and all speculation on this issue, and for the good of CA as a whole, let's forget it, and get on with having some fun.

Del

Can I respectfully suggest that too much has been said already about circumstances around Deb's resignation: or not enough.

A handful of people are obviously "in the know", most aren't.

I think keeping dirty washing private is entirely the right thing to do, so can we stop discussion alluding to the circumstances immediately please? (Unless those directly involved jointly decide that public debate is what is needed).



As this was my first visit to CA since Friday lunchtime, Debs resignation came as something of a shock. It's a great shame, as Deb had some great ideas, and the energy and time to pursue them. And lives conveniently close enough to the track to do favours for us. I'm sure she will continue to help and support the Club from the back benches. Thanks Deb!!