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Over the last few days I have been giving serious thought as to what role I can play with in the club. I have already expressed to a few of you that I am highly enthusiastic about SAU, and really would love & enjoy e part of the clubs growth (and high quality, this is not a numbers game only).

I see the club as being a hub for :

- Track days

- Motorsport Events, be it spectating or racing

- Support organisation (not monitary) for those who wish to race or enter an event

- A social group who will hold regular functions

- A group who can be a voice to many institutions, such as insurance bodys, government, RTA and the police on many of the issues we all have.

I would be honored to be a part of the SAU "exec" team, and I believe that perhaps some new positions should be created to assist in the marketing and organisation of events, the collaboration of our efforts to reach goals etc.

I would of course be more than happy to be leader of the habibs.

OK, here goes. . .

I know Dino said he wasn't sure about the VP position, but I think that his contribution to the club has been outstanding to say the least. It would be very sad for SAU to lose him.

Therefore , I would like to nominate Dino for President.

/me runs and hides from Prank......... Dude, I still luv ya heaps, and I am not voting you off, just nominating Dino..........

I'll second Carlo if that has not already been done and I will second Dino, Again not as I don't think that Christian hasn't done a great job... the first year is always the hardest... but a bit of healthy competition never hurt anybody, right?

/me runs and hides from Prank behind B-Man (his is bigger than I!)

Thanks for the kind words guys. I accept.

My vision for the club is to be half as popular as the RX-7 guys are. Every suburb you drive through has a sign saying where and when the Rotary club meets. It's funny...because you don't see that many of them on the roads. :)

Guys, for a long time recently I've been lurking in the background following the progress of the NSW SAU club. I look forward to meeting you all on Sunday (and catching up with George and Michelle!) at the meeting where I'll become a paid up member...finally. (If I don't get paged into work)

Anyway, as a suggestion for a new position:

Member Recruitment Officer - This person develops methods to get the name of the club out there to get the most exposure and attract more members. Develop advertising for the club such as business cards for all paid members not with their name on it but with the club details. There is plenty for this person to do. They can also manage the membership database in close collaberation with Treasurer.

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