ClassicCar

Yeah, what the hell, I'll vote for ya!



...now, how many times can we vote? And where are the kickbacks coming from? I need a bribe!



A Hudson in every garage! A Twin-H under every hood!



No way! I'M the campaign manger!

Way! I voted first. Would you settle for the position of Spin Doctor?

hey, vote early, and often. I doubt Lew or Jon B will allow this thread to be here in the AM. at least it is not super offensive, so perhaps ClassicCars will let me off with a light warning.



I'm just figuring one day, I'll be banned altogether, so it will be up to you guys to avenge me!



I really think we need a fun post like this once in a while, especially since the board is so split right now.

Dave53-7C wrote:

This thread is no worse than any other. If you are serious about seeking a position in the club, once you are a member, start out slow. Work your way up the ladder and one day you'll reach the top. I'm not at all worried about how people perceive you. After all, the board of directors will reign you in if/when you get out of control.

Is this some sort of premonition? do you think I ever would need reigned in?



geez.



I got to agree, I really think that would be the approach to working towards the level of HET club leadership.



I know in reality, I will never be, but from those that know me on the forum, I bet they would find in interesting, to say the least.



Check out how I voted....

I think the HET club and the board is still predominately a mix of seniors and older Boomers. You may have another 20 years or so before they're going to be ready for a "Generation X'er"



I couldn't find a copy of the by-laws, but the president may be elected by the BOD rather than membership which is common. I don't know about the HET club.



So.....maybe a write-in campaign is necessary to get you on the Board of Directors as a first step, or start on the local level in one of the regionals or locals clubs.



Being on a BOD, while quite an honor, requires a tremendous amount work behind the scenes that often goes unnoticed. I'm sure the Board members do not have as much fun at the national meets as the attending members as they resolve problems and work out the logistics. But, They should also be forward thinking and continue to look how technology can benefit the club. They need to be receptive to new ideas and have the ability to resolve conflict and not create it. When there's a problem they have to have the strength to take corrective action and do what's best even if it involves one of there good buddies. I also noticed on the HET website there's a LINK to the Classiccar Forum, so they do make the HET membership aware of (certainly in my opinion) one of the best forums on the internet



Good Luck in your campaign, Hudsonkid, and get that HET membership started so you can get your own copy of the WTN

yeah, BOD spot would be sweet. thanks for the FYI, hudsondad!



I could have shirts made up that say



"This time it's hudson...kid"



wow...



It might make people come out of the woodwork and run for BOD just to make sure I don't get elected. But I guess there are worse things that could happen, like having someone on the board that didn't care enough to make a difference. With that said, is my over exuberance a bad thing?

Dave53-7C wrote:

It's not my opinion that you would need to be reigned in. After all, I'm not a member of the OFC. Although we've had our differences, I think I know you well enough to say you're a good guy, one who is truely interested in furthering interest in Hudson built cars. Unfortunately, there will always be people who misunderstand what you and others say. However, I think that anyone who will take the time to converse with you, one on one, will change their opinions. I applaud your tenacity in the face of adversity.

thanks for the kind word, Dave. I appreciate any comments from people that are based in reality.



Seems so far, the dissenters in my polling are all non stepdown folks, anyway. I figured if I were president of the HET club, I would make it primarily a stepdown club anyway, and kick all those folks out...



Oh geez you guys, just kidding... lighten up...



I like all hudsons, just only ever had stepdown experiences, so far, who knows....



I appreciate the fact that those of you who would vote no, posted up. Honesty, is the best policy, and I appreciate that.

Dave, stop it, you are making perfectly good sense here! Isn't that forbidden?

Thank you site ADMIN for a vote of confidence.

I am in no way qualified to be president of the HET club. today, tomorrow, but who knows, someday, maybe my work and dedication to the causes I believe in, for the club, may make me a worthy candidate. The big problem is that too many people take this too serious, and can't see my light humor here. I would think that if I had a valid record that would support me as worthy to ever be a candidate, then yes, I would think I could do a good job. However, I bet many presidents past will tell you it is not a fun job, and is likely a thankless job that requires more effort that I can put forth at this station in life. Really, what it comes down to, is it's almost funny, when all you guys know me, and how I am, just to think that I could ever find myself in this role, no one should take this serious. What's funny is, I get all the folks on here that want to cry about polls, buy if you look in the past, I've had my share of really good polls. They can't all be winners. Oh well... maybe 2008 will be better!

I haven't received my support kickbacks yet, Kid! Man,. bribery just isn't what it used to be!

I wonder how this post came around to the top again, that is strange.



I have been fairly absent from the forum, for almost the past better half of the year, pursuing other projects and interests, work, family, etc... have kept me away, much to the satisfaction of numerous board members here, to be sure. Feel safe, I will likely be similarly absent in the future as well.



Anyhow, in reply, I decided that my HET club membership from the time about last year I made this post, and even again today, after reading this once again, is still not for me.



I don't have interest serving as club president, or serving on the board, either. I guess it would be tough for me to do either of those, when I can't even bring myself to join the club. I still have a stamped envelope, with an enclosed check, and application for membership sitting right here from over a year ago.



I appauld the continued success of the club, and the enjoyment the members receive from being part of it, and commend the job the editors that publish the WTN do on that. I commend the membership on it's vast amount of pride that it takes in the club, and being part of the club.



I appreciated the communication and the couple of coorespondences that Mike Cherry offered towards me, and viewing this present post, I guess that's gone.



I applaud the efforts that have been put forth to achieve what I commented in previous posts as areas that the club could do better with, such as the on line store, that have actually occurred.



It makes me happy to see that perhaps, by chance, my comments were actually being heard by a few.



I enjoy the opportunity I get to meet with, interract with, and even on occassion, help other members of the HET club, many times on this forum, sometimes outside the realm of the internet, and appreciate all the time and effort they put forth to assist me in my hudson endeavors.



I guess what it comes down to, there are always going to be those that ultimately decide not to belong, or join. I even had multiple people come forth and say they would pay my membership dues for me to join, which is an appreciated extension of gratitude, and shows what a great bunch the majority of the club is, in their hospitality and kindness.



I guess in the end, you all have to figure out what it is that just keeps a select few out.



Maybe as I progress in age, reach different stations in my life, the appeal and desire to join will coincide.



Take care guys, I had a nice time stopping by again.

Hudsonkid





Oh and just to think... Imagine if this whole bail out thing was conceivable back in the 50's who knows, maybe Packard, Nash, Hudson, and Studebaker would be around today.





EDIT: one more thing, I just looked at the poll results, which made me chuckle, I guess I didn't do terribly bad, anyhow, FWIW, that for those that were supportive of my previous light humor fun.



take care.

HK... while I did not vote, I am willing to comment.

Being president of an organization should not require any form of experience... why just look at the last election for the leadership of our country! That aside, having been the CEO and president of a successful company I know the experience one brings to any leadership position is usually very centric and focused. To be successful... you MUST be able to see change as good and change to meet the needs of the constituency. If you do not those you are to lead will no longer follow or lose interest in what the club or business stands for. Antique cars, be they Hudsons or.... are an extension of the owner's interests and ego. Clubs are meant to help maintain that interest and sometimes ego... the Hudson club was founded to help folks maintain and keep these cars running. This is what drew me to the club. Unfortunately, some missed that original point. So, others like me continue to drive our cars, and enjoy them with or without club affiliation.

Thanks for your support HK. Hope you and the family have a great 2009 and you get to enjoy your Hudson too.