As we currently discuss the future of the NCRS, letz reflect on the past... and how it grew.
Over the years, some members were quite obstinate with bringing in new Corvette generations to judge.
Like it or not, itz worked well over our 50+ year history, and has sustained the club... at least thus far.
Membership has never been 'forced' to participate in areas they had no interest in...
So contemplate, if you will, how the NCRS would look today, if they remained totally stagnant.
Our founding members took a chance, made bold moves... I applaud them for their foresight, and efforts.
In subsequent years, improvements made have solidified us as an elite club... others attempt to emulate us.
Change is not about YOU... some thingz work, while others (like 'NEW COKE') can be a colossal flop.
But Coke is still constantly inventing, tweaking formulas... as a result, they are alive and doing well.
You may not enjoy all the flavors... so why deny others from drinking what makes them happy?
As for NCRS... simply consider a means to make change work, even if you don't totally embrace it.
Continue to enjoy the thingz you do... and for me, itz research, history, friendships, and helping where I can.
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For anyone that may be interested... I scanned a 1976 Corvette News article, covering the growth of NCRS.
NCRS Article.jpg
Feel free to download this 4-page PDF file, for personal use:
NCRS - How It Grew (Corvette News - Oct-Nov 1976).pdf
Over the years, some members were quite obstinate with bringing in new Corvette generations to judge.
Like it or not, itz worked well over our 50+ year history, and has sustained the club... at least thus far.
Membership has never been 'forced' to participate in areas they had no interest in...
So contemplate, if you will, how the NCRS would look today, if they remained totally stagnant.
Our founding members took a chance, made bold moves... I applaud them for their foresight, and efforts.
In subsequent years, improvements made have solidified us as an elite club... others attempt to emulate us.
Change is not about YOU... some thingz work, while others (like 'NEW COKE') can be a colossal flop.
But Coke is still constantly inventing, tweaking formulas... as a result, they are alive and doing well.
You may not enjoy all the flavors... so why deny others from drinking what makes them happy?
As for NCRS... simply consider a means to make change work, even if you don't totally embrace it.
Continue to enjoy the thingz you do... and for me, itz research, history, friendships, and helping where I can.
________________________________________
For anyone that may be interested... I scanned a 1976 Corvette News article, covering the growth of NCRS.
NCRS Article.jpg
Feel free to download this 4-page PDF file, for personal use:
NCRS - How It Grew (Corvette News - Oct-Nov 1976).pdf
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