Thank you for you input George
It still does not offset the greed and selfishness displayed by some without
regard for those not present
You did no wrong
Regards
Mike A
Sent from my iPhone
On 14 Jun 2018, at 16:35, George Hackman <ghackmanshell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all George hear I was offered These kits to sell on my eBay site but
turned them down as I like to sell quality kits and engines as we get bad
feedback and red marks.So no one should be upset as i searjested she give
them away to club members sorry if its caused upset
George,
On 14 Jun 2018, at 11:21, Keith David Ashover <keithashover@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I now hope that members speak to the messenger before shooting him.
Michael Hodgkiss <mikehodgkiss@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Mike,
These are all old kits and in my view worth next to nothing. Most carry the
legend Canterbury Model Shop, Butchery Lane which shows you how old they
are. One kit clearly had bits missing but none of the boxes was sealed and
so could well be incomplete. If we hadn't taken them off her hands (which we
felt obliged to do as she had taken the trouble to bring them to the field)
Mrs Fagg's next port of call would have been the rubbish tip which is where
I suspect most will end up anyway.
Yes, a few appealed to members who happened to be at the field today, and
the rest, as you know, I took for safekeeping. Not selfishness as you
describe it - simply a practical way forward given the circumstances,
especially the age and nature of the kits. But I can understand why you
think things should be done differently. I'll speak to John and Bryan and
let everybody know how we'll make them available to all members.
Regards
Mike H
From: Michael Anders <mna2117@xxxxxxx>
Sent: 13 June 2018 20:35
To: Northdowns; Jacky Searley; Michael Hodgkiss; John Moyler
Subject: Kits
Dear (?) All
I understand from Basil that today the field had a visitor bearing gifts.
The widow of an ex-Canterbury member (Roger Fagg?) took the trouble of
bringing a car load of untouched kits (6-8) for distribution to "those that
wanted them"
Those present then selfishly proceeded to "cherry-pick" the kits they wanted
without a thought for other club members who were not fortunate enough to be
on the field at the time.
It must be fairly obvious that the kind-hearted lady thought the club would
benefit as a whole.
In my opinion, to be fair to all members, the kits should have been set
aside for auction at the AGM (or EGM), with proceeds going into club funds.
That way everybody has a chance at selecting a kit, paying a fair price and
the other members benefit as well by virtue of the swelled funds. If unsold
at auction, then they can be picked, for others have had fair warning.
I call upon those who "grabbed" one (or more!) of the kits to return them to
club officers so that their worth can be realised for the good of all.
And not the selfish. Shame on you. If that is what club "mates" do, then I'm
not sure I wish to be associated with them.
Regards
Mike A
