Re: Packards International

Posted by Jimmy Scichilone On 2014/2/21 21:21:13

Many car club groups are struggling mainly because of an aging membership, lack of newer members and some of the infighting that goes on in the groups. When I bought my first Packard I joined our local group here in Ohio and I am the youngest member at 61 ! But the problem is more than just that....My first meeting with the group was at a local dinner....I attended and introduced myself to several people as a new member and first time attendee... at least 3 or 4 people said "Hi Ya", and just walked away! NO ONE welcomed me to the group....no one introduced themselves back....its was incredible to me that the owners of the "gentlemans car bought by gentleman and sold by gentleman" would have such poor manners.... Even the president of the group who got up and briefly spoke at the event did not bother to introduce me to the group.... It certainly did NOT make me feel very welcome.....especially since Im sitting there in a room full of strangers who are ignoring me.... I did not let it affect my standing with the group....nor my attitude and this is in fact the first time Ive mentioned it..... I urge people to make new people feel welcome in a club.....Introduce yourselves and welcome the new member and MAKE him or her FEEL welcome.... Group memberships are dwindling.....and a lot of it is the fault of the groups..!