ZR Registry- Broadening the Registry Universe

[george1945]

I have no real opposition other than GM has a way of resurrecting names and then attaching them to a new model. The ZR1 of the 90-95 years, denotes a very different and unique automobile. It is that uniqueness that binds their owners. Will the new models share in that or just wear the badge? If I could just go to the section or years of interest I would be good. We seem to already have that ability to some degree.

[XfireZ51]

George,

The focus woould be ONLY on Corvettes w the ZR Corvette representing the pinnacle of GM/Corvette group engineering for that generation.

Jerry,

Appreciate ur comments. The sense of the membership will assist the Board as to whether we continue w development of a plan addressing ur questions or whether we drop the idea. This is a consequential step and we don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves

[Kevin]

I'm for it. Sure there will be some issues in finding ways to provide value to new members of different generations, but that's going to be worth it to help bring new members to the group. Hell, some members have several gens already. My only issue, and it's only a slight one, is parking at Carlisle. We already have a hard enough time keeping enterlopers out and a mix of gens will only make that worse. But I'm fairly scary in the morning before coffee so I'm not quite so sure that's an issue

[ZR1North]

Dom,

This is not a simple matter and the pros and cons need to be debated; however, if I were asked to vote yes or no for broadening the registry, I would vote YES, and if I had to provide a simple one-word answer for the vote, it would be "sustainability". I don't have the stats, but I suspect that like our cars, the membership is getting older, and like any organization worth saving (the Registry definitely is!), we need to be always thinking strategically about how to make it survive and prosper. I don't think it would be difficult to "protect" the ZR-1 interests within a broader organization, but that would be the key question I'd want to discuss within a "Yes" answer.

I have talked to people within the GS Registry about this sort of thing, and I have yet to hear someone complain that their interests are compromised by the broader Corvette base they have. The skunk guys do their own thing when they want, but they benefit financially, socially and intellectually from getting together with both the C6 GS and former GS owners as well as the broader Corvette crowd. Being insular seldom serves one's interest well in the long term; a strategic discussion about our future - at a time when we aren't in a crisis - is both timely and indicative of the forward-thinking organization I think we ought to be.

Thanks for asking. I commend the board for having the chops to put it out there rather than contain the discussion to the board table. This is one of the reasons I give this particular board an A+ for what it has done in the last few years. Like most progressive entities, there are lessons to be learned from actions taken, but this board is both action oriented and open-minded. Thank you for governing as you do!

[-=Jeff=-]

I thinjk it would be good to get some more people here adding to the diversity of the different ZR generations.. keeping it dedicated to ZRs (of all corvette generations) will be a challenge but can also improve some of the club events we do as well

[XfireZ51]

Bob,

Yes even though you "downgraded" to a lovely Long Beach Red C7 Z06,
you're still one of us.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Bob,



Yes even though you "downgraded" to a lovely Long Beach Red C7 Z06,

you're still one of us.

[emoji106]


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[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Bob,

Yes even though you "downgraded" to a lovely Long Beach Red C7 Z06,
you're still one of us.

Oh thanks Dom. I was worried there for a minute to you too ...Bob

[Z51JEFF]

I think the added exposer would only help.


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[Riviera]

Well 95Z09Z you obviously weren't at the 2016 gathering as it was anything but boring. I, unlike you was there and can attest to it. I also disagree that suggestions are ignored.

So, Paul, Brett, etc., keep getting elected. Did you ever think it was because THEY ARE DOING A GOOD JOB!!!!!
If you want to change things start participating and making positive suggestions instead of negative remarks.
Please keep in mind that the ZR-1Net Registry isn't like other car clubs. It is a world wide club. Even in that when regional events occur our members local to that event go and post to the forum.
Nobody forces any of us to attend any car events. BG and Carlisle have their itineraries posted in advance, so if you don't think it will interest you don't go. It is that simple.