The Future of PHEA
Discussion
Hi Guys
During last weekend's Helmingham Classic Car Show, we (the Mutleysnoops, Simpo2, FastEddy, Hoodedreaper) started a discussion about what happens to PHEA in the event that Darren doesn't come back as the organiser, which he has fulfilled brilliantly over the past 15+ years.
Relying on a single person to organise all events, albeit with some help from others, is a risky approach and selfish on our part.
To this end, we have discussed how PHEA could continue, and if there is sufficient interest in it continuing, in Darren's absence.
So several questions:
1. Do we all want PHEA to continue?
2. If so, are there volunteers to help with the organising of events, runs etc. This would need about 10 people (1 per event) to step forward and undertake the organisation? If no, the answer to question 1 must also be No.
3. Which type of events should we run? Shows, trackdays, meets, meals, runs?
The annual calendar of events would be drawn up by active PHEA members and only added to the schedule if there were a volunteers willing to organise that event. We would base the 2023 schedule on the basis of this year's speculative calendar with the 2019 calendar providing any additional options.
As far as possible, any events attended with admission fees/meals, would be paid for by each attendee in advance, so no organiser would be responsible for funding a speculative attendee list.
This forum would be the sole source of information for PHEA events and the booking of places. Any social media platform must only refer to this forum and not accept bookings outside of the forum. There can only be a single source of the truth. There are those of us who will no longer use social media platforms, life is too short.
The organiser of each event has the sole responsibility for that event, it's their show, their rules. We shouldn't expect every event to be run identically, but there should be a minimum acceptable standard.
All organisers will share their email and mobile numbers with the other organisers. Sharing info can often be better on the phone or email. And some organisers may welcome a little help from the others.
If Darren decides that he would like to return in future, we'd like there to be something for him to return to. Darren opened up the PHEA to all comers, which has been very successful, PHEA is all the better for it.
OK that's my 2p worth for now, let the discussion begin....
During last weekend's Helmingham Classic Car Show, we (the Mutleysnoops, Simpo2, FastEddy, Hoodedreaper) started a discussion about what happens to PHEA in the event that Darren doesn't come back as the organiser, which he has fulfilled brilliantly over the past 15+ years.
Relying on a single person to organise all events, albeit with some help from others, is a risky approach and selfish on our part.
To this end, we have discussed how PHEA could continue, and if there is sufficient interest in it continuing, in Darren's absence.
So several questions:
1. Do we all want PHEA to continue?
2. If so, are there volunteers to help with the organising of events, runs etc. This would need about 10 people (1 per event) to step forward and undertake the organisation? If no, the answer to question 1 must also be No.
3. Which type of events should we run? Shows, trackdays, meets, meals, runs?
The annual calendar of events would be drawn up by active PHEA members and only added to the schedule if there were a volunteers willing to organise that event. We would base the 2023 schedule on the basis of this year's speculative calendar with the 2019 calendar providing any additional options.
As far as possible, any events attended with admission fees/meals, would be paid for by each attendee in advance, so no organiser would be responsible for funding a speculative attendee list.
This forum would be the sole source of information for PHEA events and the booking of places. Any social media platform must only refer to this forum and not accept bookings outside of the forum. There can only be a single source of the truth. There are those of us who will no longer use social media platforms, life is too short.
The organiser of each event has the sole responsibility for that event, it's their show, their rules. We shouldn't expect every event to be run identically, but there should be a minimum acceptable standard.
All organisers will share their email and mobile numbers with the other organisers. Sharing info can often be better on the phone or email. And some organisers may welcome a little help from the others.
If Darren decides that he would like to return in future, we'd like there to be something for him to return to. Darren opened up the PHEA to all comers, which has been very successful, PHEA is all the better for it.
OK that's my 2p worth for now, let the discussion begin....
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