[Rhodes22-list] Who Can Join The List?

[Todd Tavares]

Now I'm upset and it makes sense now....why Stan allowed me to hop the back
fence into the C of S program....lol.

tavares0947 at gmail.com

On Fri, Nov 15, 2019, 9:12 AM Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com> wrote:

> It probably took money out of Stan's (or Chris's or Art's) pocket.
>
> I can understand that persons frustrations though. Many owners groups only
> allow current owners to join and require the hull #  and it sucks for
> potential buyers.
> I'm looking for an Alberg 30, 37, or Pearson Triton for a retirement
> project, but none of those groups allow non-owners or looky-loos. (rudder
> kickers?)
>
> Someone should reach out to that guy/gal.
>
>
> tavares0947 at gmail.com
>
> On Thu, Nov 14, 2019, 3:56 PM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>
>> Recently, someone considering the purchase of a Rhodes 22 joined the
>> list, posted a question, and got several responses.  This morning I got a
>> private email from this person asking a follow up question.  But they also
>> mentioned that they had been "scolded for using the forum since I haven't
>> completed the sale and don't have a GB CoS”.  They then removed themselves
>> from the list.
>>
>> I feel certain that the viewpoint that the list is only for people who
>> currently own a Rhodes 22 and have purchased a Certificate of Support from
>> General Boats is held by few members of the list, and perhaps only by one.
>> But, since I became aware that this has happened (hopefully only once), I
>> wanted to point out to anyone unaware that this list has a charter (
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list/index.html <
>> http://www.rhodes22.org/list/index.html>), and that among other thing
>> the charter states that "This list is open to everyone with an interest in
>> Rhodes Sailboats”.
>>
>> If anyone thinks the charter should be changed, they can say so, and we
>> can have a discussion.  In the meantime, whoever it is who is telling
>> people that they are not welcome on the list should knock it off.
>>
>>
>> I invited the person in question back to the list, but the purchase fell
>> through so at the moment they’re not interested.  I assured them that they
>> are welcome to return at any time.  I am intentionally not stating any
>> specifics at their request.
>>
>> Peter Nyberg
>> Coventry, CT
>> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
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