Jeff Maynard looking for a 968 ?
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I honestly can't remember which edition of PP - but, since we started in March, it was probably Jan or Feb.
The 968 was 'conspicuous by its absence' as one of only two production road car models not to be volunteered for a shoot (no 914 but I did get a 916 built on a 914 chassis...); given the number of 968 around and the passion of the owners this is conspicuous I think???
The 968 was 'conspicuous by its absence' as one of only two production road car models not to be volunteered for a shoot (no 914 but I did get a 916 built on a 914 chassis...); given the number of 968 around and the passion of the owners this is conspicuous I think???
ianreeves
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Jeff, I think its time to end this debate as its just getting stupid, and dragging up arguments which have no need to be raised.
As a closing statement looking from the outside, it would have been 'nice' if the Register Secretaries knew you were looking for cars and could filter the models to you,. As you didn't appear to contact any I don't think there is any cause to complain about lack of any model types.
On the other side as a 968 owner I should have read the Porsche Post and acted.
As a closing statement looking from the outside, it would have been 'nice' if the Register Secretaries knew you were looking for cars and could filter the models to you,. As you didn't appear to contact any I don't think there is any cause to complain about lack of any model types.
On the other side as a 968 owner I should have read the Porsche Post and acted.
Mr968
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This started as a question to simply ascertain from the register members if they had been approached by anyone concerning a photoshoot for a 45th anniversary book.
I asked the question because I had been told by another register member that he had been approached directly by a club director and a comment had been made that I had not been doing my job in finding a car for the photoshoot, although I knew nothing about it and I had never been approached as the register secretary, I take my register secretary responsibilities seriously and this was a real concern to me, therefore I felt it necessary to ask the simple question.
As Jeff decided to get involved and given other comments from other members, also because of discussions with other club officials and a letter I have received recently outlining recent events regarding the board, and Jeff's conduct in particular, I feel that an interim expalanation on this topic may be prudent, as this issue seems to be just a small part of a much bigger and more important topic that is being dealt with by the Board.
I have come to realise that this may go some way to explain why Jeff felt he needed to get involved in what seemed at the time to be just an innocent question to register members, to ascertain whether indeed I had been at fault or negligent in not providing a car for the book, and I was baffled at the time as to why Jeff got involved in a question that was addressed to the 968 register members.
I now feel vindicated by recent events regarding the book and the investigation into Jeff's conduct as a director which I am sure will be dealt with fairly and as efficiently as possible for the club and hopefully the outcome will be equitable to all parties involved.
I have heard through discussions with other members that the 968 register was not the only one to be 'omitted' from the preparations for the book and this has created some concern in one or more registers over whether Jeff as a director of the Porsche Club GB has (or had) a true understanding of the Porsche model range.
Jeff has since resigned from the Board and Jeff's resignation from the board was just prior to a meeting to discuss his conduct/actions regarding some issues, including but not restricted to the book and the issues surrounding the organisation of it.
As far as I am aware the issues raised are to be dealt with as a club director and so are a concern to club officials and members in that respect.
However Jeff is still a club member and so should be afforded the due respect that any club member should be given.
In other topics it has been mentioned that Jeff has threatened other members with litigation so these are the 'alleged' facts as I know them at this time.
I will be attending the worker's conference in November and will keep you informed when I have more information.
The Chairman has asked,
"that any questions, statements and observations which members may have surrounding Jeff Maynard's resignation should be addressed to the Board at the Club's next Workers Conference on 19 November 2006."
My regards to all.
Stuart Cookson-Smith.
968 Register Secretary.
I asked the question because I had been told by another register member that he had been approached directly by a club director and a comment had been made that I had not been doing my job in finding a car for the photoshoot, although I knew nothing about it and I had never been approached as the register secretary, I take my register secretary responsibilities seriously and this was a real concern to me, therefore I felt it necessary to ask the simple question.
As Jeff decided to get involved and given other comments from other members, also because of discussions with other club officials and a letter I have received recently outlining recent events regarding the board, and Jeff's conduct in particular, I feel that an interim expalanation on this topic may be prudent, as this issue seems to be just a small part of a much bigger and more important topic that is being dealt with by the Board.
I have come to realise that this may go some way to explain why Jeff felt he needed to get involved in what seemed at the time to be just an innocent question to register members, to ascertain whether indeed I had been at fault or negligent in not providing a car for the book, and I was baffled at the time as to why Jeff got involved in a question that was addressed to the 968 register members.
I now feel vindicated by recent events regarding the book and the investigation into Jeff's conduct as a director which I am sure will be dealt with fairly and as efficiently as possible for the club and hopefully the outcome will be equitable to all parties involved.
I have heard through discussions with other members that the 968 register was not the only one to be 'omitted' from the preparations for the book and this has created some concern in one or more registers over whether Jeff as a director of the Porsche Club GB has (or had) a true understanding of the Porsche model range.
Jeff has since resigned from the Board and Jeff's resignation from the board was just prior to a meeting to discuss his conduct/actions regarding some issues, including but not restricted to the book and the issues surrounding the organisation of it.
As far as I am aware the issues raised are to be dealt with as a club director and so are a concern to club officials and members in that respect.
However Jeff is still a club member and so should be afforded the due respect that any club member should be given.
In other topics it has been mentioned that Jeff has threatened other members with litigation so these are the 'alleged' facts as I know them at this time.
I will be attending the worker's conference in November and will keep you informed when I have more information.
The Chairman has asked,
"that any questions, statements and observations which members may have surrounding Jeff Maynard's resignation should be addressed to the Board at the Club's next Workers Conference on 19 November 2006."
My regards to all.
Stuart Cookson-Smith.
968 Register Secretary.
Mr968
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Further to this and the recent Newsdesk article in Porsche Post(page 10).
If anybody has had photographs taken of their car by Jeff Maynard or his daughter Helen Maynard, and if you were given the impression that these photographs were to be used for the Porsche Club 45th anniversary book, could you please get in touch with Jeff Maynard and let him know that the photographs taken of your car are not to be used in anything other than the Porsche Club publication.
jeff@jeffmaynard.com
Allegedly Jeff is now trying to create his own book using the photos taken or trying to sell the photos. If this is the case that would explain why he resigned before a possible disciplinary meeting.
It also might explain why I and others were not approached in the first place, if I had got an inckling of what the photos may be used for I would have immediately informed the board and would certainly not have given my permission for the use of any photos in anything other than the PCGB book if it was my car.
This is Jeff's pictures website, 'porschepictures.net', you may want to check on there to see if pictures of your car appear for sale.
Jeff, any comments or explanations why you are allegedly trying to use photos that were taken under the pretext of being for the PCGB book would be welcome. Please explain to us the members if this is true why you are doing this. Not the actions of a club enthusiast or a director or a vice chairman of the club. No doubt your supporters will have a good reason ready why they support you, but if this is true it can only harm the club financially and give the board massive amounts of work to do to try to sort this out. This is the sort of thing that will lose the club members.
Please explain.
If you have the club interests at heart why not just give the photos back to the club as other than the fact that people thought the photos were to be taken for the PCGB book you would not have been able to gather the cars.
If anybody has had photographs taken of their car by Jeff Maynard or his daughter Helen Maynard, and if you were given the impression that these photographs were to be used for the Porsche Club 45th anniversary book, could you please get in touch with Jeff Maynard and let him know that the photographs taken of your car are not to be used in anything other than the Porsche Club publication.
jeff@jeffmaynard.com
Allegedly Jeff is now trying to create his own book using the photos taken or trying to sell the photos. If this is the case that would explain why he resigned before a possible disciplinary meeting.
It also might explain why I and others were not approached in the first place, if I had got an inckling of what the photos may be used for I would have immediately informed the board and would certainly not have given my permission for the use of any photos in anything other than the PCGB book if it was my car.
This is Jeff's pictures website, 'porschepictures.net', you may want to check on there to see if pictures of your car appear for sale.
Jeff, any comments or explanations why you are allegedly trying to use photos that were taken under the pretext of being for the PCGB book would be welcome. Please explain to us the members if this is true why you are doing this. Not the actions of a club enthusiast or a director or a vice chairman of the club. No doubt your supporters will have a good reason ready why they support you, but if this is true it can only harm the club financially and give the board massive amounts of work to do to try to sort this out. This is the sort of thing that will lose the club members.
Please explain.
If you have the club interests at heart why not just give the photos back to the club as other than the fact that people thought the photos were to be taken for the PCGB book you would not have been able to gather the cars.
oceancarrera
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So simply and well put.
Mr968
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just an update,
JMs membership has been cancelled due to the ongoing issues that have not been resolved.
There was a meeting on the 18th November in which the decision was made, JM had a choice of coming to the meeting or presenting his case in writing, JM was abroad and so made no personal appearance but also chose not to give an explanation of his actions in writing.
The decision was made under Article 12.
There have been many issues including that JM has made certain remarks on his website about PCGB which are untrue and are damaging to the club so the board felt it had no choice but to take action.
JM has had opportunity to negotiate with the board regarding various matters but no agreement could be reached.
JMs membership has been cancelled due to the ongoing issues that have not been resolved.
There was a meeting on the 18th November in which the decision was made, JM had a choice of coming to the meeting or presenting his case in writing, JM was abroad and so made no personal appearance but also chose not to give an explanation of his actions in writing.
The decision was made under Article 12.
There have been many issues including that JM has made certain remarks on his website about PCGB which are untrue and are damaging to the club so the board felt it had no choice but to take action.
JM has had opportunity to negotiate with the board regarding various matters but no agreement could be reached.
Guest
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I beleive the board know exactly what I was stating and exactly on what my opinions were based. Thet also had a written statement from someone acting with my power of attorney that I withdrew my 'opinions' - it was also made clear that I was not withdrawing the statement of facts on which my opinions were based.
Sorry its not the simple yes/no you asked for but that would have colured my answer.
The full story on my return to the UK
Sorry its not the simple yes/no you asked for but that would have colured my answer.
The full story on my return to the UK
pmjt
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Stuart - this whole issue is much more involved than at face value.
Jeff *really* is having connectivity issues as he floats around the South China Sea on holiday and get's about three minutes online every couple of days when his GPRS card comes into range off shore.
A lot more will come out - and I still pray - and am working - for a resolution that works for everyone.
Please keep your fingers crossed.
Philip
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