Here's how chatgpt summarized it, not to be confused with Herbot ;) The email chain covers proposed administrative and structural changes within the Vintage Computer Federation (VCF) Mid-Atlantic chapter. Key points include: 1. *Leadership Changes*: Jeff Salzman has stepped down as Steering Committee Chairman, with Thomas Gilinsky taking over. 2. *Name Change Proposal*: There’s discussion around renaming "VCF Mid-Atlantic" back to "MARCH" (Mid Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists) for greater clarity and connection to its historical roots. Some members argue that the current name causes confusion with VCF National and events like VCF East. 3. *Regional Identity and Consistency*: Suggestions vary, with some members preferring "MARCH" for continuity, while others propose names better reflecting the geographic range, like "Northeast." 4. *Club Structure and Engagement*: Members express concerns about the club’s declining local engagement, particularly the low turnout for workshops and limited newcomer involvement. Suggestions are made to improve membership structure, community outreach, and engagement. 5. *VCF Brand and Merchandise*: The organization assures that VCF branding will remain, preserving the relevance of existing "VCF" merchandise, with potential new "MARCH" chapter-specific items. This discussion underscores a desire to strengthen the chapter’s identity, streamline communication, and boost member involvement while aligning more clearly with VCF’s mission and structure On Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 2:31 PM Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
I suppose Apple Mail is the new Internet Oracle™
And in response, thus spake the Oracle - "You owe the Oracle some swag"
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On Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM Andrew Diller via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
After ~60 messages in this thread I asked Apple Mail to Summarize it all:
"The local chapter’s name, MARCH, has been a subject of discussion, with some members suggesting a return to the original name. Despite the name change, the organization’s mission and activities remain unchanged. The chapter is considering ordering swag with the MARCH name for local events."
LOL. It's not wrong.
-andy
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