posted 10-30-2007 11:42 PM                  

The vendor is working on a proof of the group photo which will include the anniversary logo and identification of the event in the white space below the photo. I will have that proof soon for approval. He is also working up costs on both the photos and the DVD. We will be offering two different sizes for the photo.

We will be selling them through the Prowler Store on the website for a limited time only and they will be ready for delivery before the holidays. As with our other merchandise, you will be able to purchase using Pay Pal or download the order form and mail a check.

That being said, I would like to address some of the comments that have been made with regard to my handling of this project.....this post in particular:

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Mickey, I have read this whole episode too many times. I fully understand how CJ feels about Ron's posts, but that aside no one is being updated on any of this. If indeed that photographer turned the pictures over to CJ, surley that was done as an agent for POA, and rightfully so, as the Event Planner/Coordinator and the cost and copy write issues were resolved by Craig Love then there is an obligation to proliferate to us (as written, "we") so we can do as we wish. I have no problem with that ether, if need be, I would gladly contribute to the POA for the disc or the group picture if that is what is needed. But I would also point out, as you know, many of the 180 owners traveled thousands of miles at a considerable cost to be a part of this historic Prowler event and at the present time the pictures appear to be in one members control and I don't think that was the original intent. If I am wrong, I will personally appologize to all the POA members. It has been 48 days since any of us have heard a thing. Christmas is coming and, I for one, would like the opportunity to have a poster made for our den to present to my wife since we did drive her car there. I am out of oxygen, I'll shut up. Jim

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First of all...Craig Love and Chrysler NEVER would have done this event had I not approached them on behalf of the Prowler owners. Craig Love NEVER intended to do a group photo for the Prowler owners. They only hired the photographer for photos to put in their archives as they do for all of their events. I approached them to do a group photo. The photographer they used only takes the pictures and is not involved in printing them. I was told that for $1500.00 I could have the pictures and the rights to them. I told them I did not have the money to do that. Craig offered to cover the cost so I could have the photos to use.

However....Chrysler was on a very tight budget and was already way over that budget for the party. Bob was able to acquire another $5,000 from another department at Chrysler to help fund the party. Due to the lack of manpower at Chrysler, many of the responsibilities they would normally handle were given to me, including the costs related to those issues. I could give you a long list of what I had to do and what we had to pay for but that's really not necessary (unless you insist on an accounting). I will say that Bob and I fronted over $10,000 to help get this event produced. Fortunately, due to the generosity of donations from Prowler owners/vendors and the raffles, we were able to cover a great deal of those costs. We also had to front that $5,000 which we still have not been reimbursed by Chrysler. All of this enabled us to not have to charge an event fee to those of you who attended. The entire party, the shirts, pins, dash plaques, name badges, music cd, event booklet, beer glasses, and everything else you received were gifts and no cost to any of you. The only thing you were required to pay up front was the cost for the Saturday night banquet if you were going to attend. At this point in time, I paid the $1500 for the photos and I'm sorry you feel that they are "in control of one member".

I understand that a number of you traveled a long distance to attend the anniversary event and I appreciate that. I understand there were your costs involved in that. I started working on this event in January and I figure that it was about 169 days straight that I worked on bringing all this to fruition. I put my personal life (and my family) on hold for that entire time. My life was consumed with working on this event with Chrysler and all that I had to do. This was actually two events in one and it was a huge undertaking. After the event, I was pretty burned out and I needed time to get my life back on track and back to some normalcy. There were and are some serious things in my life that needed attention and I did not feel obligated to share that with anyone. I have not had much time nor the energy to be on my computer, let alone POA. I was barely keeping up with my email. I'm not looking for sympathy, I'm just stating facts. I think I was entitled to this time and perhaps before judging me, try walking in my shoes.

I promised that I would do the photo and the cd (and my word has always been good), but I did not set a time line as to when I would be able to get it done. Jim, I don't understand this comment...

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From an email...Is there some way we could send you yet some more money.

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The only thing I am guilty of is not being on the computer to respond to emails and pms. I have not been sitting here doing nothing.

The photo and the cds will be available soon. I appreciate your continued patience.

posted 10-31-2007 01:46 AM                  

Very well said. Fully support you in your comments.
CJ and Bob are just absolutely awesome so was Woodward 2007. Period.

Best,

Kees

posted 10-31-2007 06:26 AM                  

CJ has never let anyone down before, nor will she in the future. That's just her personality and if per chance you don't realize this than you DON'T know CJ.

As for the rest of US, "PATIENCE" - it's a virtue most of us should learn how to practice, for somewhere it is written, "GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT".

posted 10-31-2007 08:12 AM                  

To produce the "Prowler 10th Anniversary Party" ='s a huge national event.

To do them simultaneously..no one in their right mind would even try.

posted 10-31-2007 11:29 AM                  

With the Effort, Money and Time that BOB & CJ invested to put on the party and coordinate the 2 events (this was 2 EVENTS IN ONE), is beyond what MOST PEOPLE WOULD DO FOR MONEY, more less for FREE and at an actual expense to them. They opened up their home so Larry Lord could use Bob's tools and lift to install his products, they made the packets up, goodie bags and if anyone noticed CJ was not having a lot of fun at the party, she was stressed, the host or hostest at a party is there to have FUN TOO, but with the number of people, someone has to also make sure STUFF GETS DONE. DID ANYONE SEE HER RUNNING AROUND AT THE PARTY?

please answer these questions

Do you have time to get everything done?

Do you get as much done as you did 5 or 10 years ago?

Would you put your family on hold for 7 months to plan a party for a bunch of people, many that you don't even know and the #1 goal is for everyone to have a good time and not cost them a thing?

After a long project at work, don't you feel you need a break or vacation to get things back on track?

Do you think that the POA is run by paid employee's?

Would you like to volunteer to assist in the next BIG EVENT?

If you felt you were not appreciated for your efforts, and criticizes, as a volunteer, would you continue?

Please let us give her the THANKS she deserves instead of trying to make her feel guilty and bash her for not VOLUNTEERING more of her time when her personal needs also needs to be met.

I feel that my project created some of the extra pressure to get the poster and CD done.

posted 10-31-2007 09:18 PM                  

The oppertunity to cruise together was awesome! The logistics of putting that together along with the parking at the school was very impressive.

Again, we want to thank you for all your time and trouble putting the entire week together. We felt it was a great success!

Looking forward to next year!

posted 11-02-2007 10:52 AM                  

I also have to echo Ed Mahanon & other's comments as to all the behind scenes people that also helped out with Woodward.

Without CJ & Bob's efforts I'm certain that these Pics would not even exist, nor would it have turned out to be such an historic Prowler event.
So to any detractors here or anywhere else I SAY SHAME!! ON YOU.

I am Grateful to be able to get the Cd & photo when availible.