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Albert went on to explain that the function of any group trying to
maintain and improve whatever it was they were working on would require
the services of a number of individuals, whether cats or people, working
together to accomplish that purpose. Some people Albert said would shine
as a star sometimes and often none of the participants would stand out
but the team would continually accomplish its goals. Then Albert says
“you watch football with your dad, right” I noted that I did, I like
football. I’d like to play football. I practice tackling with my brother
and sisters. I can’t pass very well though. Albert continued as soon as
I shut up. He said well look at the New England Patriots he said. That
is the perfect example of a “team”. The players work together, each
working at what they do best. Some are in the forefront merely because
their position causes it but none stand out or try to steal the show.
Yet, they are the best at what they do. So in your dad’s car clubs the
boards work in the same manner. The Regions that you spoke of earlier
So folks since my dad got me hooked on writing for you great car club members, and since I know that many of you who read this are region Directors, and as your unofficial, official spokescat, I offer you the following: Keep up the good work, keep an open mind. Work with your fellow
directors and members to accomplish the clubs goals. Keep an open mind
when another director or a member brings forth an idea that you don’t
agree with
So folks, that’s it for this time, I’ll be back to you to paw out something else when the weather gets better. I’m sure I’ll have some great stories to tell. It’s a shame that dad threatened my life if I told you the story of the tune up he did a few weeks ago! But being the smart little fellow that I am and wanting to keep all of my body parts in their proper place I won’t bring it up. Everyone enjoy, I hope you had great holidays and I will speak to you again soon.
With best wishes Enzo the Cat
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Let's introduce your 2005 national activities committee By Sharon M Lee |
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read this Rummage Box, we will have attended the 2005 Annual Meeting,
had several informative Judges Schools, attended seminars and the first
Directors Board meeting of 2005 will have met and approved many more
National Activities for all of you to enjoy in the months and years
ahead. I am now making plans to attend the first Meet of 2005 in
Gainesville, Florida. The North Central Florida Region has worked hard
to sponsor their first AACA National Meet and I’m sure we are all going
to enjoy a well-planned, successful Meet. A lot of exciting things are
happening within AACA. Your first issue of Antique Automobile for 2005
has arrived with the insert to request 2005 activity cards for the first
four meets of the year. The pocket calendars for 2005 have been updated,
printed and announce your 2005 National Activities Committee. Use this
information to contact the Chairman in your division to help you with
your already scheduled events or possibly to inquire about how you and
your Region/Chapter can become an active part of AACA by applying to
sponsor a National Meet or Tour.
Sharon M. Lee, Vice President National
Activities Joanna Cooper, Assistant VP National
Activities Bobbie Thibodeaux, Chairman Central
Division Dick McIninich, Chairman Eastern Division
Art Griffin, Chairman Southeastern
Division Patti Dearmin, Chairman Western Division
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Hi
ya folks, it’s me Enzo your favorite feline. 
My goodness it’s cold
outside. The snow is up to my shoulders when I walk out there. So
needless to say I have been spending a lot more time indoors. I wish it
was spring time already. Dad is always miserable cause he can’t take the
cars for a ride. Say, speaking of dad, the other day he was emailing a
friend and they were talking about the concept of “team”. By the way,
what’s an email? Is that anything a cat would enjoy doing? Anyways I was
puzzled by this seemingly serious conversation about “team”. So as any
reasonably intelligent cat would do I sought help. Of course when any
cat in my neighborhood needs help, some dogs too for that matter, they
seek out my good friend Albert Felinestien, he’s the smartest cat I
know. I’ve told you about Albert in the past. So I trudged outside,
braved the winter blasts of snow and cold, the winds howling so that my
poor furry body could barely stand it. But, yet, inquisitive by nature,
I had to know, just what was this “team” thing was all about. I searched
for Albert.
Finally after what seemed like hours of searching in all of Albert’s
favorite places, I was about ready to give up. I was now nearly at
Albert’s house but I know he doesn’t like being in the house cause all
the humans expect him to be affectionate and act like a house pet.
Albert often says, Geez Enzo you’d think they thought they were running
the place or something. He’s right you know. The first basic any cat
learns in cat school is that when a human calls a dog the dog comes
running, tongue out, tail wagging with that “Oh my I love you so much
what can I do for you” look. However, when a human calls a cat, even
though the cat loves the human, the proper response is to look at them
and simply say, “Take a message, I’ll get back to you”. So I never
figured Albert would be in his house. All of a sudden I heard a noise!
It was a very loud MEEEEEEEEEEEEOWWW, I knew instantly in cat talk this
meant “Hey Enzo, what are you doing out in this cold and snow?” I looked
up and there Albert was peering from his upstairs window. I replied
quickly, Albert I have been looking all over for you. You weren’t on any
of the fences or in the neighbors garage, or even over at the snack shop
MiceVillage. Albert looked down again and calmly replied, “Of course not
Enzo, I was here where its warm and cozy.” Albert went on to further
explain that there were times when it paid to be warm and appreciative
of humans. He referred to it as “sucking up” Well we will mark this down
as another topic for Enzo to deal with at a later date. For now, on to
the project at hand. Albert invited me in, I graciously accepted the
invitation. It was good to see my friend and to get out of the cold. I
wanted to ask Albert if he knew what email was but I decided to wait. I
am sure he knew but often his answers went on and on and on. I bet each
of you car people know someone like that too. So I got right to the
point at hand. I told Albert of my dad’s communications and the
reference to “team”. Albert began to explain and as always when Albert
spoke, Enzo listened. 
The topic of team as Albert tried to summarize for me was a group all
working together to accomplish a desired result. Well hey, I understood
that, sort of. Its like when four of us corner a mouse at Mice Village
and have it trapped. Albert just sneered when I put it that way. He said
hey, your dad likes cars right. I said yep, and mom too. Then I chuckled
and said well I meant mom likes cars too as opposed to mom likes dad.
Though I guess mom likes dad. Wait a minute this doesn’t sound right.
Sounds like that class I didn’t do well at, what was it called, oh yes,
Philosophy 101. Albert yelled, ENZO SHUSH! and listen. I said
OK Albert
and sat still, curled my tail around my feet and shut up. Albert went
on… “Your dad likes cars and he is involved in the car clubs correct.” I
nodded in the affirmative. Now in each of these car clubs there must be
a governing body that sets the rules and plans the causes of action, is
that correct. I acknowledged that I knew my dad belonged to several
regions and of course the main club and had served on something called
the Wood of Directors. Albert looked at me puzzled, “Wood of Directors?”
then he thought for a moment. I wish Albert was transparent, cause when
he thinks, you can just visualize all the little wheels and gears moving
around to process the information. Then Albert after just a few seconds
looked at my again and said “Enzo you Ditz, you mean Board of
Directors.” Yes, that was it Board of Directors, that cat is soooooo
smart. Board, wood, what’s the difference?
and the big club too. Everyone has to work together as a team to get the
job done right. I looked at Albert trying to understand this, it made
sense of course, it was logical but still even I knew that individuals
and their ideas and feelings always come into play. So I mentioned this
to Albert cause I really wanted to learn. He replied with the usual
wisdom that I would have expected. “Enzo listen, its not a secret, it
just takes thought. Each player entrusted to make decisions and perform
the functions for the betterment of the team needs to be open minded and
respectful of the others. They need to realize that personalities are
different and will not always mesh with their own. They need to accept
others ideas for fair consideration even if those ideas do not agree
with their own. They need to understand that just because someone is new
to an organization that their thoughts and ideas need to have just as
much value as the oldtimers because they may well have learned them
through trial and error elsewhere. All members of an organization
whether they are members of the governing body or general members at
large must at all times work together to achieve the desired goals.
Albert continued, but I said, “Albert wait, that’s enough, don’t
complicate it any further. I get the message.”
or perhaps didn’t think of first yourself. Instead of trying
to explain why something won’t work, look for ways to make it work. You
get the idea. Heck by now even I get the idea. So next time my mom
brings home one of those “on-sale” off brand cat foods, instead of
turning my nose up and listening to her apologize, I am actually going
to try it. I wont eat enough of it so she thinks I really like it, but I
will try it! You can’t ask for any more than that.
