Originally posted by Craig
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Yes, he apparently combined two threads that were discussing the same issue (which is why there are two posts by me -- one of them was in the other thread).
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One further note:
If your email states that you are being added to the A1 Group in Studebaker GroupWorks, that is correct. As members of Studebaker GroupWorks are being added to it, they are being placed in the A1 Group. When we begin receiving membership lists from chapters within SDC that we can compare these names and email addresses to, we will remove them from A1 and assign them to a different chapter designation.
Be patient with us, join in the fun, and watch for this to grow!!!
Denny FoustComment
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How do we get to look over this groupworksstudebaker without clicking on the "tracked" links in the email.Comment
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That explains why I’ve not seen any of this stuff in my inbox. I’ve been an SDC member for 24 years but my info is private and not listed in the Roster.Originally posted by 56sghor View Post
I’ve read the TW write ups and forum posts about this and I still don’t really know what it is, or what the advantages are. It sounds like it’s similar to this forum, but for SDC members only.
Of course, exclusivity doesn’t create growth in an old car club.Comment
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This could have been rolled out in a much better manner than in an email from a person I never heard of (who's name "Sales" sounds like a scam to start with). Then it goes on to notify me I'm member of a new group instead of asking if I'd like to be a member of a new group, etc. I sent the original email to the "trash" folder without opening it and there it will stay.Dan Peterson
Montpelier, VT
1960 Lark V-8 Convertible
1960 Lark V-8 Convertible (parts car)Comment
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Why would SDC want members to go post and live on another forum?
A forum divided from SDC, other members and the general public?
SDC being dissolved and shut down?
Is the goal of groupworks to infect Studebaker owner phones with an app?
Last edited by Craig; 03-17-2023, 03:27 PM.Comment
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The SDC Board has wanted to make this forum exclusive to SDC members for a long time, but they don’t have a viable way of doing that. Starting fresh on a new platform and eventually shutting down this site may be the long term goal.Originally posted by Craig View PostComment
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Matt,
I wonder why the leadership would want to shut down this forum. I hope that is not the plan as it would be a major mistake.Comment
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Excuse my French but... that sucks!!!There's one in every crowd, fer cryin' out loud... why was it always turnin' out to be me?Comment
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My understanding is that this forum “costs a lot of money”. More than one person has told me that they don’t like the fact that a number of the participants here aren’t paying SDC dues.Originally posted by studefan View Post
I think that mentality is shortsighted. The SDC should be proud to host a free-to-use forum that welcomes anyone who’s interested in Studebakers.
I think SDC has shot themselves in the foot on this Groupworks thing. Scouring the membership list for email addresses and sending unsolicited social media invites.. Not many people are going to be open to that.
I keep saying that these ongoing changes to make SDC “exclusive” are going to be the end of this club. Nobody seems to care.
Last edited by mbstude; 03-17-2023, 07:33 PM.Comment
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I just watched the video of Cindy and Denny discussing this whole thing.
This is the company that owns “Groupworks”.
Whoever this company is, they’re allowing SDC to utilize their services for free? They wouldn’t be doing that unless there’s an underlying benefit for them.
This all seems really fishy.
Question that kept popping up as I watched the video:
Denny claimed that the reasoning behind Groupworks was for the sake of sharing club information to members in a timely fashion. He said that this is because Turning Wheels is delayed, and a lot of people don’t use this forum or check their email often.
Let’s say that 10% of SDC members decide to join in on this Groupworks thing and keep tabs on it..
How is this any better for sharing information than other methods? You’ll still only be reaching those who decided to opt in.
Last edited by mbstude; 03-17-2023, 08:02 PM.Comment
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Matt,Originally posted by mbstude View PostI just watched the video of Cindy and Denny discussing this whole thing.
This is the company that owns “Groupworks”.
Whoever this company is, they’re allowing SDC to utilize their services for free? They wouldn’t be doing that unless there’s an underlying benefit for them.
This all seems really fishy.
Question that kept popping up as I watched the video:
Denny claimed that the reasoning behind Groupworks was for the sake of sharing club information to members in a timely fashion. He said that this is because Turning Wheels is delayed, and a lot of people don’t use this forum or check their email often.
Let’s say that 10% of SDC members decide to join in on this Groupworks thing and keep tabs on it..
How is this any better for sharing information than other methods? You’ll still only be reaching those who decided to opt in.
Do you have a link to the video of Cindy and Denny discussing this whole thing? I want to always if possible to get accurate and complete information on a topic before making my personal decision as to future action. I also find it curious the company that owns Groupworks is an insurance "group" that targets older people, which to be honest is a large percentage of SDC members. I will respond with other thoughts after I see the video
Bob Miles
Bridge over trouble waterComment
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My take on all of this:
SDC doesn’t like paying for an Internet forum that non-SDCers can utilize.
Groupworks offers a free forum that can be members-only.
Is that the gist of it?Comment
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Well I suppose around 10 Thousand of us got these emails, I have several emails, and because I have NEVER heard of "Cindy Sales" of course I did nothing about it.
It would have worked if it came from someone we have all heard of like Denny Fouse.
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NO, I can't deal with Facecrook, I sure wouldn't try another one.
And like everyone else, I don't like being signed up for something I did Not ask for.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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StudeRich, Joining Studebaker GroupWorks is TOTALLY OPTIONAL for you. You are NOT going to be added to it unless you choose to accept the invite to join. Please read Turning Wheels and you will learn who Cindy Sale is. She is a long-time member of SDC and produces the FINE YouTube videos related to Studebaker you see there.
Denny Foust
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