To be or not to be ... a club...?

[theredx19]

Thotos I would just check out these aspects as Irish liability laws are different to uk laws but remember when we all pull up outside a pub to go in for food and look at our cars it is now a static show but is the person who organises this static show now liable. I would not like to see anyone get on the wrong side of a court appearance as a court may not look at it being a club with no funds not being liable (no insurance is no excuse).

[Thotos]

I was only referring to UK legal requirements. I don't know anything about Irish Law and I never claimed to understand Irish logic! 

[eugene]

I think that it should be checked out with a good solicitor,and the points of law should be obtained in writing and also stamped by the solicitor.Laws in Eire are different than in the UK.As a new member to this forum,i don't wish to vote,as i feel being a bit of a dictator by doing so.Slan Eugene

[kev131]

Hi all

Many thanks for reading and voting although I would have preferred more votes (15) which would at least indicate interest... if not views consistent with mine!?

The proposal failed by a very narrow margin (8 voting to leave it as it is) possibly reflecting some of the stated legal issues and possibly a concern that things were going change a bit.

OK - so have I learned any lessons? - Yes I have. Next time get my wife, sister and brother in law to vote with me!! - They are all forum members!?

Will the matter rest here? - No... because I am still uncomfortable referring to this meeting and discussion place as a 131 "thingy". It is far more than that and I will kick off a new poll shortly to see if we can get a proper name & status - Something like the "Mirafiori World Register" or? "The Fiat 131 Forum" or ...O I dont know now but if anyone has a suggestion please add it here and I'll set up another poll with a few options for consideration!!? Tnx. 

[theredx19]

Well Kev I know I did not vote but was not due to a lack of interest but I believe if a further look was made into the legal and technical side I would vote yes. The forum has been a great focal point and a better focal point is seeing these beasts out and about. It is as I said who wants to see someone suffer because of a small accident

[alan.acs]

i say make it a club if it brings a benifit to the members.
 otherwise it may be a lot of work for no gain for the 3 amigos..

[greek mirafiori]

I think that's a good idea to be a club but in my opinion some things must remain same...For example the name is not necessary be changed.Also I think That we have a lot of fun and there are no rules as other clubs....
It's a good idea to be a club but without change anything!