Open letter to all members

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   Well, we are back online, albiet without the old domain name.
Just to fill you in on events over the last 24 hours.
I got a call from Eamo about how the site appeared to be down. It transpired that the club had managed to transfer the domain away from me without my knowledge. I will be seeking legal advice over this as I have worked hard to get the site looking fairly decent from a search engine placement perspective.

Anyhow, I had set up bmw-board months last night ready for the host to twiddle a few knobs to get things running.

I joined the BMW CC several years ago. I was involved along with Brendan Purcell  and others in making it what it is today. I was involved in the forum and also helped Howard with the main website. On two or three occasions I did well in the recruitment drive for the club (coming in the top 3 each time).

I feel really bitter that this has happened without any discussion. The allegation being made is that an offer was made and I was unwilling to talk. Tell me, whats the point in talking to someone who really will not listen?

I feel really betrayed. I have worked damn hard and to be treated like this is hurtful. The office (who still have not sent me a copy of the minutes of the meeting) are sending out letters to all club members (at what cost?) and also placing a 1 page notice in the club mag. The mis truths within these documents is astounding.
These were sent out to all regional and register contacts last night. Im not sure why but these were not sent to any Irish contact. I honestly don't care what they say about me - I have noting to hide.

I won't say that things have been easy - they haven't. They really haven't! Still, when I broke the news on Sunday about Jeffs, oops sorry, the committees intentions, I couldn't believe the support being given.
The decision to refuse the two offers laid down by Jeff, oops sorry again, the committee (that where we kill it immediatley or let them kill it slowly) were made by myself, Eamo and Rhys during the meeting.
Since then, despite the misleading and agressive nature of things directed towards me by the club, I have been touched by the kind phone calls from members, the words of support, the offers of financial support, etc.
I see there is a thread "Three cheers for killian". I haven't done this job for personal gain (if there is any!), I did it because I used to love the club. I did it because I wanted, like you, to discuss BMWs and have a bit of craic. I did it for all of you who come here all the time and feel at home here.
Im glad I did it and would do it again if I had to.
As for the other moderators that i work with, Im proud to be part of a team who stuck together and all believed in the same thing.

Finally, Over the last ~4 years of working with the Irish region and also the forum, I have come across many people that I could call mates. Some of them, I have never met or spoken to but it doesn't matter. Not all of them are members of the club but again that doesn't matter.

Not trying to sound like Im dying but folks, Im privileged to know you!