ipsg.glf wrote:I've just cancelled my IAM (HQ) and IAM (Local group) standing orders. I don't feel I get any benefit from memebrship these days anyway.
Jack Russell wrote:ipsg.glf wrote:I've just cancelled my IAM (HQ) and IAM (Local group) standing orders. I don't feel I get any benefit from memebrship these days anyway.
Well that's a pity, but it's not all about getting.
IAM members are also supporting others through what the IAM represents, and membership fees fund it.
Yes the IAM image is a bit pipe and slippers, but so what!! It's still a good thing to support, I am not saying it's the best or perfect but it's still good!
martine wrote:Just received a letter sent to all IAM group secretarys confirming the membership increase to be £28 (or £30 for non-direct debit payers). This is subject to the IAM AGM in November but since the IAM council have already approved it, I'd have thought that's pretty academic. The price increase is from 1st Jan 2009.
TripleS wrote:I don't think it would be right to conclude that Mr .glf was only in the IAM for what he could get out of it. It was my understanding that he'd been trying to help them to be more successful (especially with young drivers) and found them unwilling to listen and change their ways.
If that's not a fair statement of the situation by all means let somebody put me right about it.
Best wishes all,
Dave.
Jack Russell wrote:ipsg.glf wrote:I've just cancelled my IAM (HQ) and IAM (Local group) standing orders. I don't feel I get any benefit from memebrship these days anyway.
Well that's a pity, but it's not all about getting.
IAM members are also supporting others through what the IAM represents, and membership fees fund it.
Yes the IAM image is a bit pipe and slippers, but so what!! It's still a good thing to support, I am not saying it's the best or perfect but it's still good!
rlmr wrote:... To those who are contemplating opting out, I wish you safe driving and hope some others will continue to give of their time to try to ensure the other drivers you meet on the road can receive some Advanced Instruction so in turn they are less likely to come around the blind bend you are on, on your side of the road and not able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear.
I remember the day petrol it £1 per gallon... how could I continue to drive my MGB GT and now the £1 per litre was passed some months ago... but at least I now only drive a MG Midget.
rlmr wrote:... how could I continue to drive my MGB GT and now the £1 per litre was passed some months ago... but at least I now only drive a MG Midget
Jack Russell wrote:I think the whole situation is sorry.![]()
I don't wish to criticise anyone for having differing views to the IAM, provided your views basically align with road saftey and better driving.
It is sad however that some IAM members may cease their support of it, it's also sad that the membership fee is going to increase by such a large amount for whatever reason.
However compared to what I spend per week on petrol £££ the IAM membership isn't even a drop in the ocean so I shall keep my membership up.rlmr wrote:... how could I continue to drive my MGB GT and now the £1 per litre was passed some months ago... but at least I now only drive a MG Midget
Golly! I remember when my dad used to fill his Hillman Imp up at 30 pence a gallon!
rlmr wrote:It is sad IAM sub's must rise to meet rising costs and falling income.
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