ColdwaterHotrod Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 here is the link I found this statement from, if it's true now I know I'm not joining them. http://www.themustangnews.com/clubnews_08/...08shelby203.htm Ford Motor Company sold the SVT Owners Association to the management of SAAC last year, a move the people at the Glass House might be questioning the wisdom of at this point. More to come….. according to the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 well that just sux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodric Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 here is the link I found this statement from, if it's true now I know I'm not joining them. http://www.themustangnews.com/clubnews_08/...08shelby203.htm Ford Motor Company sold the SVT Owners Association to the management of SAAC last year, a move the people at the Glass House might be questioning the wisdom of at this point. More to come….. according to the article Hey, try this new forum; http://www.saacforums.com surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Hey, try this new forum; http://www.saacforums.com surprise I believe Carroll trademarked the term SAAC and this is something any lawyer will tell you to protect your mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 This is not New the take over of the SVTOA happened in Oct, or Nov/07 in around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 This is not New the take over of the SVTOA happened in Oct, or Nov/07 in around that time. hmmm, no one told us (svtoa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt2205 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 FWIW, the ownership change happened back in late 2006. If you were in the old SVTOA database, you should have been notified of the new SVTOA. They can be found at SVTOA.com The club is run by a bunch of dedicated SVT enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 I joined SVTOA few months ago, I was a previous member when I owned a 95 Cobra and enjoyed the newsletters/info I got from being a member. So far, I'm pretty underwhelmed with the new SVTOA. The forums are not very active and I've got no idea when or if I'll get another newsletter..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dual quads Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I believe Carroll trademarked the term SAAC and this is something any lawyer will tell you to protect your mark. Carroll applied to Trademark SAAC, and it is actively being contested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzito Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I joined SVTOA few months ago, I was a previous member when I owned a 95 Cobra and enjoyed the newsletters/info I got from being a member. So far, I'm pretty underwhelmed with the new SVTOA. The forums are not very active and I've got no idea when or if I'll get another newsletter..... That is disappointing, but it seems to mirror the comments of long-time SAAC members complaining about the lack of "club support" when it comes to basic and promised things like periodic newsletters, internet forums, regularly updated registries, etc. They've got a forum going now, at least, so maybe the rest is yet to come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlbygt Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 That is disappointing, but it seems to mirror the comments of long-time SAAC members complaining about the lack of "club support" when it comes to basic and promised things like periodic newsletters, internet forums, regularly updated registries, etc. They've got a forum going now, at least, so maybe the rest is yet to come? The dark days are over folks. There is good news to be found at www.svtoa.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 The dark days are over folks. There is good news to be found at www.svtoa.com . Sorry, but one announcement doesn't change a thing. Who is the new leadership? Who are the owners? When will I ever get a second newsletter? I'm not calling you out shlbygt, I'm just wary.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 From what I have seen on there web site, it is worth giving them another chance. I do have one question.............On the web site it states that it is FREE to register to Post in the Forums BUT, every place I find that says "REGISTER" takes me to a place to Join SVTOA instead of Registering for the Forums. How can I Register for JUST the forums for now? David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlbygt Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Sorry, but one announcement doesn't change a thing. Who is the new leadership? Who are the owners? When will I ever get a second newsletter? I'm not calling you out shlbygt, I'm just wary.... Check out the thread titled "The Time Has Come" especially post 11 and 13 for a little more elaboration. http://www.svtownersassociation.com/svtoaf...ead.php?t=13219 More details will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Check out the thread titled "The Time Has Come" especially post 11 and 13 for a little more elaboration. http://www.svtownersassociation.com/svtoaf...ead.php?t=13219 More details will follow. Linky no worky. It just hangs there trying to load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanger58 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Linky no worky. It just hangs there trying to load. Linky worky now... Also check out this one: http://www.svtownersassociation.com/indexCMPS.php/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Linky worky now... Also check out this one: http://www.svtownersassociation.com/indexCMPS.php/ Thanks, I read thru it. Your 2nd linky no worky now. It just hangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Anybody know the status of SVT? There were so many rumors talking about them being contract employees and phasing out. I noticed that on the home page of SVTOA they don't list the Shelby GT500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 The dark days are over folks. There is good news to be found at www.svtoa.com . another blast from the past article, I was wondering WHO dug up this old thread......Now I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlbygt Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Anybody know the status of SVT? There were so many rumors talking about them being contract employees and phasing out. I noticed that on the home page of SVTOA they don't list the Shelby GT500. SVT is alive and well and working on a truck platform as the next SVT product. A number of us spoke with the SVT folks who were in attendance at Shelby's birthday party and they are excited by the future. I believe you mean the "SVT" home page which very recently transformed into www.fordperformancegroup.com. They list the GT500 under the Cobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 SVT is alive and well and working on a truck platform as the next SVT product.A number of us spoke with the SVT folks who were in attendance at Shelby's birthday party and they are excited by the future. I believe you mean the "SVT" home page which very recently transformed into www.fordperformancegroup.com. They list the GT500 under the Cobra. Agreed, the SVT guys are doing a great job getting organized fast. There were legal issues stopping them from communications but I believe that is over now. Go to the site and check out the posts. This is a group of dedicated passionate fans that will serve their members well. To Ron , Greg and the gang over at SVTOA, we wish you all the success. SVTOA WEBITE AND CLUB INFO We at Shelby wish them all the best, as we know the dificulties of forming and running a new club. The passion for Ford Mustangs, all Shelby's and Ford SVT vehicles is a Special Passion that we all share. Especially the special bond in the GT500 between both our groups. Life is short, so get out and enjoy these cars! Spring is here! Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastGirl Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Agreed, the SVT guys are doing a great job getting organized fast. There were legal issues stopping them from communications but I believe that is over now. Go to the site and check out the posts. This is a group of dedicated passionate fans that will serve their members well. To Ron , Greg and the gang over at SVTOA, we wish you all the success. SVTOA WEBITE AND CLUB INFO We at Shelby wish them all the best, as we know the dificulties of forming and running a new club. The passion for Ford Mustangs, all Shelby's and Ford SVT vehicles is a Special Passion that we all share. Especially the special bond in the GT500 between both our groups. Life is short, so get out and enjoy these cars! Spring is here! Amy Amy, Thanks to you and Team Shelby for your kindness and especially for helping out one of our chapters with their event earlier this year. We look forward to working with Team Shelby in the future! It's been a long, frustrating process but we are finally on the right track now and with Ford's blessing, we are proceeding with Club business. We deeply appreciate members' patience and know that we've got a lot of making up to do for last year's management "issues", but we have a dedicated management team in place now and we are so excited to serve a great group of enthusiasts who love their high-performance Fords as much as we do! ~Marcie Cipriani National Director SVTOA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RONB Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Sorry, but one announcement doesn't change a thing. Who is the new leadership? Who are the owners? When will I ever get a second newsletter? I'm not calling you out shlbygt, I'm just wary.... Ford created SVTOA. Ford chose a matketing company to manage the day to day operations (membership, communications, event scheduling, etc.) and with the help of volunteer regional directors "ran" SVTOA. Ford kept a management team in place to direct the goals of SVTOA through the marketing company and regional directors. From time to time Ford chose to change marketing companies and Ford personnel assigned to manage SVTOA. This was a great system and while changes did occur at the top they were rarely felt at the grass roots level. Ford never "sold" SVTOA" but rather licensed its day to day operation to professional companies. In 2006 Ford had no new SVT products to sell and for whatever reason they chose to give up some of their management roles and combine those roles along with the martlketing of SVTOA to a for profit group. That did not work. I personally believe because of the 06/07 problems Ford thought long and hard about who they would choose to manage and or market SVTOA in the future. They have chosen a well known company with previous strong ties to SVTOA to lead us in to the future. I also personally believe they Ford will be more heavily involved in SVTOA, they will be insuring that promises made will be kept, and that SVTOA will continue in its original direction (upward). If you are thinking about joining please do so. Its a small fee to be a part of a great organization. If you only participate in one event you will be more than satisified. If you are thinking about renewing your membership do so in cofidence. The people that made promises that were not kept no longer have anything to do with SVTOA. The people that allowed the web site to languish (non payment of operational fees) no longer have anything to do with SVTOA. If in doubt contact your regional director. I am sure they are itching to share their insight and feelings with those disapointed in recent past performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 They have chosen a well known company with previous strong ties to SVTOA to lead us in to the future. What is the name of that company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 at least a nice Italian girl is running it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Amy, Thanks to you and Team Shelby for your kindness and especially for helping out one of our chapters with their event earlier this year. We look forward to working with Team Shelby in the future! It's been a long, frustrating process but we are finally on the right track now and with Ford's blessing, we are proceeding with Club business. We deeply appreciate members' patience and know that we've got a lot of making up to do for last year's management "issues", but we have a dedicated management team in place now and we are so excited to serve a great group of enthusiasts who love their high-performance Fords as much as we do! ~Marcie Cipriani National Director SVTOA It looks like everyone (including SVTOA members and officers) are members of this site so why go anywhere else? :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Amy, Thanks to you and Team Shelby for your kindness and especially for helping out one of our chapters with their event earlier this year. We look forward to working with Team Shelby in the future! It's been a long, frustrating process but we are finally on the right track now and with Ford's blessing, we are proceeding with Club business. We deeply appreciate members' patience and know that we've got a lot of making up to do for last year's management "issues", but we have a dedicated management team in place now and we are so excited to serve a great group of enthusiasts who love their high-performance Fords as much as we do! ~Marcie Cipriani National Director SVTOA Hi Marcie, Your welcome, I have visited your site and the overwhelming enthusiasm is amazing. Your a strong group with great passion. we are honored you asked us to be part of your events and we will continue to the ones we can. I got your meesgae and will email back soon Good luck with SVTOA, I am sure I it will be great! Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastGirl Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 at least a nice Italian girl is running it! Note: Don't let the name fool you...I'm just a German farm girl from the mountains of Pennsylvania. But you wouldn't want to try to pronounce my maiden name, so I stick with Cipriani. :rolleyes: Ron, Excellent recap of the history of SVTOA. Members and Regional Directors have been through a lot of ups and downs in the past few years and we appreciate their patience! We share the frustration experienced by all, and are working feverishly to fix what was broke and win back everyone's trust! ...And above all have a great time doing it! Thanks again! ~Marcie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 ....thanks. German farm girl? watch out people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hmmmm......A German farm girl. I suspect she's a Bavarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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