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About a month ago someone on the list directed me to a MVVC protest letter that they were forwarding to VW. (These are the people who put on the VW show in VWofA parking lot) I was glad to get the attached letter and find out they took it to the right people inside VW. I could care less about VW loosing car sales due to this. But I would like the vintage owners to get a little respect, and VW to learn to leash the lawyers for their own damn good. Peter Parker '66 Square; Phillip Portland, OR To all VW Protesters: The Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club (MVVC) would like to thank you for your participation in the VW Protest. YOU are one of the many that took the time to express your opinions regarding VW and the trademark / licensing issue. Your response has been added to the many that have been forwarded to VW. We want to update you on what is happening in regards to the MVVC Protest letter, and how you can continue to help. On Friday, May 17th the MVVC principals handling the protest letter met with Mr. Steve Keyes, Director of Volkswagen of America/Canada Public Relations. The purpose of the meeting was to deliver the protest letters, and to establish communication with Volkswagen of America. We are happy to report success on both accounts!. The meeting was both a frank and open discussion that touched on many aspects of this contentious issue. Mr. Keyes admitted that change needed to occur regarding VW and it's interaction with the enthusiasts. He also went on to state that VW always knew that some customers were also Vintage enthusiasts. They had no idea just who the VW enthusiasts were, or what aspect of their client base we represent. Now thanks to you and others, VW knows much more. Not only did the number of respondents get their attention, but the demographics we asked for in the letter provided them important data on the vintage enthusiasts, which they have not previously had. Mr. Keyes presented to the MVVC group a plan to address the licensing issue as it pertains to clubs. Mr. Keyes also stated that this was just the first step to re-establishing good relations with the VW enthusiasts and the industry. All left the meeting feeling an important first step had occurred in communicating with VW. You can expect to hear more from Volkswagen on this issue soon. We thank-you for your participation, and wanted to let you know how you have helped to bring about change. We are looking forward to continued dialogue with VW, and we will keep you informed. We do have a request of you--please continue to pass the word on the MVVC Protest letter. There is strength in numbers, and the demographics we provide are important for VW to see. Best regards, Ed, Ron & Ernie The Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Club Please visit www.mvvc.net for the latest updates! ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org