Date:         Sat, 23 Oct 1999 19:47:19 -0700
Reply-To:     "J. Ross (by way of Ron 'Coyote' Lussier)" <jross4829@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         "J. Ross (by way of Ron 'Coyote' Lussier)" <jross4829@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      VW Co-op
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Join the fastest growing VW organization today. The only worldwide VW Co-op.


     What is a Co-op?

By definition a co-op is a co-operative of individuals brought together for
a specific  purpose.  A co-operative of growers in agriculture join forces
to get better treatment from the  people that they sell to.  Financial
co-operatives started in the late 1800's and early 1900's and were the
forerunners of the saving/thrift and loans and presently the credit unions.
These were
co-operatives of people who wanted a fairer shake than the banks at the
time weregiving them.

     What is our specific purpose?

We can co-operate together for several reasons.  First,  the buying power
of the co-operative can get us better prices at the catalogue and warehouse
retailers we all deal with.  Second, we all know about backyard bugs.  We
have probably all taken the parts we need from them already, however, there
are parts that you need that I may know about and parts that I need that
you might know where they can be found.  Third, this co-operative would
give a good forum to exchange
information on restoration techniques, how to's, what's news and what's cool.
Fourth by co-operating together we can restore aircooled volkswagens and
put them back on the road, all will be co-operative members and all can
save money.

     What do you need or want from me?

All we need from you is interest.  We need at least one thousand members to
get the ball rolling so pass this information on freely and send inquires,
suggestions and comments to vwcoop@juno.com.  If you have a desire to join
send your name, address telephone and e-mailaddress to get on our
reservation list.  There is no commitment by doing this.  This information
will not be sold to anyone and will only be monitored as an indication as
to how much interest
there is in the co-op and as a way to get additional information to you.
When it is time to join you will be contacted if you are on the e-mailing
list.

Thank you again for your time as a fellow VW enthusiast.
Tyler Bastian