Press Release- Rick Kopec retires from SAAC

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

I've been told that the key to success is not knowing when to enter the party but knowing when to leave.
 Rick said, "I hate long goodbyes"
Now he can do what he wants, when he wants and relax when he feels like it.
Thanks to Rick to steering the ship for a long time

[98SVT - was 06GT]

Why would Rick just quit? It doesn't make any sense, his health is still good and SAAC was his life. I don't think the current board of directors is being honest with the membership why he quit. Who is going to publish the quarterly magazine now?

What was the tagline from X Files?

[98SVT - was 06GT]

We wear authentic Aloha shirts here in the middle of the Pacific almost daily, but I have never worn one at a SAAC convention.  At the conventions, I see a lot of polyester and rayon prints of Ford products and Tommy Bahama prints for the Key West lovers, but they are not related to anything from Hawaii.
However, calling these chest covers "Hawaiian" shirts is like calling a back yard modified six cylinder Mustang with stripes and scoops a one of one Shelby original.

When we went to Hawaii I wanted to buy an authentic Aloha shirt. I've got lots of Tommy Bahama because I'm OCD enough to like the pattern to line up at the button line (1/2 price at their outlet stores - and I've never been to Key West). 90% of the ones I looked at were made in Taiwan. I did finally find a couple "Made in Hawaii" ones. The wife was there a few months ago and bought me a couple that replicated the great 1930s Eugene Savage artwork. They were also made in Hawaii.
I also bought a few more Crazy Shirts because I don't always wear buttons..........

[shelbydoug]

Is there something going on here that is being censored by the "Moderator"?

[JohnSlack]

Is there something going on here that is being censored by the "Moderator"?

Most likely

[shelbydoug]

Is there something going on here that is being censored by the "Moderator"?

Most likely

Huh. Imagine that?

[csxsfm]

The Cobra Registrar had an interesting post on Rick's retirement.  I can't find it anymore.  Where did it go?

[cobrachi]

The truth shall set you free....or NOT...

[98SVT - was 06GT]

The Cobra Registrar had an interesting post on Rick's retirement.  I can't find it anymore.  Where did it go?

Mine built on Ned's comments with some new info - it's also gone. Childish games continue........

[shelbydoug]

There is only one person that can make them all disappear. Inquire there.

[Macstang]

Hey Everyone,

For over 50 years, Rick poured his heart and soul into the Shelby community, nurturing a passion that has brought us all so much joy. His dedication and hard work gave life to this car club that we cherish deeply. This forum is a special place where we can share stories and relive the wonderful moments we've experienced together. Let's honor Rick's incredible legacy by focusing on these cherished memories, rather than on rumors or speculation. While I believe in open dialogue, some posts were removed at the request of members from the SAAC board. My hope is that we can continue to celebrate the good times and the incredible Shelby vehicles that bring us all together.

[shelbydoug]

Hey Everyone,

For over 50 years, Rick poured his heart and soul into the Shelby community, nurturing a passion that has brought us all so much joy. His dedication and hard work gave life to this car club that we cherish deeply. This forum is a special place where we can share stories and relive the wonderful moments we've experienced together. Let's honor Rick's incredible legacy by focusing on these cherished memories, rather than on rumors or speculation. While I believe in open dialogue, some posts were removed at the request of members from the SAAC board. My hope is that we can continue to celebrate the good times and the incredible Shelby vehicles that bring us all together.

I think that you are avoiding dealing with the issue. That helps nothing.

[Macstang]

I think that you are avoiding dealing with the issue. That helps nothing.

I can certainly see why you'd say that. Constructive dialog here has a much more significant impact on things than you may realize.

The past is unchangeable, but the future is unwritten.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

The past is unchangeable, but the future is unwritten.

And sometimes the past is unwritten....... or edited out and we know that's not speculation..

We need someone to design a FORK Tshirt - Friends Of Rick Kopec.

Fork in the road park - Pasadena CA

[Macstang]

I think I may have one of those in my closet, let me take a look...
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