rumor control--has SAAC lost its use of Shelby name?

[VRM]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

That logo (the "S" snake with the "AAC") is NOT new, it has been used for almost twenty years! I wonder if SAAC has trademarked that logo?

Rick

Ok, my mistake. I don't think I have ever seen it before, and certainly not on the website.

I'm wondering if the 'laid back' approach to web updates/newsletters and such were one of the bones of contention between Shelby and SAAC. Until recently the SAAC website was very boring, and (with the exception of SAAC-XX info) rarely updated.
I do hope that SAAC has that logo trademarked.

Steve

[JBo]

saac web site boring???? it is not that good...useless would be better

[shelby racer]

If this does not belong in this thread I appologize...
I just got my welcome package from Team Shelby. It included a crappy little Ford key chain instead of the "Shelby" one that was promised. I wrote Robert about the error and his reply was that they never had them and were sending out what they did have since it clearly states that they can change any thing they want at any time. They would later make Team Shelby key chains and members would be allowed to buy them at a discount. Truly magnanimous ! Please do not think I am being Petty, because this is NOT about the key chain. It is about the attitude that they don't care and do not feel that they need to take responsability for what what they say or promise. Not a good way to try and start something new and attract members when there is already controversy. It also surprises me that they do not understand the membership that they are trying to attract. When I was chairman of Nor Cal SAAC's Mini National Convention a couple of years ago, it was made very clear to me that we were a Shelby Club, not a Ford club when it came to merchadising event swag. I can also tell you that Nor Cal SAAC was kind of nervous when this controversy started a month ago and has been becoming more so with each passing event. I can also tell that those who express an interest in what is going on, are not happy with what is perceived to be happening to SAAC. Does Team Shelby care? Probably not, but they should because it is the people who make up the clubs and buy the products. I know that right now, I am not planning on renewing my Team Shelby membership and IMHO would not reccomend joining to any one else.

To put things in perspective, this incident may also have just hit a sore nerve because my dealer pulled the same kind of crap when I was buying my cobra and no one at SAI cared (well, Gary P cared, but his hands were tied) - besides my less than optimal experience with an incorrectly built cobra that I am still trying to make right.

John(;-)