Napoleonic Wargame Club (NWC)

Salute!

For the NWC membership's consideration...

Marco wrote in his original statement entitled to the effect of 'Retreat from... Cabinet: So the only way out is to withdraw the position of the Allied CiC from the cabinet. And that is what I have done today. ...

Marco cannot of his own volition alter the Club Rules which clearly state the position of the CiC on the Cabinet (exact rule will be cited below for reference).

He further added.... There are now only 4 remaining cabinet members and the cabinet is no longer balanced either.

Here he clearly indicates he is no longer on the Cabinet (his view on balance is irrelevant... other than that at some point a replacement as CiC representing the Coalition should be found).

Marco writes later: I stay active as Allied CiC, but outside the cabinet.

Per the NWC current rules - in effect as of this moment: 3.1.1 CiC serves on the Cabinet.

Marco is not allowed to change the Club rules at his whim.
He has publicly declared in these forums, Club Minutes, and email messages to members that he is no longer in the Cabinet - and therefore he is no longer CiC of the Coalition, despite his own assertions to the contrary.

He has also written:
Post subject: Re: Voting for club rulesPostPosted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:46 am

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if I were still a member of that same cabinet I have objected against it if I had known it on forehand.

This is clear indication that Marco did not consider himself a member of the Cabinet.

The Coalition deserves a CiC...
The Coalition should have a CiC...

The Coalition membership must decide who their CiC is.

And that CiC by the Club Rules cited above, will become a member of the Cabinet.

Regards,

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Good lookin dude... must have been a French Hussar in a previous life

Whaddaya mean "previous life"? That man obviously is a French Hussar!

Okay ?

I do not know the in's and out's of this but I feel the repercussions. There are people arguing for him and against him. Is there anyway that the staff officers, heads of armies, i.e. those that would be in a position to know the in's and out's of this argument can get together and decide what should be done.

I do not feel that a membership wide or even AAA wide vote would be based on "knowledge". If those in "power" within the club decide he should stay, fine; if those in "power" within this club decide he should go, fine; by "me". Perhaps we can solve this issue and get back to being a happy band of brothers.

This suggestion probably defies all club rules but every coup de tat (why do we use French phrases that I can't spell?) breaks constitutional rules. Sometimes for good, sometimes not for good.

I do not wish to defect to Blitz, Blitz is a bit like a dating web site - no interaction within the group, just meet for battle. This club gives a feeling of belonging. It encourages interaction, help and guidance. This makes the experience more enjoyable.

I am speaking as an outsider (wrong word but cant think of the correct one just now) who wonders why the club has got itself into this mess.

Yes I am floundering in the dark here trying to think of ways to get back to being a happy band of brothers.

PLEASE PLEASE can not someone sort out this mess?

I would like to point out that I am speaking for "me". If others agree fine, if not let me know. As Scott pointed out we are probable a bunch of middle aged men, given the purpose of this site we are probably reasonable intelligent, well at least to a level beyond being able to play pac man Then again I was never any good at that

Just for the record re "middle aged". I have been know to remonstrate with people at work who refer to those in their 60's as elderly, and in another 10 years will probably say the same for those in their 70's So some in the club will probably deny being middle aged. I mean no ageist insult.

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Two thumbs up to you Tony!

Well said, Tony. Of course everything can be construed as breaking a rule these days. It all depends on your perspective.

To borrow from Mssr. Hall, it seems like there are a lot officers in the "People in Glass Houses..." Brigade.

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Marechal Jeff Bardon
Duc de Castiglione et Prince de Wagram
Commandant de la Garde Imperiale

coup d'état would be the word.

And beside that I have to say that I am glad you posted your opinion here. It's refreshing compare to our bickering.
Thanks!

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Général David Guegan

3ème Régiment de Grenadiers - Bataillon d'élite du 3ème Légère
2ème Brigade
Grenadiers de la Réserve
Réserve
La Grande Armée
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