I find it interesting that people feel I am overdoing something that is already in existence..I am not proposing a new rule at all...this is already in the by-laws and I am simply demanding as a member that they be followed. How about *SOME* structure somwhere this year?
Mike, best on your endeavors..perhaps being on the board is not for you..it doesn't mean you cannot participate and help out. I for one think you represent a percentage of members whose feelings align that could use your opnion on the board.
There is a need for some structure..and there has been none. It is why people do not see any value to there being a club. The club is a legal entity..and is capable of alot more, including alot more deals and types of group buys for everyone who are paid members. Alot more awareness and helping the community as a whole (again the Vandy type idea). I definately have ideas of how to help make the club beneficial, and sitting around yakking about fish and having a beer is near the top of the list. The other is how to make it a club again.
There are two sides to the club..fun and participation, and then the business side which it is the responsibility of the board to administer. If it is thought that there is power as an officer, I can tell you from experience, it is the least powerful thing, and everyone has their opinion and will hound you with it. Chuck understands this and is absoulutely right. It's no picnic, and I am probably a big fool to even be willing to take it on at this point, but I feel there is value in this and will serve if the membership wants. I have no interest in serving a club that won't help itself, as it is not the boards job to make sure you have fun. It is the entire clubs job.
If we help eachother have fun, then we all have fun. So Mike, what are you going to do to help everyone have fun? How about you Jason? Beer and a BBQ is a party ( and a great idea that I love)..but it doesn't get the club organized.
The board's job *is* to get the club organized and do it's best to execute the majority of what the members want to implement and do....it is servitude in it's highest form and no one should be ostricized for it by anyone who isn't willing to help out (and that does not mean be a board member, people help as they can with whatever they are willing to help with).
Now my comment on the proposed poisitions is correct because those are comittee chairs, and not board member positons. They should be appointed by the board (of willing volunteers). The President is on each comittee per the by laws...however as a past president of a much larger NPO than this I can tell you unequivocally that a good president lets the folks run with the ball...acts as a blocker and tackler when needed, and helps overcome problems.
Im passionate about this. Rant over.
If you aren't willing to work at it, have thick skin and motivate people, it will not be enjoyable.
