Cysco wrote:

Kurt, I see you never answered the question but then I never really thought you would.

Have a good day....Bill Martin

Bill, 
It seems that these appointments are upsetting to you, help me understand why that is, I am genuinely interested.

I cannot answer the question as I have not inquired, it is not relevant. It is not relevant because both were asked by the Board, (and they generously agreed), to give their time and talents to the Club, they did not demand to be placed on the BoD. 

This will very likely be the last response I give in regards to the issues floating around the "Concerned" group. The Club has business that needs to be attended to that myself and the rest of the directors agree is of greater importance than continuing to engage. The concerned group has had four opportunities to publicly voice their concerns at Club sanctioned events (three town halls and one AGM) and has failed to do so. These events were specifically held for the purpose of allowing any member to voice concerns, complaints, kudos, or solutions.

As president, I have to move on with the Club's business, continuing the tit-for-tat does not serve the members.

This Club can be better
This Club can thrive
This Club must modernize
This Club must realistically face its challenges
This Club must increase communication and be fully transparent in those communications
The Club must engage its members and chapters to find the right solutions 
This Club must solve for challenges with pragmatic solutions
All must understand that just because a problem has been ignored in the past, that it cannot continue to be ignored forever
Operating the Club as if it were 2002, 2008, 2012, even 2018 does not work in 2022 and beyond 

We will leave in the past practices that have not been beneficial, we will solve problems that have not been solved, we will introduce new methods, practices, partnerships, programs, and alliances that will build the Club's future.

The Board of this Club is dedicated to building toward a better future for all of us.

 

Chuck, all of the meetings went about three hours each we would have went longer if needed. I am of the opinion that everyone was courteous and respectful raising their hand to be recognized, using the chat window, and all had the opportunity to speak.

I agree 100% much easier to get along.

oldbeek wrote:

For a not so frequent member, how would you know who the new slate of officers are. I know them by D4jim, oldbeek, garlic Peet, Jim dozer, Jammers what ever and such. Is there a directory of nick name to real names?

Yes, here is the link to the members page where you can find he info you are looking for:   Member Area