Re: RC: RE: Reno forever?

[Teddy Lancaster <teddy@runningbear.com>]

Naive and Idealistic?  What's wrong with that?  For that matter, as far as
constructive criticism goes. I have NO problem with complaints even if you do not
have solution.  I complain about lawyers, bankers, etc., and do not pretend to
know a better way.  I just know when it is not right....

First you have to identify a problem before it can be solved.  Solutions are NOT
always achieved BY the identifiers.

We have identified some major problems with the AERC Convention (every year I
might state), yet very little change is seen.  So I guess we have a membership of
complainers with no experts to give solutions.

Want a solution? Hire an expert!!

teddy

"Glenda R. Snodgrass" wrote:

> > Any one in this discussion ever stop to think that the principal reason for
> > the AERC meeting in Reno or any other place is not to have a convention.
> >
> > There is a simple, necessary reason behind every one going to an AERC
> > meeting in the spring of the year and it is called the AERC ANNUAL MEETING.
>
> Why yes, as a matter of fact, did you read my message that you quoted
> below? It stated, in part:
>
> <<I thought the convention was to educate the members, give them a chance
> to meet and socialize, distribute awards, and conduct business meetings
> for the organization, with a vendor show on the side for fun.>>
>
> You'll note that business meetings are included as a reason, and vendor
> show is something on the side.  I believe that's your point as well.
>
> > If the business of the AERC is not being done to your liking, then have the
> > cajones to get up and say so in the meeting! But be constructive, if you
> > don't like some thing be sure to have an alternate, or you will make the
> > problem worse.
>
> I am standing up and saying so here, and I have said so in private emails
> to the AERC BOD and the AERC office, but I *refuse* to spend $1,000 and
> lose several days of work to stand up and say that I shouldn't have to
> spend $1,000 and lose several days of work to say something.  Does that
> make any sense to you?
>
> I am stating my displeasure at the "Reno forever" decision by refusing to
> attend the AERC convention as long as it is held in Reno, or anywhere else
> West of the Rockies, and by actively working to persuade the BOD to change
> that decision, and by offering constructive ways to make that happen.
> I'd like to think that if enough of the members do this, something will
> actually change.
>
> But then, I'm often accused of being naive and idealisitc.
>
> Glenda & Lakota
> Mobile, AL
> AERC # M18819 & H27310
> SE Region
>
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