In all this
'conspiracy-theory-the-board-is-hiding-things' talk, you are forgetting that
Board meetings are open to the members. I started going a year before I
ran and have never seen more than about 4 people other than elected board
members in the room - and this has been at the convention, when there were
hundreds of members in the hotel.
At one point Mike Maul asked how many people would
be interested in a live (ok, there is a name for this...) web broadcast of
meetings, and as far as I know, only one or two people were interested, so it
didn't fly. Also, for those of you who feel out touch with the board; how
many times have you read the minutes of meetings? They are on line from
the 80s to the present.
I can tell you with certainty, when considering
issues, a BoD member's region, or in the case of DaL-the whole of the
organization, is taken into consideration by that member. We frequently
table issues to get more imput.
Please guys, don't see the BoD as 'the bad guys' we
love this sport and care about where it is going - we have a great group who
works well together and gets things done- I have worked with many dysfunctional
non profits, and can spot one a mile away. Trust me, this is one good
organization.
I would gladly sit down in person, or have private
email conversations with anyone who was interested in our issues with the
budget, or any other issue of interest to the membership. I would prefer
one on one conversations. I will be at Shut Up and Ride, Aquilla Run,
Peace Point, Grand Canyon, Ft Valley, Spook Run, and maybe Carolina - that
is four regions and two countries....I'll carry my papers with me in case
you want to talk.
Laura Hayes Vine Cliff Farms Brocton,
NY AERC# 2741
