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A late FTP for the 25th!
FTP for Friday!
Frosty morning.
:ftp: for page 1264!!
FTP for Tuesday the 19th of October!
And while I’m at it…
FTP for Monday the 18th of October!
Actually hamfam, your suggestion of getting member volunteers to do the planning/coordinating of Events is exactly how all of the groups I have associated with work. State associations (like the WGA) divide into districts and members from those areas are responsible for planning the Events in their area, NOT the BOD! We have a Member List/Map on our website that was initially set up for this purpose. The BOD approves the $ for the Events, as well as a few details. Directors should NOT be elected to run Events! It is counter productive toward getting members involved! I’m not sure when the “Directors must attend 3 of 4 Events per year” was added to the by-laws (if it was), but the BOD has enough on it’s plate during the year already! I realize that a few gung ho Directors from the past may have enjoyed the start-to-finish planning of each Event. That is exactly what causes Director burn out! Going to a 3 year term would be most productive if it included more member involvement. Knowing HOW to ask for members to volunteer is the real issue. Putting out a general “We are looking for volunteers to…” does not work. Directors need to use the Membership List/ Map To PERSONALLY ASK individual members to help with a certain task or 2. When we held the Campout at Interstate Park, we asked the whole Minnesota Geocaching Association to help (which they did!). It was less work for the Directors and we could enjoy the Event, as well.
FTP for Saturday the 16th!
Time for some fall colors!
Me and Captain Kirk journeyed into space!
What a rush!!
FTP for Hump Day the 13th!
Back through the worm hole. Echo response!
FTP for Earth Cache Sunday!
Heading to Parnell Tower in a bit!
:ftp: for page 1263!
FTP for our 25th Anniversary!
FTP for the 4th of October.
Today’s excitement? Loading the cat to go to the vet!
Being a past BOD member, this has been hashed and rehashed for many years. I prefer 3 year terms from state wide elections, followed by splitting the state into thirds, with 1 Director from each District. The transition is tricky but doable.
The problem (in the past) was the uneven population density in Wisconsin. The WGA is supported by it’s members without collecting dues or fees. When Events are held in higher population areas, they are better attended by the members, generating more financial support for the Association.
You need not fear a Director being unable to finish a 3 year term, as the BOD can appoint a temporary Director to finish a term by suspending the rules in the form of a motion. (Roberts Rules of Order)
I agree with the better continuity idea, to give the Directors another year to make an impact, as well as mentor future members to be BOD candidates.
FTP for Badger Saturday!
Spent the day at World Dairy Expo yesterday. It was a real genetic eye-opener!
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