Re: Dealing with a common problem
Re: Dealing with a common problem
- Subject: Re: Dealing with a common problem
- From: Chip Griffin <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 03:37:07 -0400
These are common problems among users groups. I have been involved in
various groups, three total (I was in the military for the early
years), since 1987. I have been with my current group since I moved
here in 1990. The means you employ to resolve these difficult
situations can determine how your club survives in the future.
A few thoughts about my current club. We have no by-laws. I have often
thought that this is a liability. No one, however, seems willing to put
forth the effort it would take to rectify the situation, and the status
quo seems to be functional even if it is other than ideal. Our officers
are elected on a as-needed basis. Generally the term is for as long as
they are willing to take it and when they step down we elect a
replacement. I was President for 4 or 5 years before work required me
to take a less active roll. A new position was created by my
replacement, and I was appointed, in an effort to keep me involved
(previous ex-Presidents had rapidly disappeared after stepping down).
At present we have no active secretary, and the treasurer (who has been
so since about 1990) is only periodically available (although we have
little funds anyway). We long ago abandoned the idea of a library, and
it hasn't really been missed since most folks have internet access. I
think dues collection has essentially ceased, but this again hasn't
been critical since our operating costs are minimal (web site is
donated, and newsletter is distributed electronically). We are a small
club, probably only 50 members with fewer than 20 being regularly
active. It has been very difficult at times to keep things rolling
along. I have always been interested in the club becoming more
organized and formalized, but it exists as the masses desire and that
is good (and much better than nothing).
-- Chip
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