[LakelandARC] Re: LP EOC Net

[George Mann]

Speaking for only myself, as having been a past club president, this is a
healthy discussion; however, keep in mind:

 

One man's pleasures are not necessarily another man's joy! The object of the
club is not to get people to work or volunteer.

 

True, volunteers are vital to maintain activities, if the activities are
interesting to members, many will show up if asked. Just make sure their
help is meaningful. Some folks like to show-up for the experience, others
are more hands-on.   

 

There are several factors that make for a viable club; attendance at club
meeting is one.  Participation at event such as field day, nets,
walk-a-thons, VE sessions, picnics/breakfasts, installation banquet are some
another's. If you start to run off members for lack of participation AT A
particular event, you will lose your financial base to run the club. The
club will also lose influence because there will be fewer members to tout
the brother/sisterhood and fellowship of the club.  You will lose recruiters
for new members. New members and new hams bring energy to the organization.

 

As I said the night I became president, the object of the club is to provide
enjoyment for members, not necessarily  marching to the drum of a particular
activity. The president of the club just prior to my first term had
destroyed club's enthusiasm by his insistence that the membership go along
with "his" wishes.  This year and the last three or four prior, the club has
offered many great programs and opportunities for the membership to have
fun.

 

George Gafford  is correct to be disappointed in his  assessment of the lack
of involvement on  the part of some; I feel this is due to his tireless
dedication to LARC. For his dedication, love and tireless work, George
should be recognized for his beliefs and efforts. He alone cannot push water
up hill.

 

Now, everyone, let us join together and have some fun. a little involvement
will make it more fun for everyone.

 

73 de George Mann KJ4UW

 

From: LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com [mailto:LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Gary Lee
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:33 PM
To: LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LakelandARC] Re: LP EOC Net

 

  

Well said Charlie, I concur 100%.
Gary KS4JI

 

 

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From: charles33813 <KI4CRI at ARRL.NET>
To: LakelandARC at yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:01 PM
Subject: [LakelandARC] Re: LP EOC Net

 

  

Facts to be recognized: 

1. We have a great bunch of members in the Lakeland Club. 

2. The club has been quite successful in several endeavors. Field Day 2011, 
for example. 

3. In numerous instances our club has dwelled in the 80/20 syndrome that is
so common throughout all of mankind's activities. That is, 80% of the work
is done by 20% of the people. True in most service clubs, churches, you name
it. 

4. Some clubs attain success because more that 20% participate. 

5. More than 20% participate when they are asked individually to perform a
function. I do not remember saying ever "no" to Ernie, Patrick, Dan, Fred,
or any other individual in the club when asked to perform a specific
function. 

6. If you want the club to struggle in a mediocre fashion, ask for
volunteers and get the proverbial 20%. If you want the club to excel, assign
projects to individuals and let the assigned individuals select the workers.
Will careful guidance at least 75% will become participants and no one
individual will be overloaded. Again, the last field day was assigned to
Fred. Fred lined up his 
worker ants, oversaw the project and the field day ran smoothly and 
successfully. 

7. Now of the zinger. How many times have you not volunteered for projects
when a general request was made? If all the members who yell "Unfair" has
volunteered for each and every project there would never be a shortage. Also
they would be labeled "trying to run the club", despised, very tired and
would soon in time burn out and leave the club. 

8. You will not again see this message nor hear anymore on the subject from
me. And if general calls for volunteers continue to be made, I will continue
to side with the majority, you know, the 80%. 

Yours for the biggest, best, most enjoyable ham club in West Central
Florida, 

Charley, KI4CRI 

 



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