pressbox wrote:
Is there a chance for a clean slate?
Or is it likely that whoever gets what position will still come under flack?
I reckon with the right committee it will start with an new slate.
Some problems IMHO still exist for this to happen though. For one, the choice could be extremely limited for officers of the club under the current constitution. Some changes may need to be tabled for a wider choice of candidate.
The current committee have chose to ignore much of the questions asked of them, this raises concerns over transparency amongst others.
One of the committee has had complaints made aginst him over his handling of the Maze issue in the Media. The committee's reaction is to ignore the concerns of the mebership, brush it under the carpet destroy all minutes of any meetings and appoint him Secretary. So all in all not a great state of affairs.
The trouble with referees is that they just don't care which side wins - Tom Canterbury.
A clean slate is the way forward, although the no. of members who complain about the Committee is actually very small. They post often here and it just looks like there is a big problem. Certainly things aren't perfect but we should be helping the Committee improve things instead of whinging and back-biting from a safe distance.
DB - many of the regulars here know why I resigned. I have no intention of telling you any of my personal affairs. Suffice to say, it had nothing to do with any URSC matter.
Well I am sure it's on the minutes of the meeting if they are ever found. Come to think of it Gary weren't you the Secretary before you resigned? Maybe you know where the minute books are.
You say 'things aren't perfect but we should be helping the Committee improve things instead of whinging and back-biting from a safe distance'.
But surely it is within the committee's power to prove themselves to the membership. Instead of ignoring issues when they arise they could be pro active and explain to the membership what happened and how they intend dealing with a given matter. Then the membership can have confidence in their club committee. The burden always seems to be put on those who have an issue with the club. Perhaps the burden should be shared by a committee that does little to engender trust.
The trouble with referees is that they just don't care which side wins - Tom Canterbury.
My reasons for resigning will not be in the minutes as I simply advised the Chairman I was resigning. Those reasons are personal and are absolutely no business of yours. Re the minute books - I wasn't the Minutes Secretary and therefore had nothing to do with that side of things. There is no point in going over this old ground once again. I f you look at my previous posts, you will see that I have strong feelings about publication of the minutes - but I was only one member of a Committee
With respect mate who cares! It has long been agreed that they would be made available. Infact it is the right of each member to inspect them.
Remember this?
Sorry, I thought you cared. That's why I have consistently tried to help you, and others, understand the real situation. No need for me to get further involved in your rants then.
Gary wrote:
That's why I have consistently tried to help you, and others,
Isn't it funny how your memory can play tricks with you Gary I know the truth about the Prawn Sandwich posts now. The truth outs eventually. A violation of data protection if I'm not mistaken, leave out the 'I tried to help' lines.
The trouble with referees is that they just don't care which side wins - Tom Canterbury.
DB, I have no idea who posted as Prawn Sandwich. Be careful about making accusations like breach of the Data Protection Act when you can't back them up.
If you think I posted as Prawn Sandwich, you are mistaken. Only ever posted as Gaz or URSC on Tour. DON'T MAKE ACCUSATIONS OR ELSE!!!!
Jamesie - I have wanted this silly nonsense to stop for ages. But surely you agree that I have no choice but to respond to an accusation that I have broken the law. It's a claim which DB will not be able to substantiate.
I regret that things are moving in this direction on this mb and believe it should be stopped.
