For as long as I have been attending Board meetings (the past 2-3 years), the softball guys have been asking for “secure storage” of their equipment.
The present facility is frightfully not secure; the building has been a source of bats, balls, helmets, mitts — you name it — for a quick stop and shop for local burglars.
RCSC Board of Directors,
There are two things upsetting me about the non-resident golf deals.
Firstly, I don’t want you to sell my viable amenities to non-residents. The idea that you’re selling them at a rate cheaper than what I pay and giving them preference stings even more. I understand the business practice of selling surplus
dogs? Regarding all of our comments about the bylaw recommendations, the sale of OUR amenities, the Annual Membership Meeting on the 1st of November, and our December Elections, you may be asking yourself - What can I do? Continue to Educate yourself on the candidates and issues, Communicate by joining in discussions, asking questions, and offering your ideas. Participate in meetings, forums, and exchanges. This is how we see the next few months:
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I really
do hate to criticize the Ad Hoc committee because I’m sure they put a lot of
time and effort into their considerations. However, it’s kind of clear, at
least to me, that some were lacking in their knowledge regarding the
parliamentary authority that the bylaws are mandated to comply with.
First of all, two guiding principles when writing or revising the bylaws are these:
Yesterday was painful; perhaps for all of us. I was really
hopeful the new board president meant what she said about having a Kumbaya
moment. She seemed real, she seemed interested in us all working together. It's
just been slow to germinate (I’m being really freaking kind here).
I listen intently, always have, always will. If
you don't know by now, I subscribe to the adage; words matter.
I love words, and I hate to sound like I am becoming jaundiced. Truth is, I kind of am. Although, the meaning when I looked it up said this: bitterness, resentment, or envy. Honestly, the closest may be resentment. I resent being lied to and resent being treated like I don't understand what is going on.
At yesterday's Member/Board meeting, we were treated to an interesting exchange.
On Sept 12, 2022, several of us sat through a lengthy
member/board exchange session. I expected a larger crowd, but it wasn't bad. There
is any number of issues that triggered the turnout. Clearly, softball was well
represented as were the dog club members looking for indoor space. Added to the
crowd were several of us who have long argued for a more transparent, open
process.
The September 12th Member/Board Exchange began with a 14-point statement of procedures read by a member of the Elections Committee in preparation for the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting.