I write my thoughts here and with no disrespect to any NAPFA Committee members, the general members, to those who are watching from the side lines with curiosity and perhaps ,some ,with malicious intent , perhaps to derail an association, and lastly to the forum members and moderators. Recently a question was asked, when and where is the AGM, a reply wait , notification soon apparently not soon enough judging from some comments.
As I write my thoughts here, I reflect upon my time filling various roles on associations, and it aint easy, there is a lot of time and effort involved in running with issues and keeping members up to-date, the recent introduction of the monthly NAPFA news letter is a step forward , but we have to remember that the newsletter is for members , it could contain confidential information, and we know that there are beaurocratic spies out there , watching and plotting. We also must remember the effort in producing a monthly newsletter.
This forum is not the place to spread 2nd hand news to non NAPFA members.
I note that there have been a few posts, and I agree with some forum members, what a strange place to post that , ,,,,, Why do I have that thought,,,, there is a dedicated section in the prospectors forum for Associations to communicate with the rest of those like minded people interested in a particular hobby or industry,, so I ask ??? why is that section not used ????? I note that the last post was in May 2018,, mmmmmm ,enough said.
I may also be a victim of circumstance, Bigpond deletes my notification email , the location and distance to attend an AGM , its a long 5 hours for me and I Iive closer that a lot of forum members. For me , It is a minimum of 2 days, just to attend. The reasons for the selected venue have been explained , it is in an all weather hall , there is an audio system so all can hear, camping close by, so there has been thought put into the venue location.
My thoughts also were to perhaps nominate for a position on the committee , but alas, my past involvement reminds me that even committee members have agendas and its not smooth sailing , mmmm .. if you have been there, then you will understand where Im coming from and the deadline has come and gone.
In closing on my thoughts , perhaps the forum needs a co ordinating moderator, to ensure that posts are placed in the correct location , perhaps moderated before posts are allowed , but there are some that think that this is restriction on free speech , perhaps the task might be easier upfront than trying to catch a horse after it has bolted , having said that, the moderator does not have an easy task .
my email address is always open for those who would like to discuss issues in private without hanging it out there
Perhaps I might see you at the AGM in Stuart Town but it will be an effort for me to attend
