Red X Angler Election Time
When the idea of a fishing club first came up we managed to gather 12 people who were interested in such a group. Since then the Red X Anglers have grown to almost 300 members. We have always been sort of an Open Source group where any member could initiate a group outing and in most cases did most of the planning. This has always served us well. Myself, I never imagined the group would grow so large and become a statewide and even bigger group. Even though most of us agree its better to not have officers I do believe someone must be a go to guy, a leader or a spokesman as I call myself in the group welcome letter. I have spent numerous volunteer hours in support of this group and have enjoyed every minute of it. I have also enjoyed meeting the members we have from all over and wouldnt trade that for anything.
After Google recently deleted my group which includes all our members info (dont worry I have backup), I realized just how much work is involved and how little time I have to contribute recently. Members list, newsletters, helping coordinate meet n greets just to name a few things which require volunteer time. Also while watching the news about some of the countries that have Dictators for leaders I started thinking that some may want to have elected leadership for the group. I am not against this and also feel that someone else may bring fresh ideas to the group to help it grow and develop into an even better organization.
Ive been thinking how would be the best way to coordinate such an event. Im thinking sending an e mail to the group and also posting here at ncangler and asking for nominations for the election. Anyone can be nominated and you can even vote for me but if you do I will be asking for a group to share responsibilities. Once we have a list of nominees I will figure a way for the vote. The nominee with the largest number of votes will be the new leader of the group. Note: I will require a minimum of 30 votes for a nominee to call it official. I have been the holder of a large amount of personal information and will not release it unless I feel this has been done fairly.
If anyone does not want to share their personal info I have been trusted with to a new leader Please let me know and you will be removed from the club list before the information is transfered. If anyone has any ideas that would make this a fair and smooth event Please let me know. I would like to shoot for a June 30 voting day. This will give us plenty of time for discussion and nominating.
Members Please participate and give your ideas.
Regards
Island Man
Spokesperson for the Red X Anglers January 2009-2012
When the idea of a fishing club first came up we managed to gather 12 people who were interested in such a group. Since then the Red X Anglers have grown to almost 300 members. We have always been sort of an Open Source group where any member could initiate a group outing and in most cases did most of the planning. This has always served us well. Myself, I never imagined the group would grow so large and become a statewide and even bigger group. Even though most of us agree its better to not have officers I do believe someone must be a go to guy, a leader or a spokesman as I call myself in the group welcome letter. I have spent numerous volunteer hours in support of this group and have enjoyed every minute of it. I have also enjoyed meeting the members we have from all over and wouldnt trade that for anything.
After Google recently deleted my group which includes all our members info (dont worry I have backup), I realized just how much work is involved and how little time I have to contribute recently. Members list, newsletters, helping coordinate meet n greets just to name a few things which require volunteer time. Also while watching the news about some of the countries that have Dictators for leaders I started thinking that some may want to have elected leadership for the group. I am not against this and also feel that someone else may bring fresh ideas to the group to help it grow and develop into an even better organization.
Ive been thinking how would be the best way to coordinate such an event. Im thinking sending an e mail to the group and also posting here at ncangler and asking for nominations for the election. Anyone can be nominated and you can even vote for me but if you do I will be asking for a group to share responsibilities. Once we have a list of nominees I will figure a way for the vote. The nominee with the largest number of votes will be the new leader of the group. Note: I will require a minimum of 30 votes for a nominee to call it official. I have been the holder of a large amount of personal information and will not release it unless I feel this has been done fairly.
If anyone does not want to share their personal info I have been trusted with to a new leader Please let me know and you will be removed from the club list before the information is transfered. If anyone has any ideas that would make this a fair and smooth event Please let me know. I would like to shoot for a June 30 voting day. This will give us plenty of time for discussion and nominating.
Members Please participate and give your ideas.
Regards
Island Man
Spokesperson for the Red X Anglers January 2009-2012