<VV> CORSA Board -- Please consider

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Well said.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Robbins" <robbins at mail.monticello.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 8:27 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> CORSA Board -- Please consider


> Thanks for the kind words Tim , I thought my 3 years were not noticed. 
> <gg>
> Folks, I have coached little league sports, and sat on the CORSA BOD. It's
> the same deal, the best coaches are in the bleachers. Step up to the plate
> or don't complain. Now isn't that easy ?
>
> Regarding Mike and Harrys fees. You have no idea how much work they do for
> free until you read through all the fine print. They are contracted to do
> Certain things and that's it, but so many times in my 3 years they did 
> work
> that they did not have to do but did because it needed done. In a give and
> take sense, they give far much more than they take.
>
> If you think you can help, give it a shot and run. Or join a committee, or
> email your BOD rep with ideas. Like anything else, little things can add 
> up
> to big things and maybe help the club.
>
>
> Joe Robbins
>
> CORSA BOD 2003-2005
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of tim mahler
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 6:15 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> CORSA Board -- Please consider
>
> My northern friend Bob Johnston said it well "Talk to former directors and
> get the real story about the job. Be sure you have the time and intestinal
> fortitude available to devote a big chunk of your time over three years to
> doing the job. I have seen many folks take on this job over the past 34
> years and am proud to call many of them friend."
>
> Board members are often "promoted" from chapter leadership positions.  And
> like being the star high school basketball player  who joins a big league
> college team,  must sit on the bench awhile , that in itself is tough,
> unless you are prepared for it.  There are conflicts within each local
> chapter if you listen well enough.  Dealing with the conflicts can be 
> tough.
>
> Sometimes listening is all that can or should be done.
>
> Compromises must be made -- look at the hoopla that a mis-worded email
> causes on this list.  multiply that by 10 or so.   Board members must be
> able to take a step back and assess the real meaning of lots of 
> messages --
>
> from 5,000 members -- all with distinct views on life.   Sometimes we just
> don't agree.
>
> I've had several debates with Bill Hubble.  I'm sure we both had to "take 
> a
> walk" a few times.  We were both right -- but the answers were different.
> I'ld hate to have to grade a paper with all correct answers.   I'll will
> miss Bill,  he has been an excellent board member,  dedicated and hard
> working
>
> -- And the Board needs to hear -- OFF THIS LIST -- what the dissenting
> opinions are.  Talking amongst yourselves does not get the attentionn of 
> the
>
> board members.   Personnally,  I usually skim oner non-technical issues on
> VV pretty quickly.  Work keeps me plenty busy.   I may or may not agree 
> but
> I will respond, as will the rest of the board.
>
> And in case anybody missed it - Thanks Bill.   ( I also miss former board
> members Seth and Kent and Joe and Rob and ........)  The Board needs more
> like them.  Volunteer, serve,  it IS survivable.
>
> tim mahler
> Central Division Director
> Looking forward to the upcoming autocross season where we can get back to 
> a
> good "EARLY" vs "LATE" discussion.
>
>
>
>
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