Hi Simon,
I is glad that you is just a 'dozer driver an not some kinda hot shot lawer
(yet)!
Seriously, I am sure that you and Terry and Alan too, have got to/ are
approaching the nub of the things that really matter in discussion on this
topic. I will mention two further required qualities of our delegates that
is implied, but has yet not been stated, in the discussion to date, and that
is generosity of spirit, and passion for our sport. Whilst the second
quality is easy to discern, the first is far more ephemeral. I am sorry to
hear that Robert Hart is stepping down from a position on the board. I am
certain Robert has, amongst his other talents, that generosity of spirit,
of which I speak. Moving on, this could be considered a sad loss, but in
fact it opens the door for the "new blood" that you are talking about. I
seriously suggest that you are a prime candidate(but not in Qld), for the
board!
The founding fathers of the GFA considered the matter of term of office.
Despite the passage of time, to my mind they got it pretty right and this
does not need to be changed.
However the idea of STATE representation on the board is archaic. Today
there is no PRACTICAL reason why Simon from SA, should not replace Robert
from QLD.
It might/will require a change to the Articles of Association. Not exactly
easy, but just routine.
Regards,
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "simon holding" <shold...@octa4.net.au>
To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'"
<aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] GFA matters.
Terry, it seems to me that for the GFA, disseminating corporate
knowledge with regard to aviation stuff is a core function. One of the
strengths that we have is an ability to tap in to some diverse (and in
many cases wise) brains. Of the GFA executive that I have had dealings
with, I would be surprised if they behaved in a niggardly fashion when
it came to sharing the wisdom. Indeed I suspect that they would get a
kick out of supporting new blood to achieve success. An incremental
introduction of new blood sounds about right? = good succession
planning?
The big trick, is to identify the people with the attributes, enthusiasm
and time to spare to make the whole show move forward.
Simple really, innit?
Simon
Speling don't mak betta pylotts
All that said, I strongly disagree with any push to extend the terms of
the board or executive
members. There is no need, and if you just leave the incumbents doing
the job then there is no
incentive for anyone else to 'stand up'. It sounds like the issue is
around a lack of succession
planning. It won't be good if they all expire at the same time, so I
encourage a few people to step
down a little earlier to ensure a better transition. Maybe we should
support an Aus-Soaring
delegate to represent this group on the GFA board to replace the current
members - we could
lobby ourselves?
Disclaimer - I don't use a spellchecker and have fat fingers, so any
errors are typos not spelling
mistakes.
Terry
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