This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Amy,
It sounds to me like this is a touchy subject for both sides. Maybe a referee is necessary to help both sides work together? It would not be the first time a corporation type of atmosphere called for such a thing, this is what mediators are for. I am not on this committee, but I can see that both sides feel they have given their all and neither side feels appreciated for it. However, I do not believe the answer is to narrow down the committee to exclude the original members until certain rules and guidelines are established and accepted outlining acceptable conduct, and certain members fail to cooperate with said rules and guidelines. THEN would be the time to start eliminating members. I have to admit I am a bit floored at some of these circumstances! The NFHR is growing steadily and the committees are going to become more diverse with this growth. Most people are very good at working within a structured system, although it might take an extra person or two to work beneath the acting chair to keep things running smoothly. This is not a committee to give up on, or to cause such anguish, or to eliminate members from unless they do not follow the rules. Of course, this is just my opinion! Amy, you are one of our BOD members. You WILL feel like you are attacked on occasion. This is a fact of your position. This is not something that needs to be a negative situation, however, but can be turned into a position resolution. You have to remember that it is highly possible that YOU are not what is being attacked, but the situation in and of itself. As you are a BOD member, it is up to you to figure out a solution that is conducive to getting the project done as well as keeping the majority of the members pleased, coupled with staying within the guidelines of the NFHR. A hard task, no doubt, but you can do this and do it well, I have no doubts. There will also be times where your decisions ARE attacked. If this is the case and it happens with a majority of members, committee or otherwise, then maybe it is necessary to relook the situation over objectively, even with a mediator if necessary. There is nothing wrong with doing this, it is a simple part of "management". Lynda <<In a message dated 8/21/2004 1:16:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And yes, for whoever said it... I am a bit defensive here. I spent the ENTIRE time this large committee was active acting as a referee and trying to soothe offended people. NOT my idea of fun or productive. My and several other people's input regarding this document was totally ignored out of hand. And now I'm under attack for STATING MY OPINION and defending myself??>>
