Why are you bitching about the AOS on this list, do you think most people in the AOS pay attention to this list? Some do but are they the right people to make changes? If you really want to see changes in the AOS, pay your dues and get involved. Change can only happen if people care enough to get involved and tell the people in charge that you are not happy with the organization. They are spending money in the wrong places and here is what you would like to see for your dues. If they do not make changes after you have made the effort to get them to change, then you can quit and complain. If you are just sitting in the weeds expecting someone else to step up and make the changes for you, it will not happen, or the changes that happen will be exactly what you are opposed to!
I have been a member of the AOS for over thirty years, due to the efforts of a friend I am getting involved trying to do some things and get involved with the AOS. I am not that active as I do not have that much time. I hope I can become more involved as time goes on. I hope that my efforts are appreciated and I can earn a voice that will be recognized and listened to. If you are sitting on the outside throwing stones you will not create any change, except they will classify you as a trouble maker and ignore you. If you do not think you can make a change, you will not make any change. A favorite saying of mine is from my grandfather, who always said "you only get change if you put in your two cents". --Tom /----------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- | Tom Hillson Orchid Grower Specializing | [EMAIL PROTECTED] In Paphs and Pleurothallids | http://www.orchids.iastate.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- |"There is always room for one more Orchid!!" _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
