Salute!
davidguegan wrote:
MCJones1810 wrote:
That does not mean that the vocal minority will ever usurp the silent majority because they can simply scream louder and be more disruptive, but it does mean that all of this is evolving.
As you already know since you have seen how I voted I am not against progress or seeing the club evolved. I am just against all the club power going to a Cabinet and a president without any balance of power. We are going the wrong direction.
If I am part of the minority I don't think I am on the wrong side.
When I look at the NWC, first I see a club, secondly I see individual armies within the club framework.
As I see the Club first, the Cabinet, comprising three members (President - currently only elected position - Secretary, and Public Relations - appointed by the Cabinet - to become elected positions if the Revised Club Rules are passed, and two representatives from the individual Club Armies - CiC's - the Cabinet is the chief authority of the NWC, because it represents the whole Club, not one aspect of it.
The individual armies do not impose their will or view upon the other, nor can they determine the fate of a club member from the opposing army.
Indeed, any officer of one of our armies can appeal any decision imposed upon them by their respected army command to the Cabinet = Cabinet is the highest authority.
And I will point out yet again as others continue to so - the Revised Club Rules process was not one of Mark declaring how it will be, but a contribution from all members, and votes taken by the Cabinet to determine which rules to adapt or adopt.
Votes which were more often than not 4-1 in their outcome.
Perhaps the four who voted consistently in favor of the Revised Rules were completely misguided in their efforts - and the lone dissenter - who quit in his frustration, will be shown to be right in his perceptions - the membership is deciding that right now by exercising their privilege of voting.
I would not call the Revised Club Rules perfect - nor do I believe they are horrendous.
I think they are a positive step forward, and I also believe there will be many more steps to come - for I would hope that our club - this NWC is a journey.
Regards,