We are just a small group of volunteers with demanding job schedules and life's priorities. Are you ready to fill a club position?

Rodney H wrote on 08/25/15 at 22:00:26:


Dude, I created the Ambassador program and ran it for many years, and was on the board for 6 years.  My father was on the board from 1968-72.  No need to preach to me, brother. Been there, done that. I know too well how much work it takes to create and run a successful program in this club, despite the haters.

I'm offering advice on how to increase participation in a program I fully understand, not attack you.  No need to get defensive. Just trying to help.

When I ran the program, we easily had 20-30 boaters participate at each event.  If that thought doesn't appeal to you, then keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep quiet. On the other hand, if you want to know the tricks to increasing participation, I'm happy to help.

Bear in mind not everyone can commit to a board position, but many members here have deep experience in making this club successful.  Most of them are past board members and are willing to help out as much as they're able, even if that's only in an advisory role. 

As a volunteer organization, you can't be too picky where the help comes from, or who's offering it, or how much of it they can offer.

Some of the most successful events in this club happened because everyone pitched in and did just a little bit.  The collective sum could do far more, than just a few trying doing it all.  That never would've happened if we were not open to accepting every bit of help that was offered, or shot people down with snarky comments to become a board member when help was offered.