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I think maybe you are. It was never meant as a criticism of either Al or Monty, or anyone else for that matter. Everyone appears to be doing a bang up job. It was a suggestion to a possible problem I thought Al was talking about in his post to which it was a response. That there are people who would be willing to take leadership rolls in the event or least to share in it. Al and Monty don't have to carry the entire leadership roll. Heck, our group even has a professional event organizer in its midst (it ain't me). More could be made of such talent if such was their desire. They could use the help. Unless I have misunderstood some private conversations, Al has intimated as much to me.
But all that aside, I still think it is time for the group to become more formalized. People are now being called "members" and "our group". Well, members of what? Group of what? There's nothing wrong with the suggestion about creating a real organization, with bylaws and officers and a board and the like. You made mention of a committee. Well, that's a start toward a more formal organization. Even churches have that, and there is nothing wrong with churches.
I'm not suggesting a change in leadership, or even suggesting there is anything wrong with the folks currently running things. Far from it. Al and Monty would likely be the president and vice president, switching those jobs back and forth for as long as they wanted. I doubt anyone else even wants the job, and couldn't do a better job if they did want it, or even get elected for that matter.
Me, I'm not going. Not necessarily because I don't want to, but because I would feel like I was imposing. I don't have time to volunteer or anything useful to donate, and so would feel like I was merely benefiting off the hard work of others without putting anything into it. I would feel like a moocher. I'm also not interested in ANY sort of leadership roll, if that is what people think I am suggesting. I was only suggest a possible solution to what I perceived to be a stated problem.
Monty and Al and volunteers, you guys are doing a great job. Sorry if I gave the impression I thought any differently.
Y'all have fun. Sorry if my comments were a downer. Memaw, sorry I disturbed you. I meant no harm.
It's been a long, intense day spent with a friend in the emergency room. I need some rest, so I'm turning in early. G'night.
Buster sorry if I took it the wrong way. And thank you for correcting me. I hope I didn't offend you...it was not my intent.
