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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Dec 31, 2017 11:00:40 GMT
A lot of calls for an EGM and a vote of no confidence in the current custodians of our club on the board, but how many of us would actually put our names into the hat? This is not meant as a criticism, just a genuine question because we would ideally need ten people with relevant skill sets and availability to join the board immediately.
What skill set would you offer, and would you offer it if an EGM was called soon? Go...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 11:40:28 GMT
A lot of calls for an EGM and a vote of no confidence in the current custodians of our club on the board, but how many of us would actually put our names into the hat? This is not meant as a criticism, just a genuine question because we would ideally need ten people with relevant skill sets and availability to join the board immediately. What skill set would you offer, and would you offer it if an EGM was called soon? Go... Also, assuming the board is replaced, I think those acceeding to those positions would need to have some sort of common vision as to how things would progress. At the moment, it seems that there's a great difference of opinion as to the best way forward e.g part time vs full time, fan owned vs investment, differing approaches to marketing etc etc. There would be a danger that, with widely differing opinions, little might actually be achieved due to an inability to reach a consensus on matters. Healthy debate is of course a good thing but it's a thin line between that and progress being stifled. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2017 11:52:43 GMT
A lot of calls for an EGM and a vote of no confidence in the current custodians of our club on the board, but how many of us would actually put our names into the hat? This is not meant as a criticism, just a genuine question because we would ideally need ten people with relevant skill sets and availability to join the board immediately. What skill set would you offer, and would you offer it if an EGM was called soon? Go... I must admit when it comes to voting I tend to stick with current board members and also nominate a few of the younger lads (I always believe the board should represent a number of age ranges) but I don't remember ever reading a manifesto and thinking 'wow! This person really stands out' They are all to uniform and similar, I end up just sticking with the status quo. I applaud anyone who puts themselves up for it though, I wouldn't. Always think it's a damn shame Mancot never got the chance, personally think you'd make a difference (or at least try) but I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to put yourself forward again after last time, and I wouldn't be surprised if that has put others off maybe stepping up. |
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Post by Al on Dec 31, 2017 12:35:49 GMT
If we were short then I would put my name down
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Post by embalmer on Dec 31, 2017 12:46:53 GMT
I had been considering standing for a while but wanted nothing to do with the current lot - would be more than happy to do so under the circumstances.
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Post by iandychesterfc on Dec 31, 2017 14:04:29 GMT
I'd be happy to join with anyone who shared the vision of going back to building a true club for the whole community, focusing on increasing attendances and therefore sponsorship and other income.
You could say that's everyone, but I'm being serious, it's a complete shift from the current path that we've been on for last 3-4 years
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Jan 2, 2018 12:50:39 GMT
A lot of calls for an EGM and a vote of no confidence in the current custodians of our club on the board, but how many of us would actually put our names into the hat? This is not meant as a criticism, just a genuine question because we would ideally need ten people with relevant skill sets and availability to join the board immediately. What skill set would you offer, and would you offer it if an EGM was called soon? Go... I must admit when it comes to voting I tend to stick with current board members and also nominate a few of the younger lads (I always believe the board should represent a number of age ranges) but I don't remember ever reading a manifesto and thinking 'wow! This person really stands out' They are all to uniform and similar, I end up just sticking with the status quo. I applaud anyone who puts themselves up for it though, I wouldn't. Always think it's a damn shame Mancot never got the chance, personally think you'd make a difference (or at least try) but I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to put yourself forward again after last time, and I wouldn't be surprised if that has put others off maybe stepping up. Must admit I have been weighing it up of late, but an ever-increasing young family and a full-time job makes it a difficult decision. I know what "skill set" I can bring (background in media, journalism = communication and a lot of ideas for fundraising and fan/match day experience) and would love a crack specifically at the membership portfolio but wouldn't be sure of what time commitment I could bring. |
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Post by richard on Jan 2, 2018 13:48:49 GMT
I must admit when it comes to voting I tend to stick with current board members and also nominate a few of the younger lads (I always believe the board should represent a number of age ranges) but I don't remember ever reading a manifesto and thinking 'wow! This person really stands out' They are all to uniform and similar, I end up just sticking with the status quo. I applaud anyone who puts themselves up for it though, I wouldn't. Always think it's a damn shame Mancot never got the chance, personally think you'd make a difference (or at least try) but I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to put yourself forward again after last time, and I wouldn't be surprised if that has put others off maybe stepping up. Must admit I have been weighing it up of late, but an ever-increasing young family and a full-time job makes it a difficult decision. I know what "skill set" I can bring (background in media, journalism = communication and a lot of ideas for fundraising and fan/match day experience) and would love a crack specifically at the membership portfolio but wouldn't be sure of what time commitment I could bring. I'm sure that anything you could constructively offer in terms of time and effort would be appreciated. You clearly care as your posting rate alone is testament to your concern. I'm not saying you need to be on the board, but your skill sets could be invaluable.. In my work group, I have a brilliant volunteer that has added tremendous value, whist holding down a full-time job with international travel and at the same time dealing with family health issues and all the other stuff associated with a busy life. A true example to us all. |
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Post by tarvinblue on Jan 2, 2018 13:58:17 GMT
Must admit I have been weighing it up of late, but an ever-increasing young family and a full-time job makes it a difficult decision. I know what "skill set" I can bring (background in media, journalism = communication and a lot of ideas for fundraising and fan/match day experience) and would love a crack specifically at the membership portfolio but wouldn't be sure of what time commitment I could bring. I'm sure that anything you could constructively offer in terms of time and effort would be appreciated. You clearly care as your posting rate alone is testament to your concern. I'm not saying you need to be on the board, but your skill sets could be invaluable.. In my work group, I have a brilliant volunteer that has added tremendous value, whist holding down a full-time job with international travel and at the same time dealing with family health issues and all the other stuff associated with a busy life. A true example to us all. What roles are on offer, Richard? The fundraising committee was disbanded and the board appears a closed shop - even to the potential of co-opting, judging by Simon Ollerenshaw. Where are the positions that fans could step into and make a difference? I don't mean selling a few tickets in the ticket office. Surely the club could be pushing this so people can decide whether it's a position they could step in to. All we seem to hear is potential volunteers being met with a silence from the club or not being valued for any work they do. |
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Post by richard on Jan 2, 2018 14:18:12 GMT
I'm sure that anything you could constructively offer in terms of time and effort would be appreciated. You clearly care as your posting rate alone is testament to your concern. I'm not saying you need to be on the board, but your skill sets could be invaluable.. In my work group, I have a brilliant volunteer that has added tremendous value, whist holding down a full-time job with international travel and at the same time dealing with family health issues and all the other stuff associated with a busy life. A true example to us all. What roles are on offer, Richard? The fundraising committee was disbanded and the board appears a closed shop - even to the potential of co-opting, judging by Simon Ollerenshaw. Where are the positions that fans could step into and make a difference? I don't mean selling a few tickets in the ticket office. Surely the club could be pushing this so people can decide whether it's a position they could step in to. All we seem to hear is potential volunteers being met with a silence from the club or not being valued for any work they do. Tarvin, Whilst I don't agree that the Board is a closed shop, I can understand your sentiments completely. I may be biased because I get nothing but help and encouragement from the club in the work that my group perform. That is not to say that we always agree, indeed I sometimes express my frustrations about progress, or lack of it, but for the most part we are treated with respect and appreciated I assume that now there has been an approach of shared portfolios, volunteers will be required in several key areas. I hope the Board make that call for help soon. We really need to get going!!! |
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Post by paulcrossleyshair on Jan 2, 2018 16:22:17 GMT
What roles are on offer, Richard? The fundraising committee was disbanded and the board appears a closed shop - even to the potential of co-opting, judging by Simon Ollerenshaw. Where are the positions that fans could step into and make a difference? I don't mean selling a few tickets in the ticket office. Surely the club could be pushing this so people can decide whether it's a position they could step in to. All we seem to hear is potential volunteers being met with a silence from the club or not being valued for any work they do. Tarvin, Whilst I don't agree that the Board is a closed shop, I can understand your sentiments completely. I may be biased because I get nothing but help and encouragement from the club in the work that my group perform. That is not to say that we always agree, indeed I sometimes express my frustrations about progress, or lack of it, but for the most part we are treated with respect and appreciated I assume that now there has been an approach of shared portfolios, volunteers will be required in several key areas. I hope the Board make that call for help soon. We really need to get going!!! Hi Richard, Thanks for posting. Just so I understand, are you heading a group of volunteers with a specific aim/remit? Also, are there others heading similar groups with differing remits? If so, this is great and I'd love to know more. If I'm well off the mark, can you explain what you mean please? Many thanks |
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Post by richard on Jan 2, 2018 17:51:52 GMT
Tarvin, Whilst I don't agree that the Board is a closed shop, I can understand your sentiments completely. I may be biased because I get nothing but help and encouragement from the club in the work that my group perform. That is not to say that we always agree, indeed I sometimes express my frustrations about progress, or lack of it, but for the most part we are treated with respect and appreciated I assume that now there has been an approach of shared portfolios, volunteers will be required in several key areas. I hope the Board make that call for help soon. We really need to get going!!! Hi Richard, Thanks for posting. Just so I understand, are you heading a group of volunteers with a specific aim/remit? Also, are there others heading similar groups with differing remits? If so, this is great and I'd love to know more. If I'm well off the mark, can you explain what you mean please? Many thanks Hi, yes I lead a group of volunteers whose remit is Governance. It's a fairly wide brief and can cover anything from Staff and Volunteer handbooks, project management, audit and so on. Right now we are looking at Data Protection, Risk and Contingency Planning amongst other things. I cannot be specific about other work groups I'm afraid. That is not to say that others don't exist, I just don't know their make up or brief. |
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Post by midfieldgeneral on Jan 2, 2018 18:01:08 GMT
Under the right circumstances. I would be interested but would need to know a lot more about how the club functions?
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Post by gezzer on Jan 2, 2018 18:33:06 GMT
Well done Richard, you have raised more interest in volunteering in a few posts on this thread than the existing board have done in the last couple of years.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 21:40:58 GMT
I would be happy to help out (time allowing) if asked. Have made the club aware.
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Post by spencerwhelanleftpeg on Jan 2, 2018 22:55:03 GMT
I would consider helping our club in any way I could.
That said I live 90 miles away from the ground and I am not sure the skill mix I possess is presently required.
Richard perhaps you may be able to suggest some of the things the club is presently looking for?
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