[SARA-Members] Fwd: Kevin Burns - Attitude Blog

[Michelle Maschke]

Greetings  everyone,  

I decided to share this blog with the attendees, board and membership as a reflection of some of the feelings expressed over the last the weekend and possible repercussions.   I really felt the weekend was a great success even though this may not be shared by some in attendance.  My reason is simply this,  there was much discussion, sometimes heated or rather verbal I admit however, discussion none the less,  that in my opinion is what is the biggest challenge with this organization and every other organization for that matter ,  communication.  We had lots of communication over the week end and  hope to be sending out a report and notes on all of it early in the new year so watch for it and I challenge you all to learn from it and get involved with it.  

As a member of the SAR Alberta Board I am proud of what we are trying to accomplish and what we have accomplished there is much happening since I have been involved. It may be moving slowly but that is how change occurs some of the time and we need to be supportive and patient.  We all need to remember that each and every one of us are volunteers and we should be commended for a job well done.  It is not easy to sit at the head of any organization, some times it is down right scary and overwhelming.  

I welcome any input, be it concerns, suggestions, criticisms or kudos, does not matter all of it is good in my opinion.    Also there are still several vacant spots on this Board as well as much committee work to be accomplished.  Let me know if you wish to become more involved in any way.   SAR Alberta as a whole can all function better if the load is shouldered by more passionate SAR volunteers.  I want to thank also all the folks that have stepped up to help already and for all the good work you do,  I do appreciate it.    So I will leave you with this Chines Proverb I found:  

Do not Fear going forward, slowly leaving the past behind, fear only to stand still.  

Thanks to those or you who made the extra effort to attend  the 
2007 SAR Alberta Fall General Membership meeting and take care.  
Have a safe and happy holiday season.  
Interim Secretary for SAR Alberta        
Michelle Maschke

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