[Board] Fwd: PYC Communictions

[Wendy]

I agree with Jim..... very thoughtful points.  I also agree that this  is not a constitution item and to be discussed in November.

Regards,
Wendy Clement



> On Sep 9, 2016, at 9:55 PM, Nancy Gulley <nancgulley at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Well as I am reading my emails top to bottom I see a mistake.  Please read this from Carole.
> I actually thought Carole was not going to talk to Chris until we at least agreed on time of offer and pay schedule.  I guess I was once again wrong!  Now we have a new snake pit!
> Nanc
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: <cccartnick at comcast.net>
> Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
> Subject: PYC Communictions
> To: "Gulley, Nancy" <nancy at gulley.com>
> 
> 
> Hi Nancy -
> 
> Looks like we have another bad situation to work on.
> 
> I just talked with Chris Weller and told her the decision
> from last night about the Communications position.
> 
> Chris is VERY disappointed and I would say VERY upset.
> She believes that the Board either doesn't understand the
> position or doesn't care.  Here's why.
> 
> 1.  She spends about the same amount of hours that Doyle
>      and I do on club work.  She thinks that the Board does
>      realize all that is involved with web site management,
>      emails, and newsletters.  She feels that she should be
>      compensated the same as the Treasurer and Secretary.
>      with her dues forgiven and an additional stipend.($1500).  
> 
> 2.  She feels that her responsibilities should be recognized
>      in the Constitution the same as the Treasurer and
>      Secretary positions are.  Times have changed, and the
>      need for this specialized work has increased dramatically.
> 
> 3.  Yes, there is a description of a "Communications
>      Committee" in the Member Directory.  The write-up is not
>      up to date.  Also, other people listed on the committee have
>      not done anything towards the communications functions in
>      the past few years other than to manage cameras. etc.,
>      which is now a totally different function from communications
>      through the web site and emails.  She feels, and I agree,
>      that the Communications Committee mentioned on page 71
>      of the directory should be removed, since it has not changed
>      in many years.
> 
> 4.  Chris is certain that Board members are not aware of
>      how much work is involved and how much it has impacted.
>      the club.  I can remember when attendance was slim and
>      very dull at events.  In the past 6 years, Chris'
>      communications have increased interest and have also 
>      successfully advertised events either mistakenly listed or
>      not listed in the annual schedule.
> 
> 5.  She feels this is a slap in the face because the position is
>      not recognized properly.  For example, the responsibility
>      for newsletters is indicated in the Constitution as a
>      responsibility of the Vice Commodore.    Yet Chris has
>      taken this responsibility on herself for years.
> 
> Nancy, I've worked very closely with Chris for years, and saw
> her assume these responsibilities and do all this work 6 years
> ago because she saw the need.  I have done all I can to bring
> this to the Board.  I am not a Board member.  Nor did they ask
> Chris to come before the Board to state her case.  But I have
> seen her faithful and consistent work for the benefit of the club
> and can only worry about her taking this personally since no
> once seems to go to bat for her.
> 
> I don't know what happens next but an wondering whether the
> Board could reconsider their position very very quickly.
> 
> Best,
> Carole
> 
> 
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