buttered popcorn
well, my popcorn bucket has been refilled many times with this wee thread.
You all need to take a calmative and relax.
Friz, I don't know you from a bar of soap but I commend you for taking on a role which saw no other party wanting. Being a president or even on the comittee of a mtb club (esp in QLD) is a fuckin thankless role, there are a lot of whiners who expect everything handed to them on a silver platter and don't want to get their hands dirty. In saying that, it is part of your role to facilitate the planning of the events, finding the venue, organising of sponsorship, prizes etc etc. This should be done months in advance (tentatively, so you at least have an idea of whats planned). Sometimes it's not easy to go out and ask for help because you think you will come across as inadequate/clueless or not sure if it's even worth asking because you know the answers you will get are usually "no" (or think the worst).
A lot of you have to take on board that this kind of work is all done in their own time and voluntary. These people have lives to live and actually give their own time to support the MTB community, so maybe showing a lil respect when responding to answers would be a good thing.
I see this thread turning into what was a car crash, now into a freeway pile up. E fighting,blaming and bagging people just shows how unsupportive and unreasonable people can be, and yes... I know some of you are frustrated and pissed off at the decision but pitchforks and fire will not resolve things. Like Friz said, if you are that concerned or want to air your opinions go speak to him at T/bar and get the full story. Some things/points and facts get lost on the net.
I see this as being a good time that one of you (the angry mob) "step up to the plate" and go for the position as president of the club. Money where your mouth is boys and girls.
Friz, take this a big learning experience and next time you are in this type of position you will have a better understanding of how to deal with what is involved. Trust me mate, I have been there before (not in mtb level) and we all learn and grow from mistakes. Always ask questions........
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Tried to keep it short n tight......
Binner