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debs
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 Posted - 18 Mar 2011 : 07:59:12 AM
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SueB
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Posted - 18 Mar 2011 : 08:58:45 AM
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I think Kimzi has hit the nail on the head.
It must be very frustrating to have ideals that will need a committees vote behind you before you can hope to see them happen.
I'm sure some council members sit on their hands wishing they could act alone but it's a committee like any other and I bet so frustratingly slow and at times nothing seems to happen or get done.
Jean if you look at your voting papers there is still a vote needed for one Direct candidate to Shows and Events Committee and of course the two candidates who are standing for president, one of those will need your vote....
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weirton
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alistair leslie
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Posted - 18 Mar 2011 : 09:35:49 AM
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Grassroots
Council members cannot communicate effectively with members on a low budget
It makes sense to meet to build up the local AHS first and organic growth will follow .
Where for example will new recruits come from ? Potentially from newcomers seeing an Arab for the first time at a local show .
Where are the bodies to grow the Society? Locally
And so on -countless reasons why we must devolve and grow .
The future is about shared values socially , nationally and politically and the AHS is subject to that too.
How difficult would it be to have E Mail news items from Windsor house and the regions ,for example ,generating interest?
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Julie Bridges
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CINDERS
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Posted - 18 Mar 2011 : 12:01:36 PM
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I think both Sue and Alistair have made valid points, committee work is time consuming and when one comes up against constant brick walls very frustrating. Not to mention the expense
Equally I agree with Alistair that those of us, and this is I bleive the majority, who have arabs as a hobby on a budget do not feel that our needs are addressed. When we had the regional groups there was a perfect opportunity to elect a member from each group to attend council and from those members would be elected the various committees. It works for dogs and cats so why not for arabs and ensures that the grassroots views and needs are at least looked at. It also gives the local groups mor incentive to promote the arab if they feel they have a voice and that they are backed up from above anf further can be an effective way of reducing costs.
That said those on council and the committes do work hard for no reward.
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jas
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Posted - 18 Mar 2011 : 4:50:18 PM
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Someone wrote "What is missing in the report and accounts 2010, is any reference to the Goodhew report. How much longer do members have to wait to see the report - let alone know the cost and outcome".
Can someone please tell me, if council members have had the report since November, why has no statement been issued? Has it been resolved? If so, does anyone know the outcome?
Maybe a copy of the report will be available at the AGM! If not, why not? |
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MinHe
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Posted - 18 Mar 2011 : 7:19:01 PM
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Just as a matter of interest, what is the minimum number of votes needed to pass a resolution at the AGM? Is it a fixed number, or just a % of those attending?
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debs
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Posted - 18 Mar 2011 : 10:04:23 PM
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In the grand scheme of things does this actually matter? It seems to go on and on.
There are far more important things to worry about for a great deal of people... sorry if I am being negative. I guess it's all relative... |
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MinHe
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 12:05:39 AM
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It matters that you receive the services that you pay for - and it matters that you should have a say in how the money you pay is spent. I am amongst those with "far more important things to worry about", but I still care about these things.
If the Goodhew report into what happened at Ascot was paid for out of AHS funds, then the membership surely have a right to see it, regardless of its conclusions. Council should be accountable for how they spend the money we give them.
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Indalo
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BabsR
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 09:39:31 AM
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Valid Question MinHe....."If the Goodhew report into what happened at Malvern was paid for out of AHS funds, then the membership surely have a right to see it, regardless of its conclusions. Council should be accountable for how they spend the money we give them"
as usual......keeping the Members in the dark springs to mind!!
Babs
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Sadika
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SueN
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 11:35:17 AM
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Slight Freudian slip me thinks!
I'm sure that MinHe meant Malvern |
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MinHe
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 11:51:26 AM
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Yes, Sue is right - I'm showing my age, LOL!
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Delyth
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 12:00:16 PM
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Wishful thinking from Keren I think !!
I take very little notice of anything AHS these days so I must admit I thought the Goodhew report had been published - obviously not !! How much did it cost does anyone know ?? Just wondered how many of my registrations paid for it !!
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phoenixbruka
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 12:34:24 PM
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[right]Originally posted by alistair leslie
Grassroots
Council members cannot communicate effectively with members on a low budget
It makes sense to meet to build up the local AHS first and organic growth will follow .
Where for example will new recruits come from ? Potentially from newcomers seeing an Arab for the first time at a local show .
Where are the bodies to grow the Society? Locally
And so on -countless reasons why we must devolve and grow .
The future is about shared values socially , nationally and politically and the AHS is subject to that too.
How difficult would it be to have E Mail news items from Windsor house and the regions ,for example ,generating interest?
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I think this is a really good idea and very valid point
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garnet
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 2:55:35 PM
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| I always voted during the 20 years I was a member but eventually, when yet another letter to the AHS went unacknowledged, I realised I was wasting my money, particularly as a PBA owner. I find it very sad that the AHS has changed so much since I first became a member in 1987. |
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debs
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Posted - 19 Mar 2011 : 8:11:38 PM
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Sorry Keren, was being negative knickers last night, had some bad news! It's good that you care, just hope it makes a difference  |
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How sad is it...
