Subject: [Harp-L] Re: SPAH award criteria

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

Perfectly said, Michael--and you used far fewer words than I did to make  
the same points much clearer. :)
 
Ta much,
 
Elizabeth
 
PS: SO sorry I won't get to see you this year since I've missed a couple  
due to illness, mine and others'. Am SO looking forward to this 50th 
Celebration  I know you must be bummed having to miss out.
 
"Message: 10
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 00:53:09 +0000 (UTC)
From:  diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Re: SPAH award criteria
To:  harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx

I find the continuing argument stupid. 


I've  been on the BOD for both jazz and blues societies in my area for many 
years. The  reason for electing officers to the board is to 
decide for us in general  decisions within the society. It's not so we can 
micro manage from the  sidelines. 


Both boards I sat on had achievement awards given to  either fans or 
musicians who helped foster and promote the music. The recipients  included 
musicians, bar owners, and occasionally board members who exceeded the  basic 
duties of a volunteer and promoted the growth of the ideals of the  
organizations. 


Not one society member complained because they knew  it was in the scope of 
the decision making of the board. Usually the committee  that handled 
finding award recipients made the recommendation to the board and  the vote was 
cast. Minor discussion, zero drama. The need to know who was  bypassed was a 
non issue. I know in trade unions members want to be involved in  every 
fricking vote but this isn't a trade union. 


Officer elections  should be transparent but the process of choosing award 
recipients without  regard to popular vote should be left to the boards 
better judgement IMHO. I'm  putting the next line in caps to drive home my point 
for secrecy. THE MOST  DESERVING PEOPLE ARE THOSE THAT DON'T KNOW THEY ARE 
DESERVING AND AREN'T IN THE  ACT OF CAMPAIGNING TO BE RECOGNIZED. 


I think there are some in the  harp community that would like to make it a 
campaign rather then a recognition  in order to get their name on the 
ballot. 


My SPAH membership has  lapsed but not because I didn't like who is running 
things. It's a victim of the  economy and part of the reason 
I can't make SPAH this year even though I  planned my vacation the same 
week. 


mike 
www.harmonicarepair.com"