February 2012
One of the best rewards for being president of LIMARC, is the opportunity to
work with so many hard working and dedicated members. Very often, members do
what has to be done with very little recognition from others, but great inner
pride in knowing that they have done their jobs well. The truth is that many of
these members participate as wholeheartedly in other organizations as they do
in LIMARC.
There is no doubt that we need members to step up and be willing to take on
leadership roles within the club. We have been fortunate that in recent months
several newer members have taken on some of the important club
responsibilities. Hopefully as members get involved the leadership structure of
this organization will be rejuvenated.
When you join an organization, you do so in support of that
organization’s purpose. There is no provision that says that you must
take on a leadership role. Most organizations probably have situations similar
to ours; approximately 10% of the members actively participate in leadership
roles. That having been said, I do want to take note of the 90% who continually
support the club by paying their dues. In addition, in various numbers members
support the club by attending meetings and Hamfests, and being there when we
need help in setting up and taking down at events such as the Hamfests and
Field Day.
In closing, I would like to thank the entire LIMARC membership for
supporting the club and its activities in one way or another.