In my past experiences on various non-profit boards, it usually requires more than one new person to bring about sweeping changes to an organization such as the USAT. So who, in your opinion, are the other regional candidates that should we should “strongly” consider for the USAT Board? For what it’s worth, I’m in the Southeast.
“So who, in your opinion, are the other regional candidates that should we should “strongly” consider for the USAT Board?”
WEST: me
CENTRAL: lew kidder
AT-LARGE: steve locke
EAST: i don’t know yet.
thanks for asking.
Actually its usually the executive committee or pres that has most power and influence. rest of board has vote but not power to set agenda, unless they all tightly band together, have plan, focus and direction. I manage non profit boards and most rogues are tamed and become conformists, of course there are exceptions. Sounds like this board is in disaray so who ever steps ups as a leader could be influential. Also important to have support of committee chairs that you will be affecting. If current board knows a rogue is coming on they will most likely have plan to tame the beast. And that is why I would never be a volunteer leader, too much BS and politics. Kudos to those who put their feet in the fire for absolutely NO money but for love of the sport!
“And that is why I would never be a volunteer leader”
i have a strong suspicion that those who really want to be on USAT’s board, and who have the time to do it, should be disqualified from running for office.