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Effective April 1st, the ABC Board of Directors will need a new Secty/Treasurer

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Michelle Muldowney-Stevens:
I find it interesting that after I asked this question yesterday, an email went out to some (me NOT being one of them) ABC membership in search of a new secretary, just 2 days before you step down. Not only does this negligence leave the club in a bad position, it's also taking no consideration for your serious health issues. "You are receiving this email, because you have an active membership in the Ameraucana Breeders Club." It sounds like all active members should have received this email? I'm not sure why it ended up being selective. You posted your resignation a month ago. Why did this email not go out sooner and why were active ABC members left off this mass membership email? I know at least one member, who was very dedicated to this club, expressed interest in the position and was shot down. Many of us who were loyal for years and would have been more than happy to step up and take on a board position just 6 months ago, have since been chased off by club actions and no longer qualify due to new membership in the other club. I hope that changes are made in the future or the club will continue to lose members. The club needs to focus on the breed and members. Without those two things, what good is a club?

Susan Mouw:
You did not receive the email, because by your own statements, you would not qualify for the position because of your membership in another club. Junior members also did not receive it, nor others that had already been eliminated as candidates.

Your concern for my "serious health issues" is touching.

But don't worry, my time is coming to an end. Don't put the candles out on that celebration cake yet.

Susan Mouw:
I would also like to add there have been plenty of other notices:  on this forum, on our FB page, and in the bulletin, so there was no "negligence", nor would you be aware of the other searches we have done over the last 4 weeks.

Michelle Muldowney-Stevens:
I do think you have serious health issues that have impacted your duties within the club. I would not wish your current situation on anyone. I feel for your family and friends during this time as I'm sure your upcoming surgery is causing astronomical levels of stress to you and them both.

I'm not sure what you meant by "Keep it up Michelle... Your vigilance is actually making us stronger." If you mean my posts about rosettes due to members, meet points incorrectly entered, comments of support to members that are trying to help, questions on submitting meet points, then yes, I'd agree that type of participation on the forum does help to make the club stronger but I'm pretty sure that was just a nasty, sarcastic remark and that's why you edited it.

If I wanted to see this club burn to the ground I wouldn't continue to request meets or comment on this forum. I do think there needs to be changes and issues I've brought up are important to retain members.

Susan Mouw:

--- Quote from: Michelle Muldowney-Stevens on April 01, 2019, 10:30:49 AM ---I do think you have serious health issues that have impacted your duties within the club. I would not wish your current situation on anyone. I feel for your family and friends during this time as I'm sure your upcoming surgery is causing astronomical levels of stress to you and them both.
--- End quote ---

No question that my current abilities and strength are not what they have been in the past.  As far as the stress, what causes more stress to me, as well as to my family members, is seeing my character and integrity attacked.  And, no, I'm not worried about this surgery for I know in Who's Hands I rest.

Yes, I changed my post, although I'd be happy to back up what I said.  Our likes on our FB page are up, and getting close 2.5K for the first time in its history.  Post engagements are up, as well.  New members apps are at pace with previous years.  Any organization that has annual membership, with all memberships expiring on the same day (12/31 for the ABC), will experience a drop in membership when renewals are not made, then grow again during the year.  At at least one point during the past 4 years, our membership has reached a high of 402 active members.  It's cyclical and the graphs that I have provided this Board of Directors confirm that.

As to your comment about meet points - the truth is, Michelle, the Junior points for the Utah show should never have been awarded.  Our meet policy states that meet reports received after 30 days will not qualify for either rosettes or points, yet I went to bat for you and got both of those - even though the meet report was not received for nearly a year after the meet.  Yes, I make mistakes - I'm human, but when notified there is an error, I get it fixed.  Please remember that this position, as well as all the positions on this Board, are voluntary.  We give up our time, our resources, our energy, and extend our loyalty and dedication to this club because we care about this breed and this Club.

There have been just under 250 rosettes ordered and sent out - over the last 4 years - and just under 150 ordered and sent out earlier this month and that does not count all the plaques, trophies, cash awards, auction donations, and all the other things this Club has sponsored and dedicated to its members. 

And yes, I was being sarcastic yesterday and that was inappropriate, which is why I edited my own post.  But I'm not being sarcastic now.

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