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--- In pumpclub@yahoogroups.com, markflint@... wrote:
> I would suggest that trying to be all things to all people can be=20
> hugely wasteful. Look at the club's bylaws and purpose. Those should=20
> guide club priorities. If there's enough interest in a freeride park=20
> (I think the Collonade is awesome), let the people who have a passion=20
> for it support a subgroup, and support them as you can. But don't let=20
> it become the club's primary purpose.
I agree. Trying to make everyone happy leads to a loss of focus.
Wow. Nice dialogue. I have a little time to respond because we're getting another cold snap. (Tomorrow it's supposed to bounce back to 70, so I can venture out...
What's our mission statement? For the record, I don't think we should limit any club access to only members. The more open we are to share all of our...
from our PUMP Organizational Document, which the Board did work on for 2 years, to help define job descriptions and establish a set of goals: The 7 PUMP...
Lets talk about you and me/ All the good things/ And the bad things/ That may be/ Lets talk ab-out PUMP! I am really glad such a good dialogue has started...
I would keep the listserv. I've seen this discussion a couple of million times. There are listserv people and there are forum people. It costs nothing to serve...
The discussions here on this listserve are entirely public. You do not have to be a member to read the posts. They are available to read on groups.yahoo.com,...
Eric, We're working on a donation link on the website now. You can also avoid the Paypal fees to PUMP by sending a check to: PUMP 818 S.W. 3rd Avenue, #228 ...
Hey Ted, Do tell, what part of my original email do you consider to be negative? I read it a few times, and just can't see it. I think that no mountain biking...
I simply cannot stand by and let these types of comments go unchallenged. If it is not entirely obvious, these are the types of comments and attitudes that...
Tom Archer
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Jan 6, 2009 4:04 am
In the spirit of talking PUMP, then I would like to share that my life has only benefited from even my limited involvement in the club. Done a few work...