[Businessmtg] Webmaster Position

[Cathy]

I still think Jane would be a very good fit for the position!

I do understand what Jane just said and I understand what Melanie said to her in their email to each other.

I also think Sandie is a good fit for the position.

I do feel the position has to be filled immediately because it has been empty since February and this position keeps our website going. I am figuring that the Steering Committee is keeping it up until it is filled.

Saying this, I still think it is open to both of them. I think there should be a vote, when that comes up, on who we, the people in the Business Mtg people here, think is the best candidate.

A separate question:
Is it appropriate to accept another application if it is late? 

Thank you for letting me have a voice.

Take Care of Yourself!
Cathy

Jane Anon <happynjoyousnfree at gmail.com> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>Ok well I think I've had just about enough crazy for one week, so I will be
>withdrawing my submission for the position of webmaster.
>
>When I commit to something, I see it through. I am very dedicated and I
>take my responsibility seriously. Melanie apparently feels that my desire
>to wait until I complete the commitment I made to be one of the daily
>chairs means that my HP is telling me that this is not the right time for
>me to serve as webmaster.
>
>I really didn't feel that way. I would like to serve as webmaster. I saw a
>need and thought this would be a good way to serve the group as well
>as learn some new skills myself. I asked the group if I could possibly
>serve in both positions at one time. Steve responded that no, this is
>against policy, but that sometimes ASP waits until someone is done with one
>position before filling another. I thought GREAT! If I am chosen as
>Webmaster, I will complete my commitment to the Friday meeting, then take
>over as Webmaster in January.
>
>Melanie emailed me in response to my latest lead saying that it was nice
>that I could still do that because soon I would need to resign. I
>responded, saying that I wanted to wait until January. She then told me
>that this position (despite being vacant since February) had to be filled
>IMMEDIATELY and if I wasn't available for that, she would have to consider
>someone else, who had submitted her resume after the deadline. I again said
>that I was interested in the position but questioned the immediacy.
>
>Against policy, Melanie suddenly accepted Sandie's resume and put it out to
>the group. Again, I never said I would not fill the position immediately. I
>didn't want to, but if this was truly necessary, I would have done so. I
>was attempting to reach a compromise, but Melanie apparently tired of the
>process and made my decision for me.
>
>I will quote her most recent email to me just so you can see why I felt I
>had had enough. I know this is not appropriate in the regular meeting, but
>this has been going on behind the scenes here and it directly affects the
>business meeting.
>
>I am sure Sandie will do a lovely job and I wish her and the rest of you
>well. I just need to back away from the insanity that I apparently inspired
>by attempting to reach a compromise.
>
>Here is what Melanie said:
>
>"When a position is not quite the right fit, one's HP gives that insight.
>If you feel this strongly that you are meant to continue daily chairing,
>then I trust that feeling implicitly. When we try to force a fit, the job
>isn't quite right, and the person isn't able to fulfill the duties for
>long. I immediately understood your insight as guiding you. Perhaps what
>you will be sharing is vital to another's life or many lives. Perhaps you
>would be more available for a job in the near future. Steering Committee
>jobs come open and we are always in need of candidates."
>Yeah. I'm out.
>
>Peace, love and hugs to all,
>
>-- 
>Jane
>
>"It is easier to put on slippers than to carpet the world." ~Stuart Smalley
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