[Businessmtg] Business Meeting, Elected VacanciesOr

[Lynne]

Hi Linda,

I don't know if there is an easy answer to your question. In Krissy's 
case, her circumstances changed after taking on the Secretary position 
and it was no longer a fit for her. Life does happen. However, I know 
that there has been a lot of turnover in Steering Committee in the 
recent past and I don't know if there is one answer for that or if a lot 
of factors have contributed. Hopefully Steve and Anne (and others) can 
chime in with their thoughts.

For the Secretary position specifically, it is a fair bit of work when 
you are just starting out and can be a little overwhelming, especially 
if the new Secretary starts right when a new batch of daily chairs is 
being recruited. And running the first BM can be challenging, especially 
if there is the possibility of voting on a motion as the KBDM process 
takes time to really understand and get used to how to implement it in a 
BM. However, once you get the swing of how things work, then it becomes 
quite manageable - in my experience at least. The steering committee 
does provide guidance and training, although I'm sure we could always 
improve there. We could also be clearer with potential volunteers that 
there is a learning curve and that it will take more time in the 
beginning to get the hang of the position. I think a certain amount of 
computer literacy is required, but most of it can be learned pretty 
easily.

Hugs,
Lynne

On 2023-09-01 12:44, Linda Hicks wrote:
> Hi Business Friends,
> Thank you Lynne for the update about vacant trusted servant positions.
> 
> It seems to me that we are having some difficulty keeping a BM 
> Secretary
> for any length of time.  I know the responsibility seems overwhelming 
> to
> me, because I am not computer literate, and I find it a little 'scary.'
> My question - is that the problem?  Or is there a problem?
> Is it timing?  I know there is a lot of support from experienced 
> people.
> Or am I even asking about a problem that does not exist.
> 
> Thank you, Linda
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