[Businessmtg] FW: Business Meeting, Elected Vacancies

[Anne]

Hi Linda,

I think Lynne said it best, I have nothing to add, other than reinforcement
of a couple of items that jump out at me.  First, our current SC is one of
the more collaborative ones I have seen, I am so grateful to this team.  I'd
also like to add that while none of the positions are hard, there is a level
of commitment and responsiveness required to be successful.  There is always
a learning curve for everyone, no matter their experience level with service
- many times pushing us out of our comfort zones.  Having a supportive SC
makes a big difference in getting over the hump.

I encourage everyone to consider service, you will be supported by many.

Hugs,

Anne

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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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