All,
I'm thinking about attending convention in three weeks. My reasons are several but most important is that I want to become more involved in USMS and I figure the best way to find out how/what/when/where is to attend convention.
Does this make sense? Would it be worthwhile?
Paul
To Paul
I understand why you find some things at the convention frustrating. We all do at some point. I know many swimmers, other than you, who are involved but cannot tolerate the bureaucracy. However, I'd like to take advantage of your experience and observations. I headed a task force several years ago that reorganized the Ex Committee and the Board of Directors and that anticipated an Ex Director. Things are not working as they should yet, but we have made progress and we are still trying. I would appreciate any comments/suggestions from you or anyone else on how we (the administration of USMS) can work more efficiently. Obviously, a big part of progress is to allow the Ex Dir the freedom to lead and to take action. You (and others) can contact me privately at ColoniesDirector AT usms DOT org.
Betsy Durrant
To Paul
I understand why you find some things at the convention frustrating. We all do at some point. I know many swimmers, other than you, who are involved but cannot tolerate the bureaucracy. However, I'd like to take advantage of your experience and observations. I headed a task force several years ago that reorganized the Ex Committee and the Board of Directors and that anticipated an Ex Director. Things are not working as they should yet, but we have made progress and we are still trying. I would appreciate any comments/suggestions from you or anyone else on how we (the administration of USMS) can work more efficiently. Obviously, a big part of progress is to allow the Ex Dir the freedom to lead and to take action. You (and others) can contact me privately at ColoniesDirector AT usms DOT org.
Betsy Durrant
