I know it is weird these words coming from me. I tend to be the spark not the water. But, I think the sudden almost explosion in the threads are based on built up need to change a few things. Maybe those involved on both sides of these topics need to take a second and probably start the threads over. Instead of defensively pointing fingers at each other maybe we should listen to what is being said.
Financials (Ben you’ve been doing a great job, especially because the job is so large and confusing that others have tried to help but it hasn’t been easy to spread the load)
Our financials where in the past either so small they didn’t matter or growth came at levels it forgave or miss handling. Now things are different, our spending has caught our growth. We need to look at financials in a new way. This is being done as Ben has been reaching out to a CPA that is versed in non-profit organizations. Now will the transition be quick enough for everyone’s liking probably not, but transitions are happening. And for those that think we need a rainy day fund, we have one, it is not as large as some would want, but we do have one.
Rearranging of Warehouse space
We have many ineffective setups in our warehouse. It may be time to consider this. But, lets not use a rearrangement of the ware house be a scape goat of getting rid of a committee. If we need to get rid of a committee, lets do that separate of the reorganization. When it comes to reorganizing lets talk with the committee heads and see what their needs are as well as the spaces needs. If that falls through then it is time to bring the fire. But, as many of our committees heads bring much of the free labor to the space they are already more likely to work these things out.
That is my two cents and even if nothing changes today, I feel the bit of fire that has gone down today has brought some attention to our issues. The boat is still a float and not yet taking on water.
Please be kind, we are all floating together.
