[Qcwa] Thought

[L. S. Staples]

Serving on the QCWA Board requires a lot of personal and financial
sacrifice.  How about a "virtual" or an "electronic" advisory board, to a=
ct
as a "sounding board" for the official/elected group?  It is possible to
have a "reflector" with only invited membership.  This would let those wh=
o
cannot attend board meetings in person, still be involved in the
association.  It is a great place for input from past board members.

I am a moderator of an electronic think tank for another group which has
54,000 members worldwide.  The think tank, which is comprised of a limite=
d
number of very experienced members, acts as an idea producer for that
organization's board of directors and its official planning committee.  I=
t
has been most useful.  It has permitted the involvement of a lot of
experienced folks, and has not had any of the emotional challenges which
seem to affect this reflector.

I might add that the other organization is considering an "electronic or
virtual" chapter to serve the needs of those who simply cannot get to a
chapter meeting.  Of course "regular" chapter members can also participat=
e.


The "web world" is opening up so many exciting communications channels,
which can be terrific support for amateur radio communications, right?

Another thought: Perhaps the QCWA president could post a weekly newslette=
r
on this reflector; many other organizations are doing such.

73,

Larry (W0AIB)