[All] GREN fall meeting - October 17

[Robert Milligan]

And Ginny I had not spoken to Kevin before I wrote my first email and  
I have no idea about his possible position here.
Robert M

On 23-Jul-12, at 9:07 PM, Robert Milligan wrote:

> Hello Ginny & Don,
>
> What led to my suggestion was another big gap in our meetings with  
> John's announcement of an Oct. 17 meeting date.  And I see the group  
> intending to do almost nothing beyond talk -- mostly wasting the  
> potentially-valuable collaborative time of some of the most  
> effective, but largely separately acting, environmental activists in  
> our GR Bioregion.
>
> Ginny:
> As now, the new vice chair could fill in for Kevin. And just like  
> RIM  brought in new blood at the highest level from within, when  
> they were seriously faltering. So we could do likewise. Leadership  
> rotation is often done in NGO organizations to great advantage --  
> including  the modeling of fairness and helping others develop their  
> community leadership skills further..
>
> Don:
> Thanks for your viewpoint. But it would be most helpful if you could  
> give some indication of your thoughts about how we could reverse the  
> decreasing member interest in GREN such as through some new efforts  
> to define and help solve local environmental problems -- which ones  
> or other ways?. And if you don't mind, would you be so kind to  
> describe what environmental efforts that you have participated in &/ 
> or hope to involve yourself in the future (esp. w. GREN).  
> Surprisingly, you are virtually the only visible person in the group  
> whose environmental background I know little about. I think that I  
> recall your interest in Greening your church (specifics?) which in  
> itself would be commendable.
>
> Best wishes,
> Robert
>
> On 23-Jul-12, at 4:37 PM, Janet and Don Roberts wrote:
>
>> Hello All
>>   I am completely satisfied with John's leadership throughout  
>> GREN's short existence.
>>                                          Don Roberts
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Ginny Quinn
>> To: 'Robert Milligan' ; 'John Jackson'
>> Cc: 'GREN'
>> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 2:53 PM
>> Subject: Re: [All] GREN fall meeting - October 17
>>
>> Robert    I  ,   for one,   am not interested, as a member of  
>> GREN,   in chasing around the   Continent or the Planet    looking  
>> for environmental causes.   I have been more than  satisfied with  
>> John   and I would be satisfied with Kevin    Have you asked Kevin  
>> if he’s willing to accept this position?????  I’m getting too old    
>> to go after anything except local and Regional  concerns for the  
>> most part....but let the others have their input if they are  
>> interested in expressing an opinion.
>> Kevin’s  a pretty busy   fellow  and travelling  a lot.    It may  
>> be too much of a burden with his schedule.. ...unless  they would  
>> be co-chairs.  (yes, it worked at RIM  for awhile.)  When you start  
>> changing these  things   , eventually the whole picture dies .    
>> I’ve been associated with  this type of situation before.      John  
>> could chair one meeting   and Kevin (IF he is willing) could chair  
>> the next meeting....or they could both sit up at the front and co- 
>> chair when both are  available.
>> I may be speaking out of turn  but I imagine we have to get input  
>> from the members  so I  might as well be the first one to state my  
>> opinion which is currently where I stand with your suggestion.    
>> Thanks for  hearing me out.  Let the opinions begin !!!   Ginny
>>
>> From: all-bounces at gren.ca [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca] On Behalf Of  
>> Robert Milligan
>> Sent: July-23-12 1:25 PM
>> To: John Jackson
>> Cc: GREN
>> Subject: Re: [All] GREN fall meeting - October 17
>>
>> John,
>>
>> The current infrequent meetings and the related lack of any  
>> significant inspired local (i.e. Grand River Bioregion) action by  
>> GREN itself -- compared to what needs to be done as the Planet  
>> exponentially dies -- is undermining GREN's viability as indicated  
>> by the attendant loss of active members. Perhaps we need a more  
>> dynamic leader such as Vice Chair Kevin Thomason? You have served  
>> us well John since our beginning -- and have done very commendable  
>> environmental work in Southern Ontario over many years -- but now  
>> may be the time to graciously become Chair Emeritus.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Robert
>>
>>
>> On 22-Jul-12, at 5:37 PM, John Jackson wrote:
>>
>>
>> The next GREN meeting will be held on Wednesday October 17 at 7:15  
>> pm.
>>
>> Please reserve this date in your calendars now. The agenda and  
>> location will follow later.
>>
>> John
>>
>> -- 
>> John Jackson
>> 17 Major Street
>> Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4R1
>> 519-744-7503
>>
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