I cannot imagine a WORSE idea than for AIS to create a position called
Operations Director or Executive Director. AIS had one experience with such
a position and based on what the person did came close to going out of
business.? It took years and years to recover.?Anything such a position can
do can be done by the President or?First Vice President if the Board wishes
to delegate its responsibilities. Clarence Mahan?
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From: R. Dennis Hager <hager@aredee.com>
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Sent: Tue, Sep 15, 2009 8:07 am
Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] DISASTER PLAN (One Giant Leap For....)
I hope I am not jumping the gun here, but it wouldn't be the first time.
What the position should be called does matter, but now it is more
important that the position is created, well-defined and RECOGNIZED for
its importance, just as Editor, Membership Secretary and Registrar are
recognized. To be a little more direct, it should be a paid position.?
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I am told that the AIS finances are abysmal, but so are the finances of
many businesses, government entities and individuals. In these economic
times, there are a lot of talented individuals out there looking for work
and now it the time to create and fill this position. (Actually, it should
have happened 20 years ago, but it's still not too late.) The long term
health of the society depends on it. The ideal candidate should have good
writing and communications skills, as well as a working knowledge of
information systems. A passion for irises should not be a prerequisite for
the position, but a passion for quality should. "People skills" would also
be at the top of the list. (I added that just so none of you would think
that I'm looking for a job.)?
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If indeed the AIS Board members were ever to take so brave a step as to
create, FUND and fill this position, the title that goes with it would be
part of the pay, just as Wal-Mart has "associates" and every bank seems to
have more "vice-presidents" than tellers. Although "Operations Director"
has a nice ring to it, "Executive Director" has an even better one.?
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I'm not sure which direction this discussion will go, but I hope that it
goes somewhere. I post this with the full understanding that finances are
tight and there is risk involved, but I just hope and pray that there are
enough board members who have the foresight and understanding to see that
this is about the ultimate survival of the organization.?
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Back in my little hole.?
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Dennis Hager?
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----- Original Message ----- From: <MORRISJE1@aol.com>?
To: <aisdiscuss@aisboard.org>?
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 9:26 PM?
Subject: Re: [AISdiscuss] DISASTER PLAN?
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In a message dated 9/14/2009 6:28:45 P.M. Central Standard Time,?
ritagormley@yahoo.com writes:?
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Bob, Operations Manager sounds like a reasonable thing to do especially >
the?
part that Jody outlines.?
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"Just as an aside we might consider an ombudsman that could help >
affiliates?
coordinate with AIS." We already have an RVP Respresentative working >
with?
the?
RVP Counselor for that function. But you really already knew tha!?
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Rita?
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Bob,?
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I agree with Rita that Operations Manager sounds reasonable.?
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As to an "ombudsman" my experience in both industry and volunteer >
societies?
is that after appointment there is an initial flurry of complaints
brought?
up with little resolution, followed by benign neglect and the eventual?
fading away of enthusiasm and any belief in change and then the position
> dies.?
I have seen this time and time again even with top management support.?
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Jim M.?
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