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Originally Posted by DCM
A few willing volunteers is better than an army of pressganaged helpers, and the sooner people realise it, the better, been through it with my own club. Now we don't have someone barking orders, stuff gets done.
Lets not forget, this is a hobby, not a business, it relies on volunteers, and it is their selfless acts that go unrewarded that is the problem, not the people buggering off early. Since I started racing in 1989, I have seen this discussion happen every year, and no matter what you do, you can't force people to help, as they just go elsewhere, you just make sure that the people who do, gets looked after.
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Totally agree dcm, if something is written into a club membership saying every member HAS to do something for a event e.g. regional then am sure memberships will dwindle. I would'nt want to be a member of that club.
Even tho i have given up a half day's hol for last few years to help out at the 'jarrow' regionals its because i want to not because i have to. As soon as some one says you HAVE to do something then i wouldnt do it. Its like seeing a sign saying 'wet paint, do not touch' you know deep down you want to touch it.
There has to be another solution.........................
I think having FUN is the main key!!!