When Flattery Fails or Perhaps Was Never Attempted

Well organised, leadership qualities, articulate?

I hope this is not a sign of things to come. The 2016-17 Committee of the GRBA had its first meeting last month and was unable to elect a Secretary, Treasurer or Deputy Chair. Now come on, guys and gals, this is not trying hard enough. You should be able to flatter someone into accepting the positions!

Not only was the Committee unable to elect a full complement of office bearers, they didn't make any plan to address the situation either. In case the members are not sufficiently familiar with the responsibilities of running an Incorporated Association, I am going to offer them my unsolicited advice. This is what you do:

• You call a Special General Meeting
• You tell the members that it has not been possible to form a proper Committee because no one wants to accept these offices.
• You ask the members to elect a new Committee that includes people who are willing to hold the offices
• If that doesn't work, you are in deep merde and should contact Consumer and Business Services

You do not bungle along without a Deputy Chair, Treasurer or Secretary. They are required.