In a message dated 1/3/00 1:11:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
> After six years as an Sr Commander I have tried many different things to
> make sure all Ranger activities and functions are fully staffed. I agree
> that leaders should take responsibility for their group. However as the Sr
> Commander it has been my duty to see that it all comes together.
> It light of this discussion about commitment I have found that for many
> folks it scares them to death. How many times I have heard, "well If can't
> give 100% I won't get involved because that's just they way I am." Hogwash!
> I tell them if everyone felt that way we won't have anyone doing anything.
I
> say get involved and I will take your 10 or 20% and combine with others and
> we will have Rangers. Just when you are giving your 20% give 100%. When
> planning a campout talk to leaders to get a commitment to participate. Make
> it clear that if there is not enough leaders for any outing it will be
> canceled.
> I am doing something different this year. We have all our trips planned
> for the entire year. I am giving this list to all commanders and council
> leaders and telling them to book the outings they want to go on. I tell
them
> don't overbook but do what you are sure you can do. Make arrangements to
get
> off from work, (many employers provide a list for employees to put down for
> vacation days). I will take the results and compare to the schedule. I
will
> be able to tell how it looks now. What I am trying to do is teach my
> commanders to become organized planners. Only time will tell if this is
> going to work. However we Sr Commanders are going to be the one who must
> provide the leadership for our outpost to success. When someone cancels
out
> on you for something because they have something that is a greater priority
> you must smile and be supportive. Then see if you can keep the plans going.
> If this continues then further action may be needed. But don't give up on
> the commander who may one day turn out to be a good one by making too many
> demands on him now. In years to come his time may open up and he will
shine.
> Remember God's timing is not always ours.
>
> Taking The High Ground for Jesus
> James Styles, Sr Commander
> Outpost 45 Huntsville, Al
Exactly, James. Exactly!
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