If help is ever needed or wanted in the future, I'm happy to help out as an enterprise IT architect. This is one of the many things I do for a living and I'd more than happy to help design and implement no charge.
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If help is ever needed or wanted in the future, I'm happy to help out as an enterprise IT architect. This is one of the many things I do for a living and I'd more than happy to help design and implement no charge.
It absolutely is wanted and welcome, just as soon as we can get to that point. In addition to Greg Phillips, David Baumgarten, Micheal DeSimmone, and perhaps a few others that we've had conversations together about this, I would love to have external input and insight. We just haven't had time to get to that point yet.
Now for a cheezy metaphor: This is an endurance race, not a sprint.
Ironic that you would ask this right now. Imagine working your way through 600+ license applications while simultaneously working in concert with Alan on the new awesome pdf forms, only to turn around and be hit will 200+ race entries in a day. That's in addition to everything else that is being handled right now. I wouldn't expect Nancy to have time to even think about answering this until after MSRH, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if she made the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Phillips
Notice how many emails you've been getting from the CMRA office on weekends? That's a clue as to how much workload is being faced currently.
But this aspect is only a small portion of the processes that need to be addressed when looking at online registration.
I don't know you Greg, but the tone in some of your posts came off a little snarky, sarcastic, condescending, possibly insulting. Maybe that's why some of the guys responded the way they did. You say you want to help while making fun of the process and possibly insulting some of the people involved
You missed my point too Greg. The point I made was that these people will not run for the office when asked. Doesnt take much and I know some great folks who refuse to serve any more because of the constant whining and complaining about the small stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Phillips
Luckily we have a few folks that right now who have thick skins and regect it.
Ah got ya Tom, I have been missing the point in this thread too much. My bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
Let me know where I made fun of anyone involved or made fun of the process , I would like to review what I said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad Reeves
I essentially get yelled at for a living. This is nothing :lol:
SO ITS OK IF I TYPE EVERYTHING TO YOU LIKE THIS FROM NOW ON ? :astrosmiley:
i like turtles
I could have sworn I had yelling turned off in vbulletin...Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Phillips
Please show me where I said you did?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
They have everything to do with anything CMRA. The million dollar question is why? <---That's rhetorical. Well kinda. I am very aware of the fact that this issue has been discussed at insane lengths and in no way am I'm under no delusion that this question will be truthfully answered in my lifetime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
I guess our example of prime leadership examples differ. Are there good examples on the BoD? Absolutely. Are there bad? Yup. Just like a V8 hitting on 6 cylinders is more than capable of moving you down the road. Doesn't mean it's efficient or that all cylinders are contributing. Some are causing a negative efficiency. And don't ever underestimate someone who is motivated to impose their agenda. ESPECIALLY for monetary gain. Not to mention those who have the driving desire to have influence and power. It's amazing what people will do to fulfill these deep seeded issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
Some of them. Sure. I'll agree to that. Same as that V8 being pulled down the road by all 6 cylinders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
Perception of a promise? Really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
I can't address Ted's(or anybody else) emails, texts, calls, etc. I have no knowledge of them. What I can address is what percentage of the membership actually vote. Some say that the fact more members don't vote is a shame. Personally, if I don't see a worthy candidate I don't vote. Unfortunately when there is a candidate who was nominated by the inner circle and supported by those who stand to gain from his election and is self serving the members only have two choices. One would be to simply not vote. This assures that his inner circle will be enough to put him in the majority. So the second option would be to block vote. Usually this effort does not work and is a wasted vote. Either way the outcome is the same. Your point about majority vote is absurdly invalid.
No hostility here. It amazes me how anyone who has a different opinion is automatically hostile. The way I see this thread is that Greg, generously offered help that would undoubtedly help streamline the registration process by bringing it up to at least somewhat current capability. His offer was met with EXTREME hostility.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
Every Bod is given the option to decline their nomination. You can't have it both ways. You can not accept the position and then provide excuses as o why things can't be done. Especially if that was the platform you ran on. No one is forced to serve. And while I am grateful for those who do try to better the club, I am aware that this is an obligation they chose to take on. No pity from me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Anderson
As a business owner, I know that excuses do not get things done. New technology, while it might take some time to implement and become accustom to, will almost always streamline processes and, if designed and used correctly, make my life much easier.
Not sure telling the truth is the way to be "Making Friends". My dignity is still in check though.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
I completely disagree. It's the few that are not scared to stick their heads up and risk the inevitable hammer that is ever so ready to pound them back into submission. The way I see it is, it's the silent majority that agrees.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh Henke
Ask me sometime. (seriously! MSRH?) I don't mind sharing with you my perspective on it at all. And, I'll be really candid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Millsap
I'm a total outsider to the question. I don't have and association with LSTD (I teach for RideSmart, actually), and I was elected to the BoD just a bit over a year ago by a mere plurality -- the lowest vote-getter to make the cut, in fact.
My answer might not satisfy you, but it will be the honest truth.
Well that escalated quickly!
I think everyone was offended in some way here.
I find Jim to be brutally honest, most of the time.
I'm offended by you thinking others were offended. Jesus man, you don't speak for me or the masses!Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
I'll sleep well tonight either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kasey Lewis
Mitch, did you get Brian a tinfoil hat? I think he needs one :D
Yes. Can you show me where he (or any of the candidates) promised to change policy or enact a system before they were voted in?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Millsap
Now, is Ted an asset with technological systems? Absolutely. Does his real job and expertise contribute to skills that the CMRA can exploit? I'm sure. All of the candidates do and all of them were elected for those reasons.
I'm baffled by this logic so it must be over my head?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Millsap
Do you really believe that there is some secret society that elects the BoD members in the CMRA and that the actual number of votes is a ghost figure for illusion?
I could go with that theory. I'm sure it's real.
So these theoretical numbers that show that 3 candidates received (almost the same number) more votes than any of the other candidates (a significant difference in number of votes) isn't a majority? I'd sooner buy the Illuminati Exposed version of your theory than the latter.
I didn't accuse anyone in particular of any hostility. But if you feel that it was, well, I can't control your thoughts (or maybe I can…). As far as Greg meeting hostility? I know Greg. I like Greg, a lot in fact. He's a stand up dude and fun to be around. I doubt he's seeing it the same way you are, but I guess perception is reality.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Millsap
Wait, I thought the "inner circle" dictated who gets elected? I'm confused now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Millsap
As far as your analogy and pity, well, I don't see any BoD members shirking any responsibility; maybe you can enlighten us all and tell us what obligations one of them is not fulfilling?
You're right on the last point but not in the way you think you are. See, the "silent majority" is the group of folks that don't ever log on to message boards like this and the countless others who race or are club members. The folks that may cruise the message board here for real information and laugh at these threads but never post. While the internet message board "communities" may see all kinds of traffic and post counts when something like this comes up for instance, it ends up being the same 5 people who are participating. For those 5 people, there are another few hundred that don't even look this way or care about it. But they do know the folks they're voting for and the issues at hand because they race with them and are friends with them. Your "silent majority" is actually the "vocal minority".Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Millsap
Well, I've wasted enough time with this thread and actually need to finish what I was supposed to do today. Mr Millsap, and whomever else, if you're at Houston I'll have a cold beer for you :thumb: Come see me at the HPC garage. We might even have some food too.
Can we please get back to yelling at me. This is turning unproductive...
Brian,
I'm curious to know in person what questions you may have that need to be answered. I will be available at MSRH to speak with you, please look me up.
Get to work ted.now!
Don't make me post that picture Ted... You're doing it wrong. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
:whack:Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Orr
HEY BACK TO YELLING AT TED, THIS GOT DERAILED (testing if I can still yell at you haha)
Tom , I wont be riding at msrh so save me a plate of some food and ill swing by
NO PROBLEM GREG! HAPPY TO SEE YOU THERE!
(still works)
SORRY IF I MISREAD YOUR POSTS GREG! LIKE I SAID, I DONT KNWO YOU!!! :p
I love you guys :lol:
I had an epiphany during my 5 minute lunch break that could solve the collaboration roadblock. Please allow me the weekend to get everything in place, and then the brave volunteers that have expressed interest will get a PM and/or email from me with further details.
Thanks to everyone who has posted in this thread for forcing me to find 5 minutes to think about this critically and clearly. And I love the passion expressed, in all forms.
You get a 5 minute lunch break? Slacker.
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Originally Posted by Greg Phillips
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Originally Posted by Brandt Dillon
...apologies in advance Greg! I couldn't resist the irony! :cheers: :astrosmiley:Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Phillips
Rebuilding these motard motors is no fun :cry:
Hey we are picking on the wrong Phillips here, it should be Ted not Greg
where's my editorial you promised a year ago!Quote:
Originally Posted by ted phillips
slacker!!!! Get off the bbs and do something productive for a change!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ted phillips
Promised? Prove it. I never make promises. Promises are for the movies and placating. I only say what I intend to do. I dug up the emails from last April and this is how it went:Quote:
Originally Posted by Linz Leard
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Originally Posted by The Great and Almighty Linz
I have yet to find the time. If you were waiting on me to finalize the April, 2013 Inside Line, well, it may not happen. Feel free to copy/paste this thread, however, and publish that.Quote:
Originally Posted by the meek and powerless ted
I processed 67 orders, answered 133 emails, 27 phone calls, solved 12 irate customer issues, all while being skewered here in my "off time". I'm going to need a better definition of productive. Today was a slow day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nancy Selleck
This thread has been highly entertaining to say the least. One thing is for sure, at least everyone has passion for their beliefs.
Apparently your tongue isn't firmly planted in cheek. But then again, you're right - it may not happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
Count on it. Or not...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
Good catch. Screw it. Let Ted handle it. Bunch of slackers around here. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by John Orchard
IT is like the mafia: there is no getting out.
I was just sassin' you back, sillypants.Quote:
Originally Posted by Linz Leard
Sass me all you want, but calling my pants silly is going too far! I won't stand for this. I might sit for it, but I'm not standing for it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
You guys aren't going to break up...... are you?
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Originally Posted by Linz Leard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyLdtG7KZvw
I know that's a good clip, but unfortunately, I don't have the time to watch it. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
I didn't even have time to post it...
TEEEDDDDDD!!!!
Feel better now? And I'm offended because no one personally offended me. Dangit! Good work, energy and passion all around, for sure.
I like it when you bring cookies to the races.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Branyon
I'm not very good at this being offensive thing.
Mmmm... cookies. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Phillips
And ditto.
I liked technology on the first page. Then, by page three or four, i didn't like it so much. And by the time that i got to page ten, I was really beginning to wonder
Hey look I'm back from the dead :wave:
3 years later
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz1Jwyxd4tEQuote:
Originally Posted by Greg Phillips
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Originally Posted by Greg Phillips
Imagine how much less cash someone would have had to been accountable for if some of the CMRA transactions could've been made online over the last 3 years. Members could pay entry fees, gate fees, buy merchandise etc. Whatever it would have cost 3 years ago ($5k, $10k, $15k?) would have been worth every penny than to have folks dragged through the streets over accusations of skimming cash. Sure, there would still be cash to handle but not as much. Just the risks of handling that much cash, driving across Texas with it, getting it to the bank, etc is worth the investment.
If it took an increase in fees to pay for this I'd think membership would have been less combative than they've been over an increase citing insurance and rental fees.
But after all, it's only club racing and not really that important in the grand scheme of things. :thumb: