DAILY RAMBLINGS....Day Five

January 19th....‘DAILY RAMBLINGS’

       Day Five 

I had this thought for over the past year and decided it was time to ramble about it. If you belong to any type of organizations where you pay yearly dues, you might have noticed this or then perhaps you have not.  Either way I feel it explains quite a bit. I’m not saying every organization is guilty, but there are some that are, in my opinion. 

There is a reason some people drop out of belonging to organizations. It’s because of the people in charge that can not comprehend another individual’s issues. Most meetings and fund raising events are in the evening.  There are some who have night driving vision problems and can not drive past sunset. They also may have other health related issues that prevent them from volunteering or attending meetings; or personal problems within the family that must take precedence.   These heads of the organization had been told by the member of their situation more than once but I guess it falls on DEAF EARS!  Instead of realizing this, they start giving members a hard time and treat them like they are worthless individuals.  These people are not worthless. They still pay their yearly dues. They still purchase fund raising tickets, even if not attending, and/or make monetary donations to help the organization coffers.  

Organizations want members but if a member is not able to be there they should have some compassion for the situation.  There are many who want to help WHEN they can do so.  I’ve found new members who joined not being asked for help as many organizations just keep relying on those who’ve been there years past.  I’m certain that if asked to help, a new member would be willing to help. Many members will keep memberships in organizations just so the organizations can maintain their charter.  Without these members the organization could possible fold.  I’m bringing this up today because I’ve seen this happen time and time again.  I have been on the receiving end of being harassed for not being available to do what I’ve done in years past. I also have been a new member with organizations and hoped to be asked to help when possible.   Please keep this is mind if you belong to any organization with yearly membership dues.  Keep this in mind also if you are an officer in an organization; remember the newest members who have joined.  Make them welcomed.  Get to know your members and listen to any suggestions they may have.  It’s the members who make up any successful organization.  I’m having second thoughts about which groups I want to continue to keep paying membership.  Unfortunately for this year I have renewed my yearly dues, but my continuation depends on my treatment by those who are currently in charge; and how I notice they treat their members. 

Until tomorrow....happy Sunday.