NCRS presidency

[Mark T.]

This morning the NCRS Board received notification that Shannon Urton has resigned her positions as NCRS President and Region 2
Director.
On behalf of the entire Board and membership , we wish to thank Shannon for her tireless , passionate work and devotion to our great organization, Shannon gave her all over the last year.Thank you Shannon for all of your hard work. We wish you nothing but the very best in all of your future endeavors.
As per the NCRS bylaws I am assuming the Presidency

Mark Tulley

[Tony S.]

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I agree with Mark's sentiments 100%.
Thank you, Shannon.

[Harry S.]

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Mark, congratulations on the NCRS Presidency, to a long and successful tenure.

[Owen L.]

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I'll start with the statement that I do not know Shannon or any of the board members in any way other than reading names in various publications or watching zoom meetings. I'm just a 30-year member who loves Corvettes and have never sought judging in any way.

Watching the last 2 Zoom meetings, I'm not surprised in the least that Shannon has resigned. Overall, I found her comments to be centered on making the NCRS operations and structure stronger, more business-like, and attempting to address future challenges with as little disruption as possible. She apologized when she failed the membership (not removing the Facebook post faster) -- how many leaders and other board members have been willing to do that?

There certainly appears to be a good-ol'-boys group on the board that responds with "we've always done it this way". To me, that's just an indication that the NCRS has not typically been run like a non-profit corporation. From day one of her presidency, there have been sentiments that she was untrustworthy and therefore hindered in the exercise of her duties.

Thank you, Shannon, for your time and effort. Hopefully those that follow will have understood your desires to move the NCRS toward a more solid future and will act accordingly.

[Mike T.]

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I agree with Owen

[Jim L.]

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Let's review.

As told to me, the young lady was not able to get her way during a marathon board meeting. So, instead of continuing to work with the board to seek a solution, she quit in a fit of pique.

That does not seem like the character of a stable individual.

[David H.]

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Let's review.

As told to me, the young lady was not able to get her way during a marathon board meeting. So, instead of continuing to work with the board to seek a solution, she quit in a fit of pique.

That does not seem like the character of a stable individual.

Jim

Respectfully, I disagree with your assessment.

Shannon was trying to make some needed changes (IMO), however, majority of BOD did not want those changes.

I do feel Owen Lowe's post (above) is spot on.

Dave

[Susan M.]

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Congratulations Mark, we wish you nothing but the best because we want NCRS to succeed.
Susan

[Jim L.]

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Jim

Respectfully, I disagree with your assessment.

Anybody anywhere is free to disagree with me. I don't claim an exclusive on the trvth. I just call'em like I see'em. What I see is an individual for whom it was her way or the highway.

Shannon was trying to make some needed changes (IMO), however, majority of BOD did not want those changes.

Be more specific. Vague generalities do not help. What changes do you think are needed? And have you tried communicating your thoughts on the matter to your regional director??

I do feel Owen Lowe's post (above) is spot on.

Dave

As I am welcome to my opinion, so, too, are you welcome to yours.

[Mary C.]

[David H.]

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... Be more specific. Vague generalities do not help. What changes do you think are needed? And have you tried communicating your thoughts on the matter to your regional director??....

Jim

Yes, I have communicated my thoughts to my Region Representative several times. His vote sided with those BOD members in favor of continuing status quo.

No point in stating what changes I think are needed, that matter is closed with this BOD vote. You can see for yourself what didn't happen by watching BOD meeting video.

Dave

[Jim L.]

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Jim

Yes, I have communicated my thoughts to my Region Representative several times. His vote sided with those BOD members in favor of continuing status quo.

No point in stating what changes I think are needed, that matter is closed with this BOD vote. You can see for yourself what didn't happen by watching BOD meeting video.

Dave

No, I can't. I'm rural where unlimited internet is only a fantasy. I can't watch long videos.

So, I repeat, what is your issue? Be specific. Cite true facts.

[David H.]

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....So, I repeat, what is your issue? ...

Jim

So, I repeat, what's the point of responding? BOD vote has set NCRS direction.

Dave

[Terry M.]

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No, I can't. I'm rural where unlimited internet is only a fantasy. I can't watch long videos.

So, I repeat, what is your issue? Be specific. Cite true facts.

Jim
At this time I have only completed viewing three hours of the above posted Board Meeting, so I will admit to not having the entire story.

From what I have viewed so far my understanding is that there are certain policies (Harassment and whistle blower and document retention for example) that are required of non-profits and other business by federal law (enacted in 2002) that we do not have. I am not sure if these are what David H is referring to, but it seems to me that while there appears so far to be no enforcement efforts on the part of government agencies should we find ourselves being sued and some of these omissions come to light (especially now that we are aware of them) the club's treasury is exposed. Officers and employees may also be personally exposed.

Having said that, one should consult competent legal advice regarding these legal matters. From what has been said in the meeting so far (up to the three hour point) that has been done and the legal recommendation was to establish those policies.

That is my take so far and for three hours of it, it is worth more than 2 cents.

Someone above mentioned this was an epic meeting. I am not sure if the word epic refers to the length of time or the quality or quantity of content. Or perhaps the use of the word "epic" refers to the fact that the meeting is available to any of us who can brave it. A little history: In the late 1980s or early 1990s there were some (too many IMO) board meetings that ran 12 hours. Time is always relative.

[Leif A.]

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Wait until you get to the discussion about the "Concours" judging. I voted with the minority