I am afraid that i am going to have to file a grievance against Derick for
improper use of the required list by propagandizing the the discussions on
the Discuss list, with his version of the issues in a Forum that one one
here can respond to, or counter his view of the issues.
Terria Baynor filed a grievance against Sharon over this VERY same subject,
when Derick was her SC. Surely he should have known that it is wrong to use
this forum on which only he can post & to use it to minimize the intense
discussion going on at discuss list.
He has taken his interpretations of our objections, and used the required
list to counter our objections, on a list where we all know is a place
where some CCs get the only info they will ever get on this project. This
creates a strong bias to an uninformed group of CCs and can only be
interpreted as one more manner in which the CCs rights are being abused.
Either sub everyone to the discuss list, or stop this bias abuse now. It is
an improper abuse of the power of the SC in controlling all communication
that reaches the Read only mail list.
copy is being sent to the AB.
diane
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derick S. Hartshorn" <derickh(a)charter.net>
To: <NCGENWEB-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 7:26 PM
Subject: [NCGENWEB] Explanation of organization
RE:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/organiza.htm
This additional posting to the NCGENWEB-L (mandatory list) is being made
because some folks who are subscribed to the NCGENWEB-DISCUSS-L (optional
list) may not be aware of the NCGenWeb Organizational Structure. Some folks
have either not read this page or do not completely understand the content
or intent. For that reason, I will address the three major points made by
some of our fellow CCs. I may not have notified everyone in the Project,
telling what my intent, focus and goals would be for the next year, or
possibly longer.
One of the first concerns I became aware of was that some folks thought
that a radical and unnecessary reorganization was taking place without
their say-so. If carried to extremes, we could probably use then analogy of
a sinking passenger liner. While it might be proper and just to organize a
committee assigning seats on a lifeboat, there are probably better, more
expedient ways of achieving the bigger objective.
Please be clear on this matter: The NCGenWeb Project is not being
re-organized. It is being allowed to achieve a degree of excellence that
was not possible before. This has nothing to do with prior leadership. It
has everything to do with technology and the ability to network. I have
been elected to State Coordinator and I have accepted your challenge to
lead. And lead I will---and to the very best of my ability. I may not
always agree with your opinions but I will always support your right to
express them whether or not you support my goals.
If those who voted for me expected me to:
1. Maintain the NCGW lists.
2. Pass appropriate information to District CCs (links, neat pages,
etc.)
3. Design and maintain an information system to enhance communications
between CCs and outside related sources for the purpose of providing each
CC the maximum amount of available information.
4. Ensure at communications between CCs were optimized and that every
CC would have an equal voice.
5. Maintain the NCGenWeb Project HelpDesk. Acquire the necessary
reference material at my own expense to provide excellence in service.
6. Develop and maintain a skills inventory of each CC so that each
person might have the opportunity to contribute to the Project to the
degree they were willing to commit.
7. Maintain and, as necessary, design web pages for the NCGenWeb
Project. Become familiar with HTML and all necessary tools to create and
revise web pages. Purchase, at own expense, necessary software to
accomplish above.
8. Post relevant local material to CCs and their lists.
9. Develop and maintain a "CC Page" designed to provide a bio, web
page and responsibilities of each CC, provided by the CCs.
10. Maintain a directory of each CC, with e-mail address and Project
home page.
11. Develop a list, page or other method of informing the NCGW family
of available NCGW archives.
12. Lend help in supplying or assisting CCs in furnising a page
indicating repositories of local records.
If you expected me to do all this you were expecting a great deal.
Regardless of what you may think, I DO have another life. I have no designs
for power and am looking forward to that time down the road where I can
again research and write.
Bearing in mind that the above twelve tasks would consume much more time
than I could accomplish alone, I designated three Assistant County
Coordinators for the express purpose of dividing up these responsibilities.
With 107 present and former counties and districts and 74(?) CCs, I felt
that someone should personally represent each one. Moses appointed Jethro,
I appointed Ron Eason. I sought out the qualified, the willing, and those
who expressed a willingness to expend time and effort for the common good
of the NCGenWeb Project. At this moment, I feel that I we have the very
best team in the USGW, BAR NONE
In order to apportion these tasks, I have asked Paul Buckley to assume
tasks #1-4, Elizabeth Harris to undertake tasks #5-8 and Angie Rayfield to
take on tasks #9-12.
It's that simple--at least on paper. We all need help from each and every
CC. While I have proposed a method of how I plan to operate as the SC, I
am, and have always been, open to suggestions. I have yet heard from anyone
with specific points relating to the organization plan, but welcome them.
History suggests that laws became necessary when confusion exists between
one way and another. If they are necessary, we will make every effort to
adopt them. I would hope that you consider the points I have made in the
organization plan.
Finally, I have not delegated any power to anyone. The first rule in
business is that power can not be delegated. I have delegated
responsibilities and tasks, regardless of what their title might suggest. I
never was much for titles, I just want to the USGenWeb Project preeminent
among all other on-line genealogical resources---the one that researches
visit first.
Please help me.
Derick
SC, NCGW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derick S. Hartshorn" <derickh(a)charter.net>
To: <NCGENWEB-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 8:21 PM
Subject: [NCGENWEB] Revision of Organizational Plan
Re:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/organiza.htm
Folks,
Now that you have had a chance to read and understand the Organizational
Plan....I'm going to change it!
Angie Rayfield, our Eastern District ASC has had disagreements with me in
the past and I with her. The important thing is that she has been
instrumental in seeing things from a different perspective and being able
to relay those thoughts on to me.
She recently made several suggestion for the rewording of the Operational
Plan (henceforth "OP"). Both of these suggestions relate to the
opportunity
for future bylaws as well as emphasizing the limited powers of the
Board.
Both of these suggestions have been added to the OP and serve as further
clarification. I really appreciate how Angie has jumped in with both feet.
[see rev. date 7-30-02]
In addition, I have designated Ron Eason as a Board member. If and when we
take this OP one step farther, I would like to propose the following: The
Board shall have the power to bring any matter pertaining to the operation
of the NCGW Project to the State Coordinator. A majority rule among the
Board shall have the effect of prompting action from the SC (word it
however you like.).
For those who missed my prior statement, I am not looking for power. I
want
to see a fully-operative, fully representative organization. Some
define
it
as a democracy, I define it as a totally cooperative venture
dedicated to
excellence and the sharing of our collective creative resources. In June,
2003, another vote will take place: that of deciding whether y'all want me
to continue for another year. I would love to see the NCGW the talk of the
web by then.
--Derick