Originally Posted by Beach Comber
Thank you Rick for putting the poll out and asking for opinions. I like that there is opportunity for anyone interested to put in their two cents and indicate their preference.
I have been thinking about my preference for this and have also been reading what others have shared. There are a number of good points here and a variety of ways that this could go.
I have enjoyed the informality of this community and have no strong need for the organization to be different or more formal. It seems that a number of the issues that have been raised are already addressed in the existing structure..........
Land Trust contacts - A number of people have stepped up to the plate and made connections
Media - A number of people have written articles, others interviewed, some have given presentations
Resource - Fellow cachers are available for questions via the website, have acted as mentors when asked, etc.
Funding - When $ have been needed, individuals have contributed at an event or through the donation button
Political - If issues arise, it seems that they are brought to the website. If we all keep ours ears and eyes open and share what we learn, we would have very broad coverage without relying on a small number of people being responsible. If something is identified as needing attention, we could make an impromptu plan at that time.
My preference is to leave things as they are, but I will certainly respect whatever path this takes.