27-06-2015, 03:26 PM
Craig Pritchett Wrote:Isn't this rather old-fashioned and (I think) certainly untypical of similar sports organisations, even if unincorporated like CS? Has anyone looked at appropriate (sports or other organisational) comparators?
I have ,I looked at Scotland swimming where neither juniors nor parents have any voice or vote at national level. I am led to understand that's juniors must be members and registered in order to compete. The structure is such that every parent is a member of the local club. The club may or may not be represented to one of the four regional authorities who in turn are the only ones who make representation to the national authority. It would be totally unfair for me either to quote my source or to comment on this structure but I must say I prefer I prefer either our existing constitution or the proposed constitution. In other words other organisations within Sports Scotland have it much tougher than us. ( There we go, everyone will fall outwith me now) As someone who was closely linked with Sports Scotland , it would not surprise me if most of Sports Scotland's organisation had to have certain setup's in place in order to secure funding, so there was collaboration between them in order to achieve this.
StevieHilton Wrote:I have never accused anyone on the CWP of trying to make things less democratic. I have considered the whole document and I have stated my view on it. How is that being offensive to those who served on the CWP because I have stated my view of the document because I do not agree with the document as it is stands currently.I have never intended to offend anyone and I am truly sorry if anyone is offended by my comments, but I do stand by them.
I certainly haven't been offended in any way but I do see the inference. Unfortunately its part of the democratic process and Stevie's comments may appear to some as insensitive but I don't see it that way. I see all the comments from everyone as part of the process which in fact be encouraged. What worries me is that the new constitution will fail due to the fact its a straight yes or no, no chance for amendment or discussion at say an AGM