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Losing a Board of Director
« on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:07am » |
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I wasn't sure everyone would read this over on the OUCH board, so I thought I'd stick it up here. This lovely lady will be a loss to OUCH, she is one of the hardest working and caring members I have seen. Did ya'll know that at the Stockyards Restaurant, she paid somewhere around $500 for people's meals? Her heart never stops, and it breaks mine that she has been run off.
I had heard rumors that a lawsuit had been threatened against OUCH, and the following post confirmed it. I don't know, but I don't think a person that throws around the threat of a lawsuit has the best interest of OUCH in their heart.
Quote:I resign as BOD! I hate it but it has got to the point I hate to turn on my computer. I have spent the last two months being beat up on the private boards by two officers and I have been defended by other BOD and officers to you guys a Thank you for taking that stand.
I have been accused of leading a mob against Renee that is untrue. I did not sign that petion and I did not pass it around, matter of fact I refused to sign it. I never asked one member to sign it. I never spoke about Renee to anyone excet the board members. I would have liked to of worked with Renee I voted her in as I did Barbara and would have liked to work with her. To this day I do not know what or why they have choose to do as they have. Dave has come under fire and threaten with a law suit. Why because he is standing up for the members. I don't trust any more and I am tired of the stuff going on. I am tired of not being able to voice my opinion, I am tired of my post on ch.com being copy and pasted to the private board and being asked to explain. I don't feel I have to post when I will be away from my computer for a day or two. I don't feel I have to explain my every move. I don't feel that I should be attacked becasue my opinion is different or that I vote for the members. I don't feel like my post should be deleted on a private board.
I am upset because if there is something I ever loved besides my family its O.U.C.H. and its members. To see my friends and good people who care come apart is to much for me.
Dave, Mel, Mast , Donna H , Linda H, It has been a HONOR to work with ya'll! Dan, Don, Bob P, Steve, Cat, Roxey, Jean, Jackie, Ozz and Happy Its also been a Honor!
Members I am truely sorry that I could not stay my term.
I will remain a member. You were always in my heart!
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #1 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:14am » |
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That sux!
Just shakin' my head in disgust ...
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #2 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:16am » |
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OMG!!!
words fail me right now. I truly don't know what to say.
Elaine, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all you have done. I don't think people really understand all that you have done over the years.
I am sitting here with my mouth hitting the floor right now.
Elaine, you are an amazing lady. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #3 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:16am » |
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What a pitiful state of affairs.
Yes, Elaine is my friend. That puts me in a good position to know how TOTALLY dedicated she has been to this organization. She has worked for years to further the cause. She has loved OUCH and the members. The fact that she no longer feels she can function within the organization is an atrocity.
I am reserving further comment........for now.
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #4 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:19am » |
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Right there with Jayne and Jackie.
A sad day for OUCH
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #5 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:20am » |
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It is indeed sad. I don't understand how someone threaten with lawsuits OUCH. For every move forward, there three back. Aren't we supposed to be working TOGETHER towards the common goal? I don't blame Elaine one bit. In her position I would've done the same thing. Pitty.
No wonder people don't want to volunteer time on the BoD or committees or special projects.
I better just not say anymore. Too pissed...
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #6 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:20am » |
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"Atrocity" is a good word for it. Damn... This sucks.  Why is there such a problem? Why can't we all cooperate? Aren't we all working toward the same goals? If not, WHY not? Dammit...
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #7 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:22am » |
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #8 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:25am » |
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WOW!
This is ridiculous.
"What a pitiful state of affairs. "
well said, Jackie.
I'm speechless again, but NOT the good way this time.
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #9 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:25am » |
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WTF??? It appears I/we need to pay more attention to and get more involved in O.U.C.H. What kind of candy-assed pricks would attack a sweet, caring, hard working person like Elaine? This and lawsuits? All this coming from within our own ranks? It's been said before - we are our own worst enemy. If O.U.C.H. fails it will be because we failed.
Shit. Elaine, I am sorry there are reasons to make you feel you have to do this. I hope this kind of behavior can be reigned in so we don't lose more dedicated people.
Thanks for brining this to our attention, Roxy.
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #10 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:30am » |
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on Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:20am, ozzy wrote:It is indeed sad. I don't understand how someone threaten with lawsuits OUCH. For every move forward, there three back. Aren't we supposed to be working TOGETHER towards the common goal? I don't blame Elaine one bit. In her position I would've done the same thing. Pitty.
No wonder people don't want to volunteer time on the BoD or committees or special projects.
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Ditto all previous posts....Elaine, so sorry to see you pull away, but I do understand.
Like Ozzy, I will refrain from saying anymore....
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #11 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:30am » |
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.... E, got nothing against you for doing what you had to do.
... Sometimes, you gotta look out for No. 1, because no one else will (we would though... in a heartbeat)...
My my, how glorious it must be to serve as a big-wig on the OUCH BoD....
Seems like an awful lot of politicin' for a non-profit orginization, run by it's own members... hmm... no wonder I don't read the boards...
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #12 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:41am » |
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Threatening a lawsuit is basically robbing every single person on this board who has donated money to OUCH. This is the equivalent of walking in and pulling a gun. Whoever is pulling this shit, you need to sit down and shut the fuck up. Resign if you need to, but I don't think ANY of us that have donated money, donated time, or purchased merchandise from OUCH are going to sit back and consent to being held hostage or robbed.
To reiterate: Sit down and shut the fuck up.
Elaine, I am so sorry you are resigning....  Truly a sad day for OUCH. *sigh*
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #13 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:45am » |
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aww, E.. you have weathered so many storms over there..this one must be huge!!!!
I hope resolution is close at hand...
and, yes.. it is sad when people, working soo hard on a cause can create such a maelstrom...I'm constantly amazed...if CH itself causes soo much pain..why would a fellow sufferer wish to inflict any MORE on someone...
Glad you are here....
and, to the source...
THIS WOMAN HAS BEEN WITH OUCH SINCE ITS BIRTH..HER SPIRIT AND HER LOVE ARE ENOUGH TO EARN HER A PERMANENT SEAT HERE..........HOW DARE YOU MAKE HER FEEL THIS WAY???????????????????????
fINISHED...
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #14 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:55am » |
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What's the saying about one rotten apple? I don't know the whole story, but I do know Elaine. I've never known a more dedicated, caring and giving person.
My first reaction at reading this was the same as Thomas'. But after some reflection, I'll have to go along with Gator. I think we all had better get more active with OUCH, or risk losing it all together.
Just my opinion..............................................
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
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I think the yacht just sprung a leak....
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« Reply #16 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:58am » |
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Well, my hat's in the ring. In a previous message, I offered to help in any way possible. My offer still stands.
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« Reply #17 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 12:00pm » |
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If certain people in a group are too good for Elaine, then I don't want to be any part of it. Don't even want to breathe the same damn air. Love you and Buddy, Elaine.
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Somewhere somebody has missed the whole fucking point of why we are here, you need to get your heads out of your asses and wake up. Just like a bunch of spoiled ungrateful children, this lady has worked so hard and given so much and this is the type of shit she has to deal with, I am ashamed, trully ashamed, how low we have sunk today.
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #18 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 12:06pm » |
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It is horrible that this is the state of affairs. Inexcusable to have a lawsuit. That is really ballsy.
OUCH is a non-profit org as was mentioned, a GRASS ROOTS organization. It can run as a well-oiled machine, it can and has accomplished great things, in small steps - much different than working for a money making corporation, people pour their lives into the things they volunteer to do on their own.
As Dan said, "you did what you had to do". Why it came to this is utterly shameful and a bad reflection on the perpetrator of this chain of events.
It truly doesn't have to be this way.
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #19 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 12:22pm » |
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on Jul 23rd, 2004, 11:22am, thomas wrote:| How do I cancel my membership? |
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I have never been able to log in over there - they must not want me anyways. I am listed in the general membership and under password maintenance, my username and password exists, but I cannot and never have been able to log in. Yes I did notify someone over there about it.
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Edited to add: Okay, I was just pissed off about not being able to get logged in over there. I have no intention of trying to pull my membership. If there's any way I can help other than financially (I'm fiscally strapped), let me know.
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Folks, now is not the time to bail out. Now is the time to get in there and make the organization stronger. It's a shittin' disgrace that one or two people can tip the boat like this. Come on!  Let's do it! If OUCH sinks, what are we left with?
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on Jul 23rd, 2004, 12:25pm, Jeepgun wrote:| Folks, now is not the time to bail out. Now is the time to get in there and make the organization stronger. It's a shittin' disgrace that one or two people can tip the boat like this. Come on! Let's do it! If OUCH sinks, what are we left with? |
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I have to agree with Jeep.......let's not jump ship, let's fix what's wrong and move forward helping our brothers and sisters with this awful beast inside our heads.
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #22 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 12:46pm » |
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Dear People:
Before you start thinking of quitting, please get to the bottom of the facts. You might have to get more than two opinions in order to form your own, but keep digging.
Getting involved IS the answer.
Here is what I believe happened in regard to the rumor of a lawsuit.....one BoD got a little too pushy and to bossy so some things were said between several members. Another member said to be careful what we say or we might bring about a lawsuit on ourselves.
That's it. That's all.
There is a lot of unrest but all is NOT lost.
We did lose one of our dearest people from the Bod and everyone will lose because of Elaines resignation.
You all need to take a good look around and get some real facts and then take a part in the solution if you want to be involved with OUCH. If you are a person not interested in OUCH, please do us all a favor and stand back from the mike.
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Don't give up on O.U.C.H. Stay get involved and be heard. O.U.C.H. belongs to the members. I worked for YOU! The BOD and Officers WHO are left work for YOU!
I can't do any of you any good any more. Thats why I quiet. When I can't do my job its time to leave.
O.U.C.H. is still hope to me always will be. There are others that will replace us all. Back them but demand the truth of things going on. As members you deserve that much. I am still a member I am not leaving O.U.CH. I still see a hope at the end of the rainbow.
Thanks for the backing...now I want to do what I missed most supporting and being able to be with you all again.
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Re: Losing a Board of Director
« Reply #24 on: Jul 23rd, 2004, 1:01pm » |
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Tracey,
Thanks for bringing the post over to this side.
I think the members have a right to know!!!
As Chair of the Fundraising Committee, Elaine has done a great job. I wanted to help with the fundraising, so I volunteered to help, and together with Jackie and Elaine, I think we have done a damn good job!
Thanks to all of you who bought the OUCH caps....those were bought and paid for by Jackie. Jackie asked for no money in return. Thanks to those who purchased the OUCH snuffers and ashtrays. Those were bought and paid for by myself, Elaine and Jackie. (BarbD.....Jackie wrote a check for $93.40....that replaced what $$ you took so long to give Elaine from her budget.)
Guess some folks think OUCH doesn't need a fundraising committee. Looks to me like they got their way!
As of today, I have resigned from the fundraising committee. I wanted to help OUCH and Elaine, but it's never been appreciated by some Directors and BoD.
Thanks to those of you who really care!
Thanks again to those of you who bought the goodies that we had to sell. Elaine and I appreciate your generosity!!!
Thank you, Elaine, for giving me the opportunity to work so close with you on the Team. I enjoyed it!!
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