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We are losing many of our older leaders without many new ones stepping
forward. Our sport is so small, I for one would love to see it really
grow. There should be room for all kinds of rides, the local, the far
away, the championships, and the "big award" rides. If people don't
want to go to certain types then they shouldn't go. The tactics I have
seen are bashing at them.....so they eventually just go away......
Karen, I love reading your posts. You always have great things to
share. I bet you put on a great ride too!
Tish
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DreamWeaver [SMTP:karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us]
> Sent: Monday, October 13, 1997 8:52 PM
> To: tish_s@erc.montana.edu
> Subject: Re: The Effects of Attitude
>
> Well said, Tish.
>
> >How does the negativity affect you?
>
> I hit the "delete" key. :-)
>
> >Does it make you want to put on a ride yourself?
>
> I did...and....I'm doing it again (I should be committed...just ask my
> husband!). people complained about things totally out of our control,
> it
> is unbelievable what people come up with. Riders expect too much and
> have
> no understanding how much work is involved, or how expensive it is to
> put
> on a ride.
>
> >wanted to do a really good job and put in a lot of effort. The
> >complaints about the poorly marked trail were numerous. So what now?
>
> That is sure sad. I would have written a letter and let him know I
> would
> be available to help the following year. THEN I would call and remind
> them
> (later in the year), because a lot of times people don't remember or
> get so
> busy they forget.
>
> >I have been considering putting on rides again. The criticisms I am
> >seeing over and over on the Camp makes me think, Is it really worth
> it?
>
> Yes, it really is. Don't let a few whiners and complainers ruin it
> for
> you, or for everybody else. Ride Managers have to stand up for
> themselves
> at the ride meeting. Other RM's have at rides I've been at, and we
> did too
> at our ride. Stand up and literally 'threaten' (not with bodily harm
> tho,
> <G>)...that they will be asked to leave the ride should they mistreat
> any
> of the volunteers and if they have a complaint during the ride then it
> better be something serious. then, announce that you are giving a
> 'whine'
> award, and get somebody (local business, friend, etc.) to donate a
> bottle
> of whine and get a block of cheese to go with it. Set it out on the
> check
> in table. Let people know that while you have a sense of humor you
> aren't
> going to allow them to run over you and mistreat you. RM's do have
> the
> right to not allow entry into a ride, so if somebody is a real jerk
> (cussing, screaming, etc.) then that will be the last time they do
> your
> ride. Some people might think you are being too hard nosed, but the
> majority of them will respect you and appreciate what you are trying
> to do.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Karen
> in Gardnerville
>
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