marinermick
Well-Known Member
WELL INFORMED said:
Ah, that old chestnut. So under your theory you have never criticised a decision made by the local, state or federal government you voted in because you haven't run for parliament yourself?
Just because you have run for your local committee it doesn't mean you can rest on your laurels and not be scrutinised for the decisions you make. Comments like these by people in charge demonstrate that people have lost touch on why they are on committees and eventually lead to abuses in power. The comments on this forum should drive those who made the decisions to rethink what they have done and to constantly strive to improve the health and welfare of the players who have voted you in that position.
Two less games of football could mean the difference between one of your 35s player getting a heart attack or not. I bet you didn't think of that when voting. I bet you didn't think of his wife and kids in the process as well.
These are potentially the magnitudes of decisions you guys make when in meetings and because people whinge they are not important, or they shouldn't be listened to? And don't think I am in the minority here. At training on Wednesday I did not know one player in one Over 35s or one All Age team happy with the decision. In fact, some were quite angry. Did you canvass the options with your players before makign the decision?
We have voted you in a position of responsibility and trust so that you can look after our best interests, making sure we get value for money, but ultimately looking after our health and welfare. And when we dare make a comment against your decision all you can say is "if you don't like it, why don't you run". Quite frankly that attitude disappoints me and probably the reason Central Coast football has floundered the last few years.
I have served on many football committees for many years even getting a Centenary Medal from the Australian government for my contribution and a University Colour on the way, coupled with a host of clubman awards. I have served many years on the Ourimbah committee and have put countless hours voluntarily for the betterment of Australian football along the way. I still put countless hours to betterment of my club and its players but not in a committee position. In fact, I probably put more hours than some of the people who vote that night.
Never in that time I have not thought about the people I represent. I was criticised plenty of times but I always saw it as an opportunity to improve things. I also understood that people were cared and passionate enough to voice their opinion and therefore that opinion should be respected.
However people don't get on committees for awards or recognition from their peers. They do it to enrich the lives of the people they represent and in the meantime feel good that they are helping people achieve their goals. They do it to improve the situation that their friends, colleagues and family and quite frankly this decison has done nothing to improve their situation.
