I'd rather lose a good friend than miss a chance at a bad joke
[For the record: This is not my brain child. In fact it's something my husband found surfing the 'net for information on a topic entirely unrelated to the SCA but I thought it was too good food for thoughts to pass up posting it after all. Enjoy ...]
10 ways to ruin a <...> club
1. Don't go to any meetings.
2. If you go - be late & leave early.
3. If the weather is bad - don't even think of going.
4. If you do go to a meeting, find fault with everything and keep a conversation going while the
meeting is in progress.
5. Never accept an office. It is easier to sit back and criticize
6. Accept an office, but not the responsibility that comes with it.
7. If appointed to a committee, don't go to the meetings. If not appointed, get peeved about it.
8. When asked for an opinion, reply that you have no comments, but after the meeting tell everyone how things should have been done.
9. Do nothing more than absolutely necessary, but when others do the "lion's share" tell everyone how the Association is run by a CLIQUE*
10. Use the club as an alibi for your non-club related activities.
Ten Ways to Wreck a <...> Club
If rumor has it that <...> club is run by a clique, it’s true because the clique is composed of the faithful members who are present at almost every meeting, who do all the work, who give willingly of their time, energies and efforts and who sincerely believe that the more they put into the club, the more they will get out of it.
There is no question that enthusiasm, responsibility and efforts of these members are of great value to the club. Therefore, it is suggested that you join this clique. It is very easy. Begin by attending meetings regularly, take a lively interest in the club’s activities, and accept responsibilities on its committees. Show a genuine interest in all affairs pertaining to your club’s activities. Before you realize it you will become a member of the clique and you will be surprised to know how glad they are to have you.
