Dilema... Views/opinions appreciated
Posted: 26 Jun 2017, 11:42
I am in a bit of a quandary and I have concluded that it is something that I may be better off getting a different opinon/view on the matter from a different perspective.
I am a founder member from 30+ years ago of an advanced driving and riding group. It is quite a large group.
For many years I did all the lecture sessions on Roadcraft, I advised tutors (both car and bike) sat on the committee, but time contraints meant that I could not give it the attention it required or deserved and so after about 10 years or so, I stood down but I was always on hand to offer advice if and when required, and I was given honourary life membership of the group.
Subsequently, over the years I have gone back as guest speaker, but this weekend I received an email from the president of the group saying that the current chairperson was stepping down in September, would I be prepared to consider being put forward or considered as the new chairman of the group.
I am very flattered obviously, but the more I think about it, the more I think that to accept the offer to even be put forward would be wrong even though I do now have more time on my hands.
I have not been active in the group for a long time.
There are members and committee members who have been not only active but given up a lot of time to promote the group who are probably more deserving.
My appointment could cause a lot of animosity amongst members who may not be aware of my history or background with the group even though from what I am aware I would be the first chairman qualified on both cars as well as bikes..
There are other potential issues that might arise if I were to accept the nomination.
So what would be your views?
Say to hell with it and just accept the nomination and see what happens?
Just say thank you for being considered but gracefully decline the offer?
Anything that I may have overlooked or not considered given my very brief explanation above.
Views and comments appreciated
I am a founder member from 30+ years ago of an advanced driving and riding group. It is quite a large group.
For many years I did all the lecture sessions on Roadcraft, I advised tutors (both car and bike) sat on the committee, but time contraints meant that I could not give it the attention it required or deserved and so after about 10 years or so, I stood down but I was always on hand to offer advice if and when required, and I was given honourary life membership of the group.
Subsequently, over the years I have gone back as guest speaker, but this weekend I received an email from the president of the group saying that the current chairperson was stepping down in September, would I be prepared to consider being put forward or considered as the new chairman of the group.
I am very flattered obviously, but the more I think about it, the more I think that to accept the offer to even be put forward would be wrong even though I do now have more time on my hands.
I have not been active in the group for a long time.
There are members and committee members who have been not only active but given up a lot of time to promote the group who are probably more deserving.
My appointment could cause a lot of animosity amongst members who may not be aware of my history or background with the group even though from what I am aware I would be the first chairman qualified on both cars as well as bikes..
There are other potential issues that might arise if I were to accept the nomination.
So what would be your views?
Say to hell with it and just accept the nomination and see what happens?
Just say thank you for being considered but gracefully decline the offer?
Anything that I may have overlooked or not considered given my very brief explanation above.
Views and comments appreciated