Hi everyone,<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It is with deep regret that I need to announce my resignation as facilitator of the NCUC Membership Affairs committee.</div><div><br></div><div>I care deeply about this Constituency and about the issues that this group was committed to work on. The Committee structures were a valiant attempt to reboot the NCUC. Bill Drake deserves a lot of credit for trying something as innovative and as daring. He stepped up when no one else would and we should all applaud his effort and goals.</div>
<div><br></div><div>I've come to the conclusion that the committees are not working. The reasons are many, but for this particular committee I believe we really need to up our infrastructure before taking on larger challenges. Slowly these changes are taking place and we're getting close. Still, until we have MIS integration between NCSG and NCUC and a commitment for faster processing of membership applications I believe it's irresponsible to conduct a large scale membership campaign. The things that need to be done can be resolved, IMHO, easier without the bureaucracy of a committee structure.</div>
<div><br></div><div>When people wait a long time to be admitted their enthusiasm evaporates. I've had too many examples of folks who apply with great enthusiasm and then lose interest while waiting to be admitted. I can't do that to people any more. It benefits no one.</div>
<div><br></div><div>So, this is a great opportunity for someone to take up the challenge of making this committee work in ways I could not. I'm hoping someone will step up and help Bill by accepting the challenge of becoming facilitator of this committee. I'll do my best to help whoever decides to take the role, particularly with the 25 applicants waiting to be admitted. It's a great challenge for someone willing to put the time, energy and effort in to build a growing and more diverse NCUC.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Thank you all for your service.</div><div><br></div><div>Respectfully,</div><div><br></div><div>Edward Morris</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>