tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429533294124956819.post6451216475103252841..comments2023-10-19T06:33:56.091-05:00Comments on Silver Creek 78250: GNWCIA Meeting Reports: My Notes...Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06309270376394371120noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429533294124956819.post-40539925151607145652009-01-18T08:33:00.000-06:002009-01-18T08:33:00.000-06:00Lynne,I just don't have an answer for resolving th...Lynne,<BR/><BR/>I just don't have an answer for resolving the conflict between the facility we have for meetings and the extremely unfortunate acoustics that amplifies the chatter, screams, and running around by little people. I have been to meetings where pleasant little kids have come in with parents and they sat quietly, <I>bored out of their minds</I>, but disturbed nobody. Likewise, I have been in meetings where one or two kids who were not as well trained to sit still created an annoyance enough to have people simply leave the meeting.<BR/><BR/>Of course, the poor acoustics and similarly untrained adults have created more than one disturbance that made me want to get up and leave meetings, so I guess the common denominator here is that our lodge is not the greatest venue for meetings.<BR/><BR/>If somebody was rude or not very tactful during the incident in question, I think the parent involved should really address it with the CM, just so he is aware of the concerns. <BR/><BR/>But look at it from the point of view of people trying to attend a meeting only to have a pack of giddy kids all excited about getting their new jerseys loudly plodding through the echo-chamber that is our lodge. Do the adults there for a legitimate meeting have to stop until the commotion is over or should somebody have re-thought the idea of trying to do both functions at once? Again, I don't know the answer.<BR/><BR/>You and your quiet kids are always welcome at the GNWatch meetings, and I hope to see you on Wednesday the 28th.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309270376394371120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429533294124956819.post-90169099054596409032009-01-17T23:39:00.000-06:002009-01-17T23:39:00.000-06:00RE: Anonymous' comment "I find the lack of tact an...RE: Anonymous' comment "I find the lack of tact and disregard for the children terrible."<BR/>This is a HUGE reason many of my friends in the GNW don't attend functions or even want to get involved - the "powers that be" are not family friendly and aren't afraid to tell you to take your kids and get out. Until that perception changes, I'm afraid the "family" part of the Great Northwest will stay separate from the "politics" part. This makes me very sad, since families are a huge part of this area and will be the FUTURE of the GNW.<BR/>If you want families involved in OUR association then make it easier for them to represent; don't push them away. It seems almost every branch of the GNW has done this (A-team, Watch, Rec Dept) except the Board. I understand a board meeting shouldn't be a free-for-all circus (well...) but how are parents supposed to come, be informed, be involved if they are looked down upon for bringing their children (even older ones)? Oh, and really, who is going to pay a babysitter - if you can get one - to go attend a HOA meeting? If the choice is Your Association or Your Family, guess which one wins? I'd rather not have to choose. <BR/><BR/>Sorry, that's one of my pet peeves. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00869833859519581867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429533294124956819.post-20538336020295305692009-01-17T15:11:00.000-06:002009-01-17T15:11:00.000-06:00I have often wondered the same thing. Perhaps we ...I have often wondered the same thing. Perhaps we could have a "shoes optional" drinking night in the lounge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429533294124956819.post-7228194272447306302009-01-16T15:00:00.000-06:002009-01-16T15:00:00.000-06:00Certainly a good point. It would appear that some...Certainly a good point. It would appear that somebody changed their minds after your wife left because they did allow the later kids to go into the Oliva Room (the lounge). In fact, when a stream of young kids came out of the room with their new jerseys, the CM pointed out exactly what was going on. <BR/><BR/>Sorry your kids got cold. <BR/><BR/>You know, I've always wondered if I could grab a case of beer, go sit down in the lounge and watch TV in that room? Do you suppose they would mind if I took my shoes off and put my feet up on the chairs?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309270376394371120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429533294124956819.post-56452147294707897642009-01-16T07:38:00.000-06:002009-01-16T07:38:00.000-06:00Although I was not able to attend, I do have one m...Although I was not able to attend, I do have one major gripe. My wife, as well a a number of other parents, followed their kids basketball coach to the Lodge in order to pick up the jerseys for the kids. Once they arrived they were asked to leave and take it outside because of the board meeting. It was very cold outside, especially for those little kids who where in their basketball shorts. They were not being loud or disruptive, they just simply wanted their jerseys. One parent suggested that they just go into the lounge and do it there since there was nobody using that room, and there never is, but the individual told them that the kids were not allowed in there! WTF?!? It is not like the parents were going in there to lounge around and have a few drinks they were simply trying to get out of the cold and away from disturbing the precious board meeting. I find the lack of tact and disregard for the children terrible. Would it have really been such a burden to allow he kids to stand in the foyer for 5 minutes while the coach quietly gave them the jerseys? If the board is so concerned with having no "disturbances" during the meetings perhaps they should find a less open and public venue to host them at.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429533294124956819.post-78160070274056352382009-01-15T22:25:00.000-06:002009-01-15T22:25:00.000-06:00"I suspect this makes me qualified to be a Journal..."I suspect this makes me qualified to be a Journalist rather than just a neighborhood blogger, right?"<BR/><BR/>Heh heh heh. Yes, that might be the case.Albatrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156254141379602471noreply@blogger.com