I have been chatting about this to CarlW who has been very helpful - my thanks to Carl.
I wrote a letter to the BASC CEO recently, to ask for confirmation that my application for membership to BASC would be accepted.
I did so in order that I could stand for Council to push forward an agenda to which very many are aligned, that is to seek a more aggressive approach in responding to threats to our sport and a marked change in attitude.
Despite having responded for the President when I wrote to him, the CEO advised I should re-join BASC and help them in that way.
It is obvious that in saying this the CEO had no expectation that I would be so strongly supported by so many and has thus failed, in a less than courteous way to respond to my latest letter. BASC monitor this site since responses to others indicate so.
I foresee that this lack of response is indicative of a negative response to concerns expressed here and there are other private indications that SD is regarded as being untypical of shooting sports in general - there is no mood for change. If there was would I have not received a reply at least ?
My personal life has become a little difficult lately and for that reason and for the reason that the views expressed here need to be heard at Council, I have decided it is best for me to defer to someone else who will be better received and have more chance than would I.
My response is very largely down to a lack of backup by the Chief Executive Officer, of his original response citing 'change from within'. For now I will give my support to whoever else wishes to stand for Council and encourage everyone to back them by rejoining.
Maybe its just the BASC site tonight but I cannot pass on the elements of the Constitution which allow restriction of Membership or provide for the dismissal of particular members - in any event, I am sure you can find them if you wish.
It is with great regret therefore I am standing down as 'the gangs' potential Council stalking horse as simply, in default of acceptance or response by the CEO, I will not give BASC the satisfaction of dismissing my membership for the purpose of standing for Council or having been elected, to be found 'unsuitable'.
I shall still be around but I advise you all to choose someone else quickly and ensure he has at least 300 votes - then change which we all wish to see, may, just may be forthcoming.
I apologise for letting you all down, even those who would not have voted but maybe have benefited from change.
This is not the end of my need to see change - I'll be back but not advertise it quite so widely.
Regards all
Kes
I wrote a letter to the BASC CEO recently, to ask for confirmation that my application for membership to BASC would be accepted.
I did so in order that I could stand for Council to push forward an agenda to which very many are aligned, that is to seek a more aggressive approach in responding to threats to our sport and a marked change in attitude.
Despite having responded for the President when I wrote to him, the CEO advised I should re-join BASC and help them in that way.
It is obvious that in saying this the CEO had no expectation that I would be so strongly supported by so many and has thus failed, in a less than courteous way to respond to my latest letter. BASC monitor this site since responses to others indicate so.
I foresee that this lack of response is indicative of a negative response to concerns expressed here and there are other private indications that SD is regarded as being untypical of shooting sports in general - there is no mood for change. If there was would I have not received a reply at least ?
My personal life has become a little difficult lately and for that reason and for the reason that the views expressed here need to be heard at Council, I have decided it is best for me to defer to someone else who will be better received and have more chance than would I.
My response is very largely down to a lack of backup by the Chief Executive Officer, of his original response citing 'change from within'. For now I will give my support to whoever else wishes to stand for Council and encourage everyone to back them by rejoining.
Maybe its just the BASC site tonight but I cannot pass on the elements of the Constitution which allow restriction of Membership or provide for the dismissal of particular members - in any event, I am sure you can find them if you wish.
It is with great regret therefore I am standing down as 'the gangs' potential Council stalking horse as simply, in default of acceptance or response by the CEO, I will not give BASC the satisfaction of dismissing my membership for the purpose of standing for Council or having been elected, to be found 'unsuitable'.
I shall still be around but I advise you all to choose someone else quickly and ensure he has at least 300 votes - then change which we all wish to see, may, just may be forthcoming.
I apologise for letting you all down, even those who would not have voted but maybe have benefited from change.
This is not the end of my need to see change - I'll be back but not advertise it quite so widely.
Regards all
Kes
