<VV> Leadership.

[James P. Rice]

Dave:  I do not agree with you assessment about leadership. Given they have
real lives, most of the BoD members are doing the best they can with what
resources they have.  Which is mostly time and their own money.

There have been and are people on the BoD with leadership training and skill
from their real jobs.  You list is not new.  We had a similar list when I
was on the combined BoDs.

But if you think you can do a better job at the top of CORSA org chart, run
for the BoD, get elected, and run for and get yourself elected to the top
post.  Those of you who share Dave's assessment and vision, run for the
board.  Fight with Dave for leadership responsibilities.  Better yet, share
them.

Doing the diagnostic is easy, doing the work is hard.

Been there, done some of that.  My wife would ever once in awhile ask me,
"You are doing this to yourself for what reason, at what cost of time and
money?"  There is a reason most BoD members only last one term.

Historically Yours,
                   James Rice
                   CORSA member since mid-70's
                   Former Chairman of the Competition Committee
                   Member of original CPF Advisorary Committee
                   CORSA/CPF BoD member and CPF Liaison 1999-01
                   Occasional contributor to the Communique
                   PCG member

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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:07:58 -0600
From: "Dave Keillor" <dkeillor at tconcepts.com>
Subject: <VV> Corsa Discussions
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>

This discussion reminds me of the old saying, "When all is said and
done, there is usually more said than done."  I, too, have suggestions
and a design for a possible website, but suggestions, ideas, and website
designs aren't what is needed right now.

Corsa needs an executive leader who will drive the reinvention of the
organization.  Corsa has a board of directors and a couple of worker
bees in Harry and Mike, but where is the leader?  I have never seen a
successful business model that gives a BoD leadership responsibilities.
Governance, yes, but not leadership.

Following are ten board responsibilities listed by BoardSource, in their
booklet "Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards."

1. Determine the Organization's Mission and Purpose

2. Select the Executive

3. Support the Executive and Review His or Her Performance

4. Ensure Effective Organizational Planning

5. Ensure Adequate Resources

6. Manage Resources Effectively

7. Determine and Monitor the Organization's Programs and Services

8. Enhance the Organization's Public Image

9. Serve as a Court of Appeal

10. Assess Its Own Performance

Corsa needs an executive leader and until it has one, nothing
substantive will happen.

Dave Keillor