[MA-RPC] FW: [at-l] Motocross Track Plans Fuel Debate

[Teresa Fleming]

I agree.  We need  "behind the scenes" work for smaller clubs - 
independent of the work of the maintainers.   Some might want to 
participate, but others might actively want not to participate in 
these kinds of undertakings.


At 08:48 PM 12/11/2005, Hal Wright wrote:

>On Dec 11, 2005, at 12:28 PM, Kerry Snow wrote:
>
>>The larger clubs
>>probably already have committees dedicated to land conservation,
>>but this
>>seems like something that each maintaining club could initiate
>>(with our
>>help).  Local landowners (and prospective landowners) need to be
>>educated
>>about the benefits of conservation easements, partnership ties with
>>other
>>conservation organizations need to be initiated and strengthened, and
>>financial support needs to be encouraged among local commercial
>>interests
>>and governments.
>
>There is going to be a resistance to change factor in some of the
>smaller clubs in this regard. There is a (completely understandable)
>desire to keep club business as simple as possible. If being in the
>club starts to look as political and complex as other aspects of
>life, a main point of being in the club (to find a respite from these
>sorts of things) will be defeated. We will lose members.
>
>I think the trick will be to approach those whom we feel wouldn't
>mind being involved behind the scenes, get them involved, and keep
>discussion at club meetings as brief as possible. At least, that is
>what I plan to do -- unless Barb has other ideas.   :)
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