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Shootin’ the Breeze
October 28, 2015
My Little Corner A printing project I worked on last week unexpectedly led to an impromptu speech at the Awards of Excellence dinner in Pincher Creek. In creating the evening’s program booklet, it was simplest to start with the 2014 copy and make changes. The first were to the list of directors. There were six names to be deleted with only one, a youth representative, to be added. When I reached the sponsorship page the change was as drastic — eight sponsors to be removed with only two new ones coming on board. I’m using the chamber as an example, but this is a disturbing trend for many service organizations. Bob Westrop acted as MC for the evening and, in a call for volunteers, used the Gathering (Cowboy Poetry) as an example of an event that has ceased to exist because a small group of volunteers grew weary of carrying the burden on their own. It’s a reality faced by organizers of events both big and small — the Pincher Creek Pro Rodeo is another in danger of being lost to our community. My own name was one deleted from this year’s chamber program. Stepping down from two executive positions this fall was a difficult decision. With my work hours unpredictable at best, I found I was missing more meetings than I could attend. Rather than letting these organizations down, the best option for me right now is to help as I’m able.
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EMERGING ARTISTS, An editorial by Shannon (Robison) Robin I felt regret as I wrote two letters of resignation, but we all do the best we can do. At the closing of the awards ceremony last week, the best I could do was to convey the vulnerability of the organization and the need for people to step in to help the six board members who are doing the work of many more. There was no plan, just a microphone in my hand and a captive audience of 150 people. If one person in the room has considered lending a hand, then the oral editorial did its job. A chamber of commerce has an important role in every community. Times are tough for small businesses, and there’s no better time to share ideas and resources and to form partnerships. Any board benefits from the spark of enthusiasm that comes with new members and every offer of help is appreciated. Imagine having no one to put together the rodeo parade, no one to organize a golf tournament that funds junior entrepreneurship training, no one to co-ordinate a town-wide Christmas promotion, and no one to host an awards ceremony that celebrates the excellence that exists on so many levels in our community. The Pincher Creek chamber is one of many organizations lacking in volunteer support. One person’s ideas and help can make a difference. Is that person you?
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