On 17 Jul 2008 at 14:00, Bill Ress wrote:
Music to my ears!
The current dialog on the AMSAT-bb clearly indicates member dissatisfaction with AMSAT leadership on various levels. Well, now you have the chance to voice your concerns through your votes!!
I´m disappointed with AMSAT´s lack of visible progress on a viable and sustainable satellite program, and with the lack of adequate communication and accountability. The engineering efforts are in a state of disarray.
The vision statement has long been outdated.
Perhaps their long-term membership on the board led to inaction and complacency, which clouded judgments and prevented critical decisions from being made.
AMSAT is at a critical crossroad right now brought on by ever increasing launch costs, lack of leadership and an unclear vision. I know the leadership has finally recognized this and is making a serious effort to address burning issues.
The AMSAT-bb is a great medium for communication, and I´m very keen on open lines of communication.
To put this recurring criticism of "poor communications" to rest, we need to keep our web site active and current. If that doesn´t happen very soon, I would encourage the leadership to use the AMSAT-bb, or perhaps a "blog" to keep members informed.
I wish you good luck and you surely will get my vote but as i cannot vote i just hope the actual membership will have the wisdom to see where the light is?
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