A new CMI formula. I've jumped to the other side of the fence.

[Russell Spriggs]

[quote=jmichalski]Russ - no offense to you, but you are on the payroll. I am hardly surprized by your "trust" in and support of Nick and NACHI with unwavering loyalty.
quote]

Joe, no offense to you, but you don't have all the facts.

I'm not on the payroll, and am not a NACHI employee.

I hold several positions in NACHI, all voluntary and unpaid.

I am one of several members who take time from our own inspection businesses to go, when asked, to chapter meetings and give presentations.

They usually take 3 days of my schedule. I receive moderate compensation, as a contractor, to do this. I could be making far more money if I was attending to inspections on those days.

My support of NACHI is not because I travel around, representing this organization. Conversely, I travel around because I believe in, and support, NACHI.

My loyalty to NACHI does not preclude me from speaking up about things I believe in that could use some changes or modifications. Some I mention on the Board, some I write to HQ, some I write to Nick.

Is any organization perfect? no. It's just not in my nature to rant continuously, as some are prone to do. I throw in my 2 bits, and let them be heard. Life goes on. Either I like the results, or I don't. Either I stay with an organization, or I don't.

But, that's just me. I've fought for and against so many things in my life that I have now chosen the Path of Least Resistance.

I'm a firm believer in the ELF Principle:
Easy
Lucrative
Fun

If one of those features are missing in any aspect of my life, I look to see how it can be re-instated.
If it can't be, then screw it, it's time to leave that job / organization / relationship / whatever.

So, yes, I have loyalty, but it is far from blind - or bought.

[jmichalski]

[/quote=rspriggs I receive moderate compensation, as a contractor, to do this. [/quote]

This is all I meant.

I also speak out when I see things that are wrong or can be improved.

NACHI does not need my cheerleading - ther are plenty of rah-rah types for that. It does very much need some constructive criticism in specific areas and I offer it.

To the extent that it meets with resistence (and derision) from the officers and founders, it may appear to be a rant since it is often repeated and consistent.

Many who only know me through the BB may not know that I am actually a very laid back guy - but I am professionally very driven. I see potnetial here at NACHI, but an unwillingness to fulfill it and that is a waste in my opinion.

Back on topic - I see the same potential in CMI, but an unwillingness to pursue it - therefore, I speak out.

This is all I think I will post on this thread since we are beating a dead horse and things will not change.

[jmichalski]

Joe B - I agree entirely.

Time will be better spent elsewhere.

[Ted Allen]

JM,
Ever heard of beating a dead horse? Can you imagine it falling on deaf ears? I applaud you for trying, but it is really pointless.

[nwagner]

Originally Posted by tallen

JM,
Ever heard of beating a dead horse? Can you imagine it falling on deaf ears? I applaud you for trying, but it is really pointless.

And there is a point to hawking the BB of an organization that you were kicked out of?

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Will...

Check the date of the "original post" by Nick...

Jeff

[whandley]

That's the reason I deleted the post. Who's the moron who breathed new life in to this very dead horse?