Quote Originally Posted by Ron Clarke View Post
Bobby Kennedy used to tell audiences of young people "we can all make a difference and each of us should try." We all have something to contribute: knowledge; experience; informed opinion; elbow grease; whatever. None of us has a monopoly on good ideas, so get involved and share your thoughts. N.B.: Clear articulation of what falconers want from NAFA or dream of for the future of falconry is much more useful than vague complaints, even those borne of legitimate frustration.

Here's an opportunity to get involved: Darryl Perkins has respectfully declined nomination as a candidate for NAFA Director-At-Large. It won't serve the process very well if I am an uncontested candidate for that position. Any takers?
Robert Kennedy also said, “ In this life only God and angels can be spectators, the rest of us have to participate.” In my opinion, NAFA does not need any more leaders fighting among themselves. The organization needs workers committed to improving the organization. When an international organization has any uncontested director elections that do not involve an incumbent director, there is some wrong? An uncontested DAL position is a larger indicator, there is something amiss.
Can anyone share if the NAFA membership at the end of 2009 had declined significantly compared to 2008?
Jack Stoddart