I am surprised at the lack of comment on this.  Last time round I expressed interest but didn't get the job.  This time round I think that I am too old (70) but I would hope to be able to support a younger Curler who wants to be involved.  Any offers?

John
Have a look in the mirror. You have penned a picture of yourself.

Reflect on on what you contribute to curling. You are not even a paid member of any RCCC.
While I accept that the people involved in curling administration make many mistakes at least they are visably doing something constructive. All are elected to office and any member can oppose them and I am sure they would appreciate it if more members did stand.
Sandy from his little island over came all the difficulties to attend meetings when on the ASC and the ASC was the better for him. At least that give him the right criticise and and the rest of us to benefit from his wise council even if I don't always agree with him. 
John
Have the courage to stand, get, elected, and change the club for the better.
Don't sit on the outside spilling your bile, you will never be seen as a martyr only the _______ you are.
     

Not for one moment would I consider throwing my hat in the Ring for this one...I wouldn't even get past first base Sandy....

I'm actually looking to increase my coaching qualifications...but in my other sport of athletics!

I feel that with The Olympics in 2012 & the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, there will be renewed interest in field & track events, & that I might honestly be taken more seriously.

Small wonder that my loss to curling (ok I'll continue to play & coach) underlines why many of us at grass roots level feel "why bother....the decisions are already made by a cartel of individuals"

I wish my mother sport of curling well, but in future I'll just stick with athletics coaching & developing young athletes with potential, as it's clear that neither my face fits nor does any involvement give me any sense of fulfillment in the Sport.

Perhaps I have a too simplistic view of life......I thought enthusiasm & having a fanatical love of a sport was more important than moving in the correct social circles...

Outwick,
I am nearing the end of my effective participation in Curling and sadly I have to admit after a lifetime in the sport you are correct.
The public image of the administration of the sport still continues to be that of the blue blazer brigade. It always disappoints me that we the membership except the brigade claiming the blazer as their entitlement as to having represented Scotland when in actual fact they have it simple because they could afford the time and money to go on a tour. If this is representing Scotland then all the club members playing against  incoming tours are also en titled to blazer because are they not representing Scotland. Members of the Area Standing committee are also entitled and expected to wear a blue blazer. Add the two situations together and what kind of image do they present. Ask the question of how many none tourists go on to be President.

To balance this, the formation of a management board has given the Membership the opportunity to change all of this. The real disappointment for the sport is that people like yourself drift out rather than stay and try to change things. If only one of the talented young people who post on here had stood for the board this year they would have been elected. Perhaps that’s not correct as the blazer brigade would no doubt have found an alternative candidate. It will of course be test of the current board to see who the nominate as a director, will they wheel out a recycled past president, or nominate an inspirational supporter of the 13000members, or a person who can bring to the board a sound successful business back ground from the none banking sector, or someone who will not rock the boat.
Anyone prepared to open a book on my runners or at least give them odds. 

So - did anyone apply?

Seniorsview, where are you for another calm considered posting on this news?

New WCF Rep
A unique original choice or an opportunity missed?
So much for trying to introduce new blood, the old guard hold firm with a recycled board member.
A former Chairman of the Board who very rapidly went once the Vernon issue broke.  From memory it was due to the pressures of his business and not that some of the ___ might stick.  Since then he has added Forfar ice rink to his portfolio and again I think he said it would take all his efforts to make it a success.  He has done well with and it now appears the place for Royal club competitions so with his new role perhaps we can see it replacing Perth.
It would be wrong to think the Edzell based WCF President had hand in it would it not.
Perhaps it was his previous close working relationship with the current WCF CEO that swung it in his favour or the fact he would bring a breath of fresh air or is it “ice rink ownership” to RCCC representation. His international playing experience will be invaluable to WCF. I am certain the whole club membership will be pleased to be paying for his travelling to events for him to gain firsthand knowledge of the curling world.
Fundamentally does it really matter because do any of us have a clue what they do or achieve.
Have you ever had the chance to see a report by Edith or even picked up anything she may say at a meeting. Can any member recall having ever been asked an opinion on anything by her?  Therefore perhaps, who goes does not really matter they just have to nod their heads in line with the instructions of the old guard.
What an opportunity missed to encourage a younger experienced player to join.
However having said all that I would have lost my bet as my favourite was Robbie Scott who has at least attend more world championship than the rest put together.  So never try to outdo the old guard.
What the odds on a recycled ASC member being nominated as a Director being announced.