FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] TOS Website/Winter Meeting

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Recently there has been some discussion on the TNBIRD Listserve regarding the 
TOS Website.  It is good that people care about what is on the website and that 
individuals are suggesting how the website might better meet their needs.  
Please be aware that the Website is a service of TOS and as such is the joint 
responsibility of all members.  I want to thank Chuck Nicholson for his work as 
webmaster.  It is important to remember that all functions of TOS are completed 
by Volunteers.  The effort TOS members put into the operation of the 
organization is a labor of love.  Most of the individuals in the positions of 
officers, chairpersons, directors, editors, etc. also have full time jobs, 
which results in a time-balancing act.

Constructive criticism is a way of keeping us all focused as well as motivating 
each of us to work toward improving the organization.  As President of TOS, I 
invite comments from members on aspects of the organization which could be 
improved. A willingness to help in the work of the organization is especially 
appreciated.  Some TOS members actually have assumed responsibilities in 
several areas, and I would like to invite others to offer assistance so that 
the volunteer workload might be more evenly distributed.  We are attempting to 
improve our service delivery whenever possible.  

In the past few years, there have been many improvements related to state bird 
organization websites.  Several members have pointed out features on other 
websites which they would like to see incorporated into ours.  If you have 
ideas or suggestions, please consider attending the Winter meeting this weekend 
in Manchester or the Spring meeting in Nashville.  There will be opportunities 
to discuss your ideas in an open forum. Also, you can e-mail me directly or any 
of the people who make TOS work.  Many are listed on our TOS website. 
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