Crossrutted wrote:That could well happen.garyboy wrote:
to me there is a simple answer. everyone ditch the TRF as it now exists, and set up a proper registered charity for the betterment of our sport/interest/ hobby .. give it a name, eg `Trail Riding For All` (TRFA) or maybe a better name?
and let the present directors preside over their own business interests, in their own unique way.
However, the traction with councils, government etc has been built under the TRF name over many years, a new organisation would take time to establish itself . Also the presence of two bodies representing a relatively small interest group would dilute effectiveness.
Surely it is better to correct the shortcomings of the existing organisation?
Which needs all interested members to register their votes at the forthcoming AGM with a view to changing the current Directors behaviours.
Just paying a yearly membership fee is no longer enough to support the future of the TRF.
I would assume that the TRF membership would reduce greatly, while the TRFA (or perhaps the `REAL TRF` good name?) would gain in strength rapidly .. it not being a business but a charitable organisation more in tune with its members?
councils and NPAs would soon know the difference, and the `Real TRF` would be representing a much larger membership? so would be listened to more.
perhaps this new organisation could learn how to connect better with new members and retain their interest and hence grow its numbers. there are loads of trail riders out there!
