[MainstreetManagers] Outgoing board members

[HDP Poteau]

Melyn I was trying to think of how to say why I won't do it and couldn't
put it to words. Your response is exactly what I was thinking. I would
rather celebrate them joining.

MP

On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 9:17 AM Melyn Johnson <director at mainstreetguymon.com>
wrote:

> I have pondered this for years and here are some of the reasons why I
> don’t make a big deal when they go off the board:
>
>    - I honestly expect my board members to continue on their committee
>    (and most do), which is where the real work gets done;
>    - Giving the big going away deal might make them feel as if they are
>    being dismissed, or they have done enough … and I still want to have them
>    involved;
>    - We work hard for the dollars we have in our budget and we really
>    weigh out the spending;
>    - I do send a hand written thank you card, which I am very sincere in
>    what I say (not a cookie cutter card);
>    - Giving them thank yous and shows of appreciation (not costly ones)
>    throughout their tenure is more important than having a party when they
>    leave.
>
>
>
> *From:* MainstreetManagers <mainstreetmanagers-bounces at lists.onenet.net> *On
> Behalf Of *Connie Smith
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 7, 2021 1:33 PM
> *To:* 'Main Street Managers' <mainstreetmanagers at lists.onenet.net>
> *Subject:* [MainstreetManagers] Outgoing board members
>
>
>
> Does anyone do anything special for outgoing board members?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
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>
> Connie Smith – Executive Director
>
> 327 N. 7th | P.O. Box 188
>
> Perry, OK 73077
>
> (580) 336-1212
>
> Mainstreetperry.com
>
>
>
>
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