As far as I am concerned without leaders of all kinds
we would have no DPS! I am proud to say that we have many fine qualified
leaders that are generous enough to lead trips for our organization. Most participants think that it is tough enough getting that sase in and packing for the trip and getting to the trailhead on time. Consider the added responsibility of not only planning a good trip, but one that will attract participants because it's a fun climb, or hasn't been led recently. Then you have to track down an assistant leader, do a write up. A lot of us think that it is tough to sign-up for trips and plan schedules so far in advance. But the pressure isn't too bad because as a participant you can simply decide not to go. As a leader you have must always commit to many weekends of your time way in advance - and you can't back out!- Out go the sases, in come the phone calls, and additions and cancellations. Finally the weekend of your trip is here and you show up at the trailhead and everyone is looking to you to make their weekend a success. No one really says that - but let you just not find the peak or the right road and let's see what people say. So the pressure is on. Thank goodness there are people that are motivated to lead. That enjoy not only the challenge of finding the peak - but the responsibility of putting it all together. The entire DPS cannot thank it's leaders enough and on behalf of it membership I would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH! |
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SECRETARY JOHN McCULLY'S REPORT | |||||||
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