Open Letter to TCAN'S Board of Directors … An Appeal to Reason

If TCAN volunteers have no voice in major decisions concerning the welfare of the organization, why on earth should they bother being volunteers? I know several people who have been steadfast volunteers since TCAN's inception seven years ago, and yet they still have no voice with the board of directors (who were initially volunteers themselves).

People volunteer their time to non-profits primarily because they believe in the mission and the vision. Of course, there are many other reasons for volunteering, but mission and vision are arguably among the biggies.

Michael Moran was the creator of TCAN's vision as well as its leading exponent and missionary. He has a Pied Piperish charisma that draws volunteers to him and holds them. In this regard, Michael has been successful for seven long, arduous years … remember, nothing succeeds like succcess! The questions the board should be asking are: (1) where are these volunteers now? (2) where and how will they get new ones? and (3) how will they hold onto the new ones without giving them a voice in things?

From all I can gather, the original corps of volunteers want desperately to be heard by the board, most particularly on the issue and status of Michael Moran. For God's sake, please hear them out … they've eearned that much. And if that's not enough, then at least consider the fact that you can't afford to lose them!

This appeal is not specifically about Michael or TCAN's board of directors. It is about TCAN's survival. The volunteers make it all happen. Give them their day in court.

Phil Blake