When I first took over as committee chair for my troop I also had a few problems with some parents. My committee knows when there is a problem I will ask one question?
How will this Benefit the boys and or the troop. If they cannot answer that question topic is dropped.
The other one I get is because thats the way we always did it. My answer is dont tell me how we used to do it, tell me how we can improve it.
Im not the must loved Committee Chair, but all politics, back stabbing, secret meeting have stopped. The Uniformed leaders now get full support of the committee. The most powerful tool I have is enclosed. Usually when the parents are removed for any position for the troop they take their son and go elsewhere. We have never asked a boy to leave the troop.
Dear ??????,
Thank you for your, past comment and help on the committee of Troop 157. At the present time, as the troop has grown and new incoming parents want positions on the committee, I feel your services are no longer required.
I wish you luck in your future endeavors. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at xxxxxxx (home) or xxxxxxxx (work) at your convenience.
Thank you,
Committee Chair