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Post by rodwilson on Apr 23, 2009 21:30:34 GMT -5
Thoughts? Free associations?
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Post by strikeslip on Apr 23, 2009 22:44:28 GMT -5
"Lightening Rod" to attract civic minded people and keep them occupied with nonsense allowing the local "movers and shakers" to continue doing what is best for themselves.
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Post by Ralph on Apr 24, 2009 0:43:28 GMT -5
A great breakfast club and new "old boys network" that does absolutely nothing.
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Post by frankcor on Apr 24, 2009 10:04:14 GMT -5
Is it just me? No matter how many press releases or news stories I read or radio interviews I listen to, I still, for the life of me, can not figure out what Genesis' mission is supposed to be. For example: THE GENESIS GROUP unites individuals and organizations
to grow, promote and celebrate the Mohawk Valley region. Or this: The Genesis Group is a vibrant association working to advance regional economic, social and cultural interest and to foster regional unity and cooperation. Have you ever seen more wishy-washy verbs? Promote? Celebrate? Unite? Advance? Have they ever used a verb that connotes action? Do they ever attempt anything that can be measured? |
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Post by Clipper on Apr 24, 2009 10:16:15 GMT -5
"Accomplish" is a verb that is conspicuously absent from those statements. One would have to dig very deep to find the last "accomplishment" that they could take credit for.
The money that funds that mess is a "leak" in the vessel of taxpayer money that need to be plugged and patched to prevent further pouring of money into the pockets of the patrons and friends of our representatives. Put that funding to work by funding a viable plan for progress, and someone with the actual intent to "accomplish" that plan.
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Post by rodwilson on Apr 24, 2009 10:36:42 GMT -5
Great bits guys. Like frankcor, I was wondering if I was missing something.
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Post by gearofzanzibar on Apr 24, 2009 11:05:36 GMT -5
A group that never sets actual, measurable goals is always a success.
Hence the use of vague terms like "promoting", "developing" and "educating" without any defined criteria. Other than sponsoring a simply amazing number of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, of course.
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Post by frankcor on Apr 24, 2009 12:18:41 GMT -5
At what point to we stop tilting at windmills and just join them?
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Post by rodwilson on Apr 24, 2009 13:42:24 GMT -5
Well that's what I'm trying to determine. Harmless, well intentioned without direction or a cute little puppy who's Mastiff of a big brother is going to come running around the fence if I try to play.
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Post by Ralph on Apr 24, 2009 16:19:44 GMT -5
Well.......Let's not knock them completely here. After all, they are the best customer Hotel Utica has. ;D Without them where would it be? 
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Post by dgriffin on Apr 24, 2009 16:33:58 GMT -5
At what point to we stop tilting at windmills and just join them? Knowing nothing at all about them, but that hasn't stopped him in the past, Dave said: Well you join them when you want to be "in the picture." Figuratively or actually. Pay your ten bucks, go to the breakfast, and arrange to be in the photographer's line of site after the final coffee. Quite a simple technique for the burgeoning local celebrity who wants to build a portfolio of press exposure. There are a number of tricks you can use to improve your appearance in the shot. Pull out your checkbook and appear to be writing one up, and all the pols will come running around you. Quickly hide the checks just before the picture is snapped and you'll appear to be the "go to" person everyone else in the photo is watching and smiling at. When everyone else is just about to say CHEEEEZE, instead you should shout F**K YOU!! The resulting photo will show everyone looking at you with a stunned expression, just as though you had uttered something truly profound. Check with me offline for other truly unique attention getters. Bring your checkbook. |
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Post by frankcor on Apr 25, 2009 5:27:11 GMT -5
I'm taking notes Dave!
I'm also reviewing my life's decisions that have brought me to this point in time where I'm accepting advice from someone who refers to himself in the third person.
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Post by dgriffin on Apr 25, 2009 13:57:03 GMT -5
I'm taking notes Dave!
I'm also reviewing my life's decisions that have brought me to this point in time where I'm accepting advice from someone who refers to himself in the third person. Hahaha! It's a well known syndrome! |
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Post by frankcor on Apr 25, 2009 14:11:15 GMT -5
I'm okay with it, until you start using initial caps on the pronouns.
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Post by clarencebunsen on Apr 25, 2009 14:12:27 GMT -5
Frank,
Also check to see if anyone has any suggestions on how to get your name spelled correctly one the picture is taken.
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