Kevin C. Tompkins wrote:
>
> I have followed this recent thread and finally feel obligated to join in
> ...  I haven't commented in some time so here I go again...
>
> Deron Treadwell wrote:
> >
> > But like any organization they are far from perfect.  This is a forum with
> > a lot of great Maine hockey fans who want to see the program succeed who
> > could provide a lot of useful information and ideas.  Please don't look at
> > comments like this as an attack on FoMH but constructive criticism.
> >
>
> >
> > It may be sad, but you sound like you are accepting the shortcomings as
> > being the best the organization can do.  There are always new and
> > innovative ways to do things and not everything has to cost money.  Do I
> > know of a lot of ways?  Probably not, but at the same time you don't seem
> > open to the sharing of these ideas either.
> >
>
> I have to agree with Deron here.  FOMH does need to improve - any
> organization that doesn't believe that is only kidding itself.  From
> Cathy's messages, it is clear to this reader that she is just too close
> to the program and has gotten very defensive about any criticism
> directed its way.  Cathy, I don't think many people would say that FOMH
> does a bad job - I just think people are saying that they can do a
> better job.  How you say??  FOMH needs to be more innovative in their
> approaches to getting people involved - going online on the Internet is
> one such way.  I also don't agree that idea of advertising should be
> completely abandoned - it should be always looked at as an option as
> long as the activities are within the boundaries of the NCAA regs.  FOMH
> needs to be more proactive in its thought processes here I believe - it
> seems to be that this may be one case where advertising dollars could go
> a long way to boosting membership which would in turn generate more
> income for the hockey program.  To just make a statement that "no money
> can be spent on advertising" seems a little short-sighted to me.
>
> I have to admit that being an alum that now resides in NH - I, too,
> suffer from an ignorance as to what FOMH is all about.   I have followed
> Maine hockey closely since I graduated in '84 and have never felt
> inclined to join the organization.
>
> just my $.02
>
> - Kevin
>
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Instead of knocking FOMH why dont you join and lend some of your
"expertise" to the program??
 
John