Re: [Philmont]: An Advisor's Quandary

MessageHey, I'm a mom and I'm going on the Cavalcade with the venture crew. I suggest you wait to get the new trails then have another meeting to discuss it. You review before then and tell them what you think they're capable of. That way you're prepared.

Lise

Lise Fuller
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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: R Fisher
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:59 PM
  Subject: [Philmont]: An Advisor's Quandary

  Greetings All,

  I find myself with a bit of a problem this evening. Recently I presented our crews with information so that they could start looking at the program features that they wanted and narrowing their choices for the upcoming trek selection process. Tonight I found out that one of the crews had a meeting where they selected the "top five" based on last year's Treks book. (Yes, I know that there may be changes and its not official). This is a good thing, and crew meetings to work on this kind of thing were encouraged. In the course of the discussion however, I became aware that there were several Moms at the meeting. I am also aware that these Moms can be very "influencial" at times. I almost think I see Mom fingerprints on the selections (not necessarily a good thing).

  My quandary is that I think their primary selections are below their capabilities, i.e. that they are "under treking". I know it is supposed to be a crew decision (and I really hope it is). I also know that there Are No Bad Itineraries at Philmont. But, I also think that the crew could be bored and/or disappointed with their choice versus other slightly more challenging itineraries with the same program features that offer more "Philmont". So I am turning to the wisdom of the list for counsel and advise. What would you do?

  And if any of the Moms are lurking, I'm sorry if I've offended you.

  Happy Trails,

  Roy Fisher

  PS : At the meeting where we did our first rough cut crew assignment process, this was the group that wanted to hike till they dropped and choose "high degree of difficulty" treks.

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Received on Mon Feb 27 23:51:09 2006