Derby
Crew Member
hmmmm.... that looks yummy.....
The first meeting that I have attended, (almost didn't make it, missed the first 25-30minutes - WORK!!!!). For me it was an introduction to the format, tone, methods, attitude, levels of education in topics of discussion needed to proactively contribute. I can see that I have a lot of time to put in and lots of ground to cover in order to catch up and get up to speed with some of the levels of enlightenment of some of the folks there last night. These guys/gals must put in massive, I mean incredible amounts of time to be on top of all of the numbers and facts on a variety of issues and topics. I can see now that this is not like our town hall meetings that we all had for the Halibut quota last year, where anyone can stand up and holler out their beefs and gripes. These meetings have structure, methods, and a manner of conduct that will take some time to learn and adjust to in order to make positive contributions to the process and subsequently the fisheries. Sure I can see from my own perspective that some things we would like to have happen faster and in our immediate favour, but like I mentioned, the established methods have to be learned, and then one can get into the game, and work together to get things done.
For me this was an eye opener, as to the amount of time that these people that have been attending all of these meetings, have been putting in. I don't know where they find the time to do it, we are all busy. My hat is off to them for that, and I only hope that I can find some time to contribute and make a positive mark towards the security of our fisheries by doing what I can do when I can.
More hands definately will make lighter work for all.