Showing posts with label leader. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leader. Show all posts

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Dan Brooks is not taking the safe route in presenting his plan, and for that, he gets praise from me

It always seems to amaze me how things seem to happen for no apparent reason, but of course they never do. 
 
Earlier today I came across the following  quote below, in an article about change in business.  It seems fitting to me to have found it, given the leadership race currently underway within the BC Conservative Party, and so in a post to Facebook I stated:

"It will be interesting to see the ideas presented by Dan Brooks, Rick Peterson, and any others who may decide to let their name stand"

Now here is part of the article I found, "CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO":
 
"Simply asking the question "Why?" can lead to new ideas and new innovations that can directly impact the bottom line. 
 
Organizations benefit from change that results in new ways of looking at customer needs, new ways of delivering customer service, new ways of strengthening customer interactions and new products that might attract new markets.

New employees joining an organization are especially valuable because they can often point to areas of opportunity for improvement that those who have been long involved in the company might have overlooked. But even existing employees should be encouraged to question why things are done a certain way and look for new ways to get work done faster, better and with higher levels of quality and service
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Well it wasn't more than an hour later when I received a media update from the Dan Brooks leadership campaign.  This is what he had to say:

Dan Brooks, candidate for the leadership of the BC Conservatives, today introduced a dramatic, innovative plan to promote party unity.

"The BC Conservative Party has recorded many successes in recent years," said Brooks. "We have significantly increased our membership, and in the last election we fielded an impressive roster of candidates."

"Yet, because of internal divisions, it sometimes has been difficult to focus on our primary task - electing BC Conservatives to the Legislative Assembly."

"The leadership contest now underway gives our party a welcome opportunity to build a solid foundation for the future, and I pledge my best efforts to ensuring that in April 2014 we emerge stronger and more united than ever before."

Thursday, January 17, 2013

This government continues to stagger to the finish line of this electoral term --- and only a miracle will see them win re-election for another term



On February 26th, 2011, Christy Clark was elected leader of the BC Liberal Party, making her Premier of the province ... she was then sworn in as British Columbia's 35th Premier on March 14th, 2011 ...

On May 12th, 2011 she was elected MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey MLA in a by-election ... and on May 30th, 2011 Christy Clark then took her legislative seat as MLA ...

SO ... how many days has the government she leads conducted the people business in the legislature since then?
Dome of the BC Legislature in Victoria
Between April 27th, 2011 and June 2nd, 2011 Christy Clark had the government in session for 20 days ... between October 4th, 2011 and November 24th, 2011 the legislature was in session for 23 days ... and ... between February 14th, 2012 and May 31st, 2012 the government was in session for another 48 days.

Since Christy Clark was elected as the leader of the BC Liberal Party -- and therefore the Premier of the province of British Columbia -- the legislature has been in session a total of 91 days. 

That's just three months.

Christy Clark has been premier for 21 and a half months; government has been in the legislature, doing the peoples business, for just 3 of them.

Given events of the past few weeks with controversy over whether Auditor General John Doyle would be given a second term ... the erratic spending of 10's of thousand of dollars on a constituency office by BC Liberal MLA Eric Foster in Vernon - Monashee ... and the complete mishandling, by the Liberals, of whether BC Liberal MLA John Slater was to have the opportunity to run again for the party ... I'm not surprised its only been 90 days.

This government continues to stagger to the finish line of this electoral term --- and only a miracle will see them win re-election for another term.

A decade of government under the NDP saw reckless spending and numerous scandals. And a decade of government under the BC Liberals has really seen much the same.

Now the question is; will the people of BC turn to, and consider, the option of electing a BC Conservative government led by John Cummins?

I'm Alan Forseth in Kamloops ... with the thoughts, and questions, of one conservative. 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

BC Conservatives are growing -- we're hiring!

BC Conservatives seek Manager of Fundraising

Manager of Fundraising
Reporting to the Chair of the Finance Committee, and working with the Leader, President, Campaign Director and Director of Political Operations, this person will be responsible for the following functions:
  • Development of tailored fundraising strategies for corporate and individual donors
  • Maintain and update current and existing donor lists
  • Write fundraising, letters and emails to solicit individual donations
  • Organise fundraising events for the party
  • Work with the finance committee to solicit donations
  • Offer input and advice for Regional Directors and individual Constituency Associations in their fundraising activities
Salary will be based on experience.
Please send a cover letter and CV to applications@bcconservative.ca
Applications must be received by May 25th, 2012

BC Conservative seek Manager of Communications

Manager of Communications
Reporting to the Leader and Campaign Director, this person will be responsible for the following functions:
  • Develop and implement long and short term communications strategies
  • Write news releases and speeches for the leader, and critics
  • Work with candidates to write and approve their news releases
  • Work closely with the media to ensure coverage of BC Conservative activities
  • Manage media inquiries for the leader and candidates
  • Serve as a spokesperson when appropriate
  • Manage social media for the party and the leader
Salary will be based on experience.
Please send a cover letter and CV to applications@bcconservative.ca
Applications must be received by May 25th, 2012

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

BC Conservatives to hold Leadership Convention and Special General Meeting

If you are a member of the BC Conservative Party, you have hopefully received the following notification that went out yesterday from BC Conservative Party President, Wayne McGrath.

As a member of the BC Conservative Party, you are cordially invited and strongly encouraged to attend the Leadership Convention which will acclaim John Cummins as the new Leader of the Party. The attached link Registration Form provides the details of this Convention which will be held in Surrey on May 28, 2011. You may also register online at www.bcconservative.ca.