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under oath and with the threat of imprisonment for perjury.
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Did I say dramatic?
Anyway, it'll be pretty scary for me. I've never stood before a court in my life.
Sherburn is now fighting for its life, I understand.
I was giving this some thought this morning, as I walking the dog...I can see Sherburn from my house on a very clear morning.
If I was a committee member, how would I be reacting? As I walked, I got to speculating....
Well, I'd be worried that I was going to face personal consequences as a result of my actions. I'd have to ask myself whether I'd acted properly and whether I had been involved in anything nefarious, or even fraudulent.
I'd figure that the best way to avoid having the spotlight turned upon me would be to ensure that Sherburn wins its case against HMRC. Of course, that means I'd need some good counsel...expensive.
Oh, well, perhaps I could use the club's funds to fight the case; no point in spending my own cash, yet.
But what about the members? Wouldn't they be unsettled by these out-goings?
"I know, " I thought, "I'll tell 'em that its a legal battle which is vital to the survival of the club. The real cause of all the problems is that geezer, Dave Turner. They'll never twig that the battle is really about saving my own skin."
Pure speculation, of course. I haven't a clue about the motivations of actual committee' members.
Anyway, it'll be pretty scary for me. I've never stood before a court in my life.
Sherburn is now fighting for its life, I understand.
I was giving this some thought this morning, as I walking the dog...I can see Sherburn from my house on a very clear morning.
If I was a committee member, how would I be reacting? As I walked, I got to speculating....
Well, I'd be worried that I was going to face personal consequences as a result of my actions. I'd have to ask myself whether I'd acted properly and whether I had been involved in anything nefarious, or even fraudulent.
I'd figure that the best way to avoid having the spotlight turned upon me would be to ensure that Sherburn wins its case against HMRC. Of course, that means I'd need some good counsel...expensive.
Oh, well, perhaps I could use the club's funds to fight the case; no point in spending my own cash, yet.
But what about the members? Wouldn't they be unsettled by these out-goings?
"I know, " I thought, "I'll tell 'em that its a legal battle which is vital to the survival of the club. The real cause of all the problems is that geezer, Dave Turner. They'll never twig that the battle is really about saving my own skin."
Pure speculation, of course. I haven't a clue about the motivations of actual committee' members.
Last edited by bogbeagle; 10th Dec 2008 at 23:11.
Sherburn is now fighting for its life, I understand.
Will you be happy if Sherburn goes out of business because of the action you have taken? I can't help sensing a degree of smugness in your posts.
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Believe me, BR, I've nothing to be smug about. This thing has been dragging on for four years, or more, I think. It's wounded me deeply, I can assure you.
As they say, "you had to have been there".
In this instance, "my actions" comprise nothing more than speaking the truth. The case against Sherburn is being brought by HMRC, not me.
Would you have me pipe down?
The timing of my post is independent of the AGM, btw.
Honestly.
I can't see the membership taking any effective action now. Anyway, like most memberships, the bulk are indifferent to the politics; 'til it bites 'em on the bum. All they want is cheap and hassle-free flying. Human nature, I guess.
In any case, what can they do?
Their options are to fight the case...and hope to win. Or they can admit to the tax liabilities, pay up and amend the club's employment strategies. It doesn't matter to me.
All that I ever wanted was to be treated properly and not with the contempt that was demonstrated by (in particular) a key individual.
As they say, "you had to have been there".
In this instance, "my actions" comprise nothing more than speaking the truth. The case against Sherburn is being brought by HMRC, not me.
Would you have me pipe down?
The timing of my post is independent of the AGM, btw.
Honestly.
I can't see the membership taking any effective action now. Anyway, like most memberships, the bulk are indifferent to the politics; 'til it bites 'em on the bum. All they want is cheap and hassle-free flying. Human nature, I guess.
In any case, what can they do?
Their options are to fight the case...and hope to win. Or they can admit to the tax liabilities, pay up and amend the club's employment strategies. It doesn't matter to me.
All that I ever wanted was to be treated properly and not with the contempt that was demonstrated by (in particular) a key individual.
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