It is only by discussion and constructive critisism that members of a committee can make progress,it is very easy to sit on a fence as many do and with hindsight say what should or should not have been done.I have nothing but praise for people like John Adams who give up a hell of a lot of their valuable time to put back into a society or activity that they have enjoyed all their lives.Many who do this are ex proffessionals and can do a fine job.My concern is that although well meaning some cannot and reading between the lines John would agree with this.Also an organisation like this dealing with considerable sums of money.Is anyone accountable? Could it be possible that another ten years down the line we can say that all that money and now nothing?
You mention Jim that Ballroom Dancing fills you with horror Why? Ballroom and Tap Dancing are traditional forms of dancing.They are successful at Folk Festivals as workshops.Come on Jim surely you are not getting snobbish over dancing that has been a progression from Folk Dances.If it helps to fill up Cecil sharp House creates an interest in other activituies going on there, it is progress,the very thing you are asking for.
Al