[pct-l] farewell from Sqwiggle

[Bob Bankhead]

Brenda:

On behalf of those of us who, over the years,  have bombarded you with 
questions - however idiotic - and/or obtained numerous permits from you, 
"thank you for your kind service".

Welcome to the world of modern business where there is a definite 
distinction made between the value-added and/or importance of  "profit 
centers" and "cost centers". The first dept to feel the budget axe is 
usually R&D because they take so long to come up with something profitable 
(we can always catch up later).  Customer Service is usually second, Quality 
Assurance third. Sales and Marketing, or in this case, capital fund raising, 
is often next to last. Sadly. most top execs don't plan to be around for the 
long haul so their plans are very short-term. Whatever gets them the biggest 
bonus and a leg up to their next job is good for the company. End rant.

Sorry to hear you were one of the victims. Good luck in the future.

Wandering Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brenda Murray" <murbre at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 6:01 PM
Subject: [pct-l] farewell from Sqwiggle


>I would like to bid a sad  farewell to my  hiker/volunteer family.  As of
> today my position at PCTA has been eliminated.
> I have considered each and every permit I issued and each and every phone
> conversation I was fortunate enough to have an honor and a blessing.  Each
> of you will forever have a special place in my heart. As will the PCT, the
> trail I have loved for so many years.  I will cherish the friendships
> developed, and do hope you will remain in my life forever!  Now perhaps I
> will find more time to truly enjoy the trial...hope to see out there in 
> the
> future!
> Know this, with the elimination of my position came a new position for a
> highly paid fund raising staff member.  I know in my heart it must be with
> good reason, it just makes me want to say...HMMMMM.
> -- 
> My love and God's Light be with you in all that you are and in all that 
> you
> do
>            Brenda
> "The rivers flow not past, but through us, thrilling, tingling, vibrating
> every fiber and cell of our bodies, making them glide and sing." - John 
> Muir