[pct-l] ED compensation

[Andy Johnson]

I think people should look at the value for money vs price alone.

Nobody complains about executive compensation of gear makers or their 
distributers.
Nobody complains about compensation of rangers and SAR people who come out 
to save those in trouble.

Look at the discussions about weight and best gear for the trail.
NONE of the lightweight and good stuff is cheap. Yet, somehow the money is 
found to pay for saving 10 lbs on every step.
Look at the prices paid and money wasted for the food and stuff donated 
along the trail.
You bought it. You didn't use it. You threw it away. Others came along and 
said a silent "Thank You".

What value do you get from the association-? Is it worth what -you- are 
paying-?
What changes would you suggest-?

When you complain about something add a suggestion on how to improve it.
Anyone can complain with scant facts and moral outrage. Get the facts and 
learn more.
Then complain and offer a corrective idea.
Your statements will carry much more weight and you will be given more 
attention.

If you ran the association what would you do differently-?

Personally, I like what they do and how they do it.
They have taken a very complex situation and made it simple and easy to 
transit.
They have negotiated the rules and rights and protections so that everyone 
knows what is expected of them.
The Rangers do not have to deal with many different people all asking the 
same questions and arguing about it.
We all know where we need bear cannisters, where to find info on everything 
we'll need...almost.
And what conditions are likely to be up the trail ahead of us.

That is a lot of work for the peanuts we pay as members.