Hello from Friendship Indiana

[Dobegrant]

welcome from Arizona and another NMLRA member

 

[jalanr]

Welcome from Indiana.

 

[tom mesa]

Welcome from Mesa, Az

 

[thomas]

Welcome to the forum.
Thomas

 

[LSLibelo]

Welcome from California.

 

[Colonial Boy]

Welcome from New England.

 

[hawkeye hugo]

Hello from Belgium, I visited twice Friendship in the 90 's. And one NMLRA rendezvous in Vermont
Hawkeye Hugo

 

[hawkeye hugo]

Also became a member of the primitive camp group of Friendship called,, the widowmakers''. Great bunch of guys.
Hawkeye Hugo

 

[Diogenes454]

Hello everyone.

My name is Harold Coleman, and I am the new Manager of Operations for the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
I am new to muzzle loading, but considering my new position I need to get "educated" quickly. That is why I am here.
I like shooting and have no preference for what I shoot; I like pistols, rifles, and shotguns. If I had to pick my favorite today, it would be cannon.
I have little practical experience, but I am ready to learn. The great part is that the NMLRA has all manner of muzzle loaders that I can use. Don't worry, I am not going off "half-cocked" we have a great group of instructors that I can rely upon to get me the appropriate training.

I look forward to scouring the site to see what gems of information I can find.

Welcome fellow Hoosier. Parker city here.....lots of highly intelligent Gentlemen here.

 

[Hayes Cooper]

As a member of the organization, and nothing against you, why would someone be hired to manage operations over something they no nothing about? Another decision by this dying organization that makes zero sense.

 

[flintlockrb]

Welcome fellow Hoosier. Parker city here.....lots of highly intelligent Gentlemen here.

And ladies

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine
Nit Wit

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Welcome from Kentucky. My young son and I are members and attend nationals. Hope to see you there this year!

 

[BackDraft]

As a member of the organization, and nothing against you, why would someone be hired to manage operations over something they no nothing about? Another decision by this dying organization that makes zero sense.

Easier to teach muzzleloading to someone with a firm handle on the operational/organizational skill set than to teach that to a muzzleloader.

 

[BackDraft]

Welcome from Indiana

 

[hunter thompson]

Good to have you. WELCOME from the northeast

 

[Boomerang]

Another welcome from Indiana!

 

[Harold Coleman]

As a member of the organization, and nothing against you, why would someone be hired to manage operations over something they no nothing about? Another decision by this dying organization that makes zero sense.

I do not take your comments personally, but can offer the following as a general response.
Hiring someone who has little knowledge or experience in a particular field to manage operations in that area may seem counterintuitive. However, there are good reasons why an organization might make such a decision.

A good manager does not necessarily need to have deep technical knowledge of the field they are managing. My primary responsibility is to oversee the operations, coordinate with different groups, and ensure that things run smoothly. A manager with excellent leadership skills, strong communication, and decision-making abilities can successfully manage operations even in a field they are not intimately familiar with. If you consider that a manager from a different field can bring fresh perspectives and ideas that may benefit the organization, you could presume that the association is looking for a different approach to solving their problems. I believe that this was the intent when I was offered the position. My previous experience and current enthusiasm for the success of the NMLRA is, in my opinion, a necessary component of what is needed for the future of the organization.

 

[user 31232]

I do not take your comments personally, but can offer the following as a general response.
Hiring someone who has little knowledge or experience in a particular field to manage operations in that area may seem counterintuitive. However, there are good reasons why an organization might make such a decision.

A good manager does not necessarily need to have deep technical knowledge of the field they are managing. My primary responsibility is to oversee the operations, coordinate with different groups, and ensure that things run smoothly. A manager with excellent leadership skills, strong communication, and decision-making abilities can successfully manage operations even in a field they are not intimately familiar with. If you consider that a manager from a different field can bring fresh perspectives and ideas that may benefit the organization, you could presume that the association is looking for a different approach to solving their problems. I believe that this was the intent when I was offered the position. My previous experience and current enthusiasm for the success of the NMLRA is, in my opinion, a necessary component of what is needed for the future of the organization.

As a member of the organization, and nothing against you, why would someone be hired to manage operations over something they no nothing about? Another decision by this dying organization that makes zero sense.

Why not the Biden administration and Biden himself are just that

 

[Harold Coleman]

Would anyone here see the benefit if I were to make a thread about what is happening at the NMLRA?
It could be a place I could post updates as to what we are doing as far as improvements or get feedback from the community?