Jarred is in the running for the position of a regular board member or barring that as alternate
I am putting my name forward to run for the position of [regular or ] alternate board member. Having been kinky for all my life, I have only recently made the foray into the scene properly, and I have been thrilled with how welcoming, positive, constructive, and empowering the community here is. I want to play a role in continuing to ensure it stays that way both for longtime practitioners as well as for newcomers who are seeking knowledge and guidance.
I believe that I can bring a lot to the board. In my professional life I work, and have for most of my career, in logistics and administrative roles. I am skilled in various competencies such as complex problem solving, organizational and logistical duties, managerial tasks, human resources, conflict resolution, and just generally being extremely type A and anal retentive about things being done well and on time. I would be glad to lend these skills to the board so it can operate as the best it can be.
In terms of ideas, I have and what I would like to see generally with regards to the BDSM community here in general:
- Education: I would love to see a more regular schedule for workshops and educational talks and panels. Everything from theoretical to practical.
- More engagement and visibility both within the community and within the general public at large. I want those who are realizing their kinky inclinations to know that we are here as a resource and that there is a larger community out there that is ready to help them along their journey and provide a safe and constructive environment for that. And I want the board to be more visible within the community itself, whether this be through more frequent communications (newsletters etc) or just more events for in-person meets and social gatherings. I also would like to explore the use of other mediums besides FetLife to increase the visibility of the community.
- A wider variety of social gatherings, whether this be through themed social mixers/play parties, kinky trivia nights, kinky book club/film club, and other things of that nature.
I am very straightforward and no bullshit with my opinions and ideas, and this is what you will get with me on the board. Constructive, positive, but firm and steadfast in what I believe. I will not hedge or equivocate nor compromise on my principles but will always respect others in good faith.
Thank you for your consideration.