This is a Public Service Announcement

John Scherrer and several members of the various appointed boards that serve Hayes Township have often repeated the refrain that "Nobody wants to volunteer to be on any of the boards."  So, as a public service to Hayes Township, I have decided to run this post once a month on this blog until every board is at full capacity and there is a file full of applications to back them up.  Apparently there are still positions available for those who are interested. 

I have heard rumors that some members of some of the boards feel "trapped," like if they resign from their service on the boards, either before their terms are up or when their terms are up, there is no one else to take their place and the board will be left short-handed without them.  By making this announcement, I am doing my part to encourage the taxpaying citizens of Hayes Township to step up and apply for jobs on the boards and serve your community.

Even if they don't appoint you right away, you will have thrown your hat in the ring against future needs for people willing to do the job.  Hopefully, they will keep your application on file and check back with you at least annually for updates if they cannot appoint you right away.

This way, when terms are up, there will be a pool of new folks willing to do the jobs and fill vacancies and the incumbents will not feel an obligation to stay if they want to move on.  It will also ensure that there are fresh faces bringing their best ideas to Hayes Township.

Once appointed, these new members should never take their appointments lightly, but should avail themselves of every opportunity to train for their new position and take advantage of the resources available to them through Michigan Townships Association

I urge all of my readers who are voting members of Hayes township to consider public service in Hayes Township.  If you are interested in serving as a member of an appointed board, please go to the Hayes Township office on Townline Lake Road to fill out an application.  You can make a difference.

Right now, this public service announcement and this blog are the best I have to offer.  As soon as I am a legal resident of Hayes Township, I will be considering public service myself.

Thanks, Robin for helping me get the word out.