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Just got this. Seems things did not go well, but cannot really tell... To Our Valued Partners, As some of you may know, the Dallas Safari Club Convention week in Atlanta was my first official full week on the job as the new CEO for DSC. Convention was a steep learning curve for me, meeting people, learning about the mechanics of the event, and taking in as much information as possible. This past week has allowed me, our DSC staff, and our volunteer leadership to have a short time to debrief, while also continuing to take in and process data and valuable feedback, so that DSC can collectively understand how to best move forward. As we ended our first convention in Atlanta 9 days ago, we had a “CEO roundtable” with a representative group of about 50 exhibitor partners to receive real-time feedback on everything that could be improved for future shows regarding thoughts and concerns about everything Atlanta. Between the information that was openly shared during the roundtable, combined with the continuous flow of information over the past week via event surveys, formal letters, social media posts, and direct conversations with our valued exhibitor partners, sponsors, and members, our DSC team has quickly gained important context on the broad sentiments regarding the outcome of the convention, as well as expressed concerns regarding possible future plans. Though the feedback we have received spans the spectrum from negative to positive, the two most common themes that are reflective of the feedback include this: there is a broad concern from our convention stakeholders regarding our ability to enjoy the degree of success for all stakeholders that we have become accustomed to over the years should our convention remain in Atlanta; and two, there is an expressed strong commitment from our convention partners to continue to support DSC but with a request for improved communication. This update letter today is to start that process for better communication and let you all know that DSC is hearing your concerns. We understand that without the support from our exhibitor partners, sponsors, donors, members, and others, DSC will not be able to continue to deploy our mission as successfully as in the past and to continue to be looked at as a world leader in supporting conservation and being a strong voice for our important hunting heritage. Listening and communication are a good start but putting an actionable plan together that addresses the concerns is what matters the most. The DSC team is currently working around the clock to put that plan in place as quickly as possible so you can see how serious we are taking the current situation. I ask for your continued patience and support as we work through this important process. My goal and commitment to all of you is to have more details by the end of January or early February that will allow you to better plan for upcoming events based on our path forward that we are charting now. Thank you all, again, for your candor and continued support of DSC. Rob McCanna CEO DSC and DSC Foundation Website | ||
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That is a well written letter. | |||
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I’ll bet he was thinking WTF have I gotten into? I wish him and the club the best, but they have a really deep hole to dig themselves out of. Need some change at board level, should be some accountably, be interesting to see who the chosen one’s are for next board election. Karl Evans | |||
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I just received it as well. Yes, it is well written letter attempting to put out the dumpster fire they created. This would not have been circulated if the show was a success. Notice how communication was mentioned a couple of times. That’s a definite must. I don’t know the new CEO, other than I believe he was a Walther executive. I believe he was hired by those who created this mess, as the membership, life or regular, did not have any say. I do wish him the best in turning things around. I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills. Marcus Cady DRSS | |||
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I spoke to a number of outfitters at HSC and by all accounts DSC in Atlanta was a complete bust. I thought that was a bad idea, turns out it was. I decided not to go to DSC this year because if I had to fly, I figured I'd just go to Nashville. I think a lot of folks must have thought that based on what I heard from the outfitters. Also, it doesn't sound like there was a lot of advertising outside of DSC, so no one who is not a member would know there was a huge show in their backyard that they might want to attend. And, Atlanta is the worst airport in the country. And, a snowstorm. Maybe, if there is not an appropriate venue in Dallas, DSC should consider either a temporary or permanent merger with HSC. We've got a great venue in Houston -- The George R. Brown Convention Center -- that can easily accommodate the DSC Convention. If Dallas ever gets an appropriate venue, they could alternate years between Houston and Dallas if they did a permanent merger, or they could just do it temporarily until Dallas gets their act together. | |||
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First order of business is realizing that something is wrong. Second is correcting it. Third is WHY did it happen? If the same individuals who are so impressed with rewarding themselves with sashes are still in charge, it is anyone's guess what might be the end result! | |||
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I wrote the new guy. I asked who lied about the Dallas venue. I also asked why the mass resignations. | |||
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I’ll bet you dinner that you don’t get an honest, believable reply. I doubt if he knows the real reason for the resignations and he’ll likely say that no one lied, but that the City lied to them or “circumstances” delayed the convention center renovation. I don’t see much change coming as long as the same bunch is running things. Karl Evans | |||
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DSC is now DALLAS SHASE CLUB! | |||
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. . . unless you like awards, sashes, cords, etc. Maybe they need some crowns. Look at the hunting backgrounds of some of the current board members. Kathi just posted a link to a new video talking about the dangers trophy hunting poses to the Amboseli super tuskers . . . guess who shot one of the five mentioned? If I recall correctly the same person shot something like a couple dozen kudu . . . on one hunt . . . trying to get a 60" kudu. The board was actually starting to look more like a professional board before the coup. Now it looks a lot more like an old NRA good old boy board. Mike | |||
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By the way, he denies it was him that shot the elephant. | |||
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but a dozen kudu?? | |||
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. . . well we know that one of the Amboseli super tuskers was shot around the first of March last year. And we understand that the elephant was shot in the Enduimet area. And we know that Kilombero North holds the concession for Enduimet. And we know that the individual was hunting in that area with Kilombero North based on his own Instagram posts. Admittedly there were others in the hunting party as his guests and traveling companions, so it is at least possible that one of them shot the elephant. A member on AR was there, maybe he will share with us who shot the elephant. So maybe for the avoidance of doubt, I should say that one of the Amboseli super tuskers shot last year appears to have been shot on his safari, although not necessarily by him. Mike | |||
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Shit stirring as usual and why would we want to name one of us? The international community noted that your photo of a folded young elephant did not do us any favors. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Speaking of shit stirring . . . perhaps you should read the whole thread. The discussion is about the current DSC leadership. This individual is one of those people. Mike | |||
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Baldry has a history of selective reading… | |||
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He pales in comparison to you and Jines! You two have taken that quality to new highlights! | |||
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Saeed, There you go again.... | |||
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Unanimous feedback here in Nashville - a disaster No one wanted to go to Atlanta. Folks prefer Dallas and Nashville. Why not Dallas SCI in another Dallas location? Gaylord? or San Antonio? One fact I heard was 2K exhibitors in Atlanta and 800 attendees in whole on Friday. Might be bad data, but first day at Nashville was PACKED. "Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid" -- Ronald Reagan "Ignorance of The People gives strength to totalitarians." Want to make just about anything work better? Keep the government as far away from it as possible, then step back and behold the wonderment and goodness. | |||
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