@ Kikuchiyo: Respect is not needed? I must respectfully disagree. Respectful behavior at least, is definitely needed, else one risks being labeled as self-righteous, conceited, combative, and a number of other undesirable labels, and summarily dismissed from consideration by a group. I have learned this the hard way (and still slip sometimes; it's challenging for "strong" personalities). This defeats the purpose of being an agent for positive change.

Identifying problems is not so difficult in situations like this; devising solutions that work for the majority of stakeholders--those being every member and staff here--and selling them effectively, is not so easy. You've shared your opinion on what you think should be and needs to be, poignantly. I agree with some, but not with all, and as the tone of each subsequent post grates, it becomes harder to overlook the delivery and focus on the message.

To be taken seriously, I think mutually respectful behavior is required.