lakeside7 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 I wonder how many of you received the email from the LCS outlining the tremendous problem they have to stay a float. Even thought of selling off some real estate, maybe they have been overly ambitious with their expansion plans? Any thoughts how they may restructure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Sell some land. Much of it isn't used. The LCS is not what it used to be. I was a member for many years but gave it up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, cedros said: Sell some land. Much of it isn't used. The LCS is not what it used to be. I was a member for many years but gave it up. Us too. It has been politicized. No longer members after more than 10 years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 Sadly LCS is no longer what it used to be. 15yrs ago it was a valuable resource to find information but now I think people are using FB. I would be be sad to see it close but I think it’s time... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 If they would just get back to the basics. It is what it is, and when it works, it is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 In the last 20 year we were member for one year...the information was pretty lousy 20 years ago so there is no good old days there.. People who are members are the ones who received the letter and the ones who will decide of the future of the club. If it serves enough people here they will continue , if not it wll die, that is the fate of most organizations. They have some good programs for the people who are joiners, it probably is worth continung. if not.. adios.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted November 30, 2020 Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, bmh said: In the last 20 year we were member for one year...the information was pretty louy 20 years ago so there is no good old days there.. People who are members are the ones who received the letter and the ones who will decide of the future of the club. If it serves enough people here they will continue , if not it wll die, that s the fate of most organization. They have some good programs for the people who are joiners, it probably is worth continung. if not.. adios.. Perfectly said. I have not found any use for the place other than getting that death document done and I was never a member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2595 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 23 hours ago, lakeside7 said: I wonder how many of you received the email from the LCS outlining the tremendous problem they have to stay a float. Even thought of selling off some real estate, maybe they have been overly ambitious with their expansion plans? Any thoughts how they may restructure? Sytems and Processes !!!!!! Run it like a company and they all would be gone. Just my opinion based on what I observed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexijims1 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Would hate to lose some of their great services though, like Health Day and Passport services. Recently filed my passport renewal with them on Nov 5 and had it back by Fed Ex in 19 days. GREAT JOB, IMO -- especially with all the Covid closedowns, making those services al the more difficult ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 LCS Health day, where you pay for what can be had for free. Passport services are the same as available at Chapala's Amer. Legion. Let those that think that LCS is an asset pay for it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, mexijims1 said: Would hate to lose some of their great services though, like Health Day and Passport services. Recently filed my passport renewal with them on Nov 5 and had it back by Fed Ex in 19 days. GREAT JOB, IMO -- especially with all the Covid closedowns, making those services al the more difficult ! There is always the legion or whatever it is called in Chapala for that service. I am sure that the Consulate would find another location to provide their services if LCS would close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 11/29/2020 at 8:40 PM, lakeside7 said: I wonder how many of you received the email from the LCS outlining the tremendous problem they have to stay a float. Even thought of selling off some real estate, maybe they have been overly ambitious with their expansion plans? Any thoughts how they may restructure? Would be curious as to what the email said. Would you post the text? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 I was told when we first came Lakeside that people would use the LCS until they became established in the community. I find this to be true, we were members for 3 years and finally just quit going. They have done some good things for the Mexican community, so I think as several others have said maybe they need to go back to basics. The library and bus trips were the only things we ever used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 7 hours ago, rafterbr said: I was told when we first came Lakeside that people would use the LCS until they became established in the community. I find this to be true, we were members for 3 years and finally just quit going. They have done some good things for the Mexican community, so I think as several others have said maybe they need to go back to basics. The library and bus trips were the only things we ever used. The library and the bus trips were the only things I ever used. Now that I know my way around Guadalajara I don't need the bus trips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 Agree with Maincoons. It has been politicized, so I also gave up a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrbower Posted December 2, 2020 Report Share Posted December 2, 2020 I also used the library but that has been made unusable because of their ideas about what constitutes safety. Only access is now online. Book pickup with an appointment. So no browsing. Concerns are for the safety of the volunteers but those same folks shop in stores and dine out where reasonable protocols are in place. Very few folks rent DVD's. Restaurant is closed so no socializing there. Open Circle isn't the same as before because of Covid. Health checks not used often. Very few used the space for line dance classes, etc. My wife liked the free films but we have streaming TV and can see lots of films that way. I could never stand the crowded space and plastic chairs and people talking over the film like they were at home. We did passport renewal at Chapala Legion last time and it worked fine. So I guess I'll buy a Kindle or browse the bazaars for used paperbacks. I know they have programs in place to help the local community but those programs might have to seek a new umbrella organization or operate on their own. I might consider a donation to keep those programs operating but I'll probably not renew my membership at LCS. Covid has done a number on economic and mental health along with the physical health of communities around the world. Frustration is up, crime is up, business failures are up, education is faltering, and non-profit organizations like the LCS are hurting. We all live in a new world now and expectations of "normalcy" might be misguided at least in the near future. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 9 hours ago, HoneyBee said: Agree with Maincoons. It has been politicized, so I also gave up a year ago. What do you mean by politicized? Government politics? Management politics? Or as a figure of speech? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 The internet has changed how people relate to each other, communicate and socialize so be it, move on everyone.. this too will pass..time change and it is good to change and let go of what was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 26 minutes ago, bmh said: The internet has changed how people relate to each other, communicate and socialize so be it, move on everyone.. this too will pass..time change and it is good to change and let go of what was... Some of us prefer communicating face to face and [gasp!] by telephone. Nothing to do with LCS which I have only been to twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 The point is that life is changing and people move to other ways to get the information they need.. one, person not changing makes no difference.. When I came here people were communicating by telephone when they had one, next came the cell phone and now whatsapp.. most artisans skipped the e-mail stage.. if you do not change, you get left behind. Nothing to do with LCS?? People went to LCS to socialize and get information.. many people have moved on to social media and other things hence ..LCS membership is shrinking.. Institution can become obsolete and not serve the need any longer and die.. that is what happens. Nothing to do with you wanting to communicate face to face .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 13 hours ago, happyjillin said: Some of us prefer communicating face to face and [gasp!] by telephone. Nothing to do with LCS which I have only been to twice. I heard a rumor yours looks like this. True? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, Mainecoons said: I heard a rumor yours looks like this. True? Yup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 I remember that phone. Our number was 11F2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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