In what circumstances would you support reorganization or closing?

[CZAXOTerp]

Originally Posted by Alphagamuga

Here's my bad analogy: instead of saying we are businesses, I think we should look for a similarity with churches or charities. (And NO, I don't worship Alpha Gamma Delta)

These groups also have expenses and insurance and are often incorporated, but you'd never hear them say, "Well, membership at that location is low, so we're going to close it and start again. And we'll make sure that none of the old members come to the new place because we don't want the reputation to follow us." Instead, maybe they change leadership at the location and give the group support to make sure that it offers what people actually need to be successful and grow.

Actually I know that in many areas, specifically Baltimore where I am from, there have been a number of parishes that have closed due to lack of membership. In some instances parishes have merged w/ others and both "structures" have been kept in use, but the parish communities have been united for #'s purposes sharing staff.
Also I know in many cities Fire houses have been closed for budget and population density reasons- like the churches not a popular move.

[UGAalum94]

Oh, yeah, I understand that churches and charities close locations, but they don't change the status of the people who they served at the previous locations. They are welcome to remain active members of the merged locations.

And I think that with churches and charities, they do have to weigh the lose of the tradition and support of closing a parish or location in the total financial location. No one really expects to dump the current parishioners and come back in the exact same location.

[CZAXOTerp]

Originally Posted by Alphagamuga

Oh, yeah, I understand that churches and charities close locations, but they don't change the status of the people who they served at the previous locations. They are welcome to remain active members of the merged locations.

And I think that with churches and charities, they do have to weigh the lose of the tradition and support of closing a parish or location in the total financial location. No one really expects to dump the current parishioners and come back in the exact same location.

I don't think that a church or charity would ever turn anyone away- they might keep a particular person out of a leadership or public role however.