The late Mr. Moshier's eloquence and belief in citizen involvement was an underpinning in his life. I believe much of what motivated him to put pen to paper a lifetime ago still needs repeating today. It is presented here, exactly as written, for your consideration. It is easy to see why a park was named after him following his untimely and sudden passing. The challenge of community leadership offers opportunity, but demands a new ingenuity.
Community leadership seems to be suffering from tired people.
The Associated Improvement Clubs of South King County is typical of many groups struggling with this problem and searching for ways to rekindle community consciousness. When there is little interest in community affairs, the pattern of community planning becomes drift. Special purpose groups, or interests, working always and tirelessly for personal gain, fill this void in planning with scheming. We are witnessing just such situations in our own area regularly. Community leadership is the only watchdog that can pick up the scent of such schemes and drive off the schemers.