We are in the process of electing a rep for The Tombstone Project. At
this point, I am the only nominee and that has been seconded. So far,
all of the votes have been in my favor. So, unless there is something
raised in the next few days, it would appear that I will be with you for
a while longer.
Just thought I would let you know.
Pam
The 1999 - 2000 Board terms have come to an end.
I ask that you join me in thanking each of the departing members -
Gloria Mayfield, Jim Powell and Virginia Cisewski
for their service on the USGenWeb Project Advisory Board
and to the Project as well.
During the time of their service the Project has faced many trials.
Sometimes there was agreement, other times not but to each of
you, I express my thanks for your service and your commitment to
stick true to your ideals.
Tim
The 2000 - 2001 term is now beginning.
Welcoming to the Board - Ken Short as Southwest/South Central CC Rep,
Richard Howland as Northeast/North Central CC Rep and Ellen Pack as
Southeast/Mid-Atlantic CC Rep.
Returning for another term - Richard Harrison as Northwest/Plains CC Rep
and Betsy Mills as Southwest/South Central SC Rep.
The Tombstone Project is currently voting on their Rep and that will be
announced most likely later today.
To begin, I'd like to ask for a Roll Call, to see if every Board memb
Present. Richard...
Tim Stowell wrote:
>
> The 2000 - 2001 term is now beginning.
>
> Welcoming to the Board - Ken Short as Southwest/South Central CC Rep,
> Richard Howland as Northeast/North Central CC Rep and Ellen Pack as
> Southeast/Mid-Atlantic CC Rep.
>
> Returning for another term - Richard Harrison as Northwest/Plains CC Rep
> and Betsy Mills as Southwest/South Central SC Rep.
>
> The Tombstone Project is currently voting on their Rep and that will be
> announced most likely later today.
>
>
First, I would like to thank everyone who volunteered to serve on the
committee, it made the choosing difficult but it also gave us the ability
to try to have a broad spectrum of opinion and perspective from across the
project. Listed below are the Election Study Committee Members with their
states and regions.
The committee wants to hear from anyone with thoughts ideas and comments
regarding the election process. At some points we may be asking specific
questions about election issues but we welcome
Tim Stowell wrote:
>
>
> Now that the amended Motion 00-28 has been approved of by the seconder -
> please vote on Motion 00-28
Yes
-Isaiah
--
Richard Harrison/Encinitas, San Diego, California
USGenWeb Northwest/Plains County Coordinator Rep
IAGenWeb Immediate Past State Coordinator
Jones Co. IAGenWeb Coord.: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iajones/index.htm
Jones Co. List Owner: IAJONES-L@rootsweb.com
IOWA-L List Owner: IOWA-L@rootsweb.com
Richard's Genealogy: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard
>I move that Mr. Tim Stowell, National Coordinator and Ms. Holly Timm, County
>Coordinator Representative At Large apply on behalf of the USGenWeb Project
>for a trademark.
Maggie,
This motion you are making is exactly the kind of "further action" that was
anticipated in Ellen's motion, except with respect to the trademark "USGenWeb
Archives". The study committee that Tim is working on is also in the same
class of action.
The details were left unspecified because there are a lot of decisions to be
made,
The motion made by Tina, seconded by Joy is numbered 00-28.
The floor is now open for discussion.
The motion:
I move that the USGenWeb Advisory Board appoint a special committee,
the Election Study Committee, to study and make recommendations about
the election process within the USGenWeb Project.
Said committee will consist of:
5 Advisory Board members ~ Proposed members of the committee are Holly
Timm - Representative-At-Large (chair); Ellen Pack - Southeast / Mid-
Atlantic CC Rep., Betsy Mills, Sou
At 7:01 AM -0700 9/20/00, Maggie Stewart wrote:
>
>I'm simply saying that it wasn't being done following the proper
>procedure and since we have bylaws that we were elected to uphold
>we, as the Advisory Board, are obligated to uphold them.
Maggie,
The Bylaws don't have a single word in them that suggests that
Project members should obtain the permission of the Advisory Board
before they ask their fellow Project members, using the Project
related email lists, to provide information about their desires.
T
The info was forwarded to Rootsweb this PM.
Tim
At 09:01 PM 9/28/00 -0500, you wrote:
>A reminder: RootsWeb and MyFamily are awaiting instructions to change the
contacts on the two domains (.net and .org) over to whatever the Advisory
Board wishes. Both domains are currently paid up.
>
>Betsy
>
>
Thank you Rich.
I'd like to encourage all members of this body to support
this motion. This is not a deciding body, merely a committee
to study the issue and make some recommendations that are
NOT binding on this body.
Now can we have a vote on this? I'm having a little struggle
in understanding why there would be any opposition to this.
Ginger
gingerh@shawneelink.com
----- Original Message -----
From: NE/NC Region CC Representative
To:
Sent: Saturday, September
Ellen Pack wrote:
> Richard -
>
> I'm not sure what you mean, "rather than renaming USGenWeb..."
I am saying that if we do not file a letter of protest against the Trade
Marking of the USGenWeb name, or file for the name ourselves. We will
need to find new name. And if we decide to find a new name we won't need
anymore elections, because there won't be a need for any Advisory Board.
> As long as it's on the table, and we've come this far with it, let's see if
> we can get this Election Study Committee
At 11:02 AM 04 09 2000 -0400, TVick65536@aol.com wrote:
>I move that the USGenWeb Advisory Board appoint a special committee,
>the Election Study Committee, to study and make recommendations about
>the election process within the USGenWeb Project.
>
>Said committee will consist of:
>
>5 State Coordinators (one from each region);
>
>10 County Coordinators (two from each region);
There are 4 regions
As it currently stands, I will vote against Tina's motion for the following
reasons.
1. It has too many AB members on it. There should only be one AB member
on it, the At-Large Rep.
2. I think the board reps should be replaced with CC's.
3. The SC members should be picked by the SC rep for each region from a
pool of volunteers.
4. The cc's should be picked by the CC rep from each region from a pool of
volunteers.
Having 5 AB members on the committee says we want to govern from the top
down, g
In accordance with Roberts Rules of Order,
in the matter of the motion regarding the trademark
issue, made by Ellen Pack and seconded by Holly Timm:
"I appeal from the decision of the Chair."
Ginger
gingerh@shawneelink.com
Ken, I do have EC experience (three of them), but while I don't have a
problem with the ratio of AB members, I can see that it could appear a
little top heavy.
In the spirit of productive compromise, and in the interest of getting this
very important committee seated and under way, I would be willing to accept
dropping the number of Reps by one or two members.
Exactly which reps would be dropped (myself included) doesn't matter to me
- we could toss names in a hat - with the following exceptions: Ti
Richard,
I'm simply saying that it wasn't being done following the proper
procedure and since we have bylaws that we were elected to uphold
we, as the Advisory Board, are obligated to uphold them.
Maggie
----- Original Message -----
From: ILGenWeb State Coordinator
To:
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 11:39 PM
Subject: Re: [BOARD-L] Parliamentary Inquiry re: Pledge Drive
Gee Maggie How about we take care of some of the Appeals and grievances
first. Then we can
I would very much like to see the USGenWeb Project have a "Standing Election
Committee". It appears that this motion to form a committee to "study" what
might be needed by such a "standing" committee and not for the appointing of
a "standing" committee itself. I sincerely hope that I am reading the
motion correctly because I'm afraid that by adoption of said motion, to act
as a standing committee itself, we would once again be in a "top heavy" mode
because the top membership of the committee is part of the
And wait until the horse is gone before attempting to shut
the barn door?
Ginger
gingerh@shawneelink.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Joy Fisher
To:
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: [BOARD-L] Withdrawal of Trademark Application - Discussion
> There are some things that bother me about this motion:
>
> 1. There have been amendments made to this application -- not done by any
> of the persons on the original application. Until we find ou
How about resubmitting the motion, and instead of saying, "Failure to comply with Advisory Board instructions, within
the time specified, will result in further action by the Advisory Board", specify just *what* 'further actions' would be
taken. This would take away the "threatening" flavor of the motion, I think, and maybe we could start discussing this
issue instead of everyone sniping at each other.
If you actually mean that we would file a protest, then why not just say so?
Shari Handley
shari@tyaski
Well, we are at another impasse where nothing gets done. As in
every dispute there is some merit to both sides of this argument.
I for one did not see a threat to Linda personally but perhaps a
threat to take more action. So in that regard I think Tim
misinterpreted RRs. The motion should have been allowed ot come
to vote. I do not think it would have passed but a vote should
have been taken. As someone has pointed out a resolution against
Linda's filing would show the will of the Board. The real issue
is h
Maggie and Tina,
Please don't be offended but this issue really needs more
discussion before motions are made. Tim is working up a committee
which can iron out many questions. John Shrunk has kicked off a
pledge drive which has so far garnered $900 in pledges. I would
hope we could discuss exactly how to craft a motion to cover all
concerns. Therefore, would you please consider withdrawing the
motion for the time being.
Joe
Maggie Stewart wrote:
>
> I move that Mr. Tim Stowell, National Coordinator and
Again.....please cite your source.
Ginger
gingerh@shawneelink.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Maggie Stewart
To:
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: [BOARD-L] Withdrawal of Trademark Application
> The AB can open themselves to be sued if they meddle in trying to impune
in
> any manner Linda's legal right to make that application. Robert's Rules
of
> Order
> states that no motion can be untaken which in contrary to local, stat
At 07:43 PM 9/7/00 -0700, you wrote:
>I was going to complain that there was no Northwest/Plains
>representative in the committee, but after seeing Ken's post I'd like to
>know what the reason was for proposing a committee with so many Board
>Members. Additionally, while the committee should accept input from
>anyone willing to give it, 25 seems like an awfully large number. I
>think a smaller committee would be able to function more efficiently.
First, 5 board + 5 SC + 10 CC = 20 I think (on first cup of