BTW, I forgot to mention this in my earlier "Your Opinion" post, but it is
OK to forward that message on to others who may be interested. The state
lists for the SW/SC region would be particularly appropriate.
Thanks,
-Teresa
merope@radix.net
At 01:55 PM 8/28/01 -0500, you wrote:
>BUT, they also added (paraphrasing) or we will sell it to the highest
>bidder, not excluding the possibility of it becoming a porno site. That is
>when it carried a threat....and that is when it became extortion.
Hi Phyllis,
I don't agree. Extortion is more than a threat. It's a crime.
If USGenWeb does/can not buy, isn't a porn site a possibility? You're
saying that they should refuse to sell to the highest bidder if they think
the buyer might ever put a porn si
Until the AB officially accepts the resignation of Ken Short, there is no
vacant seat. When the new AB takes over, this will probably be their first
priority.
Had his resignation been accepted prior to the election, there is always the
possibility that more people would have run due to the fact there would have
been two seats at stake instead of one.
Therefore, nominations should be accepted for the seat and either an
election, or preference poll taken. The AB should then fill the seat with
the CCs' cho
At 12:33 PM 8/25/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi Carolyn: What you do is just what I do with the Marion Co site. Makes for
>a lot of return visitors not to mention I get a lot of help and info from
>visitors.
>
>
>Linda
>homepage: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas
>MarionCoAR: http://rootsweb.com/~armarion
>SurnameLists: H.A.A.S/H.A.S.S. L.E.W.A.L.L.E.N
OK, you both have convinced me that my time and effort getting queries
on-site is worth it. Thanks for the good ideas.
Now a bit broader question for list
I need some help please----------
The topic of buying the domain from " the Schneiders " is new to me- I
do recall that there was someone named Doc Schneider associated with the
USGENWEB Project- his title and history escape me.......I have stayed
within the safe confines of the CAGEN web for years............:-)
Can we get a brief summary on what is happening please.
Questions I have:
Just what are the Schneiders selling-what domain name exactly?
for how much-----?
Did they buy/obtain the domain for re
Hi all,
Not even out the door and I am flat on my face already.... Even though I am
happy to thank LaRae Halsey-Brooks & Kenneth Thomas for the part they played
in representing our region in the Election, they are *not* outgoing SW/SC CC
Reps.
It is to Barbara Dore that our collective thanks and appreciation needs to
go! I knew that!
Chalk it up to "new electee jitters..."
I am counting on you guys to keep me in line - please be gentle, God is not
finished with me yet???
Jana
Hi Carolyn,
I don't know how many folks here want to share ideas and get to know what
is going on with other projects, but I am hoping there are a good many. We
have a been a fairly silent group thus far, however.
USGENWEB-DISCUSS is also a good list for this, so you might want to
subscribe to it. But it is to be strictly non-political.
While this list is not limited to political issues by any means, it's the
only one I'm subscribed to which allows political topics but hopefully
doesn't allowed unlimit
This was sent to the CC lists earlier today; it can be forwarded
anywhere you like.
-Teresa
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 07:44:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: merope
To: USGenWeb list , USGW-CC-L@usgennet.org
Subject: .com vs .org
Someone sent me this, its kinda interesting:
Go to http://www.altavista.com. Put in the following criteria in the
search:
link:usgenweb.com/ -url:usgenweb.com
The result is supposedly all the links it
Hello everyone,
If you happen to get this message twice, it is my fault and I apologize in
advance... fumble fingers at work :)
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for putting me into a
position to represent you. I also want to thank our outgoing reps, LaRae
Halsey-Brooks & Kenneth Thomas for the job they have done in all our names.
I feel a bit daunted by the company I will be keeping on the Board, but also
know that everyone really cares about the Project, so I feel very flattered
to have
I've repeated portions of the questions asked by Teresa:
1. Should the Board direct the EC to conduct an election to choose Ken's
successor?
I believe the first choice should be to appoint the runner-up from the last
election. Should that not be a valid choice, an election should be held.
2. If the Board holds an election, should the candidates include only
the three runners-up from the just completed election, or should the Board
solicit for nominees?
I think a solicitation for nominees, to includ
At 06:33 AM 8/28/01 -0400, you wrote:
>1. Should the Board direct the EC to conduct an election to choose Ken's
>successor? [please note that the bylaws direct the Board to appoint a
>sucessor. I can only speak for myself, but I will agree beforehand to
>appoint whoever the SW/SC members elect, since it seems pointless to have
>the EC go through the process of holding an election if the Board is then
>going to turn around and not appoint the elected person]
Hi Teresa,
I have a slight preference for not
When Ken resigned, on July 1, this was Tim Stowell's idea:
"Regarding Ken's further participation with the Project, the Board or his
Texas counties - his wife would like to see him continue with his
participation. From what I'm gathering from what Richard has said, Ken
doesn't feel this way at this time. I'd like to ask though that you
please give him more time to re-consider his status. If he definately
says no way, then the process of replacement can begin or if we've heard
nothing one way or the othe
> On Tue, 28 Aug 2001, Carolyn Feroben wrote:
>
> > Just what are the Schneiders selling-what domain name exactly?
> > for how much-----?
> > Did they buy/obtain the domain for resale?
>
merope answered:
>
> Doc Schneider [the same one you remember] leased the domain with funds
> provided by John Rigdon back in 1996. It was leased on behalf of the
> USGenWeb Project.
Thanks for your quick response Teresa. Before I go further into you response I
am stumped by this first response..........
I don't un
Considering the answers Teresa has provided, and knowing nothing more than the
information below- I offer my opinion and suggestions:
I don't like the facts or the tactics being offered by the current domain
"lease" holders(the Schneiders) -
I believe that whatever money was spent by any individuals for providing the
domain for the use of the project should be reimbursed for any money that
individual (s) have spent over the years to keep the domain active and no
further compensation be given to them-
_H
The process that makes the most sense to me is that
the board make an appointment of the first runner-up
for that position from our just completed election if
he/she is willing to serve.
If there are no runners-up who are willing to serve,
then ask for new candidates and have an election for
the position. An appointment should not be made for
someone who did not run in the past election.
I am Patricia SummersSmith
USGW Lincoln Co. MO Co-Coordinator
(in USGenWeb-SW)
--- merope wrot
On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, merope wrote:
>
> On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, Kathy Heidel wrote:
>
> > I believe that Ken was to be given until Sept. 1st to make a decision,
> > Maggie. Why not wait? I can't see any reason to hurry, the current board has
> > other items on the agenda to clear before tackling this one.
> > Kathy Heidel
>
> Oh, I think Tim and Maggie prefer that the "new Board" don't make this
> appointment.
>
> -Teresa
Has Ken's resignation been accepted by the board?
If so, when and where was it vote
John
Any time something carries a threat, no matter how subtle it is....it is not
something to just let pass over. Some people may be able to see varying
degrees of right, or wrong.......but I do not take threats lightly. Let
them sell their domain for a porno site. It won't take people very long to
learn that isn't where they want to be.
No, it is not a crime for them to sell their domain. Where the wrong comes
in is in the threat. They didn't have to do that. I'm sorry that neither
of them has a j
Come to think of it, since the Board has not yet accepted Ken's
resignation, this motion is out of order. I'm sure that Our Esteemed
National Coordinator will be declaring it so with all due speed.
-Teresa
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 17:29:26 -0400
From: MaggieOhio
Reply-To: BOARD-L@rootsweb.com
To: BOARD-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: [BOARD-L] Southwest/South Central CC Rep Replacement
In an effort to adhere to the bylaws and to not make the
Ken's resignation was not announced on Board-L. I knew that he had
resigned all positions with TXGenWeb on July 1, because he posted
it to txgen-l, but I did not see where he resigned from the board.
If the board has not accepted his resignation, then you don't have
a vacancy to fill. At least vote on it on Board-l, the way you do
for others that have resigned.
David
On Sun, 26 Aug 2001, Tim Stowell wrote:
> On the evening of 1 July 2001, Ken Short wrote the Board that he was
> resigning from the Advis
On Tue, 28 Aug 2001, Carolyn Feroben wrote:
> Just what are the Schneiders selling-what domain name exactly?
> for how much-----?
> Did they buy/obtain the domain for resale?
Doc Schneider [the same one you remember] leased the domain with funds
provided by John Rigdon back in 1996. It was leased on behalf of the
USGenWeb Project.
> Are the Schneiders now associated/volunteers for the USGENWEB Project?
I believe Bridget is; Doc I'm not sure about, but don't think so.
> Are there other folks/compan
On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, Kathy Heidel wrote:
> I believe that Ken was to be given until Sept. 1st to make a decision,
> Maggie. Why not wait? I can't see any reason to hurry, the current board has
> other items on the agenda to clear before tackling this one.
> Kathy Heidel
Oh, I think Tim and Maggie prefer that the "new Board" don't make this
appointment.
-Teresa
IF the Schneiders had told the AB that they are going to sell the .com
domain; that they think that a fair price for it is $2500, but that figure
is negotiable; and that the Project has until October 16 to let them
know.....that would have been respectful.
BUT, they also added (paraphrasing) or we will sell it to the highest
bidder, not excluding the possibility of it becoming a porno site. That is
when it carried a threat....and that is when it became extortion.
Story: I own a farm. A new fence had to
That was my point exactly David, and what is the hurry? Ken's wishes should
come first, it is his seat and nothing is happening anyway.
Kathy
----- Original Message -----
From: "David W. Morgan"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 05:37 PM
Subject: Re: [USGenWeb-SW] Re: [ALL-L] FW: [BOARD-L] Southwest/South Central
CC Rep Replacement
: On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, merope wrote:
:
: >
: > On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, Kathy Heidel wrote:
: >
: > > I believe that Ken was to be
I, too, would like to express my appreciation to all of the voting members and
candidates that have participated in this election. I offer my congratulations
to those candidates who have won their place on the Advisory Board.
The hours spent by the Election Committee volunteers has resulted in a
professional and well run election, my special thanks to all of you.
Larry Stephens, gentleman that he is, has provided us with time and space on
his server and I'm quite sure many hours of his own personal time