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From: "usgenweb" <>
Subject: Re: [BOARD] Motion 07-12 - Fact Finding Group - DISCUSSION
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:17:34 -0700
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I guess we could go through the motions to do that but it wouldn't change
anything. First of all, all committees are in or out of existence per the
desires of the AB unless it is established in the bylaws such as our
Election Committee. Committees are tools for the AB and for the membership
and can be established as a "Standard Committee" which is more permanent
such as our EC, Grievance, and Newsletter or they can be temporary and set
up as "Special Committees." In both cases it is a decision of the AB.
Secondly, even if we amended this motion to dissolve once the final report
is issued, another AB could very well modify that or establish it again to
do some follow on work or whatever. On the other side of the coin, if we
don't amend this motion to dissolve once the final report is issued, the AB
would be at liberty to dissolve it earlier if they felt the job wasn't
getting done or whatever. I'm not saying the suggestion is a bad idea rather
more than likely it won't make any difference.
The whole point is for the AB to get a factual presentation of all the
options for this type of organization. It has nothing to do with this group
making any 'decisions.'
Sincerely,
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Cyndie" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: [BOARD] Motion 07-12 - Fact Finding Group - DISCUSSION


> Maybe we should clarify that in the motion in case the study is not
> complete
> before this AB term ends. I think #7 which mentions giving a report each
> month the AB is what lead to the confusion regarding the time frame of the
> group.
>
> Thanks,
> Cyndie
> SP Rep.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [mailto:] On
> Behalf Of usgenweb
> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:41 AM
> To:
> Subject: Re: [BOARD] Motion 07-12 - Fact Finding Group - DISCUSSION
>
> It would not be permanent.
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cyndie" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 3:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [BOARD] Motion 07-12 - Fact Finding Group - DISCUSSION
>
>
>> Is this intended to be a permanent group or would they report their
>> findings
>> back to the AB and then be dismissed?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Cyndie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [mailto:] On
>> Behalf Of Scott Burow
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:24 AM
>> To:
>> Subject: [BOARD] Motion 07-12 - Fact Finding Group - DISCUSSION
>>
>> It has been moved by Mike Peterson and seconded by Linda Blum-Barton that
>> the Advisory Board establish a special fact finding study group to
>> perform
>> specific tasks as outlined in the motion.
>>
>> The motion is numbered 07-12 and is now open for discussion. If you have
>> no
>> discussion, please advise by stating "no discussion".
>>
>> Motion 07-12 is as follows:
>>
>>
>> "I move the Advisory Board establish a special fact finding study group
>> which would:
>>
>> 1] Review and document current financial laws relative to non-profit
>> organizations such as USGenWeb. For example, incorporation registration,
>> unincorporated non-profit registration, 501(c)3 status, status quo and so
>> on
>> and what each would mean to this organization as possible
>> effects/non-effects of possible needed future funding.
>>
>> 2] Develop a list of possible financial paths USGenWeb could pursue, or
>> not,
>> with potential advantages and disadvantages.
>>
>> 3] Provide a report to the Advisory Board (without recommendations) of
>> findings.
>>
>> 4] The group will have five members who have demonstrated experience in
>> organizational financial management.
>>
>> 5] The Advisory Board will recruit and select initial and subsequent
>> group
>> members.
>>
>> 6] The group will structure itself and the group leadership and
>> assignments.
>>
>> 7] The group will provide reports of tasks, accomplishments, and plans to
>> the Advisory Board every month."
>>
>
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