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From: William N Oliver <>
Subject: Re: [USGenWeb-SE-L] A point to ponder
Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 16:24:36 -0400


Bridgett Smith wrote:

> Folks I know that with what I write next that my mailbox will need
> lining with asbestos, but I need for you to truly think this thing
> through.
>
> I am hoping that folks are not indicating a "yes" vote due to the
> personalitites involved in this motion. Because once we set
> precedence regarding an issue it is very hard to break, please
> remember that.
>
> The board has the responsibility to appoint a vacant seat on the
> board, per the bylaws. This is an obligation, as a board
> representative, I do not take lightly.
>
> Please read that motion carefully, as it is worded.
>
> The phrase "although at times it may seem otherwise", to me means
> the person making this motion is not totally sure if this is a good
> suggestion either. [my interpretation of course]
>
> I have gotten messages asking me why would the board ignore
> submitted names from the special project whom they want for their
> representative. Are we to blindly accept these submissions? I think
> we would be totally remiss if we did.
>
> Now what if the motion read:
>
> And Whereas the [XXXXX] Project has submitted the name of
> [Adolph Hitler] to be their Board Representative and whereas I
> believe that although at times it may seem otherwise, [Adolph Hitler]
> does have the best interests of the project at heart, I further move to
> appoint [Adolph Hitler] as the [XXXXX] Representative.
>
> would you still vote the same?
>
> Now I am not saying that Linda Lewis is Hitler, and I did not mean to
> infer that. Just carrying this motion to the extreme to point a few
> things out. This motion is very poorly worded.
>
> Please think about this and remember, this is the first year board
> members have been elected, appointed or what have you, and we
> are setting precedence every day. Appointing someone to the
> board, is something that can't be taken lightly and I don't.
>
> Thanks for listenting
>
> Bridgett <--- donning the asbestos underwear <G>
>
>
> Bridgett Smith
> SC Rep SE/Mid-Atlantic Region
>
>
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Good show, Bridgett. Sorry about Mr Morgan ... I'm not sure he really
understands.

My NW-L respondents have been evenly divided so far [who are not already bd
members]. With my own state and Lynn backing it is OK. Still, a very poor
showing for the 12 of us who are not already board members.

:)

Bill
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