jeff753 Report post Posted December 8, 2017 Looking for comments on this Proposed Change to FMCA's Goverance "Whereas the Governance of the Association is of utmost importance, whereas all methods of secure voting that encourage the casting of ballots are appropriate, therefor be it resolved all members shall be allowed to submit their ballot via secure paper ballot or a secure electronic method." How does a member submit a proposed change? What are the Timelines? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyg Report post Posted December 8, 2017 Hello Jeff, Proposals to amend the FMCA Constitution may be initiated by the Governing Board, the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, the Executive Board, or by a petition signed by twenty memberships. The text of the proposed amendment, along with rationale, must be submitted in writing. Please indicate which Article you would like to amend. The deadline to submit a proposed change is January 1 of the year in which they are to be considered by the Governing Board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 8, 2017 47 minutes ago, pennyg said: Hello Jeff, Proposals to amend the FMCA Constitution may be initiated by the Governing Board, the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, the Executive Board, or by a petition signed by twenty memberships. The text of the proposed amendment, along with rationale, must be submitted in writing. Please indicate which Article you would like to amend. The deadline to submit a proposed change is January 1 of the year in which they are to be considered by the Governing Board. Perfect. Thank you Penny. Have a nice weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyg Report post Posted December 8, 2017 Thanks Jeff. You too! If you need help with your proposal, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted December 8, 2017 Penny, Can signatures for this amendment be collected electronically (e-mail) or must they be on hard copy? Said another way, how can we most easily implement moving forward with electronic voting as an additional method to USPS? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyg Report post Posted December 8, 2017 The exact wording must be spelled out clearly to the Article they wish to amend. It must show all changes. They can share that file electronically, sign it as a petitioner, scan it, and send it by email. We need each person's name printed, a signature, and a membership number so we can verify they are active members. Hope this helps! The email address to send in the petitions is dmitts@fmca.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 8, 2017 Will do. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redldr1 Report post Posted December 10, 2017 On 12/8/2017 at 3:17 PM, jeff753 said: Will do. Thank you. Please send it to me for one of the 20 signatures.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted December 10, 2017 Actually, after Jeff (and hopefully others with governance experience to help style it) writes it, Jeff can post it here. Any FMCA member can copy it. Add the following: 1.We need each person's name printed name 2. A signature 3. Your membership number so we can verify you are active members Then scan into an e-mail to dmitts@fmca.com When she has received 20, she can post here, or let me know and I can post that and lock the thread. Should only take an hour or so after the Amendment is posted. Jeff, let us know if you need help styling it-- I am sure that there are some here with governance experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 11, 2017 On 12/9/2017 at 7:59 PM, RedLdr1 said: Please send it to me for one of the 20 signatures.... Thanks and Will do. We have plenty of volunteers on the Energized/u60 Facebook group too but obviously the more signatory’s we have the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimnorm Report post Posted December 12, 2017 I'll sign one, just get it to me. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 30, 2017 On 12/9/2017 at 7:59 PM, RedLdr1 said: Please send it to me for one of the 20 signatures.... The three ENERGIZED proposals are attached ENERGIZED_Proposals.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 30, 2017 On 12/11/2017 at 7:53 PM, jimnorman said: I'll sign one, just get it to me. Thanks! Here you go ENERGIZED_Proposals.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 30, 2017 No Jeff, I think jimnorman want you to mail him the proposals. Herman Sorry Jeff, the Devil made me do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 30, 2017 On 12/8/2017 at 3:10 PM, pennyg said: The exact wording must be spelled out clearly to the Article they wish to amend. It must show all changes. They can share that file electronically, sign it as a petitioner, scan it, and send it by email. We need each person's name printed, a signature, and a membership number so we can verify they are active members. Hope this helps! The email address to send in the petitions is dmitts@fmca.com. We have submitted well over the required signatures to put all three proposals on the Agenda for Gillette. Thank you everyone for the support!! After the new year we will set up threads to continue the discussions. Everyone benefits from inclusion!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 30, 2017 Quote On the agenda in Gillette. OK. Now, it will go to committee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimnorm Report post Posted December 30, 2017 8 hours ago, hermanmullins said: No Jeff, I think jimnorman want you to mail him the proposals. Herman Sorry Jeff, the Devil made me do it. Nope, I got them on line, printed them out, scanned them in and emailed them back! Herman, I am no Luddite, I even got me a brand new 8-track so I can listen to my music! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dons2346 Report post Posted December 30, 2017 1 hour ago, manholt said: OK. Now, it will go to committee. Carl is correct. Before it goes on the Gillette agenda, the proposed items will have to go to the constitution&bylaws committee and then to the executive board for their recomendations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 30, 2017 The comment about Jim wanting it mailed (Jim and I knew better since it was our exchange) was meant as a joke by Herman. Obviously mail wouldn't be received by Jan 1....Thus the smiley faces. Jim asked me for something and I responded with it. Everyone knew mailing was not an option to get them in by Jan 1 and Penny had set up the electronic process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 31, 2017 2 hours ago, dons2346 said: Carl is correct. Before it goes on the Gillette agenda, the proposed items will have to go to the constitution&bylaws committee and then to the executive board for their recomendations Who would recommend against the inclusion, to replace the current exclusion, of dues paying members? Who would recommend against members having an equal voice in the governance of OUR Association? Who would recommend against all dues paying members having a vote for elected officers of our Association? And why would they? We are all FMCA members. Maybe I'm missing it but I don't see inclusion as a problem but rather a solution. The FMCA is required to have a Strategic Plan. The current strategic plan recognizes fewer and fewer members belong to chapters (section C) and directed the Long Range Planning Committee to review the Goverance and adapt for the future (section F). That is the work before us. Let us begin that work of inclusion. https://www.fmca.com/images/stories/pdf/strategicplan.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted December 31, 2017 Jeff, You have continued to repeat yourself time and time again both here and on the last topic that was closed. You are being condescending to anyone that does not agree with you. Keep it up and this topic will also be shut down. Now please, you said that you had enough signatures to have it put on the Gillette Agenda. Now lets get back to the reason for this Forum, to help others with issues. Thank you and I will now step down off my soap box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff753 Report post Posted December 31, 2017 But I'm not a Luddite either;). Have a good New Year Carl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 31, 2017 Jeff753. I certainly hope your not. If you list your coach information below your signature, it would be easier to help you, like we did after Springfield, Ma. Rally! Have a great 2018. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 OK, posts ON-TOPIC are very welcome. Personal comments/attacks are NOT. Really don't want to shut this one down. Thanks. Moderator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
