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"First I would like to thank Jeff; for his coming to our aid when we needed this website most. If he had not been here, and been prepared; we would be scattered to the four winds; perhaps to have lost contact with each other forever.
I have spoken to Jeff and a few others about the future of our new home. I believe we are in agreement that "as is" the site is vulnerable to being lost in the future. The burden of maintaining the site; and being responsibe for providing for it's growth is too much to ask of one person.
I don't see how we could go back to the ICC website and trust them to maintain the integrety of the Bulletin Board, after what they have done; even if they restored the old board to it's former glory.
Therefore; I propose the following:
1. That we form a non-profit Association to maintain this new home of ours; to insure it's growth and survival.
2. That we appoint; from within our group; a Board to organize the Association. This Board would consist of permenant members; that would only be replaced by their decision to give up their seat; in order to maintain the integrety of our founding principles; that lead us here.
3. That we charge this Board with the responsibility of forming the Association; securing the legal status of a non-profit organization, and meeting the legal responsibilties to the IRS and any other State and/or Federal Athorities having jurisdiction.
4. That Jeff be honored as our Founder.
I believe that without doing something to insure our future; we will outgrow the ability of this site to sustain us.
As for me; I am absoulutely worthless; at any of the above. I see my place as the old man with the stick; prodding and poking; until the better qualified succeed.
Such an organization is not out of the question and not beyond our capabilities. We have among our members; several outstanding leaders; who have proven themselves in their chosen profession; and who have the knowledge and experience to guarantee our success.
This is not the time to stand still or fall back; but, to go forward and provide a place where sincere professionals from across this country and from all professions can come together and share our ideas, expertise, experience, and knowledge to make a difference; and overcoming our differences.
Therefore, I pledge $1000.00 to the Association on the day of it's founding. To insure that I am serious; on the day that the Board, that will be charged with the responsibility of forming the Association; is selected and confirmed; I will send the money to Peach; who I believe many of you know and trust; to either present it to the Association or if the Association does not come to fruition; return it to me.
Uncle Bob"
Unfortunately, annonymous voting is not possible at this time; and for crying out loud you know by now, you can't hurt my feelings.
Vote yes or no only here; and provide your comments on "New Forum Ideas".
Subject: Establishing a non-profit Association
Provide your opinions and comments on "New Forum Ideas".
"First I would like to thank Jeff; for his coming to our aid when we needed this website most. If he had not been here, and been prepared; we would be scattered to the four winds; perhaps to have lost contact with each other forever.
I have spoken to Jeff and a few others about the future of our new home. I believe we are in agreement that "as is" the site is vulnerable to being lost in the future. The burden of maintaining the site; and being responsibe for providing for it's growth is too much to ask of one person.
I don't see how we could go back to the ICC website and trust them to maintain the integrety of the Bulletin Board, after what they have done; even if they restored the old board to it's former glory.
Therefore; I propose the following:
1. That we form a non-profit Association to maintain this new home of ours; to insure it's growth and survival.
2. That we appoint; from within our group; a Board to organize the Association. This Board would consist of permenant members; that would only be replaced by their decision to give up their seat; in order to maintain the integrety of our founding principles; that lead us here.
3. That we charge this Board with the responsibility of forming the Association; securing the legal status of a non-profit organization, and meeting the legal responsibilties to the IRS and any other State and/or Federal Athorities having jurisdiction.
4. That Jeff be honored as our Founder.
I believe that without doing something to insure our future; we will outgrow the ability of this site to sustain us.
As for me; I am absoulutely worthless; at any of the above. I see my place as the old man with the stick; prodding and poking; until the better qualified succeed.
Such an organization is not out of the question and not beyond our capabilities. We have among our members; several outstanding leaders; who have proven themselves in their chosen profession; and who have the knowledge and experience to guarantee our success.
This is not the time to stand still or fall back; but, to go forward and provide a place where sincere professionals from across this country and from all professions can come together and share our ideas, expertise, experience, and knowledge to make a difference; and overcoming our differences.
Therefore, I pledge $1000.00 to the Association on the day of it's founding. To insure that I am serious; on the day that the Board, that will be charged with the responsibility of forming the Association; is selected and confirmed; I will send the money to Peach; who I believe many of you know and trust; to either present it to the Association or if the Association does not come to fruition; return it to me.
Uncle Bob"
Unfortunately, annonymous voting is not possible at this time; and for crying out loud you know by now, you can't hurt my feelings.
Vote yes or no only here; and provide your comments on "New Forum Ideas".
Subject: Establishing a non-profit Association
