Because of a recent set of moderations and the knowledge that we are now a Non-profit corporation in the state of NC, a user(s) of this site has challenged our current content policies and indirectly the right off the staff to make these policies and enforce them.
So at this point, let me clarify how North Carolina Woodworker, Inc. works and is governed.
In July, NCWWI was incorporated by myself. At the same time I was made the ONLY member and director of the corporation. In Sept the following was done: I as the only director of the corporation modified the by-laws to allow for a BOD of 7 directors. This new board then elected me Chairman of the board. In addition, the by laws were further modified to allow for the following officers:
President
Vice-President
Vice-President For Internet operations (Webmaster)
Treasurer
Secretary
The board then designated the following people to fill these positions
President/Treasurer/VP for Internet operations Steve Coles
VP - Rob
Secretary Douglas Robinson
The board also stated the goal of a complete restatement of our By-laws that included the definition and process of members of the corporation. There have been 3 drafts of these inteneded restated By-Laws, but they have not been yet approved. Work on the by-laws was suspended becuase of the holidays and major conflicts. I expect that between the end of Jan and the middle of march, we will have new by-laws in place that will make clear who is and/or how can someone become a corporate member.
Until that time, I am the ONLY corporate member and therefore the last word on all issues.
On dec 21st, Dave O'Nan will become the VP of Internet Operations (Webmaster)
In May, we will have a members' meeting that will elect a "new" board of directors, who in turn will name officers and website staff. That "new" staff and board will then have the power to modifiy as they see fit, the policies of the website.
Once we have more corporate members (jan - Feb) a request by 10% of those members can force a binding vote of the members on just about anything. So once that time is upon us or at the yearly members' meeting, you can get rid of me and/or any others that you don't like. But until then, you will just have to live with and abide by our policies.
Being a registered user of this site does not make you a corporate member.
Only meeting the requirements of the pending new by-laws will do that.
Now with all that said, if you want to make statement of your ideas on site policy and get a sense of what the other site users think, please do. Post your opinion in the Members Announcements forum and attach a poll to see how others feel.
So at this point, let me clarify how North Carolina Woodworker, Inc. works and is governed.
In July, NCWWI was incorporated by myself. At the same time I was made the ONLY member and director of the corporation. In Sept the following was done: I as the only director of the corporation modified the by-laws to allow for a BOD of 7 directors. This new board then elected me Chairman of the board. In addition, the by laws were further modified to allow for the following officers:
President
Vice-President
Vice-President For Internet operations (Webmaster)
Treasurer
Secretary
The board then designated the following people to fill these positions
President/Treasurer/VP for Internet operations Steve Coles
VP - Rob
Secretary Douglas Robinson
The board also stated the goal of a complete restatement of our By-laws that included the definition and process of members of the corporation. There have been 3 drafts of these inteneded restated By-Laws, but they have not been yet approved. Work on the by-laws was suspended becuase of the holidays and major conflicts. I expect that between the end of Jan and the middle of march, we will have new by-laws in place that will make clear who is and/or how can someone become a corporate member.
Until that time, I am the ONLY corporate member and therefore the last word on all issues.
On dec 21st, Dave O'Nan will become the VP of Internet Operations (Webmaster)
In May, we will have a members' meeting that will elect a "new" board of directors, who in turn will name officers and website staff. That "new" staff and board will then have the power to modifiy as they see fit, the policies of the website.
Once we have more corporate members (jan - Feb) a request by 10% of those members can force a binding vote of the members on just about anything. So once that time is upon us or at the yearly members' meeting, you can get rid of me and/or any others that you don't like. But until then, you will just have to live with and abide by our policies.
Being a registered user of this site does not make you a corporate member.
Only meeting the requirements of the pending new by-laws will do that.
Now with all that said, if you want to make statement of your ideas on site policy and get a sense of what the other site users think, please do. Post your opinion in the Members Announcements forum and attach a poll to see how others feel.