Pufferpunk
New member
Has anyone recieved an email about this? Can someone please post the issues we will be discussing at the meeting on here, so we can know ahead of time what we will be voting on?
CMAS Meeting
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flapjack1439
New member
Here you go, Jen,
The CMAS Board has approved the following items for your consideration:
» CMAS Constitution – Based upon current /future CMAS direction, the following sections of the Constitution & Bylaws need to be changed:
o Article II, Section 2 – Club Income - Under no circumstances may any part of the income of this Club be used to the benefit of any Officer, Trustee or Member.
Ø CMAS Board recommends the addition of the following language to this section: “This shall be limited to direct payment to a member or direct financing of any member’s business operation. This shall not include hosting a club event at their home or co-sponsoring an event for the good of the reef-keeping community”
o Article III, Section 2 – TERM- The CMAS Board recommends the addition of the language in blue to this section: The fiscal year of the Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society shall be January 1st through December 31st. The Trustees or persons designated by the Board of Directors and not currently a Board of Directors member (if there are no trustees) shall audit all accounts and a complete financial report must be presented to the Bo ard of Directors no later than 90 days following the close of the fiscal year.
o Article VIII, Section 3 – Proposed changes - (Current) All proposed changes will be published in the legal paper of the Club previous to the meeting at which action is to be taken. (The CMAS Board recommends that the above language by replaced with the following language) - All proposed changes will be distributed to the general membership of the Club at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken.
CMAS Membership Voting Items 10-20-2007 - page 2
o Article III, Section 4 – Student Membership – (Current) Student members shall consist of those members who are under eighteen (18) years of age. Applicants under fourteen (14) years of age cannot apply for membership unless a parent or guardian joins. (The CMAS Board re commends that the above language by replaced with the following language) Student members shall consist of those members who are under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.
o Article III, Section 5 – Commercial Membership –
(Current) Commercial Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the aquarium of tropical fish sales, being either fresh or salt water. Commercial Members may not hold office, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, but they may vote. Commercial Members may not solicit at the General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored functions.
(The CMAS Board recommends that the above language by replaced with the following language) Commercial Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the tropical fish industry, including dry-goods, fish, coral and other livestock, being either fresh or salt water. Commercial Members may not hold office, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, but they may vote. Commercial Members may not solicit at General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored functions, unless the sponsored function is pre-approved by the CMAS Board to include commercial selling activities.
o Article III, Section 10 – Sponsor Membership –
(NEW) Sponsor Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the of the tropical fish industry, including dry-goods, fish, coral and other livestock, being either fresh or salt water. Sponsor Members may not hold office, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, and they may not vote. Sponsor Members may not solicit at the General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored functions, unless the sponsored function is pre-approved by the CMAS Board to include selling activities.
CMAS Membership Voting Items 10-20-2007 - page 3
o Article V, Section 3 – Amendments to the Constitution & Bylaws –
(Current) All proposed changes will be published in the legal paper of the Club pervious to the meeting at which action is to be taken.
(The CMAS Board recommends that the above language by replaced with the following language) All proposed changes will be distributed to the general membership of the Club at least seven days prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken.
» Sponsorship Program –
o The CMAS Board is proposing four classes of CMAS sponsorship, to replace the single existing sponsorship program.
Ø Basic – Listing on LFS page, 10%discount to CMAS members
Ø Silver Sponsorship – Basic plus six “event” listings per year ($10 Mo.)
Ø Gold Sponsorship – Silver + banner & open forum postings. ($20 Mo.)
Ø Platinum Sponsorship – Gold + designated sponsor forum. ($30 Mo.)
» Reef Project for November Frag Swap – The CMAS Board is proposing that we use all CMAS profits (and any member/attendee donations) from the November Frag Swap to fund the Center for Ecosystem Survival and their “Adopt a Reef Program”
Ø The Center for Ecosystem Adopt Survival – Adopt a Reef – 100% of all funds go to the protection of threatened coral reefs. We can adopt two acres for $100. They will provide honorary deeds.
The CMAS Board has approved the following items for your consideration:
» CMAS Constitution – Based upon current /future CMAS direction, the following sections of the Constitution & Bylaws need to be changed:
o Article II, Section 2 – Club Income - Under no circumstances may any part of the income of this Club be used to the benefit of any Officer, Trustee or Member.
Ø CMAS Board recommends the addition of the following language to this section: “This shall be limited to direct payment to a member or direct financing of any member’s business operation. This shall not include hosting a club event at their home or co-sponsoring an event for the good of the reef-keeping community”
o Article III, Section 2 – TERM- The CMAS Board recommends the addition of the language in blue to this section: The fiscal year of the Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society shall be January 1st through December 31st. The Trustees or persons designated by the Board of Directors and not currently a Board of Directors member (if there are no trustees) shall audit all accounts and a complete financial report must be presented to the Bo ard of Directors no later than 90 days following the close of the fiscal year.
o Article VIII, Section 3 – Proposed changes - (Current) All proposed changes will be published in the legal paper of the Club previous to the meeting at which action is to be taken. (The CMAS Board recommends that the above language by replaced with the following language) - All proposed changes will be distributed to the general membership of the Club at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken.
CMAS Membership Voting Items 10-20-2007 - page 2
o Article III, Section 4 – Student Membership – (Current) Student members shall consist of those members who are under eighteen (18) years of age. Applicants under fourteen (14) years of age cannot apply for membership unless a parent or guardian joins. (The CMAS Board re commends that the above language by replaced with the following language) Student members shall consist of those members who are under eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.
o Article III, Section 5 – Commercial Membership –
(Current) Commercial Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the aquarium of tropical fish sales, being either fresh or salt water. Commercial Members may not hold office, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, but they may vote. Commercial Members may not solicit at the General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored functions.
(The CMAS Board recommends that the above language by replaced with the following language) Commercial Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the tropical fish industry, including dry-goods, fish, coral and other livestock, being either fresh or salt water. Commercial Members may not hold office, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, but they may vote. Commercial Members may not solicit at General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored functions, unless the sponsored function is pre-approved by the CMAS Board to include commercial selling activities.
o Article III, Section 10 – Sponsor Membership –
(NEW) Sponsor Members shall consist of those individuals holding a financial interest in any phase of the of the tropical fish industry, including dry-goods, fish, coral and other livestock, being either fresh or salt water. Sponsor Members may not hold office, regardless of Charter membership affiliation, and they may not vote. Sponsor Members may not solicit at the General Meetings, or at any other Club sponsored functions, unless the sponsored function is pre-approved by the CMAS Board to include selling activities.
CMAS Membership Voting Items 10-20-2007 - page 3
o Article V, Section 3 – Amendments to the Constitution & Bylaws –
(Current) All proposed changes will be published in the legal paper of the Club pervious to the meeting at which action is to be taken.
(The CMAS Board recommends that the above language by replaced with the following language) All proposed changes will be distributed to the general membership of the Club at least seven days prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken.
» Sponsorship Program –
o The CMAS Board is proposing four classes of CMAS sponsorship, to replace the single existing sponsorship program.
Ø Basic – Listing on LFS page, 10%discount to CMAS members
Ø Silver Sponsorship – Basic plus six “event” listings per year ($10 Mo.)
Ø Gold Sponsorship – Silver + banner & open forum postings. ($20 Mo.)
Ø Platinum Sponsorship – Gold + designated sponsor forum. ($30 Mo.)
» Reef Project for November Frag Swap – The CMAS Board is proposing that we use all CMAS profits (and any member/attendee donations) from the November Frag Swap to fund the Center for Ecosystem Survival and their “Adopt a Reef Program”
Ø The Center for Ecosystem Adopt Survival – Adopt a Reef – 100% of all funds go to the protection of threatened coral reefs. We can adopt two acres for $100. They will provide honorary deeds.
Pufferpunk
New member
I must have been bumped off the email list. I used to get emails. Haven't gotten one in months. Do you have to be a paying member to get them?
What about the folks without email? I haven't sent out a notice to them since the beginning of the year. I was assigned that job a while back & wasn't aware I was demoted or anything.
What about the folks without email? I haven't sent out a notice to them since the beginning of the year. I was assigned that job a while back & wasn't aware I was demoted or anything.
Pufferpunk
New member
Over 50% of the members aren't paid up. Are all of them not getting emails? I'm paying today. How are folks supposed to know when their membership have expired?
Pufferpunk
New member
I wonder who's doing the mailings? I would also like to know if the non-computer members are getting any info about CMAS. It wasn't a fun job but I enjoyed participating to help more members stay "in the know". There is a section at the bottom of our membership application to check about recieving snail-mail.
JPagliai
New member
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11012715#post11012715 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FiberLux
Jane, I'm so sorry that you did not get the email. I have corrected the problem!
Boyd
Thanks, Boyd! Not sure I'll make it to the meeting today. It all depends on whether the bricklayer I hired to reface my fireplace shows up for work today. He's already 2+ weeks behind schedule, so if he does show today, I can't afford to send him away. He's not here yet...
Pufferpunk
New member
I lost my card months ago, when changing wallets.
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schwaz
New member
Were is this 50% arent payed up coming from,... BOD stats? Not the fist time Ive seen you state that.
Or is that an estimation of how many folks that use RC CMAS forum arent card carrying members? If so thats irrelevant. I get the impression that lots of people on this site arent really all that into the membership/voting/raffles/discounts/atteding meeting stuff and dont care. But if you do care, you gotta keep current. Its the only way you have an expectation being included. After all its a club for a big area/market.
Your statement about 1/2 the members not really being member, unless backed by statistics, is lame...
That being said, I wish I could attend this afternoon and vote, but my wife and I are going to Milwaukee for Widespread Panic tonight....Rock!
Have a good meeting guys, and vote your mind.
Or is that an estimation of how many folks that use RC CMAS forum arent card carrying members? If so thats irrelevant. I get the impression that lots of people on this site arent really all that into the membership/voting/raffles/discounts/atteding meeting stuff and dont care. But if you do care, you gotta keep current. Its the only way you have an expectation being included. After all its a club for a big area/market.
Your statement about 1/2 the members not really being member, unless backed by statistics, is lame...
That being said, I wish I could attend this afternoon and vote, but my wife and I are going to Milwaukee for Widespread Panic tonight....Rock!
Have a good meeting guys, and vote your mind.
Pufferpunk
New member
I was told by a reputable source that this is what Boyd told him. Don't you have to be paid up, to be a card-carrying member? What's the difference?
I'm really not trying to stir up trouble here--just wondering why I was singled out about this. If John gets emails when his membership is due, why not me?
I'm really not trying to stir up trouble here--just wondering why I was singled out about this. If John gets emails when his membership is due, why not me?
Poppy828
Active member
Why doess it seem that thse discussions are always centered around Pufferpunk? Seems each time an issue with CMAS is put on RC, you have to be the center of attention for it.
You know fully well that you are not a card carrying member from the last meeting when you decided to "AIR" out your dirty laundry in a completely disrespectful and unprofessional manner. Being a supposed helper of CMAS in the past, you should know that paid in full members are the only ones to recieve these notices. Whether it be by Email or postal mail. You not being paid in full, are not considered a "MEMBER" per the requirements of CMAS.
The meeting last month was beneficial for many until you had to bring up issues that should have been discussed in private with the supposed offenders. The benefit of the meeting was spoiled after having to listen to you disrespect club memebers. Not only the person you called out, but you disrespected each memeber of CMAS with your antics. Not to mention that you were not even a member at the time. Why were you there again? This is not the first time I have seen you do this to people in public. It's a shame that you do not posess the common courtesy to bring your concerns whether valid or not to that individual in private before going public.
It's indiividuals like yourself that make others not want to partake in what should be a fun and educational club.
Although am not able to attend today's meeting, I hope the issues at hand will be resolved.
You know fully well that you are not a card carrying member from the last meeting when you decided to "AIR" out your dirty laundry in a completely disrespectful and unprofessional manner. Being a supposed helper of CMAS in the past, you should know that paid in full members are the only ones to recieve these notices. Whether it be by Email or postal mail. You not being paid in full, are not considered a "MEMBER" per the requirements of CMAS.
The meeting last month was beneficial for many until you had to bring up issues that should have been discussed in private with the supposed offenders. The benefit of the meeting was spoiled after having to listen to you disrespect club memebers. Not only the person you called out, but you disrespected each memeber of CMAS with your antics. Not to mention that you were not even a member at the time. Why were you there again? This is not the first time I have seen you do this to people in public. It's a shame that you do not posess the common courtesy to bring your concerns whether valid or not to that individual in private before going public.
It's indiividuals like yourself that make others not want to partake in what should be a fun and educational club.
Although am not able to attend today's meeting, I hope the issues at hand will be resolved.
