It has been said in the past that NARBC likes their constitution just the way it is and has no interest in making changes. I think this is VERY true! Awhile back Sally Campbell was District 9 Director and was appointed to be the chair of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee by Judy Riddle. Sally has great experience in working with club constitutions and was ready to help out with narbc. She proposed several things to be fixed or changed in the NARBC constitution as was her job. As with many other things that were posted to the narbc board, she was either ignored or put down for the things that were proposed to change. Sally has studied Roberts Rules and is knowledgeable on the rules that are to be followed when the NARBC constitution does not cover a certain situation.
The situation was discusses about write-ins for officers and directors at election time. Sally made some suggestions on how it was handled in the colored angora goat association. This and that was said and not very nicely. As it wound up Sally was put off as basically not knowing what she was talking about by most of the other board members. Judy didn't agree with what was suggested and what is really stated in the rules so she does what she pleases and how she and Margaret sees fit.
After having enough harassment by certain board members and seeing that she was not going to get anywhere with changing anything, Sally decided not to re-run for District 9 Director. This is an excerpt from her District 9 report in the newsletter in March 08 -
"District 9 Report
Hi All,
I've represented District 9 for the past 2 years and like all good things my term in office has come to the end of the road. I've made a tough decision not to run for re-election this year because I simply don't have the extra time to devote to this position. If anyone is interested in running for D-9 Director or any other open office in NARBC but thought it was to late, well guess again. Our club has a write-in vote! Do your campaigning on line and you could be the lucky winner. Good luck to all."
Out of spite Judy told the newsletter editor to put the following "IN Sally's District 9 report". Out of respect for Sally the editor did not put it in Sallies report but below it. -
"President's note - Your dues must be paid thru the term. (A write-in will not be considered if you are knowingly campaigning and you have not paid your dues. This is part of the election process rules.) After your dues are paid, you can post your request for support on the NARBC group list one time. If someone wants to see your resume, that needs to be done privately. Thank you for cooperating! Judy"
Ok by who's authority Judy can make decisions like You can only "post to the NARBC list one time" if you decide to run after resumes have been printed? It was never voted on or discussed she just said "that's the way it is"!! Judy denies telling the newsletter editor that she said to "put the above remark in Sallies report BUT there is an email Judy sent to prove otherwise!
This is what Sally said to Judy when she saw the above NOTE -
*Judy,*
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*I just finished reading the Newsletter and your President's note attached to the bottom of my report is quite offensive and demeaning. Who gave you the right to treat me with out respect and belittle me in print before the entire membership. I expected more from you..... *
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*I just finished reading the Newsletter and your President's note attached to the bottom of my report is quite offensive and demeaning. Who gave you the right to treat me with out respect and belittle me in print before the entire membership. I expected more from you..... *
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* What is stated is; There is a write-in vote...... that's it.*
* In the past, a write-in candidate wasn't required to follow official election rules.... Below are some of the following reasons given; *
*1. A write-in candidate is drafted into office. *
*2. It's the members of the club "seeking" the candidate to be in office.*
*3. The write in has the right to turn down the office.*
*4. Only after the write-in has agreed to accept the position is he or she required to pay dues through the term of office. *
* Realistically there's no way to govern it.*
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*Regards,*
*Sally *
* In the past, a write-in candidate wasn't required to follow official election rules.... Below are some of the following reasons given; *
*1. A write-in candidate is drafted into office. *
*2. It's the members of the club "seeking" the candidate to be in office.*
*3. The write in has the right to turn down the office.*
*4. Only after the write-in has agreed to accept the position is he or she required to pay dues through the term of office. *
* Realistically there's no way to govern it.*
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*Regards,*
*Sally *
(the quotes and emails will be posted later today.)
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