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AGM Commits to Action on Building WAOE Community A highlight of the recently concluded Annual General Meeting was the adoption of a resolution proposed by one of the participating voting members, Rick Reynolds. For the benefit of those who did not attend the meeting, or who have not seen the item on WAOE-Views. |
The full text of Rick's motion is as follows:
Whereas we owe a debt of gratitude to those who have helped found WAOE;The statement of appreciation called for in the motion will be published in the next issue of WEB, along with a report of the Annual General Meeting, a review of the associated multicultural celebration of summer/winter festivals, and a report of the Board of Directors Meeting which is still proceeding at the time of writing.
Whereas we owe a statement of appreciation to those who have selflessly carried on the beginning work of WAOE;
Whereas communication is an advantage in establishing community for an online organization like WAOE;
Whereas recognition, appreciation, introduction and involvement are factors in building community in WAOE,
Therefore; be it resolved that the President and Directors be encouraged to take steps of appreciation, recognition, introduction, and involvement for all those who have collaborated in support of WAOE through associate or voting membership with a letter in the WAOE Electronic Bulletin with appreciation to them as WAOE Founders.
Nothing in this statement shall be construed as a change of member status in the Bylaws as either associate or voting member.
Be it further resolved that the President and Directors be encouraged to establish mentors, community leaders, or cross-discipline pairing of members in standing committees and OCREWS with the purpose of developing member involvement through the communication channels of WAOE.
Not so much the letter of Rick's motion, perhaps, but the spirit behind it and the encouraging support it received during the AGM have inspired much of the content of this issue of WEB, which has tried very hard to emphasise - once more - that WAOE belongs to its members, and to underline the various ways in which members can participate in the affairs of WAOE and contribute to its various forums.
Now that the words of the resolution on building community in WAOE are going out to all members via WEB, it would be great to hear comments on it, especially on the approaches to the task suggested in the concluding sentence. Please use the Your Say column to tell your colleagues what you think.
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