EC meeting minutes
 

I know I have ask for this before, but can somebody on the EC start posting the meeting minutes? It would be very helpful for the members to read what was discussed at these meetings. Any and all information shared with the members helps keep us informed and on the same page.

Yeah, I agree with Timm.

What is the LSBA doing that's supporting bowhunting in Texas at this time?

Ditto!

I sent an email to the President requesting this information be posted on the forum. 8)

Any word yet Timm?

No sir no word.

No rush......
Just letting the process work. I encourage all of you to contact your area rep and ask them for assistance. Our area reps are there for us and we need to rely on them. They are here to help us so we need to let me help us. :D :wink:

Agreed.

I have been in touch with our President and area reps.

I offered some possible solutions to making this work.
If a member has any suggestions on making this work, please contact your area rep and EC. We(the LSBA) need to figure out a way to get current information to the members. It will probably take some time, but at least we(the LSBA) can get the process rolling. 8)

I suggested a members only area with user id and login password. This will allow the current members a chance to read the information.

Also, where can I get a copy of the LSBA by laws?

Timm, From what I understand (from various sources) we are operating with bylaws that need to be updated to include any changes. That said, various people that use to serve on the EC have some copies in different stages of update. THis needs to be a priority and I would hope that pro and Beleg can get someone at the EC to realize that the membership would like to see these. I think our site needs a members only area, but we need to be careful what we hide from the general public since we do not want to be considered a click. Many current organizations have indicated to me that is how we are seen and I am sure that has hurt membership.

I agree that we need to be careful. I to have heard that we are a click. I am trying to work within the system to make sure all the members and non members get the latest information.

My intentions are pure and I want the LSBA as a whole to benefit.
Tomme posted awhile back about this very issue and his suggestion need to be reviewed again.

Like I said this process could take awhile and we just need to work it out so we all benefit.

Click - a small snapping noise - clique - a small group


I feel that one way to handle things would be to clearly mark the preliminary minutes as DRAFT - Preliminary Minutes or in some similar fashion.

Another possibility might be to label a section of the website as EC meeting news with a disclaimer statement that these are not the official minutes but rather a pick of items that might be of wide interest. For example, if the someone tries to legalize the crossbow, or if there's a big hunt coming up or fellowship activity, members might want to know about it. If a hot check is being discussed or someone not paying their bill, it probably doesn't have to make the post. A draft of main ideas could be typed up right after the EC meeting, approved by the President and posted and that would be a good, quick way to let the membership know what's going on.

I think something that gives a brief financial update. (like how much is in the bank), and the main points of the meeting as in the preceding para, could be done, without it needing to be the official minutes and it would serve to keep the members informed and interested.

agreed

Tomme,

I think you are on the right track.. The membership not only has the need, but the right to know what is occuring at and on our leadership level.

Tomme,

I think you are on the right track.. The membership not only has the need, but the right to know what is occuring at and on our leadership level.

The main thing is to get the news out, stir up interest and support, but not cause a lot of grief for folks on the EC. If a lot is going on and word is published, I think it can be real positive in getting new members. That would be my goal for this.