Re: [AGA-mcm] contest chai job description -elections

[Larry Lampert <l_lampert@yahoo.com>]

Wholy catch 22 Batman! We would need to refile with
the Sec of State? What about just issueing an
Amendment to the by-laws would that have the same risk
implications to an audit of our tax-exempt status? Any
other ideas?

Obviously I do not want to jeopardize our tax exempt
status.

Larry

 
--- "S. Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com> wrote:

> If you change the bylaws, you need to refile with
> the Sec of State of Mass and the whole tax-exempt
> status things comes up again. We've actually never
> changed the bylaws fioled with Mass since the first
> filing with SoS Mass, which are exceedingly brief.
> 
> We're like a shadow organization of ourselves.
> 
> sh
> 
> 
> 
>  
> * * * * * * * * *
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Karen Randall <krandall@rdrcpa.biz>
> To: AGA Advisory Committee <aga-mcm@thekrib.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 8, 2007 3:10:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [AGA-mcm] contest chai job description
> -elections
> 
> 
> I think we would need to re-write (or ammend) the
> bylaws before we could 
> hold elections.
> 
> Besides, who told you you were accepting for a one
> year term?  Didn't you 
> know that this is like royalty?  You're king until
> you either die or 
> abdicate.<g>
> 
> Karen
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Larry Lampert" <l_lampert@yahoo.com>
> To: "AGA Advisory Committee" <aga-mcm@thekrib.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 11:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [AGA-mcm] contest chai job description
> -elections
> 
> 
> > Multiple applicants....It would be a nice problem
> for
> > us to have. I am certain we could find a place to
> put
> > anyone who has the desire to help to work.
> >
> > If we do actually get multiple applicants than it
> will
> > have to be decided based on what we think would be
> > best the best person for the position.
> >
> > I would say we are looking for someone who has
> some
> > type of a track record in a similiar position.
> >
> > Cheryl also metioned many of the important
> qualities
> > when she wrote the job description:
> > "Duties include implementing online and/or print
> > advertising,
> > recruiting
> >> judges, requesting sponsorship for prizes,
> handling
> > participant and
> >> member problems and feedback, and coordinating
> > prize-giving. Erik
> > Olson
> >> will run the Contest web site and provide
> technical
> > support, so
> > computer
> >> skills are not required beyond timely
> communication
> > via e-mail and
> > forum.
> >> > The Contest Committee Chair should have working
> > knowledge of the
> >> Contest, although previous participation is not
> > required. This person
> >> should be detail-oriented and able to recruit and
> > supervise
> > volunteers
> >> for tasks such as creating graphics and posting
> in
> > forums. He or she
> >> must be routinely available via e-mail and forum,
> > and reports to the
> > AGA
> >> Management Committee."
> >
> > I see this position as more of a project manager
> than
> > a hard skills position.
> >
> > Qualifications would be somewhat difficult to
> qualify
> > without meeting with the person or knowing
> him/her,
> > but we certainly would want someone who is PC
> literate
> > and hopefully understands something about
> graphics.
> > They would need to have energy and
> sticktuitiveness
> > but again I'm not sure how you can know that.
> >
> > I would want someone who has a vision for the
> contest.
> > Someone who is looking to actively market it and
> comes
> > with their own ideas to do so.
> >
> > When conducting a search it is rare that the
> perfect
> > candidate surfaces.Even highly paid retained
> executive
> > search firms have a difficult time that is why
> they
> > are able to negotiate their substantial fees.
> > (That is why it is called recruiting not
> placing);-).
> >
> > It is likely that we won't find a perfect fit but
> > let's see what we find. At this point, I feel our
> > number one priority is bandwidth at the top of the
> > organization.
> >
> > Now for the second (actually third if you count
> "pay
> > for position" mini-thread ;-))and completely
> seperate
> > topic that has been combined with this
> > thread.....elections.
> >
> > Yes, Mike, Phil I also think we have grown to
> where we
> > should look at implementing elected officers with
> > terms. I honestly think that the board makeup will
> not
> > change at all, but my hope would be as Mike
> metioned
> > to make folks feel like they have a say in the
> AGA.
> >
> >
> > Perhaps the best way for us to start would be to
> have
> > an election for President. I have agreed to a one
> year
> > term. I would be open to a second year if you guys
> > think I did a good job, AND noone else felt they
> > wanted the position. If that was the case I would
> like
> > to open it up to an election to make sure the
> general
> > membership agreed.
> >
> > Just my thoughts.......
> >
> > Regards,
> > Larry
> >
> >
> > --- "S. Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Suppose more than one person applies; how are we
> >> going to decide? Should be be clear on that
> before
> >> we start asking for applicants? Do we have a list
> of
> >> qualifications we are looking for. If sos-and so
> >> applies, will we give him the job because no one
> >> else applied?
> >>
> >> sh
> >>
> >>
> >> * * * * * * * * *
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----
> >> From: Larry Lampert <l_lampert@yahoo.com>
> >> To: AGA Advisory Committee <aga-mcm@thekrib.com>
> >> Sent: Monday, January 8, 2007 10:00:25 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [AGA-mcm] contest chai job
> description
> >>
> >>
> >> I think we should post it on all three. I am not
> >> sure
> >> where it would go on the web site any ideas?
> >>
> >> Larry
> 
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