[Businessmtg] Beginner Packets

[Susie Q]

Thanks Steve.

I too would like to see reports from the Steering Committee and Treasurer.

Susie

On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 5:37 PM, Steve Rankin <steve at serenitysys.com> wrote:

> Hi ASPers,
>
> I have several thoughts on this issue:
>
> 1. This is NOT a housekeeping issue. The definition of a housekeeping issue
> is:
>
>   "A motion of a routine nature dealing with administrative or purely
> formal
> matters necessary to expedite House business."
>
> This is not a routine issue or purely administrative issue. Instead, this
> is
> a potentially complex issue that involves a previous group conscience of
> ASP, finances, and how we wish to deal with the greater issue of newcomers.
>
> Additionally, I have grave concerns with the thinking that we can undo a
> previous group conscience requiring substantial unanimity (2/3's minimum)
> with a housekeeping motion requiring a mere majority. That's a huge problem
> of principle.
>
>
> 2. I don't see this as a black and white situation. The members of ASP can
> chose to make whatever decision they wish. For example, we could decide to
> table this, pending the newcomer committee. Frankly, I think Kim was
> spot-on
> with the idea of leaving this issue to the newcomer committee.
>
>
> 3. This issue should have come up long, long ago. Why not? Well, because
> the
> Steering Committee has failed to report regularly to the Business Meeting
> as
> required by Motion #4.
>
>
> 4. ASP finances. As Jerry pointed out, ASP finances are not strong enough
> to
> support this program. This points out a problem similar to #3 above - the
> Treasurer is also required to make a report to the Business Meeting.
>
>
> So, after having said all of that I'll note that . . .
>
>
> A. I am for tabling this issue pending the outcome of the current motion on
> the floor and the final report of the committee which is most likely to
> result from that motion.
>
>
> B. I am requesting that the Steering Committee report to the this Business
> Meeting and all future Business Meetings as required in Motion #4.
>
>
> c. I am also requesting that the Treasurer provide a Treasurer's Report to
> this Business Meeting and all future Business Meetings as required in
> Motion
> #4.
>
>
> Hugs,
> Steve
>
>
>
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