Unless I am missing something here, someone will need to explain the thought process of how splitting into 2 or 3 entities (under one big umbrella) would save money?
With the newly implemented dues structure, we could be ok providing:
A) manage the money effectively coming in allowing a contingency fund of I believe 100% (furthermore, ensuring safekeep)
B) support MAAC
C) educate the members
D) hopefully welcome new MAAC members in years to come.
There are changes that can be made!
2004
EG
Be it resolved that under Duties of Exec:
a) Add: To investigate cost saving measures in the overall operation of the head
office.
The board recommends defeating the motion, the committee found it to be out of order.
The motion was dismissed as out of order.
EG
b) Add: To implement immediately all recommended cost saving measures.
The board recommends defeating the motion, the committee found it to be out of order.
The motion was dismissed as out of order.
EG
Be it resolved that under Power of the Executive add: All contracts entered into
by M.A.A.C. larger than $10,000 will be tendered at least every two years.
The board recommends defeating the motion, the committee found it to be out of order.
The motion was dismissed as out of order.
2005
EG
The motion to increase the dues to $75 carried 6149 in favor, 175 against
EG
That the Board of Directors/ Executive investigates any cost savings for
membership without a magazine. Already done, not cost effective.
I am quoting only public information as written in the minutes. I would also like to say that I am very much a supporter of MAAC and as such promise to help make it better. I agree with the increase, I agree with the preservation of the organization, I agree with striving to make it stronger and I sure will become more vocal
The idea above, old news! Could it be, sure. Will it help, quite possibly. Its just another idea being flung out there!