Just a quick not to let everyone know the chapter now has bylaws.
They were passed this evening with a few amendments some technical and others that I think will make the chapter run better than ever and provide a measure of accountability for the members of the chapter.
A copy of the document was e-mailed earlier this evening to the national society. This brings the chapter into full compliance with the National Society's requirements.
By the end of the night you should be receiving the bylaws via e-mail. They'll also be available on the chapter Web site — www.spj.org/mdpro — and I'll update this post with a link to the document when it is posted.
I encourage all of you get a copy and feel free to contact me or any other officer if there are any questions.
Next up for the chapter is elections which will include open nominations for all four officer positions. I encourage everyone to think about running for an office or helping the chapter set up and promote future events or work on open government and First Amendment issues.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Need for Bylaws
The last year as president has been quite the challenge and a learning experience.
Nothing has symbolized that more than when the Sarah, Justin and I learned from national that MD Pro Chapter has been operating without chapter bylaws for possibly as long as a decade.
National requires all chapters to have them. They can be as simple or elaborate as you can imagine. Believe me, over the last few months, I've read more than my share form chapters large and small all over the country.
By now, you should have received a draft copy of bylaws for our chapter. As the principal drafter, I believe these bylaws give us a good solid start as we move forward with revitalizing the chapter.
Per my conversations with national leaders including Dave Aeikens, the newly sworn in national president, I have promised to deliver bylaws after the next meeting of the chapter officers.
I invite you all to read this document carefully as it guides our little democracy here in Maryland.
After reading it, please feel free to e-mail me or any of the other officers with questions or comments. You can also leave your comments here on the blog and we'll answer them for everyone else to see and comment on.
The officers will vote on these bylaws when we meet on Oct. 7 at Panera in Towson, 1238 Putty Hill Avenue, Towson, MD 21286.
Nothing has symbolized that more than when the Sarah, Justin and I learned from national that MD Pro Chapter has been operating without chapter bylaws for possibly as long as a decade.
National requires all chapters to have them. They can be as simple or elaborate as you can imagine. Believe me, over the last few months, I've read more than my share form chapters large and small all over the country.
By now, you should have received a draft copy of bylaws for our chapter. As the principal drafter, I believe these bylaws give us a good solid start as we move forward with revitalizing the chapter.
Per my conversations with national leaders including Dave Aeikens, the newly sworn in national president, I have promised to deliver bylaws after the next meeting of the chapter officers.
I invite you all to read this document carefully as it guides our little democracy here in Maryland.
After reading it, please feel free to e-mail me or any of the other officers with questions or comments. You can also leave your comments here on the blog and we'll answer them for everyone else to see and comment on.
The officers will vote on these bylaws when we meet on Oct. 7 at Panera in Towson, 1238 Putty Hill Avenue, Towson, MD 21286.
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