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Background:
At the AGM last week more than half of those originally present left before the meeting closed because it over-ran.
Those remaining voted to hold yet another EGM on October 3rd in order to vote on two proposals held over from the AGM and, on Friday, an invitation for further proposals was sent out.
"Governance" issues have got completely out of hand. Were it to go ahead, the proposed EGM on October 3rd would be the fifth General Meeting in fifteen months!
A way forward was agreed in December 2017 - at an EGM! Let's proceed on the basis that was already agreed!
The Committee should appoint a Chair of the Governance Sub-Committee as soon as possible and that person should conduct a review as they see fit.
Anyone wishing to contribute ideas on governance should write to that person.
By signing this petition I agree that:
1) The Committee should appoint a Chair of the Governance Sub-committee as soon as possible.
2) All proposals on governance should go through the Governance Sub-committee.
3) The Governance Sub-committee should present recommendations to the elected Committee and the elected Committee should put final recommendations to a vote by members at the next AGM (not before).
4) If unanimity of the elected Committee cannot be reached on any issue (not just governance) decisions should be taken by majority vote.
5) The EGM planned for October 3rd should be cancelled as it is not necessary.
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September 17, 2018
The committee is trying to force through another meeting while ignoring the path we already chose back in 2017. Email your board members right now and tell them to stop the pointless meetings and appoint a lead for the governance sub-committee instead.
September 17, 2018
The response to this campaign proves that people are tired of constant meetings getting in the way of actual progress. Send a direct email to committee members today demanding they stop the cycle of EGMs and appoint a subcommittee chair instead.
15 Comments
Rowing for only a brief time with Upper Thames, it's been a pleasure and a joy to get to know a few of you. UTRC has all the makings and the facilities of a great club. We could not have asked for a better equipped or more supportive environment in the lead-up to the World Championships. Cheers to clubs like yours who can keep it simple, keep it focused, and understand that we're all here to grow and develop the sport out of love and passion. Cheers, and thank you so much for helping us get to Worlds and secure Bronze. -Dave
I concur. From afar it feels as though the infighting is spilling over the dam. Best to settle these matters on the race course! Beyond that, I am just happy to be a member of this great club.
Agreed, but it will be important to ensure that the Sub Committee represents the various interests in the Club. It must not be hijacked by any special interest.
A Governance Sub Committee reporting to the members at an AGM is surely the way forward.
How are other members of the Governance sub-committee appointed once the chairman is appointed by the club committee?
Agreed
get on with it!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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IF YOU AGREE SIMPLY FILL IN THE NAME AND EMAIL BOXES UNDER "SIGN THIS PETITION" (SEE RIGHT) AND CLICK ON THE GREEN "SIGN PETITION" BUTTON.
Background:
At the AGM last week more than half of those originally present left before the meeting closed because it over-ran.
Those remaining voted to hold yet another EGM on October 3rd in order to vote on two proposals held over from the AGM and, on Friday, an invitation for further proposals was sent out.
"Governance" issues have got completely out of hand. Were it to go ahead, the proposed EGM on October 3rd would be the fifth General Meeting in fifteen months!
A way forward was agreed in December 2017 - at an EGM! Let's proceed on the basis that was already agreed!
The Committee should appoint a Chair of the Governance Sub-Committee as soon as possible and that person should conduct a review as they see fit.
Anyone wishing to contribute ideas on governance should write to that person.
By signing this petition I agree that:
1) The Committee should appoint a Chair of the Governance Sub-committee as soon as possible.
2) All proposals on governance should go through the Governance Sub-committee.
3) The Governance Sub-committee should present recommendations to the elected Committee and the elected Committee should put final recommendations to a vote by members at the next AGM (not before).
4) If unanimity of the elected Committee cannot be reached on any issue (not just governance) decisions should be taken by majority vote.
5) The EGM planned for October 3rd should be cancelled as it is not necessary.
Updates
September 17, 2018
The committee is trying to force through another meeting while ignoring the path we already chose back in 2017. Email your board members right now and tell them to stop the pointless meetings and appoint a lead for the governance sub-committee instead.
September 17, 2018
The response to this campaign proves that people are tired of constant meetings getting in the way of actual progress. Send a direct email to committee members today demanding they stop the cycle of EGMs and appoint a subcommittee chair instead.
15 Comments
Totally agree -but is it Unconstitutional [and therefore bad governance!!!!!] to withdraw a calling notice?
Rowing for only a brief time with Upper Thames, it's been a pleasure and a joy to get to know a few of you. UTRC has all the makings and the facilities of a great club. We could not have asked for a better equipped or more supportive environment in the lead-up to the World Championships. Cheers to clubs like yours who can keep it simple, keep it focused, and understand that we're all here to grow and develop the sport out of love and passion. Cheers, and thank you so much for helping us get to Worlds and secure Bronze. -Dave
I concur. From afar it feels as though the infighting is spilling over the dam. Best to settle these matters on the race course! Beyond that, I am just happy to be a member of this great club.
Agreed, but it will be important to ensure that the Sub Committee represents the various interests in the Club. It must not be hijacked by any special interest.
A Governance Sub Committee reporting to the members at an AGM is surely the way forward.
How are other members of the Governance sub-committee appointed once the chairman is appointed by the club committee?
Agreed
get on with it!
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Totally agree -but is it Unconstitutional [and therefore bad governance!!!!!] to withdraw a calling notice?