Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
This election will:
1. Elect new interim officers who will begin their term on July 1, 2015
2. Approve the updated by laws of the organization
Below are the current conditions of WHSAA, Inc. A copy of the bylaws can be obtained from any executive board member of WHSAA, Inc.
Our alma mater, Western High School, needs your support in maintaining the dignity, reputation, and standards that made us proud graduates. The opportunity of influence we have for Western is through our alumnae association, but the lack of board compliance and focus has minimized this effect. The primary mission of the Association is to acquire and provide material and human resources in support of Western High School, and to foster and preserve the high academic, social, economic and professional standards associated with the school since its inception in 1844.
The leadership of the current alumnae association’s board has lacked in supporting the mission and is in violation of the bylaws which could potentially jeopardize the organizations non-profit status. Current violations include:
No election since 2010 and no intentions on holding one until 2016 - Association elections occur every two years at the general Association meeting in June for the fiscal years ending in even numbers;
Exceeding term of office - The term of office for all board officials is two years which would have expired in 2014 for the current term;
Exceeding consecutive terms of office - No elected official may serve more than two consecutive terms in a specific office. Current executive board have exceeded their consecutive term; President, Vice-President and Treasurer
Executive board is to consist of a minimum of 7 elected officials (President, Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian) and 9 appointed positions- Board had been operating without this minimum requirement;
Not holding regular general meeting to inform general association membership business - The Association is to hold regularly scheduled general meetings every October, February, and June. Last regular meeting was held October 2014.
It’s time for a board that is compliant and has the best interest of our dear Western at heart. DON’T LET THE VOICE OF ALUMNAE DIE!!! We must take action to:
Elect New Interim Officers to fulfill the remaining of the 2014 – 2016 term and fill the positions that have sat vacant
Appoint standing committee chairs as outlined by the bylaws to execute Association programs, as determined by the voting membership, the Executive and Advisory Board
Develop standing general body meetings for the Board to share activities and accomplishments towards the organizations mission
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT AND PETITION FOR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CALL FOR…
Allow Members of IHAA to hold an election for ALL board positions
Updates
April 1, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by the response to this call for transparency. This movement belongs entirely to the graduates who care so deeply about our school and its future.
Reached 100 supporters
April 1, 2015
26 Comments
One more thing...as a active member who does attend meetings that are open to all dues paying members, I don't see masses of people in attendance. Many committees need members to work and bring their talents. Where are they??? I am just saying.
Its unfortunate that the association has acted in a shroud of secrecy. The by-laws and charter of the non-profit must be respected and acted upon in the manner in which it is intended. This organization has the power to be a direct benefit to our alma mater! We have not collectively utilized that power to our benefit.
It is very disappointing to realize that the history of excellence ,and honor and responsibility. is being disrespected .This situation needs to be corrected as soon as possible.I am a 1964 graduate. We are presently planning a fantastic 50 reunion.We are full of pride
The petition is for an election. The election Is supposed to happen every 2 years. There has not been one since 2010. Things were in motion to have one this year and it was canceled without any input from the exec board.
The current officiers have worked all these years to keep the association in existence with very little support from Alumnae. It's sad to see more Alum jump on this petition with only one side of the story but only 10 supported the last fundraiser for scholarships. I would like to charge Alumnae to actively participate and see for yourself how the organization is run. I'm wondering if use of my email address is in violation of these bylaws that are being spoken to but not viewed by many. I believe this could've been handled better.
Fix this issue. It's disheartening to see Western not represented appropriately. Be proud of your heritage and the legacy you must protect! Class of 1970!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
This election will:
1. Elect new interim officers who will begin their term on July 1, 2015
2. Approve the updated by laws of the organization
Below are the current conditions of WHSAA, Inc. A copy of the bylaws can be obtained from any executive board member of WHSAA, Inc.
Our alma mater, Western High School, needs your support in maintaining the dignity, reputation, and standards that made us proud graduates. The opportunity of influence we have for Western is through our alumnae association, but the lack of board compliance and focus has minimized this effect. The primary mission of the Association is to acquire and provide material and human resources in support of Western High School, and to foster and preserve the high academic, social, economic and professional standards associated with the school since its inception in 1844.
The leadership of the current alumnae association’s board has lacked in supporting the mission and is in violation of the bylaws which could potentially jeopardize the organizations non-profit status. Current violations include:
No election since 2010 and no intentions on holding one until 2016 - Association elections occur every two years at the general Association meeting in June for the fiscal years ending in even numbers;
Exceeding term of office - The term of office for all board officials is two years which would have expired in 2014 for the current term;
Exceeding consecutive terms of office - No elected official may serve more than two consecutive terms in a specific office. Current executive board have exceeded their consecutive term; President, Vice-President and Treasurer
Executive board is to consist of a minimum of 7 elected officials (President, Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian) and 9 appointed positions- Board had been operating without this minimum requirement;
Not holding regular general meeting to inform general association membership business - The Association is to hold regularly scheduled general meetings every October, February, and June. Last regular meeting was held October 2014.
It’s time for a board that is compliant and has the best interest of our dear Western at heart. DON’T LET THE VOICE OF ALUMNAE DIE!!! We must take action to:
Elect New Interim Officers to fulfill the remaining of the 2014 – 2016 term and fill the positions that have sat vacant
Appoint standing committee chairs as outlined by the bylaws to execute Association programs, as determined by the voting membership, the Executive and Advisory Board
Develop standing general body meetings for the Board to share activities and accomplishments towards the organizations mission
Updates
April 1, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by the response to this call for transparency. This movement belongs entirely to the graduates who care so deeply about our school and its future.
Reached 100 supporters
April 1, 2015
26 Comments
Why not wait until the election? Run, got voted in, and work to make change as needed. Chatty, petty, divisiveness...we are better than this. Sad day.
One more thing...as a active member who does attend meetings that are open to all dues paying members, I don't see masses of people in attendance. Many committees need members to work and bring their talents. Where are they??? I am just saying.
Its unfortunate that the association has acted in a shroud of secrecy. The by-laws and charter of the non-profit must be respected and acted upon in the manner in which it is intended. This organization has the power to be a direct benefit to our alma mater! We have not collectively utilized that power to our benefit.
It is very disappointing to realize that the history of excellence ,and honor and responsibility. is being disrespected .This situation needs to be corrected as soon as possible.I am a 1964 graduate. We are presently planning a fantastic 50 reunion.We are full of pride
The petition is for an election. The election Is supposed to happen every 2 years. There has not been one since 2010. Things were in motion to have one this year and it was canceled without any input from the exec board.
The current officiers have worked all these years to keep the association in existence with very little support from Alumnae. It's sad to see more Alum jump on this petition with only one side of the story but only 10 supported the last fundraiser for scholarships. I would like to charge Alumnae to actively participate and see for yourself how the organization is run. I'm wondering if use of my email address is in violation of these bylaws that are being spoken to but not viewed by many. I believe this could've been handled better.
Fix this issue. It's disheartening to see Western not represented appropriately. Be proud of your heritage and the legacy you must protect! Class of 1970!
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Why not wait until the election? Run, got voted in, and work to make change as needed. Chatty, petty, divisiveness...we are better than this. Sad day.