Aoba IS NOT completely broken…it is in need of great transparency and there is a need for certain members of the board to account for their actions.
According to the bylaws…” The form of the statement and its distribution to the Membership shall be established by the Nominating Committee, which shall decide any question of compliance with standards that the committee may establish with respect to such form.”
Something or someone who was in a position to do so---but was not allowed by the bylaws to do so---stopped that from happening. The NC could not move forward.
As a voting member of AOBA, I sure would like a report from the BOD about who and how that was done…and how it occurred, since the bylaws are clear that ONLY the NC has the right or duty to “distribute” and for some reason was not able to do so. I might add that only the NC is given the duty to create a Statement (of Disclosure) from candidates…and only the NC “Shall decide any question of compliance with standards that the COMMITTEE may establish with respect to such form” ---and somehow that was also interfered with…
One might want to ask who controlled access to the AOBA eblast member list?
Who was in position to control whether the committee could publish the form and who was or was not in compliance with the standards?
Questions like that would be a good start..
One might then be curious about why someone wanted/needed/ was served/ by such interference.
Allison Moss-Fritch
From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Zeleny
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 9:24 AM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Recent AOBA activities
There was some talk about starting a new breeders' organization a few years ago. Someone contacted the person who started the second Australian group, but nothing ever came of it. Time and finances are issues. And a certain amount of fear of reprisals from those who are very wealthy and influential in AOBA.
I would love to see it happen, though. AOBA appears to be completely broken.
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
On Mar 7, 2010, at 4:05 AM, Margaret Laird wrote:
NEW ALPACA ORGANIZATION ! I heard this while attending a show last month. There is a group of people, or breeders, starting a new organization to replace AOBA. Just a rumor ? I am sure someone out there knows about this.
--- On Sat, 3/6/10, Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Recent AOBA activities
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 5:11 PM
I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I have been less than impressed with the way AOBA has ben run for several years now. Indeed, we had some questionable things going on in a local affiliate, so much so that 3/5ths of the board resigned, then another 5th who was a new board member and actually the one asking questions resigned in another month or so. Most of the members have not renewed their membership. The new board does not meet the requirements of the org's bylaws. Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece On Mar 6, 2010, at 11:06 AM, Richard & Robin Vasquez wrote:
It is really sad that at a time we need AOBA and ARI to pull together more than ever we still seem to have problems. I know it is very hard to have people with different opinions and different personalities work together but they should think of the members and put their own feelings aside. I don't know what caused this mess but election was so good and smooth last time. Why change what worked before? No need to reinvent the wheel. The map and groundwork was already established. This is the reason I don't volunteer for leadership and committees. I like many do not have the tolerance for it. Richard and Robin Vasquez
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--- On Sat, 3/6/10, Jennifer Powers <jpowers@bentstarpro ject.org> wrote:
From: Jennifer Powers <jpowers@bentstarpro ject.org>
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Recent AOBA activities
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 9:11 AM
I wouldn't say worse. I would say remaining the same. AOBA simply cannot get out of it's own way. On Mar 6, 2010, at 9:06 AM, Heather Zeleny wrote:
Does anyone besides me think things are getting worse at AOBA? Letter to all AOBA Board of Director Candidates and Members, The AOBA Nominating Committee and the AOBA Inspector of Elections have resigned, effective Friday, March 5, from their respective positions in the 2010 AOBA election process. As with all volunteers we thank them for their time, effort and the diligence with which they conducted their duties. The Board has a responsibility to ensure that the provisions of the By-Laws are followed and that the governance of the organization occurs within that framework. To that end we are consulting with legal counsel to determine the steps required to enable the annual election to be accomplished in the required manner and time frame. As we develop and execute the necessary procedures over the next week, we will ensure that all candidates and members are fully informed as things unfold. We regret this delay, and we acknowledge our responsibility to the members of AOBA (and the AOBA By-Laws) to make sure the election moves forward in accordance with our By-Laws. We remain committed to completing this process quickly and keeping you informed. For, and on behalf, of the Board
Not only this latest shocking event, but do you remember last year when AOBA board members were resigning every time you turned around? And letting Connia Alexander go, then letting Betty Brock go. I also heard they let Amy Morrison go!
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