SPAR revolt?

[Dark Knight]

What does code enforcement & Dr Gaffney have to do with elections and broken bylawe ?

[thelakelander]

From what I'm reading, it looks like the Q & A session will be a chance for the general membership to discuss other topics as well.  The guests may be there to answer some questions.

[jbm32206]

The guests would have absolutely nothing to do with the board members, the changing of the bylaws and the fact that there's not been an election to replace expired terms and or resignations. This has all the earmarks of an attempt to side step the real issues. As for allowing open discussion, I don't see that happening, not if questions had to be submitted prior to the meeting...to me, that sounds like questions will be selected and answers predetermined. Having to submit questions does not give the appearance of an open discussion forum.

The Q & A was supposed to address those concerns, which again...would not relate to any of the guests. This was what SPAR has on their website, regarding the Q & A, so you tell me...how does this relate to the guests?

A Q & A Session is on the agenda for the November General Membership Meeting Thursday, November 20th at 7PM at Karpeles to discuss recent changes to the SPAR bylaws. The Q&A session is intended to involve all SPAR members in the process of recruiting board members who are willing to contribute to the LISC/SPAR plans for the neighborhood and the commercial corridor revitalization efforts. At this meeting, procedures for filling board vacancies under the new bylaws and the use of a matrix to determine the types of skills needed by the board (fundraising, event planning, advertising, marketing, etc.) will be reviewed â€" as well as plans for engaging the community in the recruitment of potential candidates with those skills.

[jbm32206]

What does code enforcement & Dr Gaffney have to do with elections and broken bylawe ?

Absolutely nothing...they're making an attempt to side step the real issues!

[FinnegansWake]

Questions were to be submitted prior to the meeting in the event research was needed. I believe one of the questions submitted already was "what has SPAR done towards preservation recently?" (I am paraphrasing). Having an answer for you AT the meeting sure beats, "I'll have to get back witcha' on that one."

If I am at a meeting advertised as a "Q & A Session," I am going to ask my questions, in a civil manner, regardless of who is there from the COJ.

Not sure where inviting peeps from COJ is an "attempt to side step the real issues." Are you going to be afraid to ask questions in front of Dr Gaffney? Not me....

Phil

[sheclown]

Perhaps the Governance Board has hired off-duty code enforcement officers. 

[sheclown]

Cool.  Do you really think we will be able to "ask" questions?

[FinnegansWake]

Ask away. Please.

It is my desire that this meeting brings people together and clears the air. Or at least puts a face to everyone's name: residents, forum posters, and SPAR Board members.

I am pretty sure this is not going to be Thunder Dome. But just in case I am bringing my high frequency whistle.

Phil

[uptowngirl]

I am pretty sure this is not going to be Thunder Dome. But just in case I am bringing my high frequency whistle.
Phil

HA HA HA!!! I am sure you are right, but just in case I am bringing a plastic poncho, coverage my man, coverage.

[jbm32206]

Having to submit questions prior to the meeting, for research, is fine...but as board members, they should already know
* why they changed the bylaws
* why they haven't had elections
* why the governance committee consists of hand picked members
* why they haven't let anyone know what positions are open
* what terms are expired...(which takes you right back to open positions)

[FinnegansWake]

Well, they do. So I expect you to be front and center on December 4th asking those five specific questions.

Phil

[soxfan]

I've got one. Why was AlexS asked to resign from the board?? He was the only member of said board that made attempts to quell the revolt.. Is he wrong for standing up for the people he represents???

[jbm32206]

Well, they do. So I expect you to be front and center on December 4th asking those five specific questions.

Phil

I thought you submitted them for us?

[jbm32206]

I've got one. Why was AlexS asked to resign from the board?? He was the only member of said board that made attempts to quell the revolt.. Is he wrong for standing up for the people he represents???

Good question Soxfan....he had been working with everyone to try and resolve the issues...and it's a shame that he was treated so unfairly by some of the other board members. That alone has given more insight as to the board's intentions

[FinnegansWake]

Joan - I did submit them. But this is an important meeting, and your listing of those questions tells me they are specifically important to you, so I reasoned that you will be there to hear the answers firsthand. I expect everyone to have a list of the questions they want answered, specifically.

Phil