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<pre>I'm in favour of Option (3), being;
(3) email people yearly reminding them of their membership and make them
re-confirm to remain a member after the opening of the next AGM (this may
require a Constitutional change to Section 4, Cessation of membership)
for the following reasons;
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1. Should the terms and conditions associated with membership
change, then I should be be given the ability to continue or
discontinue my membership. For instance, I may disagree with a
change in philosophy of the organisation and terminate membership
on principle. Changes to membership conditions would theoretically
be voted upon in an AGM. <br>
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2. People who are no longer interested are removed from
membership. This will likely lead to a smaller, but more
interested community.<br>
<br>
3. It makes it clearer to people that they have a professional
membership - important as Mary said for those for whom this is an
important factor in their professional lives.<br>
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4. Annual reminder of membership is also a way to promote Linux
Aus's achievements over the year, reinforcing the work and
outcomes that the Council and others undertake. This can help
highlight the (intangible) value of membership of both the
organisation and the community. <br>
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5. The annual email could coincide with a member survey to gauge
interest etc. <br>
<br>
Kind regards,<br>
Kathy<br>
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