[Computerbank] Re: [cai-vic] What happened at the AGM?

[Penni Diffey]

Consider the doves soaring:))))

Pen

On Tue, 26 Nov 2002 04:42 pm, Romana Challans wrote:
> On Tue, 26 Nov 2002 03:05 pm, Daniel Stone shared:
> > On Tue, Nov 26, 2002 at 02:34:35PM +1100, Price, Tim scrawled:
> > > After so much build-up, proxy-reminding, excitement and anticipation,
> > > I'm extremely disappointed to see there is *still* no announcement on
> > > any of the lists (or the website) on what's happened with the CB
> > > presidency.
> > >
> > > I hope this does not reflect upon the competency of the (new?)
> > > president.
> >
> > The conclusion was that Grant was the new president, however most of the
> > stuff at the meeting was seriously unconstitutional, and I wouldn't be
> > surpised to see it all happen again due to protests. It was a complete
> > stuff-up.
>
> whether or not it was unconstitutional is actually yet to be determined. i
> have neither seen nor heard of any serious protest - and i certainly SHOULD
> have, as a committee member.
>
> i find the discussions refreshing, in that it is seriously obvious we need
> to be examining cai's constition further. however, it is also obvious that
> there is a divisive issue about the presidency that is puzzling. its not a
> popularity contest folks. and people should surely, at this stage, be
> looking to put cai first?
>
> regardless of the silly behaviour in what became a very stressful and
> rather heated agm (yes, hands up, i behaved as a silly type, made
> apologies, moved on), i am unsure as to the exact nature of the arguments
> consitutionally - it seems many people voiced that opinion, yet noone is
> specific. and the people involved most in the vote, grant and kylie,
> certainly made no protest at the time - at least, none were noted until the
> results were known!
>
> and if anyone who wasn't there has an issue with the way the agm was
> conducted - unless you put in your proxy, your lack of attendance/lack of
> proxy indicates an apathy that seems to render your protests rather
> potentless imho.
>
> i would like to see the results announced, and to see cai move forward.
> SHOULD there be the requirment for another vote, lets approach it then.
> certainly, let us look at appointing a working group to examine the
> constitution. until then, lets stop pointless party politics, personal
> issues, and the ilk, and be what we are - a talented, devoted group of
> individuals working for a common goal. cai.
>
> optimistically, release the doves of peace, romana:)
> ps this opnion is personal, and is not intended to reflect the views of
> cai-sa as a whole. im opinionated enough;)
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