A different approach might be to create a set of Bylaw defining policies, rather than amendments. We could start with the Funding issue. Nothing you have said contradicts the bylaws. We can start with some basics, allow the volunteers to look at it and make suggestions. Then we could firm it up and present it back to the Volunteers. I would like to suggest that then we try one of "Fred's" voting places to poll the Volunteers. Include Fred in a Committee to set up the polling place. Jim