Greetings, About a month ago, I was asked for help in proposing amendments to the USGenWeb Project's Bylaws. The group that has undertaken this action is unofficial. I agreed to help, after all, I have gotten good at copying and pasting. I just received an e-mail on the suject. I came via a copy of a copy of a copy, so I have cleaned the >>> from the message. It is copied below sans the guillemets. Fred **** From: "Roger Swafford" <gizmo@wcic.cioe.com> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 12:02:43 -0500 Dear <snip>, We need your help and cooperation in giving this letter the widest possible distribution throughout The USGenWeb Project. We wish to inform our fellow volunteers that a group of CC's have formed a committee to review the current bylaws. Our goal is to ensure that every volunteer working within the USGenWeb Project has the opportunity to submit feedback to our committee regarding their concerns related to the bylaws. Please see our website at http://wcic.cioe.com/~gizmo The goal of the committee is to present these proposed amendments for the annual USGenWeb general election in June, 1999. Several County Coordinators and State Coordinators have eloquently stated the need for amendments to our bylaws. We intend to present options for amendments during the coming months in order to draft proposed amendments with the greatest possible input from the general membership. A state sponsor for our proposals will be requested so this committee may work within the current bylaws. We also intend to remain as apolitical as possible. The contribution of each CC in this process is vital to maintain fairness and impartiality. Your assistance in sharing this information with your CC's is greatly appreciated. We welcome your response and input in the revision process. Thank you for your cooperation in this endeavor which affects the entire USGW project. Sincerely, Roger Swafford CCBRC, Chair Norma Lewis CCBRC,Vice-Chair