WV / Logan / 1880 (partial) Dist/Twp/City ED: 75, Magnolia Transcribed by Dottie Henderson Proofread by Marsha Thompson http://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/wv/logan/1880/ ed75-brief.txt 6 index files _partial.txt

I have something to say to my fellow CC's and hope it will be received in the spirit in which it is intended. I have been with the WVGenWeb since 1997 and have served as (first) the assistant (then) webmaster for the USGenWeb for the past couple of years, so I've seen, heard and read a lot that goes on. I'm proud of to be a part of the WVGenWeb and counted as one of you. We act when called upon, re-act when necessary, pull together and help one another as a team and, best of all, we've got the finest State and Asst State Coordinators in the whole US of A. Les Shockey & Valerie Crook, I want you to know how much I appreciate all that you do - for us and for the USGenWeb. Julie McGrew-Ayres

Good morning, This message is being sent to each State Coordinator and Assistant State Coordinator in the USGenWeb Project. It is also being sent to the Special Project managers who, while not being permitted to sponsor/co-sponsor the proposal, should be equally concerned. For several years it has been known and discussed that our bylaws provide for a huge discrepancy in voter representation. That is, the SC/ASC members as a group, now enjoy a 10 to 1 voter representation over the CC group. The simple numbers are that 22 SC/ASC members receive the same amount of Advisory Board representation as do 220 CC members. In an organization that has been deemed a grounds up organization and where the CCs have been acknowledged as the back bone of the organization, this is a profound disparity. To all of you I ask that you review the proposal to correct this disparity. It is posted at URL http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/elk/2007amnd.html I also ask that after reviewing the proposal you bring it before your membership for discussion and eventual vote. A vote to sponsor/co-sponsor the proposed amendment change. Thank you for your time and cooperation. If there are any questions concerning the proposal or the numbers justifying the proposal, please don't hesitate to contact me or to address those concerns on the DISCUSS list. Don Tharp CC - Chautauqua County, Kansas CC - Humboldt County, Nevada -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.21/665 - Release Date: 2/2/2007 11:39 PM

I have to agree with Julia as I also don't understand much of this, but I do support your decision. ----- Original Message ----- From: <LCFlu@aol.com> To: <wvgen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [WVGEN] Bylaws Amendment posting > Hi, Les: > > I am so sorry that I don't participate in discussions of Bylaws, > Elections, > etc but I have never understood anything about what they and the > organization do -- or what they have to do with what I do. -- I have been > doing these > WVGenWeb for almost 10 years and it is still a complete mystery to me. > > I don't feel that I am informed enough to take a position about anything > but > I do support whatever you want to do. > > Linda Fluharty > _www.lindapages.com_ (http://www.lindapages.com) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.8/648 - Release Date: 1/23/2007 > >

I just got out of the hospital, Les - Am a little fuzzy on how a couple of these are changes - but will trust your judgement and agree with you fran On 1/22/07, Lesley Shockey <WVGenWeb@citynet.net> wrote: > > Hello WVGenWeb CCS > > Below is a BOARD Motion 07-03 - Proposed Grievance Committee Bylaws > Amendment. > > Please read this and then let me know if you agree for me to list > WVGenWeb as one of the 5 states submitting this to the membership for > a vote at the next national election. I would appreciate your > reading this and answering ASAP. Some AB members are trying to make > this change without following the bylaws by getting 5 state support > and I would rather it be placed for a vote where the members have > time to really look it over and everyone has a chance to vote on it, > not just those who might respond to an urgent call for a vote that > lasts for two days only. > > Thanks in advance for responding. > > Les Shockey > > >It has been moved by Mike Peterson and seconded by Phyllis Rippee that > the > >following proposed amendment to the USGenWeb Bylaws be presented to the > >USGenWeb Project membership for approval in accordance with Bylaws > Article > >XVI, Section 5. To this end: it shall be posted to the Project website > and > >mailing lists within two (2) business days; it will remain posted for a > >minimum of three (3) business days; and notification of a five day voting > >period will be given by the Election Committee: > > > >"These USGenWeb Bylaws; Article VI (Duties/Qualifications of Advisory > >Board), Section 3 and Article XIV (Grievance Procedures and Appeals > Process) > >are repealed and replaced as stated below. > > > > Article VI, Section 3. > >The responsibilities of the Advisory Board shall include addressing any > >problem issues as they arise; aiding the state projects upon request; > >establishing and overseeing committees; reviewing grievance appeals in > >accordance with the Grievance Committee Procedures, and appointing a > >webmaster to maintain the national website > > > > Article XIV, Section 1. > >A standing Grievance Committee will be established. > > > >Article XIV, Section 2. > >The Grievance Committee will operate under the Grievance Policies and > >Procedures. Changes to the Grievance Policies and Procedures may be made > by > >the Advisory Board or may be proposed by the Grievance Committee for > >approval by the Advisory Board. The current Grievance Policies and > >Procedures shall be displayed on the National website. > > > > Article XIV, Section 3. > >The Advisory Board will appoint the initial members of the Grievance > >Committee. Thereafter, the Grievance Committee will recommend for > approval > >by the Advisory Board a slate of members to fill vacant positions. > > > > Article XIV, Section 4. > > The Grievance Committee will administer a fair, orderly, and timely > >resolution of a grievance in accordance with the Grievance Policies and > >Procedures. > > > > Article XIV, Section 5. > >The resolution of a grievance is binding upon the membership. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6. > >All actions, whether by the national Grievance Committee or by a > grievance > >process at a state or special project level, shall be characterized by > >fairness, courtesy, and respect for the dignity and the rights of each > >individual. To that end, the following rights and responsibilities apply > to > >all grievance processes within the USGenWeb Project, XXGenWeb Projects, > and > >Special Projects. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6(1). > >A member may choose to act as his or her own representative, or may > select > >someone to act as his or her representative. The member retains the right > to > >change or dismiss the representative at any step of the procedure; > however, > >such action will not affect the point at which the change or dismissal > >occurs. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6(2). > >When a member is dismissed from a position in a State, Local, or Special > >Project, that member's position may not be filled until the expiration of > >the time for that member to file a grievance. When the said member files > a > >grievance, that position may not be filled unless the grievance > resolution > >against the member calls for the member to lose that position. Nothing > >should prevent the unlinking of the member's website and establishing a > >temporary website pending resolution of any grievance. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6(3). > > Nobody shall be discriminated against for participating in the > grievance > >process." > > > >**Please note that the chair has corrected a typographical error in the > >original motion, specifically Article XIV, Section 6(2) was listed twice. > >The second occurrence of Section 6(2) was re-numbered to Section 6(3) for > >consistency and clarity.** > > > >The motion is numbered 07-03 and is open for discussion. If you have no > >discussion, please signify by stating that you have no discussion. > > > >Scott Burow > >NC - USGenWeb > > > >USGenWeb Project information can be found at: http://www.usgenweb.com > >------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > >BOARD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > >quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > > >-- > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.1/640 - Release Date: > >1/19/2007 4:46 PM > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Les, The same as the others here. I have been off the internet for a while during the time that my partner and I have begun a new business. Things are settling down and I will be able to update the Mason County pages, but I really do not know about this sort of thing. What you feel is best has my vote too. Suzie Crump Coordinator Mason County WVGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmason/mason.htm -----Original Message----- From: wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of CFreeman99@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 7:23 PM To: wvgen@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVGEN] Bylaws Amendment posting Les, I am like so many others here in that I don't really get involved with the Bylaws part of the GenWeb Project because I do not know that much about it and I am not informed. I am however, supportive of what you feel is best. Candie Freeman In a message dated 1/23/2007 6:57:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LShockey@citynet.net writes: Hello WVGenWeb CCs I want to thank those of you who have taken the time to reply to my request, the five that posted on the list and I have two other votes direct. It has now been just over 30 hours since my request. I was hoping to have a much better response to the posting. I need at least twelve more supporting WVGenWeb Co-sponsoring this amendment to have the fifty percent needed. I do hope to hear from the other WVGenWeb members soon. Thank you. Les Shockey West Virginia genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ Jackson County genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Lesley, Go for it. I will stand by what you decide. Bill Cunningham Wetzel County Genealogy Lesley Shockey wrote: > Hello WVGenWeb CCs, > > Once again I want to thank each of you that has taken the time to > reply to my request. It is appreciated. I feel that it is important > to get state co-sponsors for this amendment so that the bylaws can > be followed as written. > > I still need to hear from at least three more CCs at least so that I > can then follow the proper procedure. There are some who believe > that SCs do not follow the rules as rogue SCs do not feel the rules > apply to them. I hope that no CC ever gets that opinion of me. > > Thanks for taking the time to read this. > > Les > > West Virginia genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ > Jackson County genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- Bill Cunningham <mailto:billcham@frontiernet.net> Wetzel County Genealogy <http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Ewvwetzel>

Hello WVGenWeb CCs, Once again I want to thank each of you that has taken the time to reply to my request. It is appreciated. I feel that it is important to get state co-sponsors for this amendment so that the bylaws can be followed as written. I still need to hear from at least three more CCs at least so that I can then follow the proper procedure. There are some who believe that SCs do not follow the rules as rogue SCs do not feel the rules apply to them. I hope that no CC ever gets that opinion of me. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Les West Virginia genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ Jackson County genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM

Les, Some of us have multiple sites. Doesn't that count ;-) Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lesley Shockey" <LShockey@citynet.net> To: <wvgen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:27 PM Subject: [WVGEN] Bylaws amendment - please read > Hello WVGenWeb CCs, > > Once again I want to thank each of you that has taken the time to > reply to my request. It is appreciated. I feel that it is important > to get state co-sponsors for this amendment so that the bylaws can > be followed as written. > > I still need to hear from at least three more CCs at least so that I > can then follow the proper procedure. There are some who believe > that SCs do not follow the rules as rogue SCs do not feel the rules > apply to them. I hope that no CC ever gets that opinion of me. > > Thanks for taking the time to read this. > > Les > > West Virginia genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ > Jackson County genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.9/650 - Release Date: 1/24/2007 > >

Les, I have been out of town and carrying a broken computer. I agree with your suggested by-laws. Brenda Vaughn Clay County, WV Coordinator -----Original Message----- From: wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lesley Shockey Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 6:56 PM To: wvgen@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVGEN] Bylaws Amendment posting Hello WVGenWeb CCs I want to thank those of you who have taken the time to reply to my request, the five that posted on the list and I have two other votes direct. It has now been just over 30 hours since my request. I was hoping to have a much better response to the posting. I need at least twelve more supporting WVGenWeb Co-sponsoring this amendment to have the fifty percent needed. I do hope to hear from the other WVGenWeb members soon. Thank you. Les Shockey West Virginia genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ Jackson County genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Les, I am like so many others here in that I don't really get involved with the Bylaws part of the GenWeb Project because I do not know that much about it and I am not informed. I am however, supportive of what you feel is best. Candie Freeman In a message dated 1/23/2007 6:57:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LShockey@citynet.net writes: Hello WVGenWeb CCs I want to thank those of you who have taken the time to reply to my request, the five that posted on the list and I have two other votes direct. It has now been just over 30 hours since my request. I was hoping to have a much better response to the posting. I need at least twelve more supporting WVGenWeb Co-sponsoring this amendment to have the fifty percent needed. I do hope to hear from the other WVGenWeb members soon. Thank you. Les Shockey West Virginia genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ Jackson County genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM

Les, You have my support. Herschel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lesley Shockey" <LShockey@citynet.net> To: <wvgen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 6:56 PM Subject: [WVGEN] Bylaws Amendment posting > Hello WVGenWeb CCs > > I want to thank those of you who have taken the time to reply to my > request, the five that posted on the list and I have two other votes > direct. > > It has now been just over 30 hours since my request. I was hoping to > have a much better response to the posting. I need at least twelve > more supporting WVGenWeb Co-sponsoring this amendment to have the > fifty percent needed. I do hope to hear from the other WVGenWeb members > soon. > > Thank you. > > Les Shockey > > West Virginia genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ > Jackson County genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1136 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try SPAMfighter for free now!

---------- Les, Thank you! You certainly have my support (from two counties) for the proposed ---------- changed amendments. Please forgive me for questioning. But I worked a DAR By Laws Committee, which the chapter hadn't been updated in 40 years. According to Robert's Rule of Order, we read the old, followed by the new before the membership. And it was a required procedure for two separate meetings. Bored the membership to death! Took us 3 years to update the entire By Laws for the chapter. Ugh. . . And I realize the importance of your WV representation. There isn't any reason when the articles are presented that "all voting members" can decide Yea or Nay! Cheers! Julia Old: ARTICLE VI: DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD Section 3. The responsibilities of the Advisory Board shall include: addressing any problem issues as they arise, aiding the state projects upon request, overseeing elections, advising and mediating, if necessary, any grievances or appeals, and appointing a Webmaster to maintain the national website. New: Article VI, Section 3. >The responsibilities of the Advisory Board shall include addressing any >problem issues as they arise; aiding the state projects upon request; >establishing and overseeing committees; reviewing grievance appeals in >accordance with the Grievance Committee Procedures, and appointing a >webmaster to maintain the national website Old: ARTICLE XIV. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND APPEALS PROCESS Section 1. All members of The USGenWeb Project have the right to request that the Advisory Board advise on issues related to grievances and appeals and to mediate, if necessary. Section 2. Members should submit their grievance or appeal to one or more of the board representatives from their region. New: Article XIV, Section 1. >A standing Grievance Committee will be established. > >Article XIV, Section 2. >The Grievance Committee will operate under the Grievance Policies and >Procedures. Changes to the Grievance Policies and Procedures may be made by >the Advisory Board or may be proposed by the Grievance Committee for >approval by the Advisory Board. The current Grievance Policies and >Procedures shall be displayed on the National website.

Hi Julia, The proposal is an amendment to the USGenWeb Project bylaws. The question about this has to do with how it will be presented to the Project CCs for their approval. The options are covered in ARTICLE XVI. AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS with the applicable parts shown below. They have worked the past eighteen months preparing the amendment and now some are wanting to follow Section 5 below to rush this through the voting process as urgent instead of following the established bylaws and normal amendment procedure as listed in Sections 3 and 4. Section 3. The proposed amendment, with the sponsor's name and date of posting, shall remain posted for a period of at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual voting period of July 1-July 31. Any proposed amendment shall require a minimum of five (5) states as co-sponsors to command that it be placed on the ballot. State projects wishing to co-sponsor the amendment shall notify the Advisory Board and make an announcement on the USGenWeb-All Mailing List. Section 4. Voting on any proposed amendment to the bylaws shall be during the annual voting period of July 1-July 31 and a two-thirds (2/3) majority, of the members voting within that time frame, is required for the amendment to pass. Section 5. In the case of an urgent matter affecting the well-being of The USGenWeb Project, the Advisory Board may propose an amendment and disseminate it to the membership without the required co-sponsorship. In this case, the proposed amendment shall be posted to the national website and disseminated to the membership within two (2) business days. The proposed amendment shall remain posted for a minimum of three (3) business days. A special ballot shall be prepared and voting shall be for a period of five (5) business days. A two-thirds (2/3) majority, of The USGenWeb Project membership, voting within that time frame, shall be required for the amendment to pass. Les At 07:28 PM 1/23/2007, you wrote: >PS! > >IF this is a new amendment as the WVGEN By Laws lacks a grievance amendment -- >it certainly is an excellent start. > >Julia West Virginia genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ Jackson County genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM

Julia and other interested, The original two articles that are to be replaced are shown below. ARTICLE VI: DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD Section 3. The responsibilities of the Advisory Board shall include: addressing any problem issues as they arise, aiding the state projects upon request, overseeing elections, advising and mediating, if necessary, any grievances or appeals, and appointing a Webmaster to maintain the national website. ARTICLE XIV. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES AND APPEALS PROCESS Section 1. All members of The USGenWeb Project have the right to request that the Advisory Board advise on issues related to grievances and appeals and to mediate, if necessary. Section 2. Members should submit their grievance or appeal to one or more of the board representatives from their region. Les At 07:11 PM 1/23/2007, you wrote: >Hello Les, > >I'm someone who felt I do not know enough to make a decision whether >I support or >do not support the WV sponsored amendment - hence the reason of no response to >your e-mail. > >And my reason is - I have nothing to compare it to or compare it to >an existing amendment >law, or rule. > >Other organizations which I belong to - when update their by-laws, >include both old and new so decisions >can be made by voting members. It then easily reflects the changes. > >Or if it an entirely new idea - reasons for and reason some may >oppose the issue. As well as >the example - why the amendment is now of importance. > >Still in the dark, . . . sorry, > >Perhaps a link??? To a Gen Web of the existing law? West Virginia genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ Jackson County genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM

Les, I trust you will do the right thing. Tammy Kanawha ----- Original Message ----- From: Lesley Shockey<mailto:LShockey@citynet.net> To: wvgen@rootsweb.com<mailto:wvgen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 6:56 PM Subject: [WVGEN] Bylaws Amendment posting Hello WVGenWeb CCs I want to thank those of you who have taken the time to reply to my request, the five that posted on the list and I have two other votes direct. It has now been just over 30 hours since my request. I was hoping to have a much better response to the posting. I need at least twelve more supporting WVGenWeb Co-sponsoring this amendment to have the fifty percent needed. I do hope to hear from the other WVGenWeb members soon. Thank you. Les Shockey West Virginia genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/<http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/> Jackson County genealogy page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM<http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

PS! IF this is a new amendment as the WVGEN By Laws lacks a grievance amendment -- it certainly is an excellent start. Julia

Hello Les, I'm someone who felt I do not know enough to make a decision whether I support or do not support the WV sponsored amendment - hence the reason of no response to your e-mail. And my reason is - I have nothing to compare it to or compare it to an existing amendment law, or rule. Other organizations which I belong to - when update their by-laws, include both old and new so decisions can be made by voting members. It then easily reflects the changes. Or if it an entirely new idea - reasons for and reason some may oppose the issue. As well as the example - why the amendment is now of importance. Still in the dark, . . . sorry, Perhaps a link??? To a Gen Web of the existing law? Julia Hancock and Brooke County Co-Ordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvbrooke/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhancoc/ At 06:56 PM 1/23/2007, you wrote: >Hello WVGenWeb CCs > >I want to thank those of you who have taken the time to reply to my >request, the five that posted on the list and I have two other votes direct. > >It has now been just over 30 hours since my request. I was hoping to >have a much better response to the posting. I need at least twelve >more supporting WVGenWeb Co-sponsoring this amendment to have the >fifty percent needed. I do hope to hear from the other WVGenWeb members soon. > >Thank you. > >Les Shockey > >West Virginia genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/ >Jackson County genealogy page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I agree. Chris Tyler County On 1/23/07, David Grubb <dgrubb@citlink.net> wrote: > > Les, > > Sounds good to me. > > David > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On > Behalf Of Lesley Shockey > Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 12:24 PM > To: wvgen@rootsweb.com > Subject: [WVGEN] Bylaws Amendment - Please read > Importance: High > > Hello WVGenWeb CCS > > Below is a BOARD Motion 07-03 - Proposed Grievance Committee Bylaws > Amendment. > > Please read this and then let me know if you agree for me to list > WVGenWeb as one of the 5 states submitting this to the membership for > a vote at the next national election. I would appreciate your > reading this and answering ASAP. Some AB members are trying to make > this change without following the bylaws by getting 5 state support > and I would rather it be placed for a vote where the members have > time to really look it over and everyone has a chance to vote on it, > not just those who might respond to an urgent call for a vote that > lasts for two days only. > > Thanks in advance for responding. > > Les Shockey > > >It has been moved by Mike Peterson and seconded by Phyllis Rippee that > the > >following proposed amendment to the USGenWeb Bylaws be presented to the > >USGenWeb Project membership for approval in accordance with Bylaws > Article > >XVI, Section 5. To this end: it shall be posted to the Project website > and > >mailing lists within two (2) business days; it will remain posted for a > >minimum of three (3) business days; and notification of a five day voting > >period will be given by the Election Committee: > > > >"These USGenWeb Bylaws; Article VI (Duties/Qualifications of Advisory > >Board), Section 3 and Article XIV (Grievance Procedures and Appeals > Process) > >are repealed and replaced as stated below. > > > > Article VI, Section 3. > >The responsibilities of the Advisory Board shall include addressing any > >problem issues as they arise; aiding the state projects upon request; > >establishing and overseeing committees; reviewing grievance appeals in > >accordance with the Grievance Committee Procedures, and appointing a > >webmaster to maintain the national website > > > > Article XIV, Section 1. > >A standing Grievance Committee will be established. > > > >Article XIV, Section 2. > >The Grievance Committee will operate under the Grievance Policies and > >Procedures. Changes to the Grievance Policies and Procedures may be made > by > >the Advisory Board or may be proposed by the Grievance Committee for > >approval by the Advisory Board. The current Grievance Policies and > >Procedures shall be displayed on the National website. > > > > Article XIV, Section 3. > >The Advisory Board will appoint the initial members of the Grievance > >Committee. Thereafter, the Grievance Committee will recommend for > approval > >by the Advisory Board a slate of members to fill vacant positions. > > > > Article XIV, Section 4. > > The Grievance Committee will administer a fair, orderly, and timely > >resolution of a grievance in accordance with the Grievance Policies and > >Procedures. > > > > Article XIV, Section 5. > >The resolution of a grievance is binding upon the membership. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6. > >All actions, whether by the national Grievance Committee or by a > grievance > >process at a state or special project level, shall be characterized by > >fairness, courtesy, and respect for the dignity and the rights of each > >individual. To that end, the following rights and responsibilities apply > to > >all grievance processes within the USGenWeb Project, XXGenWeb Projects, > and > >Special Projects. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6(1). > >A member may choose to act as his or her own representative, or may > select > >someone to act as his or her representative. The member retains the right > to > >change or dismiss the representative at any step of the procedure; > however, > >such action will not affect the point at which the change or dismissal > >occurs. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6(2). > >When a member is dismissed from a position in a State, Local, or Special > >Project, that member's position may not be filled until the expiration of > >the time for that member to file a grievance. When the said member files > a > >grievance, that position may not be filled unless the grievance > resolution > >against the member calls for the member to lose that position. Nothing > >should prevent the unlinking of the member's website and establishing a > >temporary website pending resolution of any grievance. > > > > Article XIV, Section 6(3). > > Nobody shall be discriminated against for participating in the > grievance > >process." > > > >**Please note that the chair has corrected a typographical error in the > >original motion, specifically Article XIV, Section 6(2) was listed twice. > >The second occurrence of Section 6(2) was re-numbered to Section 6(3) for > >consistency and clarity.** > > > >The motion is numbered 07-03 and is open for discussion. If you have no > >discussion, please signify by stating that you have no discussion. > > > >Scott Burow > >NC - USGenWeb > > > >USGenWeb Project information can be found at: http://www.usgenweb.com > >------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > >BOARD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > >quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > > >-- > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.1/640 - Release Date: > >1/19/2007 4:46 PM > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in > the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Les, Sounds good to me. David -----Original Message----- From: wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lesley Shockey Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 12:24 PM To: wvgen@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVGEN] Bylaws Amendment - Please read Importance: High Hello WVGenWeb CCS Below is a BOARD Motion 07-03 - Proposed Grievance Committee Bylaws Amendment. Please read this and then let me know if you agree for me to list WVGenWeb as one of the 5 states submitting this to the membership for a vote at the next national election. I would appreciate your reading this and answering ASAP. Some AB members are trying to make this change without following the bylaws by getting 5 state support and I would rather it be placed for a vote where the members have time to really look it over and everyone has a chance to vote on it, not just those who might respond to an urgent call for a vote that lasts for two days only. Thanks in advance for responding. Les Shockey >It has been moved by Mike Peterson and seconded by Phyllis Rippee that the >following proposed amendment to the USGenWeb Bylaws be presented to the >USGenWeb Project membership for approval in accordance with Bylaws Article >XVI, Section 5. To this end: it shall be posted to the Project website and >mailing lists within two (2) business days; it will remain posted for a >minimum of three (3) business days; and notification of a five day voting >period will be given by the Election Committee: > >"These USGenWeb Bylaws; Article VI (Duties/Qualifications of Advisory >Board), Section 3 and Article XIV (Grievance Procedures and Appeals Process) >are repealed and replaced as stated below. > > Article VI, Section 3. >The responsibilities of the Advisory Board shall include addressing any >problem issues as they arise; aiding the state projects upon request; >establishing and overseeing committees; reviewing grievance appeals in >accordance with the Grievance Committee Procedures, and appointing a >webmaster to maintain the national website > > Article XIV, Section 1. >A standing Grievance Committee will be established. > >Article XIV, Section 2. >The Grievance Committee will operate under the Grievance Policies and >Procedures. Changes to the Grievance Policies and Procedures may be made by >the Advisory Board or may be proposed by the Grievance Committee for >approval by the Advisory Board. The current Grievance Policies and >Procedures shall be displayed on the National website. > > Article XIV, Section 3. >The Advisory Board will appoint the initial members of the Grievance >Committee. Thereafter, the Grievance Committee will recommend for approval >by the Advisory Board a slate of members to fill vacant positions. > > Article XIV, Section 4. > The Grievance Committee will administer a fair, orderly, and timely >resolution of a grievance in accordance with the Grievance Policies and >Procedures. > > Article XIV, Section 5. >The resolution of a grievance is binding upon the membership. > > Article XIV, Section 6. >All actions, whether by the national Grievance Committee or by a grievance >process at a state or special project level, shall be characterized by >fairness, courtesy, and respect for the dignity and the rights of each >individual. To that end, the following rights and responsibilities apply to >all grievance processes within the USGenWeb Project, XXGenWeb Projects, and >Special Projects. > > Article XIV, Section 6(1). >A member may choose to act as his or her own representative, or may select >someone to act as his or her representative. The member retains the right to >change or dismiss the representative at any step of the procedure; however, >such action will not affect the point at which the change or dismissal >occurs. > > Article XIV, Section 6(2). >When a member is dismissed from a position in a State, Local, or Special >Project, that member's position may not be filled until the expiration of >the time for that member to file a grievance. When the said member files a >grievance, that position may not be filled unless the grievance resolution >against the member calls for the member to lose that position. Nothing >should prevent the unlinking of the member's website and establishing a >temporary website pending resolution of any grievance. > > Article XIV, Section 6(3). > Nobody shall be discriminated against for participating in the grievance >process." > >**Please note that the chair has corrected a typographical error in the >original motion, specifically Article XIV, Section 6(2) was listed twice. >The second occurrence of Section 6(2) was re-numbered to Section 6(3) for >consistency and clarity.** > >The motion is numbered 07-03 and is open for discussion. If you have no >discussion, please signify by stating that you have no discussion. > >Scott Burow >NC - USGenWeb > >USGenWeb Project information can be found at: http://www.usgenweb.com >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >BOARD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.1/640 - Release Date: >1/19/2007 4:46 PM ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message