[amsat-bb] Proposal for new list

[Rich Gopstein]

Understood, but I - as a member who also rejoined after a long absence -
would like to know how to vote.  Understanding who did what will help me
decide.

*This is not just an average vote* - if a group gets 4 votes on the board,
they essentially own AMSAT.  They can fire the president and all officers
and replace them with whoever they want.  WIth 5 votes, they can
unilaterally change the bylaws of the organization...

That is a lot of power...

Rich
KD2CQ


On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 12:23 PM Greg via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> After several years absence from membership, I just  “renewed” then about
> 4 weeks ago,  The directors on this board are very disappointing with their
> public fight.  Money was either wasted or not.  The members can choose at
> election time.  Like other members have noted, move on or take it to
> another board!
>
> Greg
> N3MVF
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 11, 2020, at 11:32 PM, Daniel Schultz via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > I propose that a new list be created, separate from amsat-bb, for
> > discussion of administrative issues regarding AMSAT. This would improve
> > the SNR of amsat-bb for those of us who just want to play radio and work
> > satellites.
> >
> > There are various areas of interest for me, and mud-slinging is not one
> > of them. Building stuff is what I'm here for, and I'm heavily engaged in
> > that.
>
>
> These satellites don't just build themselves. If you choose not to get
> involved with YOUR organization, then don't post on amsat-bb someday
> wondering
> why there are no more satellites available for you to "play radio" with.
>
> For some, this may be "just a hobby", for those who volunteer to serve
> AMSAT
> with their personal time and effort, it is much more than "just a hobby". I
> believe that every volunteer comes to AMSAT to serve the cause of keeping
> amateur radio in space, but may see different ways to move the organization
> forward toward that goal.
>
> There is a Board election coming up very soon. Like all elections, it
> behooves
> you as a good citizen of AMSAT to be informed of the issues and make a wise
> choice in voting for your elected representatives. As my high school civics
> teacher (and probably yours) said, "if you don't vote, you don't have a
> right
> to complain".
>
> 73, Dan Schultz N8FGV
>
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