Accomplishments, roadblocks and transitions for the American Canyoneers

[sonnylawrence]

The American Canyoneers Interim Board of Directors (IBOD) was elected in November 2011 with the responsibility of developing the basic structure, mission and vision of the organization; filing articles of incorporation and 501c3 application; and building a founding membership. Through this process the IBOD has emphasized communication, transparency and accuracy. At this time the American Canyoneers has been incorporated. The 501c3 is near completion and we are focusing our efforts on building membership.

The Interim Board of Directors has been challenged with some roadblocks along the way. In particular there have been issues with membership payments through PayPal. In turn this has become a barrier to membership that has prevented individuals from joining. This issue has been resolved! It is now easy to join the AC by going to < http://www.americancanyoneers.org/membership/>.

Membership is critical in this time of transition during which the first full Board of Directors will be elected. As such, the IBOD has decided to delay the election by 3 weeks. The election will begin on July 14 and end on July 20. In the meantime we welcome additional candidates for the Board of Directors and look forward to welcoming new members.

Please join the AC. Spread the word and ask your friends to also join. Help us create a positive future for canyoneering and to keep these magical places open. We need your help in our work on ACES: access through conservation, education and safety.

[ratagonia]

Thanks Sonny. Sounds like a good solution to the issue. Perhaps the Cynic Party would like to put a candidate or two up for the board.

Tom

[Wolf]

Thanks to the following new American Canyoneers members:
Nick Schmalenberger, Michael Schasch, Stefan Folias, Mike Whipple and Matthaw Williams. We are 44 strong with 5 board nominees.

Wolf

[sonnylawrence]

Wolf asked me to add:
We have added an additional 13 members over the weekend: Steve bollock, Joe
Furedy, Brian Cabe, Barbara Pollyea, Andrew Archibald, Steve Kugath, Martin J.
Smith, Gregory Foy, John English, Klaus Gerhart, Matt Truitt, Chantal O'brien,
Richard Demarest. Thank you for your support

[oldno7]

Sonny
Are you still on the ACA board as well?

[oldno7]

Sonny
Are you still on the ACA board as well?

I'm guessing Sonny doesn't spend a lot of time here, so I'll bump it in hopes he will eventually get word and answer.

Seems like a fair question....

[sonnylawrence]

Sonny
Are you still on the ACA board as well?

No.

[oldno7]

No.

Thank You--I appreciate your answering.

[Wolf]

We have 14 new members and two new individuals who are running for the board of directors, RAM and Mike Putiak. Thank You for your support. Here is the list of new members:

Nick Wilkes
RJ Banat
Leanne Toler
Christopher Hood
Jonathan, David Inc
Adam J Winstanley
Carol Petrelli
Felicia Bicknell
John Diener
Paul Mcdaniel
Deborah Davis
John Veranth
Bette Steffen
Andre Gratto

WOLF

[Wolf]

The follow new members have joined American Canyoneers:
Andrew Eastman
Gregory Cornelius
Justin Wheaton
Rick Fetters
Chad Alber
Alane Urban
James May
Richard Retz
Todd's Hiking Guide
James Akers
We are up to 72 members, thank you for your support.

wolf

[qedcook]

An American Canyoneers Interim Board of Directors, eh? Kind of reminds me of meetings and committees...