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Post by marius on May 21, 2012 19:07:01 GMT 2
Hi all
A new LOCSA Management Team is up for election in August.
Perhaps now is a good time to start discussing whether we need some changes in the current Management structure. Currently Management consists of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson a Treasurer and two Events Organisers.
The only real reason why we need the current structure is just in case we need to open a LOCSA bank account.
One other thing that we can mention in the same breath is the need to expand the current number of Moderators on the Forum to at least three (excluding Kobus).
Feel free to share some ideas with regard to the future Management structure and the number of Moderators we need on the Forum.
Regards Marius
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Post by Ihar on May 21, 2012 19:15:56 GMT 2
Hi
The only change I would recommend is to have more Events Organisers, possibly one per region (province.) That way I think we would have more get together's and expand our knowledge sharing and driving opportunities.
Are we registered organisation? I think we would need to be registered in order to open a bank account, not too sure point his point. A NPO is relatively easy to set up, having set one up myself I am willing to provide guidance and assistance in this respect, the only issue with setting one up is we would require a set up books which would need to be audited annually and a charter would have to be drawn up.
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Post by marius on May 21, 2012 19:21:55 GMT 2
Thanks Ihar
Very Very valid points - esp the one about events organizers. I think the rest of the stuff that you mention really needs some serious thought and discussion on whether we actually need it.
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Post by spikes on May 21, 2012 19:21:56 GMT 2
we would require a set up books which would need to be audited annually and a charter/constitution would have to be drawn up.
Requirement for opening a bank account for a Club One event organiser in Gauteng one in Western Cape and one for KZN would be my recommendation
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Post by sparky on May 21, 2012 19:46:27 GMT 2
can i volunteer ? ;D
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Post by marius on May 21, 2012 19:48:35 GMT 2
You just did! ;D
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Post by Ihar on May 21, 2012 19:51:30 GMT 2
Think one for eastern cape and one nelspruit area as well
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Post by Charles on May 21, 2012 20:08:37 GMT 2
Eastern Cape we are only 3...
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Post by Ihar on May 21, 2012 20:21:27 GMT 2
Eastern Cape we are only 3... Charles I hear you Charles, but you are trying to grow the area are you not? But then if you stay vc it is not necessary.
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Post by spikes on May 25, 2012 7:07:54 GMT 2
Hi Marius,
will you be setting out a time frame for THESE discussions, final proposal, call for nominations etc?
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Post by marius on May 25, 2012 8:20:36 GMT 2
Hi Spikes
At first I think we should have an open discussion as to what exactly Management should look like. This discussion should also include the number of Moderators that we need on the forum. However the appointment of additional Moderators (if necessary) is independent from the elections in August and can be implemented well in advance of the elections.
Nominations can start at the beginning of July, but first we need to establish whether we need some structural changes. Members are naturally also welcome to volunteer.
Hopefully we will have a good idea of what needs to be implemented by the second half of June.
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Post by spikes on May 25, 2012 9:59:31 GMT 2
Thanks Marius!
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Post by spikes on Jun 1, 2012 15:09:48 GMT 2
Hi Spikes At first I think we should have an open discussion as to what exactly Management should look like. This discussion should also include the number of Moderators that we need on the forum. However the appointment of additional Moderators (if necessary) is independent from the elections in August and can be implemented well in advance of the elections. Nominations can start at the beginning of July, but first we need to establish whether we need some structural changes. Members are naturally also welcome to volunteer. Hopefully we will have a good idea of what needs to be implemented by the second half of June. Marius Please let Management have more of your views on the new structure Spikes
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2012 9:39:51 GMT 2
I think the lack of responses is because everyone is happy with the current management structure. It seems to be working well.
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Post by Ihar on Jun 2, 2012 14:14:05 GMT 2
The only real issue that I think we need to talk is do we need a bank account in which case we would need to register as an organization.
To be perfectly honest, I dont think we do need a bank account and thus no need to register.
Maybe the board could share with us their current long term plans for LOCSA and we take it from there?
I agree with more moderators and event organisers.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2012 7:54:03 GMT 2
I agree with getting event organisers in each region. I think the current moderators are doing a very good job, but agree that we could add more to lighten their workload.
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Post by marius on Jun 3, 2012 18:44:34 GMT 2
We still have plenty of time, but I would like to see a bit more responses here, but for those who has made positive contributions here - your input is much appreciated. Thanks guys Marius
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Post by Riaan on Jun 5, 2012 11:14:02 GMT 2
Agree on the event organisers, personally I think too many moderators might get a little tricky.
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Post by Ihar on Jun 5, 2012 12:03:33 GMT 2
There are currently 3 moderators (2 if you don't count Danie), 1 more would certainly lighten the work load on them
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on Jun 5, 2012 12:30:22 GMT 2
Its Kobus not Danie, Steve.
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Post by marius on Jun 5, 2012 13:06:04 GMT 2
From my personal experience the workload is not an issue at all. However to increase the number of active moderators to three may help to resolve issues and arguments quicker in future?
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Post by Ihar on Jun 5, 2012 13:07:39 GMT 2
Thanks Ari, I realised the mistake as soon as I saw your reply. My apologies Danie
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Post by spikes on Jun 16, 2012 7:01:04 GMT 2
Good day all,
Marius will be off LOCSA for a while.(see Marius & ISP). He requested that Charles takes over as Acting Chair for the interim.
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Post by spikes on Jun 16, 2012 10:35:51 GMT 2
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Post by Charles on Jun 16, 2012 11:12:52 GMT 2
Hopefully Marius will be able to sort his ISP problems soon.
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Post by spikes on Jun 16, 2012 11:20:16 GMT 2
It may well take a while. There is Litigation in process
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Post by Ihar on Jun 16, 2012 16:58:22 GMT 2
ouch!!
Should it come to it, I wish to propose that elections be delayed until such time that Marius is back online.
Not that we cant do without him, but for sake of continuity and fairness in elections.
Seeing as we have no club charter (that I am aware of) in place, I see no reason not to delay elections should the need arise.
Tjeers
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Post by ronnie on Jun 16, 2012 18:09:54 GMT 2
Hi Steve
Elections are to be held every 2 years. Committee members can stand for re-election. maximum time in one portfolio 4 years. This was decided so that younger members could have a chance of serving before they also became old ;D ;D ;D. I am sure Marius will not be away for very long.
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Post by Ihar on Jun 16, 2012 19:24:00 GMT 2
Hi Ronnie
I based my comment on what Spikes said, in that it his ISP connection has gone to litigation and litigations can very well be a long drawn out procedure, lets see what what happens ....
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Post by spikes on Jun 16, 2012 19:36:28 GMT 2
Hi all
Marius requested that we do go ahead with the election, should the case draw out that long. The first sessions has been heard and Marius is quite confident that he will be back by late next week.
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