President's Message February 2014
by Ed Haskell
Six months ago I wrote of our efforts to focus management attention on delivering improved value to the membership. I told you of the latest in a series of steps, the appointment of a Vice-President, Membership who would be responsible for the following:
- In concert with the President, design and oversee initiatives for increasing membership, including but not limited to North Scituate based events, public outreach events, contact with local media and schools.
- Devise activities for the benefit of existing members.
- Maintain contact with members of less than two years, through email, in-person contact, the telephone, and other means, to ensure connection with the Society.
- Be responsible for identifying newer members at all meetings, and performing in-person greeting and welcome at monthly meetings and member activities.
- In concert with the Treasurer, identify non-paying or late-paying members and establish contact with same to learn member intentions or reasons for terminating membership.
I appointed long-time Member Pat Landers to this important position to serve until the end of my term (as provided for in the By-Laws), and told you that it was my intention to propose an amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws to make this position permanent in recognition of the essential role these responsibilities play in the success of the Society.
At the February meeting the Secretary will report the text of the amendments and questions will be taken from the floor. A month later at the March meeting the Amendments shall be voted upon. Assuming their passage I have instructed the Nominating Committee to seek a person or persons to run for the office of Third Vice-President who shall be responsible for the duties enumerated above.
As provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws the text of the Amendments shall be available in written form at both the February and March meetings and will be incorporated in the Notice of Meeting transmitted at least ten (10) days prior to the March meeting.
If you have any questions or comments you are encouraged to direct them to me in person or by email.
Thanks for all you do for Skyscrapers.
Ed Haskell, President
