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How many seats are still open (do we not have a candidate for)? No, I’m not asking or me. > On Jan 30, 2023, at 7:25 AM, Tom Hancock wrote: > > I’ll help

I’ll help

I see a difference between we write and vote on a change (from amendments to the sections name) and amendments/changes being imposed by READ. RSAC was always a safety valve. Example, about 10 years ago after we voted to change the section name, RSAC had the final approval. RSAC could never impose a name ...

The bylaws issue comes down to one of simple control. READ wants total control over the sections. We want the control to remain with the members. Threatening to kick out one of the oldest, largest and most successful sections in AIAA is wrong Read does not have to do things this way. This was a choice ...

As a  38 year member and past Chair of GHS I was stunned when the READ rep said if section membership (you) by vote, does not approve the new bylaws, READ will withhold our funding for next year (a rebate in part of the dues you pay AIAA  to support the local section), wait 6 months and then uncharted/disband/kick ...

It would be interesting see what actions they actually try to take if the bylaws are not approved. If the bylaws are required, they would be imposed. That they are not is telling. This (below) is a list of concern about they bylaws. FYI  I joined AIAA in 1984 and have been a member of two sections. ...