Is This Ethical?

[CrackerBarrel]

Originally Posted by XSK_Diamond

LOL @ ruling by edict. Well, pretty much our current membership is made up of my friends and relatives (have to start somewhere), since we're brand spanking new (Sept 24th). As soon as we get the Treasurer position filled, we can start recruiting. Until we start gaining some members, I can't see any new member being leery. Like I said, we had to start somewhere, and use who was available and willing to serve on the board. I can't imagine how anyone would have an issue with that as long as we're not trying to set up a family dynasty. But, that's just me... I have been surprised before, LOL.

I would agree to at least have the members you have now - whether they're just your close friends or what - vote to approve your selection or have a vote and open it up for them to nominate other people if they want (they probably won't and even if they do it will still be someone in your area). Just saying "we're small" isn't a good excuse for not still voting even if it is essentially saying "Yup, that's fine."

[XSK_Diamond]

Noted. Thanks!

Originally Posted by CrackerBarrel

I would agree to at least have the members you have now - whether they're just your close friends or what - vote to approve your selection or have a vote and open it up for them to nominate other people if they want (they probably won't and even if they do it will still be someone in your area). Just saying "we're small" isn't a good excuse for not still voting even if it is essentially saying "Yup, that's fine."

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by CrackerBarrel

I would agree to at least have the members you have now - whether they're just your close friends or what - vote to approve your selection or have a vote and open it up for them to nominate other people if they want (they probably won't and even if they do it will still be someone in your area). Just saying "we're small" isn't a good excuse for not still voting even if it is essentially saying "Yup, that's fine."

Yep.

Back in the day when my chapter was a 12-man colony, we still voted and everything. Basically all of the officers were voted in by acclimation, but we still had democratic process. That's a good thing.

@ OP: Also, if you haven't already, pick up a copy of Robert's Rules of Order. Read the book, understand the rules, run your meetings with them. You need structure and process as part of your meetings and you can do a lot worse than Robert's Rules.

[XSK_Diamond]

I tried to get an inexpensive copy of the latest Robert's Rules of Order off eBay. I lost. Outbid at the last moment. I'm going to keep trying. Full price for the book is pricey, but if I have to buy a brand new copy, I will. I just like saving money where possible, LOL.

I had a conference call with the other two members of the board and we came up with some ideas, etc. So, all is well. Thanks for your advice.

Originally Posted by Kevin

Yep.

Back in the day when my chapter was a 12-man colony, we still voted and everything. Basically all of the officers were voted in by acclimation, but we still had democratic process. That's a good thing.

@ OP: Also, if you haven't already, pick up a copy of Robert's Rules of Order. Read the book, understand the rules, run your meetings with them. You need structure and process as part of your meetings and you can do a lot worse than Robert's Rules.