Jim,
Certainly a web meeting has its limitations.  The two webinars which have been scheduled are intended to allow people to ask questions, state their point of view, and in general exchange information on the topic.  Undoubtedly not everyone will be able to participate, but this will hopefully be valuable to those that can.  Though there are limitations to the webinar format, several of the committees of the Board use them successfully to communicate and advance their mission, even if they still find in-person meetings the most valuable.

As noted in the announcement, the meeting is not intended to end in a vote.  This, as you suggest, will occur at the July Board meeting.  Since the BoD meeting is 2-1/2 months away, though, the Executive Committee felt there was a need for some communication and discussion long before that. 

The webinars provide another option for communication, and do not preclude any of the other means that are at our disposal.  Despite some limitations, I hope these online meetings result in bringing all members of the Board family to a better understanding of each others' concerns.  I don't think anyone expects them to produce anything conclusive.  They certainly do not replace discussions by the Board still to come.
73,
       Greg, K0GW


On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 1:50 PM, <k6jat@comcast.net> wrote:
Greg,
I've been trying to figure out the usefulness to the BOD of these webinars. As I previously mentioned by e-mail, the webinar format (usually employed as a teaching device) seems woefully inadequate to the task of addressing the issues that have been raised, especially with a three minute time limitation and no involvement by Day Pitney. Also, I understand that some BOD members may be unavailable at that date and time.
 
It would seem that matters of such gravity would be better addressed at the BOD meeting in July where the BOD can act as the deliberative body that it is in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
 
73, Jim K6JAT
 
From: "K0GW" <K0GW@arrl.net>
To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 11:51:19 AM
Subject: [arrl-odv:26396] Meeting announcement--May 1--Options for Changes        in the Role of Vice Directors



Below please find the login information for the webinar on May 1.  Please mark your calendar.

If there is any change to this information, I will send an update to ODV.  I have also reserved the phone conference bridge as a backup to GoToMeeting.  In the event that there are problems with GoToMeeting, we may need to switch to the conference bridge. Information for both GoToMeeting and the conference bridge appear at the end of this e-mail.

I will be acting as the moderator.  Due to the large number of people likely to participate, it will be necessary to mute most microphones and ask those who wish to speak to "raise their hands". 

In order to give everyone a fair chance to be heard, there need to be a few Ground Rules.  Each person will be allowed 3 minutes to present their opinion, etc.  Every attendee who wishes to speak may do so. But to ensure everyone has a chance to speak, everyone who wishes it will be given their first chance to speak before "Round 2" comments will be accepted. 
73,
        Greg, K0GW

 
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