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> MINUTES OF USGENWEB PROJECT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
>
> The Advisory Board of the USGenWeb Project met in emergency session on
> Monday, December 21, 1998, at 7:00 PM (CST). This meeting was called
> because Bob Bamford, Acting National Coordinator has submitted his
> resignation:
>
> "Genealogy is a hobby, we all enjoy the research, the contacts, the
> comradery and the thrill of the search. All of us, as a part of that
> hobby, volunteer in various genealogical and historical organizations,
> to both further our knowledge of the hobby and make a contribution to
> its furtherance. It can be fun and rewarding but unlike the work we do
> to gain our livelihood it provides no remuneration save that of having
> made a contribution.
>
> "When this volunteerism reaches a point that it is no longer
> rewarding, no longer provides satisfaction, but instead becomes a
> burden, it is time to disassociate yourself from those organizations
> that no longer provide any benefit.
>
> "I therefore submit my, unequivocal, resignation from all positions in
> the national USGenWeb organization, effective immediately, and direct
> said organization to immediately remove my name and e-mail address
> from all national pages. I will be unsubbing from all national mailing
> lists, immediately upon confirmation that this message has been
> received."
>
> A quorum being present, Kay Mason, acting as temporary chair, called
> the meeting to order. Jan Craven moved to accept Bob Bamford's
> resignation. Kathy Heidel seconded. Voting is recorded as follows:
> <Jan> aye <Ginger> Aye <Beth> aye <Kathy> aye <Kim> aye
<Betsy> aye
> <Yvonne> aye <Trey> aye <Pam_Reid> aye <Kay> present
>
> The board regretfully accepts Bob Bamford's resignation. He has
> provided leadership to the project and the board and will be greatly
> missed.
>
> Kim Myers moved to appoint Beth Willis as acting interim National
> Coordinator. Ginger Cisewski seconded. Voting is recorded as follows:
> <Kim> aye <Betsy> aye <Ginger> AYE <Pam_Reid> Aye!
<Yvonne> aye
> <Kathy> aye <Trey> aye <Jan> aye <Kay> present Beth
abstained.
>
> Kay Mason moved to post a synopsis of this executive session to the
> board list and the National Web page. Jan Craven seconded. Voting is
> recorded as follows: <Jan> aye <Pam_Reid> Aye! <Betsy> Aye
<Kim> aye
> <Kay> aye <Kathy> aye <Yvonne> aye <Ginger> Aye <Trey>
aye <Beth>
> Present
>
> Kay Mason moved to add Bob Bamford's position to the ballot. Betsy
> Mills seconded. Voting is recorded as follows: <Trey> aye <Jan> aye
> <Ginger> Aye <teed> aye <Kim> aye <Yvonne> aye <Betsy>
aye <Kay> aye
> <Pam_Reid> aye <Kathy> Aye
>
> Due to members having to leave the meeting, Kim Myers moved to adjourn
> due to lack of a quorom. Ginger Cisewski seconded. Voting is recorded
> as follows: <Beth> Present <Betsy> Aye <Ginger> Aye <Kathy>
aye <Kim>
> aye <Trey> aye <Kay> aye <Yvonne> aye
>
> Respectfully submitted,
> Betsy Mills
>
I would like to introduce you to Beth Wills, our new Acting National
Coordinator. Beth is the CC Representative for the Northeast/North
Central Region. Welcome Beth, and good luck!
Thank you
Kay Mason
USGenWeb Census Project
http://www.usgenweb.org/census/
http://www.usgenweb.com/census
http://www.usgenweb.net/census/