[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] [ARC Members Only] Proxy Form for Tax-exempt Proposal Referendum

Wed Oct 11 09:13:20 EDT 2023

Bob - appreciate your comments.  I have often remembered how we wisely took
a pause to consider your comments about the revisions to the bylaws in
2020-2021 when I was president.  Thanks to you for that. 

I will try to answer your question, which I consider very valid.  At the
outset Sean, I, and others had assumptions that the proposal was a "no
brainer,"  meaning that the assumption was "who could be against tax-exempt
status," so we figured if we did our homework with the board, it would fly
right through with membership.  After all, in taxes and for tax return
preparation, we pay out about one-fourth of our annual income from club
dues; and with tax-exempt status (501(c)(3) we would become eligible for
grants from the ARRL and the City of Alexandria to help fund club equipment
and other needs in the future. The proxies were constructed with that
optimism and 

thought process in mind.  Obviously, that is not the situation we are facing
now with the misleading and alarming information that has been circulated
about the articles.  The tax-exempt status is no longer a "no-brainer" with
some people.. 

So, my advice to everyone is to wait for the outcomes of meetings about the
proposal before voting, while we get to the bottom of things.

73

Don, KI4D

From: Bob Brickner <BBrickner at gbbinc.com> 
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Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] [ARC Members Only] Proxy Form
for Tax-exempt Proposal Referendum

Don, thanks for the update about the process. But I am really confused now.
If the intent is to solicit member input and have a good debate about
issues, and then consider such to redraft the document for another meeting
(maybe two), why are Proxy votes being submitted on the current draft for
Friday night if that is not the final document? Was the process for handling
this proposed revision clearly described to all members and being done in
accordance with the current charter? Thanks, Bob Brickner KM4TZZ

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Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] [ARC Members Only] Proxy Form
for Tax-exempt Proposal Referendum 

Thanks, Ken - your concerns are valid.  However, there never was a plan to
put all of the words in the articles "in concrete" and only allow voting on
the existing words; hence, the articles ae still in draft.  That thought
never even occurred to me.  In the corporate and business model, there is an
orderly process that allows for discussions of proposals before voting by
membership, which includes changes if there a consensus.  That is exactly
what we were attempting to do.  There was a preemptive strike on the
proposal with misleading and alarming information before it was released, so
that is where we are now.

I can assure you that all of this will be addressed fully at the meeting on
Friday, and if not, continuing on following meeting(s) until it is done.

Again, thanks for your thoughtful consideration.

73

Don, KI4D 

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Subject: Re: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] [ARC Members Only] Proxy Form
for Tax-exempt Proposal Referendum

I believe seeking tax-exempt status for ARC is not just appropriate, but
vital.

I also believe it is worth taking the time to get the words right in such
important documents as an organization's foundational documents.

And, I believe Rick has raised important and valid concerns with the current
wording of the proposed governance documents. I have read through the
currently proposed governance documentation, and I don't believe we're there
yet.

My preference is to see Rick's concerns properly addressed prior to putting
this to a vote. But, if a vote must be taken on the current documentation, I
feel I have no choice but to vote against. I do so with the hopes that
revisions can be made so that our club's tax-exempt status can be achieved.

I am happy to volunteer to assist with document revisions.

Cheers,

Ken van Wyk

Armata Scientia

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