28-10-2024, 10:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 28-10-2024, 10:58 PM by Ianbrownlee.)
My point which seems to be getting lost is that CS needs to engage the membership more and different needs are required. Admittedly I dont know how many members are in Shetland or even in Orkney but I'm generally confident the vast majority of members reside within an hour or two from my example of Stirling. It would be interesting if Dougie could supply a generalised statistic of geographic locations of members. Yes we need an online presence but I'm sure those who wish to make a physical presence at an AGM.
An AGM seems to be the only time there is sufficient interest in the forum and that signals at least a need for an online presence. I am arguing for a hybrid presence which would accommodate both online and a physical presence. What I am saying is that there is an indication for such a serious meeting as an AGM that there should be a physical presence offered to those who feel an online meeting is too restrictive or members are unable to convey their thoughts and feelings. We really need to do more to encourage old and new members to feel more inclusive. I also feel voting could be much better organised but that is a subject for another day. How can motions be adequately voted on when the voting is effectively and realistically over before the AGM. On average there are 60 votes cast with only 20 members attending which makes the debates and elections a farce
An AGM seems to be the only time there is sufficient interest in the forum and that signals at least a need for an online presence. I am arguing for a hybrid presence which would accommodate both online and a physical presence. What I am saying is that there is an indication for such a serious meeting as an AGM that there should be a physical presence offered to those who feel an online meeting is too restrictive or members are unable to convey their thoughts and feelings. We really need to do more to encourage old and new members to feel more inclusive. I also feel voting could be much better organised but that is a subject for another day. How can motions be adequately voted on when the voting is effectively and realistically over before the AGM. On average there are 60 votes cast with only 20 members attending which makes the debates and elections a farce