11-19-2007, 10:54 AM
I do not believe that, legally, we can restrict membership to only people we might or might not approve of (on any basis). Our expectation is that people living in Puna or owning property in Puna or operating businesses in Puna would be interested.
Voting membership costs $100 per year and a willingness to participate on gaining membership, developing consensus projects and other efforts which are determined by the BoD.
Donating funds will not be restricted.
There will be a Board of Advisors from throughout the district which requires, at this time, no dues or fees just an interest in pursuing the varied interests of the district.
There is an intention to raise, by membership dues and fundraising, sufficient funds to retain legal representation on a lobbying basis.
There is an intention to seek capacity building grants to help grow the organization into a broadly representative group.
There is an intention to seek grants and fundings to gather consensus on district issues by, if necessary, going door to door to survey citizen's positions.
Voting membership costs $100 per year and a willingness to participate on gaining membership, developing consensus projects and other efforts which are determined by the BoD.
Donating funds will not be restricted.
There will be a Board of Advisors from throughout the district which requires, at this time, no dues or fees just an interest in pursuing the varied interests of the district.
There is an intention to raise, by membership dues and fundraising, sufficient funds to retain legal representation on a lobbying basis.
There is an intention to seek capacity building grants to help grow the organization into a broadly representative group.
There is an intention to seek grants and fundings to gather consensus on district issues by, if necessary, going door to door to survey citizen's positions.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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