Article archive / February 1, 2010
Originally published: . Volume 1, No. 6. Source pages: 1, 3, 4.
According to Chairman Dr. Phillip Griffin, the ongoing bylaws revision group of LPA is finding “solid agreement” in important areas. The bylaws process and changes are aimed at increasing consensus and improving relationships among different groups within the organization, primarily related to disagreements between members over the passage of Act 251.
In a memo to all LPA members, Dr. Griffin noted that the bylaws committee has met twice and that both meetings have been “cordial and productive.”
He also noted that the process is ongoing and finished recommendations will be presented at a later time to all LPA members.
Dr. Griffin’s memo suggested that the committee has found agreement in changes that allow more representation by members, including enabling members to call special meetings, and to increase the number of elected officers, in contrast to those appointed by the President.
The bylaws revisions, and the contracting with Parliamentarian Alan Jennings, arose to address the group’s differences over past decisions and issues revolving around Act 251. Dr. Griffin noted that the final recommendations of the committee will likely be presented to the Executive Committee and then to the membership at the upcoming Annual Convention in April.
Left: Dr. Karen Speier bundles up for freezing temperatures at Bylaws meeting. Right: Dr. Brockhoeft, Dr. Zimmermann, and Dr. Hannie take a break.
Members of Grassroots got together for chili at Dr. Tom Hannie’s home prior to the Bylaws meeting. Discussion included how LPA members could help the association. Below, Dr. Michael Chafetz pulls kitchen duty.
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