AN UPDATE ON MOBILE ALABAMA PRIDE:
A "temporary board of directors" was chosen by the current officers of Mobile Alabama Pride to look at the state of the organization and determine a best course of action. This group met on Saturday, June 4 and, after reviewing legal and related documents, determined that electing both a new board of directors and new officers was compatible with the bylaws and in the best interest of Pride.
THEREFORE, Mobile Alabama Pride will be electing its new board of dir...
AN UPDATE ON MOBILE ALABAMA PRIDE:
A "temporary board of directors" was chosen by the current officers of Mobile Alabama Pride to look at the state of the organization and determine a best course of action. This group met on Saturday, June 4 and, after reviewing legal and related documents, determined that electing both a new board of directors and new officers was compatible with the bylaws and in the best interest of Pride.
THEREFORE, Mobile Alabama Pride will be electing its new board of directors at its next meeting, which will occur this Tuesday, June 14 at the Mobile Arts Council at 6:30 PM. Attendance is welcome to all. HOWEVER, only members in good standing by the beginning of this meeting will be eligible for a board position, as well as to vote on these positions. In order to be nominated, you MUST either be in attendance at the meeting OR submit a nomination by Monday, June 13. Nominations can be sent to Toni Quinones at toni@mobilealabamapride.com. Please include a statement of experience and why you would like to be on the board. In order to vote, you MUST be present at the meeting.
Officers for Mobile Alabama Pride will be chosen by the Board of Directors at the meeting occurring June 28 at 6:30, location TBD. More information about that meeting and nominations for officers will be distributed at the end of the meeting to elect the board of directors.
If you have any questions about the process, please reach out to officers Toni Quinones or Carl Eccles (carl@mobilealabamapride.com) or temporary Parlimentarian Matt Kridel at mattkridel@outlook.com.
FAQs:
-What is the difference between a board member and an officer? Board members choose officers and can change the bylaws. Officers are directly involved with planning Pride and related events.
-Who is member is good standing? A member that has attended two consecutive meetings at some point this year and met 1.5 hours of service, of which attending meetings counts. If you have any questions about your membership status, please contact Toni Quinones at toni@mobilealabamapride.com.
-When are we going to start planning Pride? It's already happening! We know the formalities are frustrating, but we've got a great drag show planned by Jawakatema Davenport on Thursday, June 16 at 11:00 PM and much more to come!
-Can I read the bylaws? Yes! You can read them here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/plkcmro2seykvyu/Mobile%20Alabama%20Pride%20Bylaws.pdf?dl=0