Hello
Well done on moving forward. I've got no problem with an AGM having being held with the members that there are at the moment.
--- Alison Wheeler wikimedia@alisonwheeler.com wrote:
On Wed, June 27, 2007 21:48, michael west wrote:
Whats to stop wiki-haters filling up the chapter with their supports to force constitutional changes etc. As a limited company, the board it protected from outside attack.
As I understand it, only the paid-up, over-18 members will have the right to call a GM or vote at the AGM, so that should reduce the chances of any takeover flooding having any legal effect on W-UK. Sounds like you've come up with a good compromise.
One other thing, just to clarify for anyone on the list, General Meetings (Extraordinary [EGM] or Annual [AGM]) are special meetings of the members where formal legal things are voted on and agreed - eg the acceptance of accounts, appointment of directors and auditors and changing the constitution. Not every get together of members needs to be a General Meeting.
Charitable status is wirth pursuing with, as it enables you to accept donations, claim discount rates from some companies, and avoid some things like VAT on certain activities (but not all). In the absence of that though, a membership structure that allows a flexible level of membership fee (eg Standard £20, Super, £200 for the same benefits but with a signed photo of Alison thrown in) might be a short-term stopgap for those with deeper pockets (don't look at me) to contribute more, financially.
Scott
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