Andy:

Will let you know when I can access the special forum, I guess that must be the  "fuzzy" button that has been showing up on the home page when I get on the website.

Bill Brandt


[quote:358qoe7z]I will get you and Frank Dodson set up as alternates. You will be able to bring issues forward and debate the merits of issues on our special forum, beside the bylaws forum, on our website. You will not be able to see this forum until you are set up, it is designed for the committee to be able to work without outside interferance. I want you to send a message on this forum when you see it appear, as a communication check. Only committee members will be able to vote on issues, something like I have to do at board meeting. In the event a committee member can not participate, I will expect an alternate to fill in for the member.[quote:358qoe7z]Andy:

Being an alternate is fine by me. 

I will give the by-laws an in depth read and talk to my brothers about them.  Will provide any input we can come up with.

Bill Brandt

[quote:358qoe7z]Hey Bill,
Everybody in HPOCA can use help. Currently the committee is set, and recorded in the minutes, as required by Robert's, that was done Nov. 8 before all this circus started, but if someone wishes to quit I most certainly would need a replacement. What I need most right now is member input, what I need least is more of that darned controversy, so I am not even going to think about opening those forums. I did state my case, and these bylaws are more important to me, and I hope the members of HPOCA than all that bickering. I believe had the bylaws had some hard and fast rules in place concerning termination procedure, this controversy would not happened. But, we never did need them before, like many recent events, no procedure has been necessary before. I guess I'll have to cover several bases. I most certainly can use good suggestions, from you or any member. I think Frank Dodson has the right idea, just don't deal with the forums since they have ceased to be functional. I think well of Frank, he is a friend of mine, but we disagree alot, don't make any difference, he is still pretty smart, and a good guy. If you want to volunteer to help me, see if you can get some members to give me some input to take to the committee. Perhaps, I could talk to Frank, and put you and him on as alternates.
Thanks, Andy[quote:358qoe7z]Andy:

The reason I asked you to send  me a U2U was the by-laws rewrite.

I don't know if you have all the help you need, but if you don't I would be willing to help out where I can.  Just let me know.

Looks like my U2U is working now.

Bill Brandt

[quote:358qoe7z]Hey Bill,
I am reviewing past messages in order to get to work on the bylaws and noticed I didn't address something on one of your messages. Some of my customers do have specific load securement requirements, some do specify the number and size of straps, chains, and devices to protect their product from damage that can be caused by these devices. One even specifies the manufacturer, size, type and model. Of course that customer stocks that specific equipment and sells it to me. But, their price is considerably less than normal suppliers. If you have issues concerning bylaws, let me know, as that will be getting the lion's share of my free time until I can get past this committee report.[/quote:358qoe7z][/quote:358qoe7z][/quote:358qoe7z][/quote:358qoe7z][/quote:358qoe7z]