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What about our elections in this pandemic?

By Ann Macfarlane / October 19, 2020 / Comments Off on What about our elections in this pandemic?

  With fall and the turning of the year, many organizations are struggling over their elections. We can’t do things the way we have always done, so what are the options? Here are a few thoughts on holding elections in this pandemic. As always, this is not legal advice. Be sure to consult your attorney!…

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When COVID-19 cancels your meeting

By Ann Macfarlane / March 23, 2020 /

  Updated 5/11/2020   We’re having to adjust to a different world right now. In general, it’s always best to have an in-person meeting on matters of great importance. This provides the fullest opportunity to discuss, debate, consider alternatives, and come to agreement. When that’s impossible, you have to look at alternatives. This article lays out…

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Use Minutes Approval Committee instead of waiting months

By Ann Macfarlane / January 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Use Minutes Approval Committee instead of waiting months

  Have you ever attended an annual meeting of an organization and been asked to vote to approve the minutes from the previous year’s annual meeting? How well did you remember that previous meeting? I am guessing that your memory was a bit fuzzy, unless something dramatic happened. There is a better way. Use Minutes…

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