Aquaponics Association Charter - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T15:54:47Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/aquaponics-association-charter?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A204205&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis will not affect none mem…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-26:4778851:Comment:2555192011-11-26T15:19:55.148ZLonnie Kirkmanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LonnieKirkman
<p>This will not affect none members will it the state is already looking at the maps posted for Tilapia growers you know there revenues have droped. Im wondering if the association is going to try to get states to inforce rules if they dont like what growers are doing or complying with there Ideas go Ideas go bad all the time.</p>
<p>This will not affect none members will it the state is already looking at the maps posted for Tilapia growers you know there revenues have droped. Im wondering if the association is going to try to get states to inforce rules if they dont like what growers are doing or complying with there Ideas go Ideas go bad all the time.</p> Some years ago I was a member…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-10-08:4778851:Comment:2296132011-10-08T16:39:39.135ZTeresa N Floridahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Teresa
<p>Some years ago I was a member of a wonderful non-profit organization. I respected the leadership for their enthusiasm and committed desire to make a positive impact on the people in the community of which it served, no matter what their background, race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc. I, and many others volunteered hundreds of hours each year to the organization, as we all had the desire to make a difference in peoples lives, doing everything from mowing lawns for seniors who were no…</p>
<p>Some years ago I was a member of a wonderful non-profit organization. I respected the leadership for their enthusiasm and committed desire to make a positive impact on the people in the community of which it served, no matter what their background, race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc. I, and many others volunteered hundreds of hours each year to the organization, as we all had the desire to make a difference in peoples lives, doing everything from mowing lawns for seniors who were no longer physically capable, food drives to restock food pantries that serve the community, driving people to doctor appointments, I could go on and on. </p>
<p>After a few years, the board chairman and vice chairman asked me to quit my job and come to work for them as a programs coordinator. I didn’t bat an eye. Well, long story short I remained with them, loving every minute, until I married and moved away.</p>
<p>During my time with them I attended almost every monthly board meeting they held. The board (elected by membership), was comprised of individuals from very diverse backgrounds, all committed to a common cause. They were all men.</p>
<p>I was always granted the ability to voice my opinions and concerns on any subject and question decisions the governing body made. At times they probably saw me as a thorn in their side, but I can honestly say my words did not fall on deaf ears, as they knew I was as committed to the mission of the organization as they were. </p>
<p>I believe the Aquaponics Association has an important role to play, in education, in food security, in making improvements to the current laws and regulations that prohibit individuals from becoming self-sustaining, and so much more. </p>
<p>I am excited. I have a voice and I plan on using it! I urge everyone else to do so as well. </p>
<p>Knowledge is power, pass it on!</p> tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-04:4778851:Comment:2051392011-09-04T02:14:26.524ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
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<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a> TCL, I'm not that concerned a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-04:4778851:Comment:2053072011-09-04T01:31:58.094ZRupertofOZhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RupertofOZ
<p>TCL, I'm not that concerned as to the "structure"... or with regard to anything in the revised charter...</p>
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<p>I was just a little curious as to the the proposed "Australian Chapter"... I'm sure that branchs will evolve over time... if the interest is there...</p>
<p>TCL, I'm not that concerned as to the "structure"... or with regard to anything in the revised charter...</p>
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<p>I was just a little curious as to the the proposed "Australian Chapter"... I'm sure that branchs will evolve over time... if the interest is there...</p> Hay Rupert, I really expect t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-03:4778851:Comment:2044402011-09-03T20:14:48.371ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>Hay Rupert, I really expect the guess about branch and chapter structure for different parts of the world was just that, a guess. If you were to make a recommendation for the different areas around your country based on numbers of people involved in aquaponics who have shown interest in joining an association then I'm sure the suggested structure would be altered. (Though I have noted some kinda strong anti-association sentiments coming from the Oz side of the pond so I wonder how many we…</p>
<p>Hay Rupert, I really expect the guess about branch and chapter structure for different parts of the world was just that, a guess. If you were to make a recommendation for the different areas around your country based on numbers of people involved in aquaponics who have shown interest in joining an association then I'm sure the suggested structure would be altered. (Though I have noted some kinda strong anti-association sentiments coming from the Oz side of the pond so I wonder how many we will be able to get to join. I do hope we can turn that around a bit though since as noted, the association is starting now one way or another.)</p>
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<p>The point that David made about have too thin a population to make it work is a good one. Why early on I mentioned "well how is it going to work for those who don't yet have branches to be a part of." Once there are enough members in an area to form branches then I'm sure each state/province/country/island could have it's own chapter. </p>
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<p>Then again, I'm sure if some area wanted to "form a club" following guidelines that will match up with or not conflict and then apply for membership into the association I don't see why there couldn't be a way for that to work too.</p>
<p> </p> I am a tad surprised that any…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-03:4778851:Comment:2051022011-09-03T17:36:46.003ZJimmie Lynn Berghttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimmieLynnBerg
<p>I am a tad surprised that anyone would not realize that this must be an international group. There are people already out in the world charging huge amounts of money just to "license" a particular type of system. When one of our main people involved, the wonderful Murray Hallam, is Australian, I figured this needed to go global from the beginning.</p>
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<p>The nitty gritty of a charter and what is needed and/wanted can be hammered out as we go along.</p>
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<p>My husband and I…</p>
<p>I am a tad surprised that anyone would not realize that this must be an international group. There are people already out in the world charging huge amounts of money just to "license" a particular type of system. When one of our main people involved, the wonderful Murray Hallam, is Australian, I figured this needed to go global from the beginning.</p>
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<p>The nitty gritty of a charter and what is needed and/wanted can be hammered out as we go along.</p>
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<p>My husband and I have traveled enough to know that the more we know and can offer others, the better it is to help as many people as possible. We were in a country for half a year that prides itself on promoting organic foods, but still sprays everything from food to flowers. Education on how to grow organically and in large as well as small operations is important.</p>
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<p>We do need an organization to make the playing field even. We need to know how to help and also how to teach people to make money as well as provide a service that is needed in many places. We live in eastern Colorado where the crops grown are wheat,millet, corn, sunflowers, but no veggies. We have to drive around 100 miles each way to buy good fruits and veggies. Our goal is to start small and then expand as much as we can. We want to educate people here on how to grow their own and perhaps make an income or at least supplement an income from the excess food and in harvesting the fish.</p>
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<p>We first learned about aquaponics several years ago when Gary's folks wanted us to look into medical marijuana. That venture was stopped immediately when we realized the extent of federal messing about that could happen.The aquaponics bug, however, was firmly planted and we started looking into it for our own use.Now that we know how involved Colorado is in educating people on the many levels of aquaponics, we are doubly excited to get started.</p>
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<p>Hopefully the negative reactions can be worked out when we are all face to face and can see the global value of aquaponics.</p>
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<p>Jimmie Berg</p>
<p>Akron, CO</p> RupertofOZ said:
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Article…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-02:4778851:Comment:2045032011-09-02T21:58:49.324ZWayne Hallhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WHall
<cite>RupertofOZ said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponics-association-charter?xg_source=activity&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A196412&page=21#4778851Comment203857"><div><p>(1) </p>
<p>Article 9.3.6., and Article 11.5… “The Directors”</p>
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<p> Who/What are the “Directors”?</p>
<p><strong>The Directors would be individuals who would bring specific skills to the Board of Governors, their function would be defined by the Chairman and appointed…</strong></p>
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<cite>RupertofOZ said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/aquaponics-association-charter?xg_source=activity&id=4778851%3ATopic%3A196412&page=21#4778851Comment203857"><div><p>(1) </p>
<p>Article 9.3.6., and Article 11.5… “The Directors”</p>
<p> </p>
<p> Who/What are the “Directors”?</p>
<p><strong>The Directors would be individuals who would bring specific skills to the Board of Governors, their function would be defined by the Chairman and appointed by the Board of Governors.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>i.e. The Director of Education would be responsible for overseeing the Education committee, and would have the skills that would allow the Education Committee to fulfill its mandate.</strong></p>
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<p>(2) </p>
<p>Should Page 21 & Page 27 be combined and edited to be a representation of the structural heirachy of the Association... (as a minimum)</p>
<p><strong>Page 21 would form part of the Charter and would list the Elected Officers and Charter Members for the Association and cannot be completed until such time as the Charter is adopted and approved by the members - it is currently included in this document for illustrative purposes.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Page 27 is for illustrative purposes, a visual organizational chart will be used in the final Charter.</strong></p>
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<p>Article 8.3.2 seems to suggest that the general session is open to all who may have registered or been invited to attend, but may not actually be “financial members” or “members of the executive”, and as such have no right to speak or vote.</p>
<p><strong>That is correct - this would be the working session to conduct the business of the Association and only financial members may speak, unless the Chairman allows otherwise.</strong></p>
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<p>Whereas 8.3.3 suggests that only financial members or members of the executive may participate, and presumably speak and vote in the closed session.</p>
<p>Is this the correct interpretation?</p>
<p><strong>Article 8.3.3 is a closed session for financial members only to conduct the private business of the Association.</strong></p>
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<p>Neither clause however actually defines any voting rights. Does this infer that either/both sessions allow for, perhaps the proposal of motions and discussion, but that any deliberation and resulting actions will be decided at the “executive” level???</p>
<p><strong>The General Session would be where discussions and deliberations would take place.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Closed Sessions would be where motions would be taken from the floor, and if accepted would then be presented to the membership for voting.</strong></p>
<p><strong>All voting for members will be conducted electronically.</strong></p>
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</blockquote> Rupert;
My apologizes, been a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-02:4778851:Comment:2041362011-09-02T21:27:02.797ZWayne Hallhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WHall
<p>Rupert;</p>
<p>My apologizes, been a bit swamped here at home. Let me take a look and get back to you.</p>
<p>Rupert;</p>
<p>My apologizes, been a bit swamped here at home. Let me take a look and get back to you.</p> It's not a major point... I w…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-02:4778851:Comment:2043012011-09-02T19:48:51.911ZRupertofOZhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RupertofOZ
<p>It's not a major point... I was just curious as to why the Australian Chapter/Branch structure had been proposed as such....</p>
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<p>I'd already envisaged that individual branchs would be formed as you've both indicated...</p>
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<p>Wayne, have you had a chance to look at the questions in my other post?</p>
<p>It's not a major point... I was just curious as to why the Australian Chapter/Branch structure had been proposed as such....</p>
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<p>I'd already envisaged that individual branchs would be formed as you've both indicated...</p>
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<p>Wayne, have you had a chance to look at the questions in my other post?</p> David,
You are correct in y…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-09-02:4778851:Comment:2038632011-09-02T18:37:01.527ZWayne Hallhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WHall
<p>David,</p>
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<p>You are correct in your interpretation, the Charter of the Association allows for growth and as membership increases, the members for a particular area can establish Branches as needed, further a Chapter which group countries for geographic purposes, also allows for Chapter establishment for a country should the members/branches want to do so.</p>
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<p>Hope that clarifies.</p>
<p>David,</p>
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<p>You are correct in your interpretation, the Charter of the Association allows for growth and as membership increases, the members for a particular area can establish Branches as needed, further a Chapter which group countries for geographic purposes, also allows for Chapter establishment for a country should the members/branches want to do so.</p>
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<p>Hope that clarifies.</p>