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Originally Posted by Mike Lewis I think a look through their rules closet and clean out all but the most esential and allow some freedom within the units would be beneficial.----pieman |
As I read and re-read the WBCCI Constitution and Bylaws (CBL), I am struck by how outdated certain language and policies have become. That being said, we must pick our battles carefully. If we can get this unit chartered, it will be a huge step toward a more non-traditional approach. Once chartered, the members who really care about changing the CBL may tilt at that windmill if they wish.
There are now two non-traditional units that give us much to consider, the Washington DC Unit (WDCU) and the Heart of Texas Camping Unit (HOTCU). The WDCU has used the wolf in sheeps clothing approach. If you read their CBL, you would think it the most conventional unit in the WBCCI. Their CBL in no way captures their innovative approach or reflects their modern approach to communications.
The HOTCU's CBL captures their non-traditional approach in a very non-confrontational way. It complies with all the "thou shalts" and "thou shalt nots" while still expressing a very innovative, new approach. David Tidmore, who got this new unit chartered, was at the Rocky Mountain VAC Rally in Creede. He offered much sound advice. I would call his apprach compliant but quietly defiant. That too may work best for us.