2008 ZNA President's meeting....

[aquitori]

ZNA President's meeting, I was wondering if the minutes are availible to go over for ZNA members?

[Nancy M.]

Originally Posted by aquitori

ZNA President's meeting, I was wondering if the minutes are availible to go over for ZNA members?

Tonio, HUSH.............. That be top secret

[aquitori]

Originally Posted by Nancy M.

Tonio, HUSH.............. That be top secret

It shouldnt be a hard thing to ask since most ZNA clubs minutes are availible right away..Anyways, not to take anything away from the show, but why was the President's meeting held at a non-ZNA show?

[luke frisbee]

Originally Posted by aquitori

It shouldnt be a hard thing to ask since most ZNA clubs minutes are availible right away..Anyways, not to take anything away from the show, but why was the President's meeting held at a non-ZNA show?

To get away from the local political BS?

[Nancy M.]

Tonio,

Seriously I heard before the meeting that ZNA NoCal was submitting Erwin Santos for a candidate judging spot. I know that Junichi has been in line for a few years, Would Norcal being a new club, and not having any ZNA judges, within the club take precedence over ZNA Socal who has several?

What is the criteria for becoming a ZNA judge?

[MCA]

I attended last year to represent our club. Nothing earthshaking. Ask your individual club representative for a report. Ask them to submit a report for your club newsletter or deliver a verbal report at your next local club meeting.


As for wanting to be a ZNA judge....be a ZNA member for at least 5 years...and then submit an application...and waiting your turn.

[aquitori]

Originally Posted by luke frisbee

To get away from the local political BS?

Thanks Luke, your response has answered my question...

[aquitori]

Originally Posted by MCA

I attended last year to represent our club. Nothing earthshaking. Ask your individual club representative for a report. Ask them to submit a report for your club newsletter or deliver a verbal report at your next local club meeting.


As for wanting to be a ZNA judge....be a ZNA member for at least 5 years...and then submit an application...and waiting your turn.

Yeah, I will ask my club newsletter guy if he has any report.

[JasPR]

Hey bud, I kinda admire those that actually do something to build organizations, don't you? I mean, anyone can complain, but few actually toil to make a difference. What's that old slogon? O yea, if you are not part of the solution, you are likely part of the problem!

That aside, the meeting was a very productive one. There was a spirit in the room that was truly positive. I liked that.
The agenda was brief but everyone got to voice their opinions and a few votes were taken that will appear in the minutes once everyone is home, settled and has some free time.
But I can tell you briefly;

1) Ron Goforth was re-elected for another two year term.
2) all chapters were represented except the Pacific Northwest ZNA . Their assigned rep, Bob Finnegan had a conflict as he is traveling to Japan very soon. We welcomed Larry from NoCal and Michael from Potomac and Dick from Northern Mid West as our newest attendees.
3) the websites znaamerica. com and znaamerica.org are up and running and to be run by JR again , after a brief absence. The temporary site will now bring you to this page also.
4) we have a new candidiate for the judging program pending a review of qualifications.
5) we have no new chapters. The chapter count remains at 8. These are all physical chapters covering physical geography of the country and we respect member's territories and regional identity.
6) After SoCal, Potomac is the next scheduled show in 2008. If anyone has a show before this they should contact the newletter or webpage editors.
7) next year's Presidents and judges meetings, and semniar, will be held in SoCal, after being on the East Coast for the last two years.
8) members are encouraged to submit educational articles to znaamerica for publication in Nichirin, znaamerica website or other chapter or partner magazines.

JR

[Fishbreeder]

Thanks JR,

Uncharacteristically concise, but as always absolutely informative.

Brett