Difficult decision

[Bill Archibald]

In the NGPP policy book, it states:

"Members will be dropped for nonpayment 90 days after dues were due."

My dues were due 84 days ago, yet I have been dropped.

Why did I wait so long before making my final decision?

After all the irregularities of this past summer concerning ethics charges, ignoring charges of sexual discrimination, turning a blind eye to physical threats, and general disregard for the rules of the NGPP, I had a very difficult decision to make about continuing my financial support of the NGPP. I have been vacillating between resigning and renewing. I needed the full time to weigh the pros and cons and had imposed on myself a deadline of today to make my final decision. Looks like my decision was made for me.

Once again, I will stress that I support the general membership and the original goals of this organization.

And yet again I am baffled and dismayed at how the organization is run contrary to its own by-laws, codes, rules, and policies.

[cgreene]

Bill even though You are already deleted you still have your 90 days. So please send in your dues. We have already talked at length about you staying and I for one would miss you. And for sure you would miss us. Your the one guy that I can always depend on to reply to my post.<G> Come on guy be a better person than those that are casting the stones.

[Bill Archibald]

Carolyn,

Actually, according to WRITTEN policy (I have no idea how it would be followed, given past performance)

A lasped membership would have six months to retain "continuity of membership"

Here's what the policy book says


• Members will be dropped for nonpayment 90 days after dues were due.
• Renewal within six (6) months and membership is retroactive to previous
renewal date.
• Renewal after six (6) months lapse will be considered a new member and
loses any continuity of membership.


I had already made my decision about renewal and how I could best fight the inconsistencies, hypocrisies, and disregard for the letter of the law. This is just one more instance where that letter has not been applied in good faith.

How much more should be endured?

[My-T-Fine]

Bill, send in your dues! Overnight it! Certify it! It's YOUR decision. People like me need people like you to stay!

[Bill Archibald]

Thank you Pete,

Is it really just about the dues? Or is there a larger elephant in the room? One that ignores the rules ? And is never brought to task, even though others are for lesser breaches of "etiquette"

[WallpaperWitch]

Bill,

I am glad to hear that you are going to pay your dues and stay in! With that said, Why were you even waiting until the last minute? Our sayin' around here is Do Work Son and Getter Done!

Pam

[Bill Archibald]

Thanks Pam, but I think I addressed that question in my OP.

and now I have a question.

Why can't policies be followed?

Have a happy thanksgiving

[WallpaperWitch]

Yes, how can ALL policies not be followed...Isn't it lead by example?! I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving as well.