MSI Annual Meeting & Elections!

[Mr H]

Ballot sent, as it's our one day a month to have the grandkids.

Would love to be there, but I know it'll be a productive day!!

 

[montoya32]

The MSI Annual meeting will be held on September 17 at the Annapolis Elks Lodge (2 Pythian Drive Edgewater, MD 21037)

Executive Members meet from 1:30p-3:00p

Sustaining/Regular Members meet from 3:00p-5:00p

During the Executive meeting, executive members will be able to nominate, and vote on the open positions. This year we have 3 Board of Directors positions up for vote, as well as all of the officers (as is done each year). Below is a list of each position and the associated responsibilities. If you want direct input into how MSI is run and want to help it succeed in the future, please consider running for one of these positions! We welcome competition!

Board of Directors (3 positions)
The board of directors is charged with steering the organization to be well managed, ensuring the goals of the organization are currently being met, as well as ensuring they continue to be met in the future.

President
The president of the organization is the central figure who performs tasks aimed at developing the organizations vision, holding interviews with the press, as well as keeping a close eye on 2A related current events and responding accordingly.

Vice-President
The vice president assists the president in his duties, and steps in for him as needed.

Treasurer
The treasurer is responsible for general financial oversight. Those duties include maintaining the books, developing a budget, reimbursing expenses, etc.

Secretary
The secretary is responsible for assisting the board to ensure it functions smoothly. The secretary is responsible for taking minutes, managing emails, and other clerical tasks as required.


The board and the officers meet once a month to discuss and plan MSI business. There is also frequent email communication between the board and officers.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me, or contact us at info@marylandshallissue.org

Is it possible to know ahead of the meeting as to whom is running for different positions?

 

[mxrider]

Is it possible to know ahead of the meeting as to whom is running for different positions?

Ballots were emailed out to all EM'S last week.

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[montoya32]

Ballots were emailed out to all EM'S last week.

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Oh, ok. So only EMs vote for each position?

 

[mxrider]

Oh, ok. So only EMs vote for each position?

Currently, that is correct.

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[woodstock]

Ballots were emailed out to all EM'S last week.

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never got one.

 

[mxrider]

never got one.

Then I would verify that your membership is up to date

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[Gambler]

Presently all of the current positions are running for re-election except for Frank's BoD seat, for which we will accept nominations at the meeting (as well as anyone challenging any other open position).

 

[doublins]

Grrr can't make this one we're visiting prospective colleges with our oldest. Take good notes for me

 

[Bikebreath]

Ballots were emailed out to all EM'S last week.

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Never got one (ever) and I've been an EM since '10. Re-upped just after the offering of the.380. Why don't ya love me any more?

 

[mxrider]

Never got one (ever) and I've been an EM since '10. Re-upped just after the offering of the.380. Why don't ya love me any more?

Shoot me an email with either your real name or username. Also verify that you are properly listed as an EM

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[mxrider]

Presently all of the current positions are running for re-election except for Frank's BoD seat, for which we will accept nominations at the meeting (as well as anyone challenging any other open position).

Michael Burke has nominated himself for that open seat and we have had another person nominated, but we don't have verification that they accept the nomination. (reaching out to them now)

 

[Bikebreath]

Shoot me an email with either your real name or username. Also verify that you are properly listed as an EM

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All better.

Thank you!

 

[DC-W]

I should make the executive meeting, but cannot stay longer than that.

Looking forward to it.

 

[hillbilly grandpa]

I'm optimistic that tomorrow's MSI meeting will be a sort of watershed event. I have had issues with the structure and operation of MSI in the past. It would serve no useful purpose for me to relitigate them here.

Frankly, I think the membership dues are too low for an organization that wants to undertake major initiatives. And any changes that serve to expand decision making opportunities will prove very healthy.

Opportunities for involvement will, I think, continue to expand. An important take-away should be that our success will be contingent on active involvement in various initiatives, not in simply making an annual dues remittance. I'm looking forward to changes that will add to the platform that will enable us to be more, do more.

 

[Bikebreath]

I look forward to your involvement in the future of MSI. I'm serious. I see how that could be seen as sarcastic, but it isn't.

 

[Gryphon]

I have been to the last 4 or 5 MSI meetings. They don't last long and much can be learned. Unfortunately, many months ago (before tomorrow's meeting was scheduled) my wife scheduled out of town guests for this weekend. The Mrs. has put up with many a night I have been sitting at the HPRB meetings, our local improvement association meetings, business travel, a few Patriot Pickets, numerous weekend shooting matches, and a fishing trip here or there and never complained - well at least not too much. So I myself can't make this Saturday's meeting. Nevertheless, I encourage any member to attend if you can spare a few hours. It is worth it.

 

[hillbilly grandpa]

I look forward to your involvement in the future of MSI. I'm serious. I see how that could be seen as sarcastic, but it isn't.

I didn't take your comment to be sarcastic. I think its OK to call out someone who might be nothing more than a keyboard warrior.

My personal involvement goes well beyond annual dues, both finanially and in terms of invested time and energy. If you'd like to explore that PM me. Or look me up tomorrow at the open meeting.

 

[fidelity]

Ballots were emailed out to all EM'S last week.

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I must have fallen off the list. Maybe I didn't pay dues this year? Usually am pretty good at this (and know I've given over $100 this year in different MSI fundraisers). When you're not busy with ten other things, can you check if I need to re-up on fees, and if yes, is there a link at the MSI website to do this? I won't try to crash the meeting tomorrow, but want to stay current with dues.

 

[mxrider]

I must have fallen off the list. Maybe I didn't pay dues this year? Usually am pretty good at this (and know I've given over $100 this year in different MSI fundraisers). When you're not busy with ten other things, can you check if I need to re-up on fees, and if yes, is there a link at the MSI website to do this? I won't try to crash the meeting tomorrow, but want to stay current with dues.

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