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Short Version:
To avoid the complete loss of member control over the ACS,
fill in a proxy form and Vote NO to the ACS executive's proposal.
Details on how to cast a proxy vote are here:
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/RescueYourACS.html#P
The Media Release is here:
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/MR-ACS-Hijack-191013.html
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Long Version:
Summary:
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/RescueYourACS.html
Background information:
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/RescueYourACS.html#B
Why approval would mean the death of the professional society:
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/RescueYourACS.html#A
How to cast what may be your last meaningful vote:
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/RescueYourACS.html#V
How to provide a valid proxy-vote against the proposal:
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/RescueYourACS.html#P
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Medium-Sized Version:
The executive of the Australian Computer Society has called a General
Meeting at 09:00 on Fri 25 Oct.
A motion is proposed that would convert the ACS from an incorporated
association to a company limited by guarantee.
Many members are very concerned about the directions that the
organisation has taken. It is being converted from a professional
society into an industry association and/or a marketing corporation.
If the resolution is passed, it would remove the last vestiges of member
influence over the organisation's strategy and operations, and members
would never be able to regain control.
Senior members of the Society are urging ACS members to evaluate the
proposal, and exercise their vote against it.
The resolution requires 75% approval to pass.
So each vote against the motion is powerful, because it neutralises 3
'Yes' votes.
Thank you for giving consideration to our request that you help rescue
your professional society!
The ACS executive has provided no information to members about the
arguments against the motion. In addition, requests to send an email to
their lists of members, addressed to the President, all 8 Branch Chairs
and the Chair of the Fellows Committee, have been ignored.
So please forward this email to any member who you believe may wish to
appoint a proxy and direct them to vote No.
Your Vote is Necessary to Rescue Your ACS
http://rogerclarke.com/SOS/RescueYourACS.html#P
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Roger Clarke mailto:roger.cla...@xamax.com.au
T: +61 2 6288 6916 http://www.xamax.com.au http://www.rogerclarke.com
Xamax Consultancy Pty Ltd 78 Sidaway St, Chapman ACT 2611 AUSTRALIA
Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Law University of N.S.W.
Visiting Professor in Computer Science Australian National University
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