Thread Summary on RAAus Issues

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This is a summary compiled by Captain (user) with our thanks on the contents of the threads pertaining to the current issues effecting RAAus.

 

GENERAL MEETING CALLED

 

Discussion items as at 09.01.13

 

1. Notice of the meeting on Feb 9th.

 

2. Discussion on the capacity of the RAA Office for such a meeting, including the need for an alternative location.

 

3. Discussion on the CEO’s replacement.

 

4. Discussion of the Secretary’s response in the Notice of Meeting.

 

5. Discussion on the calling of the Feb 9th meeting and the relevant ACT model rules.

 

6. Discussion of numbers of aircraft effected by the inability to re-register.

 

7. Discussion on postage to all members vs notices in the magazine, and also the better use of internet to get data to members.

 

8. Discussion on proxy forms and when they will be available, & later how they should be used.

 

9. Discussion re AGM Minutes, discrepancies about the AGM attendance register and SR’s status on the Board.

 

10. Discussion re not blaming recent Board appointees.

 

11. Discussion about critics needing to also stand for election.

 

12. Examination of Corporate structure Vs Incorporated Association.

 

13. Discussion of Exec & Board involvement in the running of the Office.

 

14. Discussion on smaller Board with different structure.

 

15. Discussion on lack of GM and TM job descriptions in the lead-up to Xmas.

 

16. Discussion on the need for natural Justice on Feb 9th.

 

17. Discussion on some Board Member’s belief that motions cannot be raised from the floor on Feb 9th, and the desire of members to be heard and able to move motions.

 

BOARD MEMBER COST ADVICE SOUGHT

 

Discussion items as at 09.01.13

 

1. Question from Board Member Jim Tatlock re his request for data from RAA on a key issue, RAA’s response that costs would be too great to provide that data, and requesting advice from members on what is their position on such an issue.

 

2. Very strong support for Jim to press on with his request, and the rights of any Board Member to receive data that they request.

 

3. Suggestions for such data to be provided electronically.

 

4. Discussion on the fact that the Executive are, or should be, servants of the Board.

 

5. Excerpts provided of what is expected of a Board Member which backed up the position that Jim has taken.

 

6. Discussion on more info being provided to members as well.

 

7. Copy of Jim Tatlock’s request for info & copy of the Runciman email advising his view on not providing the requested info to “Mr Tatlock”.

 

8. Discussion about strong action at the AGM in response to this.

 

9. Discussion of recent correspondence with SR. Some were happy and some were not.

 

10. Discussion of what is needed to rectify these attitudes within RAA and the Executive.

 

11. Discussion of the treatment of Board Member Richards’ treatment by SR and ST.

 

12. Discussion on reporting functions within RAA, the powers & responsibility of the next GM, and the reporting of Board Members to the RAA membership.

 

13. Discussion on how the Board or Executive Committee should operate.

 

14. Discussion on numbers attending on Feb 9th and location for that meeting.

 

15. More praise for the position that Jim Tatlock has taken.

 

16. Discussion on Clause 20 of the RAA Constitution and in particular sub-clause (viii), how it came into being, and the potential to cook an RAA election.

 

Victorian members and others interested

 

Discussion items as at midday 09.01.13

 

1. Note from Board Member Jim Tatlock on how best to communicate with members while not infuriating the RAA Executive.

 

2. Strong support from members to be part of an email group if Jim creates one. Not all are from Victoria.

 

3. Concerns that this might take Jim’s communications away from Rec Flying, so that other members will not be aware of issues. JT subsequently advised that he will also keep informing members via the Rec Flying Forums.

 

4. Strong responses about RAA Exec’s treatment of Board members and a call for their replacement.

 

5. Discussion on workplace bullying.

 

The effect of the audit..dang!!!

 

Discussion items as at midday 09.01.13

 

1. Original post by a member who is trying to transfer rego of a 1983 aircraft which has a different prop fitted. This was rejected by RAA pending an Engineering order.

 

2. Long discussion on reasons for this requirement.

 

3. Further examples given of grounded aircraft.

 

4. Example given of RAA response being that the “computers are down” instead of we cannot reregister because we have lost our CASA charter.

 

5. Some acceptance that this is needed by the CASA Audit, but questions on why RAA are doing it in the manner that they have.

 

6. Discussion re prop certification.

 

7. Discussion on timber prop life.

 

8. Discussion on pensioner aircraft ownership.

 

9. Discussion of Props and related items for Lightwings.

 

10. Discussion of what is a “major modification”.

 

President Resigns ** Then Thinks about it **

 

Discussion items as at midday 09.01.13

 

1. Original post by John G after he learnt of the resignation of SR as president, and comparing these circumstance with his.

 

2. Discussion re the Feb 9th GM and Registration Renewals.

 

3. Discussion of Board behaviour and the voting habits/attitudes of members.

 

4. Discussion re Board receiving legal advice.

 

5. Discussion of Board performance.

 

6. Discussion about removal of Board Members and the relevant clauses of the RAA Constitution.

 

7. Posts by JMcK and JT re recent actions at Board level, with subsequent discussion of Board performance.

 

8. Discussion re the legal opinion on the SR resignation and the precedent that may have been set by the previous JG resignation.

 

9. Post re taking the matter to ASIC.

 

10. Posts re Board secrecy and lack of communication.

 

11. Discussion re the Board’s voting system & methods with particular reference to the SR resignation.

 

12. Discussion re RAA folding and extent of Board changes that are needed.

 

13. Discussion on the President’s relationship with the Board and his ongoing status.

 

14. Discussion on SR’s resignation as Nth Qld Rep.

 

15. More re Board performance after Board Member Thobaven posted.

 

16. Discussion about unopposed Board Member election and selection of candidates.

 

17. More discussion on the need for the Feb 9th GM.

 

18. Discussion about a Class Action.

 

19. Discussion of the Executive’s performance.

 

20. Discussion about financials.

 

21. More discussion about Board behaviour.

 

22. Posts re the RAA office closing over Xmas/New Year.

 

23. Discussion of the structure of Incorporated Associations.

 

24. More posts re SR’s resignation and his status on the Board.

 

25. More on responses from a Board Member and info on Board Member’s responsibilities.

 

26. More discussion on what should occur on Feb 9th, and how strong that action should be.

 

27. Discussion re RAA Membership numbers.

 

28. Discussion of how Proxies will work.

 

29. Discussion re reasons for RAA failing the CASA audits, and CASA’s view of the current situation.

 

30. Discussion about AUF/RAA having lost its way.

 

31. More on membership numbers, fees & access to the membership register.

 

32. Discussion on the need for RAA to obtain professional help.

 

33. Membership numbers and previous overstatement by RAA was discussed, including the fact that membership numbers has declined over the past year.

 

 

[Captain]

Ian & All. Will try to get a few more to you in the next couple of days, and I hope that you find this of some use. Regards Geoff