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Dear Members:
It had been my intention to leave the day-to-day operation of this forum in the hands of Gator, 4GSR, and Terry.
This was so that I could finally get my tiny shop constructed, organized, and my machines running.
Over the past 7-1/2 years, I have not been able to do so. My primary focus was this site.
The agreement was that I would continue to handle the behind the scenes technical work, and the legal and filings.
The profile of Hobby Mac was actually me addressing your technical issues such as the login issue, and fixing it.
I would remain as president of the not for profit corporation that runs the site, and attend board meetings.
I had a profile for those activities that did not post on the site, Liam.
All of the corporations filings, agency listings, and other legal documents indicate me as the agent.
The address of the corporation is my home.
Thus, I am still legally involved and responsible for what transpires here.
It was my hope that sound leadership would make my desire to turn this over possible.
However, it was noted that many of the board members and moderators had stopped participating.
I was at a loss to figure it out.
I recently learned that, behind the scenes, the three admins were running the forum without submitting things to the board.
They were also criticizing the few things that I did do on the site, in what I feel was an attempt to drive me off.
They wanted to make major changes to the structure and organization of the site, and planned privately to do so.
If I were gone, they would be able to do so without submitting anything to the board for their approval.
The operation of this site by circumventing the board of directors, and discussing their ideas in emails, telephone calls, and private messages is a violation of our bylaws, and is a breach of fiduciary duty on the part of the board members involved. These include the three individuals named above, along with Bill Gruby, who was present in the discussion of major changes to the site which were not submitted to the board for approval. It is no small wonder that other board members and staff felt that they were left out. They were.
I am saddened by this turn of events. I had hoped that the site had a sound succession plan for the site that was not dependent upon me as its founder. That is not possible. Accordingly, the board of directors is hereby discharged due to the actions of these four directors.
I will resume the position of administrator of the site, and continue as president of the corporation.
The corporate structure will change to reflect the realities of what transpired here.
To those of you who might otherwise hesitate to utilize the site because I am in charge of it, I want you to know this.
I bear no grudges against anyone. I welcome everyone here. If you were banned and wish to return, and agree to follow the rules, return and be welcome. If you have any doubts, just contact me, and we will speak at support@hobby-machinist.com.
The mission of this forum was, is, and will continue to be that we are "The Friendly Machinist Forum."
Nelson
It had been my intention to leave the day-to-day operation of this forum in the hands of Gator, 4GSR, and Terry.
This was so that I could finally get my tiny shop constructed, organized, and my machines running.
Over the past 7-1/2 years, I have not been able to do so. My primary focus was this site.
The agreement was that I would continue to handle the behind the scenes technical work, and the legal and filings.
The profile of Hobby Mac was actually me addressing your technical issues such as the login issue, and fixing it.
I would remain as president of the not for profit corporation that runs the site, and attend board meetings.
I had a profile for those activities that did not post on the site, Liam.
All of the corporations filings, agency listings, and other legal documents indicate me as the agent.
The address of the corporation is my home.
Thus, I am still legally involved and responsible for what transpires here.
It was my hope that sound leadership would make my desire to turn this over possible.
However, it was noted that many of the board members and moderators had stopped participating.
I was at a loss to figure it out.
I recently learned that, behind the scenes, the three admins were running the forum without submitting things to the board.
They were also criticizing the few things that I did do on the site, in what I feel was an attempt to drive me off.
They wanted to make major changes to the structure and organization of the site, and planned privately to do so.
If I were gone, they would be able to do so without submitting anything to the board for their approval.
The operation of this site by circumventing the board of directors, and discussing their ideas in emails, telephone calls, and private messages is a violation of our bylaws, and is a breach of fiduciary duty on the part of the board members involved. These include the three individuals named above, along with Bill Gruby, who was present in the discussion of major changes to the site which were not submitted to the board for approval. It is no small wonder that other board members and staff felt that they were left out. They were.
I am saddened by this turn of events. I had hoped that the site had a sound succession plan for the site that was not dependent upon me as its founder. That is not possible. Accordingly, the board of directors is hereby discharged due to the actions of these four directors.
I will resume the position of administrator of the site, and continue as president of the corporation.
The corporate structure will change to reflect the realities of what transpired here.
To those of you who might otherwise hesitate to utilize the site because I am in charge of it, I want you to know this.
I bear no grudges against anyone. I welcome everyone here. If you were banned and wish to return, and agree to follow the rules, return and be welcome. If you have any doubts, just contact me, and we will speak at support@hobby-machinist.com.
The mission of this forum was, is, and will continue to be that we are "The Friendly Machinist Forum."
Nelson