Dennis Roberts Posted July 27, 2014 at 02:35 PM Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 at 02:35 PM Our club has not created a e-mail policy but we have created an e-mail list of members only. Our by-laws state that partisan politics and religion are not acceptable at meetings but does not cover mass e-mail distribution. Unfortunately we have a member that has been engaging in these habits and also sending information not authorized by the board to the entire e-mail list. Would you please update me on acceptable procedures such as a standing rule without changing the entire by-law structure. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted July 27, 2014 at 03:01 PM Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 at 03:01 PM Well, you (-all, at a meeting), could adopt a Standing Rule that the club e-mail list is to be used only for specified club purposes. Unfortunately, now that the cat (or the e-mail list) is out of the bag it could be a bit of a problem to enforce that rule. One they get an e-mail list, spammers (which could include your political/religious member) are tough to stop. (Of course, if you eliminate politics and religion (and cats) there will be nothing left on the Internet to carry on about.) Chapter 20 deals with disciplinary procedures that you might invoke once your club e-mail rule is in place, but it isn't easy going. The threat might be enough to slow your friend down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Roberts Posted July 27, 2014 at 11:30 PM Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 at 11:30 PM Although I appreciate your advice JD, I was wondering how I would get a second or even a third opinion so that I can weigh my options. Unfortunately this has nothing to do with ( Cats ) and everything to do with non-profit membership business. Thank you very much for your time and advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Guest Posted July 28, 2014 at 12:40 AM Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 at 12:40 AM Although I appreciate your advice JD, I was wondering how I would get a second or even a third opinion Here's a second opinion: Nothing in RONR prevents someone from sending e-mail messages to someone else. If you think your rules have been violated you can try disciplining the delinquent member. I'd probably start without whoever made everyone's e-mail addresses available in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dennis Roberts Posted July 28, 2014 at 01:48 AM Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 at 01:48 AM Thank You also Mr. Guest. Both of your opinions have given me some insight on how to approach this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Posted July 28, 2014 at 03:05 AM Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 at 03:05 AM If it is just a bunch of email addresses, you can't prevent anyone from sending a mass mailing. If by email list you mean one email address that distributes to everyone, you should appoint someone to serve as the moderator for the list and give them the responsibility of rejecting any email that goes against the policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Roberts Posted July 28, 2014 at 07:49 PM Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 at 07:49 PM Thank You, Mr. Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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