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kristin and angusATAT, congratulations! You're the newest members of CASAA!
CASAA is going to be whatever we make it, and by "we" I mean those of us who are discussing it here. Once we establish our basic articles and bylaws and elect the voting board, we'll establish a formal membership criteria and database. At this point, it seems that the prevailing thought is that general membership will probably work in a "social networking" style encouraging active participation from anyone who wants to join the cause.
CASAA is going to be whatever we make it, and by "we" I mean those of us who are discussing it here. Once we establish our basic articles and bylaws and elect the voting board, we'll establish a formal membership criteria and database. At this point, it seems that the prevailing thought is that general membership will probably work in a "social networking" style encouraging active participation from anyone who wants to join the cause.
I have been trying to figure out how to join also. I am looking forward to to the completion of CASAA organization.
I believe the work is still being done on the organizational structure before a defined members list is created; I'm sure we'll see more soon
Well, I guess you can count me as a member now too. Tried to join on the web site, but that function doesn't seem to work yet. So now what? I know we're still getting structure organized and all, but is there any kind of activism happening yet?
Webby has been the glue holding CASAA together. He is putting the website together, filing legal documents, recording board member nominations and putting together a democratic process for a formal election. Also, he has been doing a good job of culminating our ideas into a document that says what we aim to achieve as a group. The rest of us need to step up and do what we can to help iron out the details of CASAA's organizational structure.
Let's share our thoughts and ideas, volunteer our expertise, and express our support for what is steadily evolving into The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA).
Welcome, Everyone!
Let's share our thoughts and ideas, volunteer our expertise, and express our support for what is steadily evolving into The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA).
Welcome, Everyone!
Wow! Thanks mtndude!
I’d like to thank the forum academy for this award…
Although I know the arduous process seems to have all the forward momentum of a George Romero choreographed foot race, I assure you things are getting done.
When Eric, Sun and I started this process there were three things we all agreed were not subject to compromise:
1. CASAA is open to everyone. No fees, invites or arbitrary restrictions. That means any user, supplier or manufacturer. If this were purely my soapbox, I would categorize our mission statement as simply, “one person- one vote” Our strength lies in the diversity and sheer numbers of the users.
2. Everything has to be above board. Our goals, plans and objectives would be clear and without any possible mixed interpretation or bias. We can’t run a “covert war” or fail to be upfront with CASAA’s membership.
3. CASAA has to get results. Public votes, pontification for its own sake and armchair analysis is futile. If we’re going to organize, we need to have a clear agenda and get things done. If an event or effort fails, we try another approach. Not everything we do will be hit out of the park but we only fail if we fail to keep trying.
So – how do you join/support CASAA?
For the moment, participate in the public debates. Our goals and agenda are being decided right now, right here. In a few days, we’ll announce the public vote for officers and CASAA Board members. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the support in CASAA thus far. I think many of you will be very pleasantly surprised with the depth of experience and leadership of the individuals who have been asked (and have accepted) the nominations for the CASAA Board.
The web site will be finished soon and there will be a completed post of our Articles of Organization (so you know exactly what you’re joining) as well as a sign up form.
In the meantime, please read the CASAA | Administration thread and weigh in on the goals and agenda. This isn’t a step-by-step process. Several issues are being fleshed out (many publicly) and all concurrently.
We’re on the cusp of doing some very positive things for the e-cigarette community.
Stay tuned.
I’d like to thank the forum academy for this award…
Although I know the arduous process seems to have all the forward momentum of a George Romero choreographed foot race, I assure you things are getting done.
When Eric, Sun and I started this process there were three things we all agreed were not subject to compromise:
1. CASAA is open to everyone. No fees, invites or arbitrary restrictions. That means any user, supplier or manufacturer. If this were purely my soapbox, I would categorize our mission statement as simply, “one person- one vote” Our strength lies in the diversity and sheer numbers of the users.
2. Everything has to be above board. Our goals, plans and objectives would be clear and without any possible mixed interpretation or bias. We can’t run a “covert war” or fail to be upfront with CASAA’s membership.
3. CASAA has to get results. Public votes, pontification for its own sake and armchair analysis is futile. If we’re going to organize, we need to have a clear agenda and get things done. If an event or effort fails, we try another approach. Not everything we do will be hit out of the park but we only fail if we fail to keep trying.
So – how do you join/support CASAA?
For the moment, participate in the public debates. Our goals and agenda are being decided right now, right here. In a few days, we’ll announce the public vote for officers and CASAA Board members. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the support in CASAA thus far. I think many of you will be very pleasantly surprised with the depth of experience and leadership of the individuals who have been asked (and have accepted) the nominations for the CASAA Board.
The web site will be finished soon and there will be a completed post of our Articles of Organization (so you know exactly what you’re joining) as well as a sign up form.
In the meantime, please read the CASAA | Administration thread and weigh in on the goals and agenda. This isn’t a step-by-step process. Several issues are being fleshed out (many publicly) and all concurrently.
We’re on the cusp of doing some very positive things for the e-cigarette community.
Stay tuned.
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If i can be of any help at all just let me know... as i am currently sitting on the board of the ECA.... not looking for any conflicts of interest just offering my help
I support the efforts of who are contributing to this organization. I like that both users and suppliers will be part of the group. We have met with our Representative Kotter and showed him the e-cig and what its all about, don't know if its going to help but we made him aware of the problems the e-cig is facing. If I can do anything else to help let me know. I will keep up with this thread.
Webby - if I can help, I do website design for real estate agents, on the side. I may be able to apply some of the knowledge I have acquired to assisting with the web site, too.
Webby, i asked about this in a pm and haven't heard back yet. Regrettably, i haven't been around much lately; i've been keeping an eye on the forums but perhaps i missed something along the way.
If someone is elected to the CASAA board, what does that mean? What will their responsibilities be? Or has this not been fully defined yet?
DragonPuff,
I'm sorry I missed your PM - let me see if I can explain where we are:
So, there will be 12 Board members (some SE members and/or officers) Think of it like the House of Representatives, by limiting any one group's participation on the Board we hope to have the most diverse collection of views and representation of the e-cig community at large.
The duties of the Board will be to follow issues and vote on the direction CASAA takes in managing the organization as a whole. Major issues will be decided by public vote, but I'm sure we'd all agree that carrying on every decision in a public vote would leave us quibbling about every detail and have the attention span of a ferret on fire.
That's the basis of the CASAA Board. The nominees will be announced Thursday, October 15th 2009 and secured (SSL) Voting Site will be online this weekend.
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heheh... had to google George Romero. I think that accurately describes the prospect of any further debate over the mission statement.
Everything is coming together very nice Webby. Thank you for your time and efforts in the creation. I'm happy with how it's looking and excited about the prospects.
I'm happy to help any way possible. I love researching and have nearly 30 yrs of PR experience. My work schedule is a little crazy at times but the next few months are predicted to be relatively easy, so let me know.
I'm happy to help any way possible. I love researching and have nearly 30 yrs of PR experience. My work schedule is a little crazy at times but the next few months are predicted to be relatively easy, so let me know.
Thanks nitewriter -
This is EXACTLY what we're looking for. I'll PM you with information on joining CASAA's Communication/PR initiative. To be honest, it's basically a private mailing list of advertising/public relations/marketing members who share ideas and suggestions for the group.
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