Steve Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 There has been lots of work going on behind the scenes for MDBA Pacers with much to get through. This email is to inform you all of the first of the changes you will see and why the changes are necessary. As from the 1st of August 2010 membership to our Top Dog level of membership will be by invitation only. Those of you who are already there or who join before the 1st of August will be considered foundation members and not have to pay any further membership fees for as long as you want to remain members. This is happening for several reasons. One is that soon we will be setting up MDBA Pacers groups all over the country. We have almost finished the administrative things we need to be sure that we have covered all of the bases. As a result the Top dog membership will be drawn on for group leaders and various other roles and help. Another is that we need to be able to be as sure as we can that those people who we bring in to be in our most responsible positions locally and at state level are of good standing within their local communities. On the whole these people will be chosen from the basic level of membership or nominated by people who are already. Top Dog Members.There are more reasons which will become obvious soon. So those becoming top dog members after the 1st of August 2010 will only become members by invitation and there will be a higher member fee and a yearly membership fee. Those already top dog members by the 1st of August will not need to pay yearly membership fees. If anyone has been thinking about becoming a Top Dog Member you only have a couple of days to do so to gain these benefits. Join Now The Pacers Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 I know when I type this that it’s going to sound too hard for some of you and make you feel unsure you’re up to it all. However, we really are putting together manuals and resources to help you get it off the ground and hold your hand while it all comes together. It really isn’t as daunting as it sounds and all you need to start is about 5 people who live near you who want to be involved. Things you should know The goal is to have thousands of locally based MDBA Pacers Clubs. All autonomous but working as a huge team. These clubs will be helped to register as non- profit incorporated associations in their own states. These clubs will be chartered by MDBA Pacers with particular requirements written into their constitutions and by laws. These pertain to the use of the MDBA Pacers name and logos, support and resources but they also ensure that the club will operate as a charity with the same core values and operating bases as the Parent group. It also streamlines such issues as insurance protocols and legal issues to ensure everyone is covered and protected. One major requirement which should be noted is that clubs will be required to set up two bank accounts or to distinguish between deposits via their accounting process. • Funds for administration and activities must be kept separate through book-keeping or two accounts • Administration Account – These are funds from memberships fees, dues, fines, and internal funds and internal fundraising. – Funds can be transferred from this account to the activities account • Activities Account – These are funds raised from the public. These are funds which are raised where the public has a perception that these funds will be used for the sole benefit of the community – The funds in the activities account cannot be used for administrative purposes. – All money from the public goes back to the public – 90 % of net income generated from local fundraising is to be used for local community needs. – 10% of net income generated from local fundraising is deposited monthly with MDBA Pacers National Office to be used as a national disaster reserve fund for use for the wider Australian community where required in the case of a widespread natural disaster, for use in areas which as yet have not established a local community MDBA PACERS Club or where more funds than the local community currently hold are needed on a case by case basis to help your Clubs local domestic animal owners in need. There is an election for an exemption for this if it is determined the particular club community is in a higher need phase. MDBA Pacers will not use this fund for any administrative expenses and 100% of these funds will held to be used for the public as the need arises. So now you have this basic info and you can see more clearly what we have in mind the question is – Are you interested in giving it a go ? We are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Reminding you guys about this - so far we have 7 or 8 new clubs coming together ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Reminding you guys about this - so far we have 7 or 8 new clubs coming together ! We can do one here in the Nillumbik Shire area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Steve, I'd like to be involved in this, but not sure what I have to offer as I've never been involved in an established club before, so have no idea how to help set one up and get it started. I'm based in Brissie, would there be one club for Brissie or would you be looking at doing areas... say northside / southside or maybe by council shire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Steve, I'd like to be involved in this, but not sure what I have to offer as I've never been involved in an established club before, so have no idea how to help set one up and get it started.I'm based in Brissie, would there be one club for Brissie or would you be looking at doing areas... say northside / southside or maybe by council shire? the fact that you want to have a go is good enough - we'll walk you through it The clubs will go in MDBA Pacers[Your Suburb] club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Steve, I'd like to be involved in this, but not sure what I have to offer as I've never been involved in an established club before, so have no idea how to help set one up and get it started.I'm based in Brissie, would there be one club for Brissie or would you be looking at doing areas... say northside / southside or maybe by council shire? Sparky Im coming after you now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Is there any clubs starting in Victoria, around the Mornington Peninsula area Lynda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Is there any clubs starting in Victoria, around the Mornington Peninsula areaLynda Not yet - want to have a go at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 O.K. Here's a start. Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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