Blackhawk Association Business Questionnaire

	Blackhawk Association Business Questionnaire
If you're a BlackHawk, active member or not please fill out this questionnaire. We Need Your Input!

This qestionnaire was created because we are concerned about the viability of the Blackhawk Association. The signs that the Association is in trouble are:

1.	Elections and other business not conducted within the direction in the Constitution and Bylaws. Meetings not documented, and officer jobs not performed:
	a.	Example: 2002 election of 3 Members at Large to the Executive Council, constitution calls for 2.
	b.	Election of new President in 2003 when previous election was for 2 years. While our documents are silent on a vacancy, it would be reasonable to assume the Vice would assume the duties.
	c.	There is no documentation on formal meetings.
	d.	Persons accepting a position and then not performing the duties
2.	The Constitution and Bylaws themselves are in sad shape:
	a.	Duties of Officers not specified
	b.	Conduct of business not discussed
	c.	Etc, etc, etc
3.	Communications are poor to nonexistent:
	a.	We think this is very important. Communication will prevent some of the misunderstandings as in the past from becoming a big divisor.
	b.	Newsletter has not been effective in content or frequency. The Newsletter should be consistent and in the same format each time.
	c.	There is a WEB site adopted in 2001, but rivalry has split off other sites to everyone’s disadvantage.
4.	Participation is low:
	a.	Reunion attendance is low, probably because of lack of focus.
	b.	Need to involve everyone, only way is US Mail. (Newsletter or Personal)
	c.	Involvement implies there are activities to engage in, we need more purpose than social events.
	d.	The participation will increase with more focused purpose, improved communication, and a regular newsletter.

That’s our thoughts. We would like yours. For your convenience we have included buttons below for viewing the constitution and bylaws. Please complete the questionnaire below. Thank you for your participation!

Bill Heilman
CWO-4 (USAR Ret.)
C Troop 7/1 ACS (68-69)

Jim Preston
MWO-4 (USA Ret.)
C Troop 7/1 ACS (67-68)

Questionnaire

	What should be the goals of the Blackhawk Association? (Please check all that apply.)
A.		To renew and preserve the camaraderie and esprit de corps among members of the 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association.
B.		To locate all current and former members of the 7/1 ACS and attached units.
C.		To-encourage all current and former members of the 7/1 ACS and attached units to become affiliated with the Association.
D.		To promote and honor the history of our great unit, gathering data and material of an historical nature, and compiling an accurate and detailed history of the 7/1 ACS.
E.		To remember and honor our fallen comrades.
F.		To Hold Reunions .
G.		To Publish a Newsletter.
H.		To track and notify all members when possible of the death of our former comrades.
I.		To maintain and dispense the Association Funds as directed by the Association officers.
	Select the answer you feel best for the Association:
J.	How often should reunions be held?
	a.		Annually (Every year)
	b.		Biennial (Every two years)
K.	Publish a Newsletter at least:
	a.		Every 3 months?
	b.		Every 4 months?
	c.		Every 6 months?
	d.		Once a year?
L.	Should the bylaws specify limitations for Association officers dispensing Association funds?
	a.		Yes!
	b.		No!
M.	Choose 1
	a.		Only active members at reunions should have a vote in the association business.
	b.		Pre-reunion voting should be done to ensure all active members have a say in the Association’s business.

N.	Use the comment box below to add a question we didn't ask or for whatever comment you might wish to send.
	a.		Your comments!

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