Hi Bruce et al,
However, as a 501(c)(3), they cannot do whatever it wants as a private club. Just pointing it out. Personally, I have no problem with a fair and ethical system, if non-discrimatory and law compliant with a membership issue. In the radio club I belonged to and other clubs, (501’s) you had to have two references before the board would even accept an application. Too cumbersome here, but a review for “violators” would restrict those that may violate the mission and purpose of the organization. Also, I think there needs to be an appeals process as well. This may prevent subjective banning based upon a personality conflict with a officer.
73 Greg N3MVF
On Apr 21, 2021, at 12:31 PM, Bruce Perens via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 9:18 AM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote: And as long as the rational for disallowing does not violate federal discrimination statutes, a 501(c)(3) can certainly do this.
This is indeed an important point. Look at it this way:
Is AMSAT the National Association for Amateur Satellites in the United States, sort of a parallel to what ARRL is for Amateur Radio? Or is AMSAT a private club?
If they are a private club, they can do what they want. If they want to be the National Association, they need to meet a higher standard and represent every ham in the country.
A past AMSAT president asserted that AMSAT was the Global association, and National Associations like AMSAT-DL were its organizational members. If that is really the case, the standard would need to be even higher.
Thanks
Bruce
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