Theos-Talk Archives (November 2008 Message tt00117)

Dear Erica,

If we want to find obstacles we will find them, if we want to find 
solutions we find them. 

It is clear that definite formal steps should be established to make 
such discussion panel work efficiently and democratically. On the 
other hand there is software available for such purposes as for 
instance different Wiki systems which do not require special 
knowledge to upload files (individual views, documents). And there 
can be always assistence of the administrators present. 

Full time access to the internet is certainly not necessary if there 
is certain timeline established for the final discussion of the 
issues on the agenda. And those GC members who do not use the 
internet daily can be assisted by some skilled section's member. 

There would be certainly some introduction time needed but efforts 
invested will be hugly compensated. 

Warmest regards,
Anton



--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, Erica Letzerich <eletzerich@...> 
wrote:
>
> Dear Anton,
> 
> Pardon me but they way you talk you assume every member of the GC 
has full time access to the internet and not only but also the 
knowledge on how to use it. This is not the case. Many GC members 
have not full time access to the internet, and do not know even how 
to use it. Maybe in 10 years from now this will be something 
possible, but currently is not. 
> 
> Erica
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Anton Rozman <anton_rozman@...>
> To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:17:50 AM
> Subject: Theos-World Re:TS - Are we ready for a coup?
> 
> 
> Dear friends,
> 
> What is the main interest of the Theosophical Society as an 
> international institution or common interest of all members of the 
> Theosophical Society? 
> 
> In first place, to neutralize all partial interests of individual 
> members or groups of members which identify themselves with those 
of 
> the Theosophical Society and in that way to be able to realize its 
> objects on the basis of its constitutional platform. In present 
> situation common interest is wholly absent and crippled. 
> 
> The scissors and linen to overcome it are wholly in the hands of 
the 
> elected President. She, and only she, has received a mandate to 
unify 
> the Society under a common interest. She has the power and 
authority 
> to do that. 
> 
> It is obvious that routine proceedings aren't enough to solve 
actual 
> problem. According to Rules and Regulations the President has 
> authority to: ? a special meeting may be called at any time by the 
> President ? the President at his discretion may call such members 
to 
> a meeting for the purpose of study and discussion of any matters 
> concerning the Society that he considers appropriate to lay before 
> them. The meeting may then forward to the President its report on 
> such matters and may make recommendations thereon. Such meetings 
> shall be of a consultative nature without administrative or 
> legislative authority, or may be of a legislative nature upon the 
> decision of the General Council taken at least one year in advance. 
> In the event the President does not himself attend such a meeting 
he 
> may appoint the Vice-President or some other member of the General 
> Council to preside in his stead.
> 
> On the basis of these Regulations and with the use of internet 
> technology an extended discussion panel can be formed to address 
> important critical issues. With making such discussion panel public 
> the Theosophical Society would show to its members and public in 
> general that it is able to overcome divisions and find a common 
> interest according to the philosophy the Society is promoting. 
> 
> This is, in my opinion, the only way out from the death alley we 
are 
> catched in.
> 
> Warmest regards,
> Anton
> 
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> 
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