JAVS Summer 1998

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American Viola Society PROPOSAL FOR THE RESTRUCTURiNG OF THE INTERNATIONAL VIOLA GESELLSCHAFT Friday, 17 July 1998

THREE-YEAR OBJECTIVES: To reorganize and restructure the IVG

1. Complete the by-laws revision, which is in progress. 2. Implement fair and equitable election procedures. 3. Formulate and institute a financial reporting procedure. 4. Begin a process of national Section development.

OFFICERS:

President-David Dalton Executive Secretary for Section Development-Dwight Pounds

Assistant Executive Secretary-European leadership to nominate three candidates for selec tion by IVG President. (Note: The Europeans preferred to elect this position, which was acceptable to the IVG Reorganization Board.) Treasurer-Ann Frederking (with Henry Janzen's approval and her acceptance)

Vice President-elected or appointed by current European leadership Secretary-elected or appointed by current European leadership

NOTE: It would be to the Society's advantage if European candidates had fax and e-mail capabilities; the Assistant Executive Secretary should be bilingual and be able and willing to do translations. STIPULATIONS: Maintain Incorporation in Germany. All but 5-10% of current IVG treasury balance to be transferred to a bank convenient to the new Treasurer and acceptable to the President. Current IVG financial account to remain open. A complete list of all members within the active Sections to be delivered to the President as soon as possible. Progress with by-laws revision to remain in place, especially concerning officer travel. IMMEDIATE GOALS: Provide all IVG members with a current roster of active sections and their membership. Publish an International Viola Journal once a year to include information on events and activities: possibilities include cooperation with The Strad Provide a complete annual financial accounting. Continue collaboration and cooperation between Europeans and North Americans in sponsor ship of International Viola Congresses.

These objectives and the structure are intended to guide the organization through the next three years, a time of transition. They are not meant to be renewable.