In Montreal we asked for members' priorities for the above areas and 52 members responded in the short time left at the festival. Now we want to hear from you. My Thoughts as Chairman I am optimistic about the coming year. Here are some questions, comments and thoughts. Please contact me or the board to let us know your input.
Clearer communication is needed so members can understand what was and is happening.
The Life Membership was not working in its previous form. We want to work out any problems with Life Members who feel the organization has betrayed them in not fulfilling the contract the IJA created with them. We are looking into whether there are any other viable options and the purpose of Life Membership, both from an organization's and a member's point of view. Last year, the board decided to have one vote for each family membership. Some have expressed that this was a mistake.