NACCS Board Presents four Resolutions for Member Discussion and Vote. Voting details will be emailed to membership.
These resolutions are for member review and discussion. Current Members as of September 6 will be eligiable to vote. Voting details will be emailed to Members. If you do not receive an email with instructions and you believe you are eligiable to vote please contact naccs @ naccs.org for verification.
Resolution #1
Institute an opening blessing and acknowledgement of Indigenous Communities at all future NACCS annual gatherings.
Submitted by: Indigenous Caucus
WHEREAS it is important that as Chicana/o scholars, activists and community members we continue to build positive relationships and acknowledgement of Indigenous communities and the First Nations/Indigenous Peoples of each site of our annual gathering.
WHEREAS it is appropriate and respectful to begin with a traditional blessing to inaugurate the annual NACCS conference.
WHEREAS it is important to create a space that acknowledges the ancestors of each territory and/or the traditional elders and/or leaders of local Indigenous communities, inclusive of our own Xicana/o spiritual elders.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the annual NACCS Chair work with the annual Indigenous Caucus representatives and conference site foco representatives to ensure that every annual conference begin with a traditional blessing.
Bylaw Implications: None
Cost: We are asking NACCS to consider an appropriate financial compensation within a $50- $300 possible honorarium to be determined by the Chair and Indigenous Caucus representatives, as to what is deemed appropriate and possible during each year.
The following Pro/Con statements were produced by the Board for members to consider in their discussion and vote.
Pro: This resolution would institutionalize, with minimal cost to the organization, a connection to indigenous practices important to Chicana/o studies.
Continue to Resolution #2
Resolution #2
TO BRING THE 2013 NATIONAL NACCS CONFERENCE TO SAN ANTONIO
Submitted by: Tejas Foco
WHEREAS the site for the 2013 national NACCS conference has been determined to be Rocky Mountain under the rotation adopted by the membership in 2003 and there is critical interest from the NACCS-Tejas Foco to host the event in San Antonio;
WHEREAS the Latina/o population in Texas continues to grow while reactionary politicians continue to perpetuate false narratives about our community;
WHEREAS the attacks on ethnic studies and Chicana/o studies continues to grow across the nation and in Texas, as evidenced by the battles over the curriculum in Texas text books;
WHEREAS the threat to Mexican-American studies in the state of Texas grows and efforts to slash the budgets of centers for Mexican-American studies continue;
WHEREAS NACCS can build and show support for Mexican-American studies in Texas by bringing the national conference to San Antonio;
WHEREAS there is critical institutional support from universities in San Antonio;
WHEREAS Arturo Madrid and Norma Cantu have explored sources of institutional funding;
WHEREAS the opportunities for these sources of funding may not exist in subsequent years;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 2013 national NACCS conference will be held in San Antonio, TX.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the previously agree upon rotation will resume after the 2012 conference with the Rocky Mountain hosting.
Bylaws Implications: This would change the conference rotation schedule that was voted on by members in 2003.
Pro: With the ability to finance conferences becoming increasingly difficult, the opportunity for some dedicated funds to subsidize the conference would be fiscally responsible for the organization. Additionally , as the resolution implies, Texas is an important battle ground state for anti-ethnic studies movements and the presence of NACCS may provide critical support to combat these attacks.
Continue to Resolution #3
Resolution #3
Add a Conference Foco Advisor to the National Board
Submitted by: NACCS National Board & Southern California Foco
WHEREAS, in any given year there should be a national board member who represents the conference/Foco region.
WHEREAS, the regional foco is encouraged to co-sponsor and co-organize conference wide events, such as noche de cultura.
WHEREAS, communication with the regional foco during the conference planning year is imperative.
WHEREAS, a national conference is strengthened by its local flavor.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a new advisory position be created for the purpose of working with the national board to organize and plan the national conference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this position will be for one year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that they will have full voting rights on the national board
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this person will be elected by the regional Foco and is not subject to a national election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this person participates on the monthly board conference calls as it relates to the conference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this person commits to minimum monthly communication with their foco members and the national board, specifically the Chair-elect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this person nominates one speaker on behalf of the Foco for the thematic plenary at the national conference.
Bylaw Implications:
This position would be added to article IV of the by-laws that stipulates the officers that comprise the national board. Additionally a description of the position, term and duties will be added to article V.
Cost: NACCS will incur the cost of midyear meeting travel related expenses if the Foco rep is not within a reasonable driving distance to the conference site.
Continue to Resolution #4
Resolution #4
RESOLUTION TO INCREASING MEMBERSHIP DUES
Submitted by: Northern California Foco
WHEREAS, it has been 8 years since the dues structure has changed and the top category for an individual is $125.00 – A member with income $75,000 and Over;
WHEREAS, NACCS collects dues on an annual basis;
WHEREAS, the tough economy has forced NACCS to be even more efficient and effective with existing limited resources;
WHEREAS, the costs for programming and other expenses has continued to grow;
WHEREAS, NACCS spends income from member dues and other revenue sources on its strategic goals and core programs with the acknowledgment of its members;
WHEREAS, the NACCS national board will continue to seek ways to improve the return on member dollars;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that NACCS increase its dues structures across all membership categories, excluding students, retirees and lifetime membership by 5%. The dues structure would look as follows:
- $47 Member with Income under $20,000
- $63 Member with Income $20,000 – $34,999
- $74 Member with Income $35,000 – $44,999
- $84 Member with Income $45,000 – $54,999
- $95 Member with Income $55,000 – $64,999
- $105 Member with income $65,000 – $74,999
- $150 Member with income $75,000 – $84,999
- $175 Member with income $85,000 – $94,999
- $200 Member with income $95,000 and Over
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that NACCS start the new dues structure in January 2012.