It is not uncommon at all for an Executive Board (that is governed by the Kansas Open Meetings Act) to limit or restrict the participation of others that would attend such meeting.
The Executive Council meetings ARE NOT governed by the Kansas Open Meetings Act. USAW Kansas Kids, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation which receives NO public (government) funding.
Should you desire additional information regarding the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA):
Kansas Attorney General - KORA and the Kansas Open Meetings Act:
Kansas Attorney General - KOMA Richard,
I admit that I had been told we were coverd by the Open Meetings Act and I really don't have time to find out if we are or are not but I do know this. There is NO reason that our meetings shouldn't be COMPLETELY open. The votes should be roll call votes and the results should be accompanied by full disclosure of who voted for what. The minutes should be posted within the next two days as well. There should be absolutely NOTHING going on in these meetings that should be withheld from our membership. Secrecy creates a perception of "they are trying to hide something from us" which leads to mistrust. I feel the overwhelming majority of our organization would be in favor of 100% full disclosure.
The vote for a three year deal was NOT unanimous. At least three members voted for a one year deal. It does NOT take two years to figure out and put into place a plan which embraces change. A plan which would create more wrestling opportunities, less burden on our general membership, and more revenue for our organization. It takes passion, dedication, energy, and some hard work but it can be done and should have been done. If the people on the board were not willing to jump outside of the box then they should figure out how to jump off of the board.
