After several working sessions where discussion centered on past associations, what organizations are presently available to leaders in the volunteer management field, and the future of the movement, it was time to take a consensus of the members as to the direction of the movement. Before moving forward, two key votes were needed. The outcome of these votes would determine the congress’s subsequent direction.

Question: Will a new national entity be created?

Motion made by Joanna Johnson, seconded by Gretchen Jordan that a new national entity would be created.

Discussion -Is there a need to create a national entity? This vote will be taken to create a national entity with the thought of future growth to an international one. Discussion was also brought forth on the question of should we just collaborate with other organizations? We are gathered because there was a June meeting where a question was asked if there was a need for a new organization. This Congress was to get everyone together to make this decision. Possibly this may be premature, may want to look at other options.

Vote Taken:
YES 57
No 0

Question: Will it be a national membership association?

Motion made by Joan Brown, Emma Johns seconded that this will be a national membership association.

Discussion-will there be some liberty as to structure of the association. We are not yet voting on an organizational chart or structure. May not be able to vote without input from association (such as DOVIA) who sent them here. There was some fear of individual membership as opposed to organizational membership. Vote on table does not exclude any entity.

Vote Taken:
YES 58
NO 0
ABSTAIN 5

NOTE: Delegate numbers vary