Good question... the main question. Who decides when and how a community
dissolves? Why is it necessary now, in this particular time and
circumstances? Who profits by this and who steps up to fill the place?
I am better at asking questions than giving answers .. hopefully good
questions that allow what is timely to dissolve, to do so.... and what
needs to emerge, to also do so....
I stand with the Field in the process, listening....
Warmly
Eimear
On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 11:44 AM, amenahkern@xxxxxxxxx [ConstellationTalk] <
ConstellationTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello,
What are the reasons behind the dissolution?
Please let us know,
Warmly,
Amena Kern
On 21.10.2014, at 12:47, Heiki Eesmaa heiki.eesmaa@xxxxxxxxx
[ConstellationTalk] <ConstellationTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank you for this information.
It seems no wonder to me that such an NGO is wrapping up. The ends are
commendable but vague, unlikely to attract the means necessary to achieve
the ends.
Just part and parcel of the process :)
all the best
Heiki
On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM, Chris Walsh chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[ConstellationTalk] <ConstellationTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi everyone
For those of you who don't know ISCA is the International Systemic
Constellation Association. It is the umbrella international organisation
for systemic constellation work.
Below you will find an email sent out to all its members calling for a
vote to dissolve ISCA. Dissolution requires 75% of voting members to vote
yes for the dissolution.
This has been instigated by the board without any process for debate or
discussion being set in place. The internet voting process amongst members
has now been opened by the board. Voting will close on November 7.
As this is a significant development in the field, I invite anyone who
wants to, to use constellation talk to discuss the relative merits of
keeping ISCA going or shutting it down.
Cheers
Chris Walsh
Melbourne, Australia
ph +61 (0)3 9487 4647
www.cwalsh.com.au
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: ISCA Network <admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 10:41 PM
Subject: End of an Era - Call for online General Assembly
To: Christopher Walsh <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*Dear Christopher Walsh*,
ISCA’s Board and Lutz Bessel our Business Manager have been involved over
the last months in an intense process, discussion and debate regarding
ISCA’s future. This process has included physical meetings, online
exchanges and several Organisational Constellations that have helped us
clarify the dynamics, options and decisions regarding our organisation.
It is now time to share this process with all members and request their
support in the decision we have unanimously reached.
*First a brief summary of the facts:*
- ISCA was founded in May 2007 and legally registered under German
Law as a non profit organisation. Current membership has remained stable
at
around 250 for the past 4 years.
- Over the years a number of initiatives have been launched,
originating from the Board, from ISCA’s two gatherings and from
suggestions
received from members. These have included: Research Project, Curriculum
Documentation, Ethics, Project Sponsorship. After some initial interest
and
support, actual member involvement in these activities at any one point in
time can be counted with a single hand.
- The income from the annual Membership fee of Euros 60 is not
sufficient to cover the expenses of an organisation like ISCA, especially
regarding its possibility to fund website developments, research and other
activities to further ISCA’s objectives and development. To illustrate
this
point the difference between income and expenses for 2011, 2012 and 2013
has been respectively EU 2.759, (6.942) and (5.836).
The Board observes lots of activity in the worldwide Constellations
community and given the previous assessment, has reached the conclusion
that although there is energy, interest and activity regarding
Constellations, the time is not yet right for an open, all inclusive
organisation like ISCA. It is possible that the field still needs to mature
into a clearer structure of national organisations and possibly also, there
will at some point be a requirement for an international body that helps to
regulate our activities. This is well beyond ISCA’s terms of reference and
the vision and mission that have guided us.
*Call for online General Assembly to dissolve ISCA*
As a result of the process and discussions outlined above and in
accordance with ISCA’s Charter of Association the Board is convening an
Online General Assembly to be held between October 19th and November 2nd,
2014. At this General Assembly, members will be asked to vote on the
Board’s proposal to DISSOLVE the Association in accordance with the process
established in the Charter and according to German Law. You will receive
via e-mail the necessary instructions regarding the online secure voting
procedure. For its approval, the proposed dissolution requires *75%* of
the votes issued at this General Assembly.
The Charter establishes that any funds remaining after dissolving the
Association shall be donated to: “Häuser der Hoffnung – Schulbildung für
die Dritte Welt, gemeinnütziger e.V., c/o Weber, Schlosshof 6, D-69168,
Wiesloch, www.haeuser-der-hoffnung.org, which shall use them exclusively
for charity purposes”. This charity’s name in English translates as: “Homes
of Hope – Schooling for the Third World” and its activities are mainly
based in Mali (Africa) where it teaches young girls competencies that
improve their work prospects.
It is also important to note that the International Systemic Intensive
held annually at Bernried (close to Münich, Germany) will continue under
the organisation and leadership of Lutz Bessel.
*The Board’s proposal*
*The ISCA Board and its Business Manager have unanimously reached the
conclusion that ISCA is not at this time a viable organisation and propose
to this online General Assembly the Association’s dissolution in accordance
with ISCA’s charter.*
*In case of this vote being approved by 75% of voting members at the
Assembly, the Board will be mandated by this General Assembly to complete
the Association’s dissolution as established by its Charter and by German
Law. This mandate will extend if necessary beyond the current Board’s
period that expires in May 2015.*
*If the vote is not approved by the necessary majority, the Board will
call for the election of a new Board and hand over its mandate in May,
2015.*
*YES*
*NO*
*Membership and renewal fees*
Between now and November 2nd, 2014, member registration and renewals has
been suspended. If dissolution is approved, membership and renewals will no
longer be available at the ISCA site. If the General Assembly does not
approve dissolution by the required vote, membership and renewals will once
again become available.
We thank you for your support over these years and please let us have any
questions regarding this process at *info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.*
*Clare Crombie (President)*
*Brendan O’Brien (Vice President)*
*Tomás Kohn (Treasurer)*
*Lutz Bessel (Business Manager)*
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