Natorg Setup Questions 1

Thanks to Barry and Celia for this list.

Following are a list of Ten main questions, broken down into sub questions.

These will not be the only questions to be voted on, but these do seem to be some of the most discussed topics.

In the email that has been sent to you, please reply and put your vote into the square brackets.

Should the constitution of the Natorg be set up so that it is able to do the following, now or in the future:

If you prefer, you can answer these questions by email to scrutineers@natorg.sf.org.nz.


1a Should the Natorg administer and fund the fan awards? Yes No
1b If yes, should this be something the Natorg does immediately, or in the longer term? Now
Later

2a If funds are available should the Natorg provide seed loans to help ConComs to establish the national convention? Yes No
2b If yes, should this be something the Natorg does immediately, or in the longer term? Now
Later

3a Should the Natorg administer the fan database, for continuity purposes? Yes No
3b If yes, should this be something the Natorg does immediately, or in the longer term? Now
Later

4a Should the NatOrg issue an update to members on a periodic basis? Yes No
4b If yes, on what basis?
Two-monthly A
Quarterly B
Six-monthly C
Annually D
On an ad-hoc basis as needed, but at least annually E

5a If funds are available, should the NatOrg make bailout grants to Cons that struggle financially (assuming they meet good business criteria) Yes No
5b If yes, should this be something the Natorg does immediately, or in the longer term? Now
Later

6a Should the NatCon relief fund (if any) be kept separate from other NatOrg funds? Yes No

7a How should NatOrg membership by NatCon attendees be handled?
ConCom collects Natorg fees on behalf (people opt in to NatOrg and pay extra) A
ConCom pays a licence fee per attendee to NatOrg for running the awards etc. As a part of that, attendees have the option of a free membership to NatOrg (licence fee added to Con fee) B
As for B but attendees are automatically joined to NatOrg unless they explicitly opt out. C
NatOrg membership is completely separate (e.g. NatOrg has a booth at the convention where people may join) D

8a Should the NatOrg pursue discount arrangements with retailers? Yes No
8b If yes, should this be something the Natorg does immediately, or in the longer term? Now
Later

9a Should the NatOrg administer the website, for continuity purposes? Yes No
9b If yes, should this be something the Natorg does immediately, or in the longer term? Now
Later

10a Should the NatOrg own the domain name (sf.org.nz) for continuity purposes? Yes No
Note: This would require sf.org.nz to be redelegated from its current holder (Stella Nova).
10b If yes, should this be something the Natorg does immediately, or in the longer term? Now
Later

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