Reimagine AAPG

Proposed Revised Bylaws – 2024

Below are videos and documents related to the proposed revised bylaws.

• Current Draft of Proposed Bylaws & Transition Plan as of 04/03/2024 (Updated to correct typographical errors)
• 2024 Constitution and Bylaws Committee Report – FINAL
• Redline Comparison of Draft for Publication v.4 against Draft Published on 03/26/2024
• Draft of Proposed Bylaws & Transition Plan published as of 03/26/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Reimagine Mean for AAPG Members v.9 (Updated 04/16)
• Discussion Table 05/12/2024
• Divisions, SIGs, TIGs, Committees - Where will I sit?

Alternative Views

• Opposing View from Delegates Cheryl Desforges and Bill DeMis

Endorsements

• AAPG Past Presidents support for proposed bylaws

Infographics & Slides Illustrating Proposed Structure & Process

• AAPG – Board of Directors Infographic
• Who is on the Board of Directors?
• What is the timeline for voting on the proposed bylaws?
• Who votes on the proposed bylaws and what vote threshold must be met for adoption?
• Who is my delegate?

Informational Videos

Reimagine Journey #3: Time to Vote!

An explainer video from AAPG President Hackbarth 15 May 2024

Note: Videos below are based on earlier drafts of the bylaws, for historical reference only

• HoD Forum – February 15 & February 16
  • Includes an overview of AAPG’s financial condition, the paradigm shifts that are needed for AAPG, the process for developing the proposed bylaw, and the process and timeline for a vote.Presenters: Executive Director David Curtiss; HoD Chair, Robert Archer; C&BL Chair, Dan Billman; Parliamentarian, Sarah E. Merkle
  • The presentation portion is substantially identical in both videos. The questions from delegates start at [time stamp] in the February 15 video, and at [time stamp] in the February 16 video.

February 16 – Session #2

February 15 – Session #1

GC Section Bylaws meeting

• February 28, 2024

Bylaws review and straw polls

• March 15, 2024

President Claudia Hackbarth’s Explanation of the Proposed Structure

AAPG Leadership Joint Info Sharing Session – January 8 

• AAPG President Claudia Hackbarth presents an overview of the Reimagine AAPG process and explanation of the proposed structure 

Link: https://vimeo.com/901295968?share=copy#t=8
Password: Reimagine_AAPG