[Psml] PSML Digest, Vol 7, Issue 11

[AWentworth at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/28/2007 9:22:46 PM Central Daylight Time,  
psml-request at usps.org writes:

As the  Ch/Mem/Com of Pennsway (PA) Squadron, I would like to know  
what  ?deals? have been made or ?assurances given? that we must accept  
anyone from any  Auxiliary ?unconditionally? into our Squadron or the  
National  Organization.

If an individual can not pass a security clearance, why  MUST we  
accept them into USPS -- this seams contrary to our  membership  
requirements which gave Squadrons the privilege to not accept  certain  
undesirables from our midst.

D/Lt John R.  Gill, AP



John, and All,
 
It sounds like there may have been a misunderstanding in that message  about 
membership transfers. As R/C Ojeda pointed out, I know of no "deal" or  hidden 
assurances, and I believe any such would be contrary to our  bylaws anyway. 
R/C Al Lakin and the Committee on Rules would be a factual souce  about the 
Bylaws.
 
My understanding is that Cdr Dick Remski's comments are correct about  
squadron's rights. I believe the squadrons still retain their option for setting  
the bar of membership wherever it reasonably suits, so long as they use the  
criteria consistently and don't discriminate against the protected classes, and  
so long as their criteria include the national requirements listed in  the 
Operations Manual and on the MemCom-1 form. 
 
A telephone call to a ComRules member or a MemCom member should clarify  
whatever speculations that continue. I was present at Jacksonville, and have  read 
the minutes, and I found nothing that indicates a change in the membership  
procedures, with the exception of the exam waiver, which is a temporary  change.
 
P/R/C Alan Wentworth, SN



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