nsche Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I am involved with a BOF (SKP Genies) that is not certified. Some have suggested that we should become a C-BOF. I have been looking around and can not figure out what advantages would accrue to a C-BOF. What is the advantage of a C-BOF? Do the advantages outweigh the paperwork involved? Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Contact the officers of a couple of the certified BoFs and get their opinions, the club office will send your BoF officers information on the certification process too. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxCowboy Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 What, pray tell, is a BoF? Jeff & Laurie South Texas Hounds: Auggie (beer drinking English Cocker Spaniel) Angus (five pounds of bad azz chihuahua) Homebase: 2015 Heartland 365 Key West -- The "Uno Mas" The Office: 2016 Crossroads Hill Country 26RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 What, pray tell, is a BoF? Birds of a Feather...special interest groups. Go to the main Escapees website, sign in to your member account where you can read about the BOFs and see the list. It's also in the magazine and, I assume, the new Xscapers website. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpatrickc Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 BOF is "Birds of a Feather" I'm not sure what C-BOF is. 2006 Chevy Duramax, DRW, ext cab, Long bed, Reese 18K hitch 2011 Carriage Cameo Ham radio operator, WA3UOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsche Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 BOF is "Birds of a Feather" I'm not sure what C-BOF is. C-BOF is a certified BOF. A certified BOF has certain requirements for organization and reporting while a non-certified BOF does not. Some non-certified BOFs are not organized with officers etc. (like the Boomers) and probably most do not have by-laws. Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyburns Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Good morning, I will try to shed some light on the requirements to become a Certified BOF. The information below is from the Escapees website. Rules for BOF Certification BOFs meeting specific criteria may apply for certification. Certification is purely optional, but in order for BOFs to receive certified status, they must agree to the rules of certification. To Qualify: • Certified BOFs must abide by established BOF directives and bylaws mandated by Escapees RV Club. • Certified BOFs must maintain at least 150 member-families to be eligible. BOFs that drop below this number will be reviewed to determine if the lower level of activity is temporary or if, indeed, the decreased number is due to diminished interest. • Certified BOFs must elect at least two officers from different families, e.g. membership coordinator and treasurer. They may elect more officers if they so choose. • An election must be held every two years. There are no term limits. • Certified BOFs must meet at every Escapade. Additional official meetings may be called. • The Escapees name must be incorporated with the BOF’s certified name. The house-in-awagon logo is required to be part of the BOF logo. • In the event of the dissolution of a BOF, all obligations shall be paid and any remaining assets shall be sent to the Escapees RV Club. Escapees, Inc. shall not be liable for any debts incurred by the BOF. Certified BOFs Will Receive: • A certificate of certification from Escapees, Inc. • Special consideration at Escapades for meeting space and recruitment purposes. • An invitation to join chapters in the Parade of Flags ceremonies at Escapades. • An Escapees Voice Message mailbox. • More formal recognition in Escapees magazine and other Escapees publications when possible. If you have more questions about BOFs, you can email me directly at bof@escapees.com Kelly Burns National BOF Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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