Our Goals
Our Goals (read our complete mission)
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Transition to a new board comprised of new, diverse voices within six months
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Draft a transition plan in collaboration with Trans Resistance, the resigned volunteer workforce, and other community leaders of colors
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Initiate process for bylaw revisions that enact a democratic governance structure that ensures that multiple voices within the organization and from the community are heard
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A Pride organization that focuses on community, social justice, and uplifting those from BITQPOC communities instead of corporations interested in capturing the monied LGBTQ market
What a Substantive Boston Pride Transformation Plan Should Include
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A clear 6 month timeline for replacing the current board members in two phases (to maintain continuity and facilitate on-boarding of new board members)
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Many board members have served for at least ten years. Linda DiMarco has been on the board for 20 years.
End the absolute rule of the board; revise bylaws to adopt a democratic governance structure
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The current bylaws give the board absolute power. The board is not accountable to anyone. There are no power sharing governance structures; no checks and balances; no term limits
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Volunteers who chair the committees that do the majority of the work have no power
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There are no policies and procedures in place. The board makes decisions on a case to case basis behind closed doors
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Make amends with the resigned volunteer workforce and LGBTQ leaders of color who have been calling for a transformation, and work collaboratively with them to draft and execute a transition plan
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Pride’s current transformation plan allows the current board to select the people who select the next board. It’s a fancy strategy for controlling the process and maintaining power.