First UDU post-Boston conference board teleconference

The teleconference took place on October 24, 2011

The primary purpose was to take stock of the decisions and recommendations at the Boston conference of October 8, 2011 and agree on the next steps.

The meeting also adopted the report of the teleconference of October 2, 2011 as presented.

The Boston conference was well attended by participants who travelled from many places and our hosts in Massachusetts. FDC was officially represented and made a statement.

1. The main item for the Boston conference was the National Recovery Plan (NRP). Participants praised the plan for its clarity, substance and recommendations. After extensive interactive discussion the report was adopted as an alternative development model to NRM’s failed policies. At the request of some participants who endorsed the plan but needed more time to submit written comments, the deadline was extended to December 31, 2011.

2. Delegations commended the committee (now board) for excellent work and timely completion of what it was mandated to do and more in a short time of three months during summer vacation season. Extra work included creation of the website, email addresses of board members, the letterhead and diplomatic outreach.

3. Based on this outstanding performance, experience and contacts gained, the momentum built and mutually-reinforcing inter-committee member networks established, delegations passed a motion without a dissenting voice approving continuation of board members that were elected in Los Angeles on July 9, 2011 to serve UDU. To avoid any ambiguity, the board confirmed at this teleconference that board members were mandated to continue to serve UDU.

4. The board was mandated to re-examine all articles of the UDU constitution.

5. Discussion on the next steps was postponed to the next meeting because there was not enough time.

6. The decision on the status of the eighth member of the board will be taken up at the next meeting.