The British Exotic Keepers Society

[Windy]

If your serious about forming BEKS, as a society then shouldn't you first be looking to form, the foundations of the society, a committee consisting of Chairman, Vice, Secretary, Treasurer etc, and a team of staff such as Editors, Legislations Officer. PR Team etc. I see you have a list of interested parties, so perhaps think now about nominations for these positions. A society runs on rules, these need to be drafted now, Aims etc. Get the structure of the society sorted first, then the content, you'll find it a lot easier to be organized I think and the society stronger for a little fore thought. If there is a membership subscription, this should be in place at the very beginning, how are you going to enforce it in the future ? drop members if they don't want to subscribe ? then you'll need a society bank account. Think it all through first before rushing into things

Just my 2 cents worth.

Sue x

[9Red]

Originally Posted by TWGarland

Ok i've re-worded and slightly changed a few things about the introduction. I think it reads a little better now. I'll post both versions so you can compare.

This is the original version:-

BEKS is a reptile society for all of Britain. Not just one county. BEKS was made to educate the British public that not all herps (or better known as reptiles) are the murdering psychopaths everyone believes them to be!
We at BEKS believe why should people be told what they cannot own as a pet? Owning reptiles and breeding them is a very popular hobby and steadily growing all around the world. They're exotic and unusual pets! This is why we are willing to fight for our right to own these beautiful creatures, as they are our pets and even our family.
Supporting BEKS!

BEKS has gained a huge level of support even within it's first few days of being organised. Mainly from Reptile Forums UK where BEKS originated. The long list of names of members is ever growing and hopes to reach a scale of where BEKS will be heard as a society which made a stand for the reptile hobby.



Ok now is my version:-

BEKS is a new national reptile society, not just encompassing one county, but Britain in its entirety. BEKS was founded to educate the British public about herps ( better known as reptiles), exotic mammals and invertebrates as these increasingly popular pets are equally misunderstood, stereotyped and condemned.
We at BEKS believe that under most circumstances no one should be dictated to as to what they can and cannot own as a pet, as long as they can adequately provide for their animals. Owning and breeding exotic species is fast becoming a very popular hobby and steadily growing all around the world. The purpose of BEKS is to spread the word, we are willing to fight for our right to own these beautiful creatures, as they are our beloved pets and even our family.
Supporting BEKS!

BEKS has gained a huge level of support even within it's first few days of being organised. Mainly from Reptile Forums UK where BEKS originated. The long list of members is ever growing and hopes to reach a scale where BEKS will be recognised as a society which made a stand for the reptile hobby, publicising to those who may know only little about the hobby the real state of play within the exotics industry.


So what do you think? I won't be offended if you want to stick with the original though, don't worry!

Cheers

Excellent job, well written - this is the sort of standard of writing I think we should be aiming for.

[Josh-sama]

Originally Posted by Windy

If your serious about forming BEKS, as a society then shouldn't you first be looking to form, the foundations of the society, a committee consisting of Chairman, Vice, Secretary, Treasurer etc, and a team of staff such as Editors, Legislations Officer. PR Team etc. I see you have a list of interested parties, so perhaps think now about nominations for these positions. A society runs on rules, these need to be drafted now, Aims etc. Get the structure of the society sorted first, then the content, you'll find it a lot easier to be organized I think and the society stronger for a little fore thought. If there is a membership subscription, this should be in place at the very beginning, how are you going to enforce it in the future ? drop members if they don't want to subscribe ? then you'll need a society bank account. Think it all through first before rushing into things

Just my 2 cents worth.

Sue x

We are.
Once we have the site content sorted and site made, we will announce these people in the positions.

We're looking for small Paypal donations towards the site, but they're not required. I don't want to charge people money just to turn around and say we've failed.

I want us to be a steady membership and then introduce a small subscription fee.

[Ozgi]

I claim founder member status as it originated in my thread!

[Josh-sama]

I've started writing a list of the "Main Staff" for the society.

Joel lastname - Founder / Society Representitive
Josh Evans - Web Manager / Society President
Firstname lastname - Society Vice President
Firstname lastname - Accountant

Firstname lastname - Membership Administrator

Firstname lastname - Content Editor
Firstname lastname - Content Editor #2

Firstname lastname - Society Representitive #3
Firstname lastname - Society Representitive #4
Firstname lastname - Society Advertiser
Firstname lastname - Society Advertiser #2

This isn't to stick, but rather a guide line of how we might do it.
Corrections / Critisism are welcome!


Edit:

Ozgi tch! LOL

[TWGarland]

Originally Posted by 9Red

Excellent job, well written - this is the sort of standard of writing I think we should be aiming for.

Thank you. It could always be improved upon though.

Josh-sama if theres anything else i could help with just let me know. If you need anything writing up just tell me what you want said and i'll get to it. Just PM me the details

[SNAKEWISPERA]

Wont need a accountant, its free to join up

[Ozgi]

I'd be happy to do any administrative work you need doing. I spend most of my life on here, I may aswell put it to some use, lol!

[Morgoth]

Good job guys, can't wait to see the site when its finished.

[JAM3S]

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