Our interest arose over the fact that by-laws of the Kentucky Historical Society do not provide for adequate democratic process that includes representational participation by members of the Society.

 

Moreover, although the Society is a private non-profit corporation, its presiding officer is the governor of the State of Kentucky. As such, the Society is subject to repeated political reformations by succeeding administrations, whose objectives & policies may not always be aligned with the interests of the members of the Society.

 

Additionally, the apparent inherent conflict in the operations of The Kentucky Historical Society, both as a private non-profit corporation & simultaneously as a government operated entity, places the Society's by-laws in conflict with state statutes, & positions the Society itself at risk for lawful violations.

 

To this effect, the Concerned Members of the Kentucky Historical Society organized to effect remedies that provide lawful compliance together with adequacy & stability of public service by the Society, to insure the highest levels of communication & service among members, interested parties, & the governing bodies, in service to the goals & objectives of The Kentucky Historical Society.

 

 

The Concerned Members of the Kentucky Historical Society share this goal & are eager to assist The Kentucky Historical Society in meeting its mission. However, it should be noted that the two organizations are separate & distinctive.

 

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