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This might be a question for OLC, but I don't think Friends groups are regulated by the Ohio Revised Code and don't have to follow sunshine laws. It would make sense to have meetings at a time and place convenient for new members, though.</div>
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I have a group of ladies that "saved" our friends' group by agreeing to take over the duties from the 2 ladies that had been running it for a very long time. It has been fairly inactive the last 10 years. </div>
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My question is, are they obligated to host open meetings that all members can attend? Currently they work together to pick a time each month and meet. I asked them to pick a set date so that it could be added to our calendar as a reoccurring event.</div>
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I think they would get more buy in if they let paying members attend and volunteer, I just wasn't sure if they legally had to host an open meeting.</div>
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