>I assume the current BOD members are willing to stay on or be re-elected (however you want to word it, I hope to offend no one). How many seats are there on the BOD? <
The at-large directors are composed of a maximum of 5 members, there are no provisions in the bylaws which perscribe exactly how many at-large members there are supposed to be. We had 4 members for a while, but one of them very rarely came to any meetings (I personally never met the guy). We decided to reduce the number to 3, partly so that it was easier to get enough folks together to form a quorem, necessary to make descisions on club business. This was done my unanimous decision by the officers and remaining board members. The bylaws require that open at-large positions (or officers positions) be filled at the next club meeting provided that members are notified of the upcoming election 10 days prior to the election.
Marvin's question about the nominating committee. This was discussed at the BOD meeting last night, seems to me that as the two most recent resignations occured only in the last 3 days I think we are on top of things, sheesh! Please remember, the nominating committee is no big deal. The committee is choosen from the membership by the president. The committee comes up with a slate of recommended officers (basically people that can commit to making it to club meetings and BOD meetings and seem to be responsible). ANYONE can run for ANY office at the elections meeting. You do not need to be on the slate that is put forward.
The official elections are supposed to be in December. The election that is going to take place on Oct 2nd (saturday) is only supposed to be for the 3 open positions, however, I'm going to post a poll in a few minutes which will allow the membership to choose to move the December elections forward to Oct. 2nd so that we don't have to have folks in positions for just two months and then be voted on again.
If you have more questions about the election process etc. please read the bylaws. If you are serious about running for an office (Sherry I wasn't kidding) please understand that it is a significant commitment. If you cannot make regular meetings, and are not into doing a lot of work for zero $ (only occasional thanks) then please do not run.
The at-large directors are composed of a maximum of 5 members, there are no provisions in the bylaws which perscribe exactly how many at-large members there are supposed to be. We had 4 members for a while, but one of them very rarely came to any meetings (I personally never met the guy). We decided to reduce the number to 3, partly so that it was easier to get enough folks together to form a quorem, necessary to make descisions on club business. This was done my unanimous decision by the officers and remaining board members. The bylaws require that open at-large positions (or officers positions) be filled at the next club meeting provided that members are notified of the upcoming election 10 days prior to the election.
Marvin's question about the nominating committee. This was discussed at the BOD meeting last night, seems to me that as the two most recent resignations occured only in the last 3 days I think we are on top of things, sheesh! Please remember, the nominating committee is no big deal. The committee is choosen from the membership by the president. The committee comes up with a slate of recommended officers (basically people that can commit to making it to club meetings and BOD meetings and seem to be responsible). ANYONE can run for ANY office at the elections meeting. You do not need to be on the slate that is put forward.
The official elections are supposed to be in December. The election that is going to take place on Oct 2nd (saturday) is only supposed to be for the 3 open positions, however, I'm going to post a poll in a few minutes which will allow the membership to choose to move the December elections forward to Oct. 2nd so that we don't have to have folks in positions for just two months and then be voted on again.
If you have more questions about the election process etc. please read the bylaws. If you are serious about running for an office (Sherry I wasn't kidding) please understand that it is a significant commitment. If you cannot make regular meetings, and are not into doing a lot of work for zero $ (only occasional thanks) then please do not run.