In November of 2013 the membership voted to amend rule 4.1. However it was never officially documented and changed in on the website. This is a formal request to update the bylaw as voted on back in 2013.
Old:4.1. The Board of Directors shall consist of seven (7) Club members. The last President, the current President, the current VicePresident, the current Treasurer and three (3) Members At Large, nominated and elected in accordance with Article 6.
Update:4.1. The Board of Directors shall consist of nine (9) Club members. The last President, the current President, the current VicePresident, the current Treasurer, Safety Officer, Secretary, and three (3) Members At Large, nominated and elected in accordance with Article 6.
http://sefsd.org/index.php/ctmenuitem95/ctmenuitem101/1075generalmeetingofnovem ber23rd
The Board of Directors would like to place the responsibility upon itself and not one individual, the Chairman of the Board. Therefore we are allowing members to communicate directly to the The Board of Directors. Communication should be written either physical or virtual. This allows us to document and archive correspondence. It also gives the Board of Directors the choice of where they would like to meet. Guests may be invited to the Board of Directors meetings for input into subject matters. This affects several bylaws.
Old:6.5. The nominees shall be elected to their offices by a simple majority vote of the members present at said meeting. Absentee members shall submit their vote, to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, in writing prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken.
New:6.5. The nominees shall be elected to their offices by a simple majority vote of the members present at said meeting. Absentee members shall submit their vote, to the Board of Directors, in writing prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken.
Old: 7.5. The Board of Directors shall meet on a regular monthly basis at a time and place as directed by the Chairman.
New:7.5. The Board of Directors shall meet on a regular monthly basis at a time and place as directed by the Board of Directors. Guests may be invited at the board’s discretion.
Old:8.1. All complaints shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Directors in writing in a timely manner and carry the signature of the complainant as well as a witness. Both complainant and witness shall be members of the Club.
New:8.1. All complaints shall be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing in a timely manner and carry the signature of the complainant as well as a witness. Both complainant and witness shall be members of the Club.
Old:9.1. These Bylaws may be changed by amendment. The proposed amendment shall be read at a regular meeting, published and disseminated to all members, and shall be voted upon at the next regular Club meeting. The proposed amendment shall be ratified by a simple majority vote of the members present at said meeting. Absentee members shall submit their vote, to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, in writing prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken.
New:9.1. These Bylaws may be changed by amendment. The proposed amendment shall be read at a regular meeting, published and disseminated to all members, and shall be voted upon at the next regular Club meeting. The proposed amendment shall be ratified by a simple majority vote of the members present at said meeting. Absentee members shall submit their vote, to the Board of Directors, in writing prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken.
Old:11.1. The Club shall only be dissolved with the approval of a twothirds (2/3) majority vote of the total membership. This vote shall take place at a meeting arranged by the Board of Directors who shall announce the meeting, in the Club newsletter, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the vote. Absentee members shall submit their vote, to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, in writing prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken.
New:11.1. The Club shall only be dissolved with the approval of a twothirds (2/3) majority vote of the total membership. This vote shall take place at a meeting arranged by the Board of Directors who shall announce the meeting, in the Club newsletter, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the vote. Absentee members shall submit their vote, to the Board of Directors, in writing prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken.
The Board of Directors would like to maintain control of intellectual property (IP) as well as virtual and physical property. This change allows the board to maintain control of virtual assets.
Old:10.1. Equipment, supplies, etc. purchased with Club funds, or purchased by an individual and so designated, shall be the property of the Club (Silent Electric Flyers of San Diego).
New:10.1. Equipment, supplies, etc., physical or virtual (Eg: Online/Internet), purchased with Club funds, or purchased by an individual and so designated, shall be the property of the Club (Silent Electric Flyers of San Diego)..
