By-Laws Update

At December’s board meeting the board approved the new by-laws. At this point we need all members to give the thumbs up to approve the new by-laws. Not voting means a no.

  • Draft new by-laws can be found HERE.

  • Current by-laws can be found HERE.

Below is a high level view of what has been updated. Please review all information, so you can be prepared to make an educated vote on Monday.

The 3 main updates are...

  1. Adding an article supporting creation of Teams within the larger AAVC

  2. Adding definitions for Club activities not supported in the current by-laws (Family Memberships, Board Members at Large)

  3. Clarifying and defining voting basis for club actions (changes to by-laws, elections, removal of officers, discipline, etc)

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Article 1 - no meaningful changes

Article 2 - Copied purpose from Articles of Incorporation on file with the state (adding the numbered list of functions). Changed "sport of competitive cycling" to "sport of cycling". Added a statement focusing on inclusion and non-discrimination.

Article 3 - Added Family Membership definition. Added parameters for revocation of membership (discipline)

Article 4 - Changes for clarity and compliance with michigan nonprofit code. Added parameters for Family membership voting ( up to two votes per family)

Article 5 - Changed election of board of directors to plurality instead of majority. Added clear processes for new board positions and mid-year vacancies. Removed definitions of most board positions, (to be defined each year in another document outside the by-laws). Added reference to Board Members at Large, to clarify that they get voting rights. Changed board meeting requirements to monthly instead of annually.

Article 6- No meaningful changes

Article 7 - New article (Teams)

Article 8 (formerly 7) - Changed voting basis for affiliation with other organizations from "2/3 vote of the membership" to to 2/3 Board Vote

Article 9 (formerly 8) - Changed dues from "fiscal year" to membership year, with membership year determined by the board.

Article 10 (formerly 9) - No changes

Article 11( formerly 10) - Changed voting basis for amendment of by-laws from "2/3 vote of The Club membership" to 2/3 of votes cast

Article 12(formerly 11) - No meaningful changes.

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