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.
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...
Adding an article supporting creation of Teams within the larger AAVC
Adding definitions for Club activities not supported in the current by-laws (Family Memberships, Board Members at Large)
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.