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The Purpose of this NewsletterWith the publication of this newsletter, the Board of Directors is attempting to improve its communication with the club membership; hopefully, its contents will serve to answer questions you may have and to further your understanding of what your Board of Directors is doing to help improve the club. While news items of potential interest to club members will appear on the home page of the EPTC webpage, they will be brief. Articles presented here will be more lengthy and, hopefully, provide more detailed information. Any questions, comments or suggestions for future articles may be directed to Jamey Burns at jamey@essexpaddle.com or any memeber of the Board of Directors. Thank you.
Changes Enacted to Bylaws
At the annual shareholder's meeting on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 there were a total of five changes made to the club's bylaws. It should be noted that three of these were proposed by the board of directors; two were recommended from those present at the meeting. These changes are as follows:Article 2, Section 2
Inactive shareholders shall be charged 50% of the current dues and assessments.
comment: Previously, inactive shareholders could allow such dues balances to accrue against the value of their share. Now, these annual dues are payable thirty days after receipt.
Article 2, Section 4
Each membership shall entitle two adults and children under the age of 25 permanently residing in the same household to use the club facilities and the privileges of holding office, entering debate, making motions and serving on committees.
comment: The old provision stipulated "minors". More young people may choose to continue to live at home. This provision will take this into account.
Article 2, Section 4
A junior membership shall entitle one or two persons 30 years of age or younger, who have established separate households, to the privileges of membership. This junior membership will be assessed at 50% of the prevailing annual dues.
comment: This is an addition to the existing wording; it is an attempt to offer financial assistance to younger members.
Article 4, Section 7
The annual meeting of shareholders shall be held in the spring of each calendar year.
comment: With more activity occurring earlier in the fall of the calendar year, it is felt this change will enable new officers, board members and the dues structure to be in place before a season begins.
Article 5, Section 11
The Board of Directors of the Corporation shall consist of at least seven but not more than nine members, four of whom shall be the officers elected as hereinafter provided. Allowance is made for up to two directors to be annual members.
comment: Previously, only shareholders could serve on the board. Officers must still be shareholders.
Slate for 2009-10 is Approved
The following slate of officers and members of the board of directors for the club for the 2009-10 season was elected at the annual meeting on Sunday, April 5th, 2009. Elected to serve a one year term on the board of directors are Sarah Whitney, Greg Faucher and Gary MacElhiney. The following are elected to hold office for a one year term for the position indicated: secretary, Betsy Bergstrom; treasurer, Paul Dubey; vice-president, Martin Griswold; president, Jamey Burns.