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BellaMarie

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  1. Thank you both for your responses. A motion was made and passed at the January meeting (I can't remember the exact wording) for the Board to go back and reconsider their decision (either back it up with facts or reverse their decision, preferably reverse their decision). A second motion came in before the first one was acted on to reverse the Board's decision, but we had to obviously act on the first motion, which passed. I believe if the Board does not reverse their decision, the membership will overturn it at the next meeting. I serve on our Bylaws committee and have for several years so feel that I know our bylaws pretty well, am just "disturbed" by the fact that this group of officers, who defer the smallest of things to the bylaws committee for interpretation and recommendations, did not consult with the committee and chose to interpret or pull a word or two from a whole section. The bylaws committee has discussed this issue and felt that the Board wrongfully dismissed her from Office, I just wanted further interpretation to support our conclusion. Again, thank you for your timely responses!
  2. Unfortunately, the Board (or two select members) chose to interpret the Bylaws on their own. Nowhere in our Bylaws does it indicate the Board has the right to remove anyone from office. There is an impeachment process, but the person that is suspended currently does not fit under any of the reasons listed for impeachment. The Regular Membership votes and approves all Bylaw amendments. In the past there have been others elected to office who were not able to be sworn in at the January meeting and then were sworn in at the February meeting.
  3. Our nominations are held in November and elections in December. A member was Elected to a Trustee position. Our bylaws state "All newly elected officers shall take the following Oath of Office before the Regular Members at the January Regular Membership monthly meeting: "I do hereby pledge..." Between the time the member was Elected and Sworn in, the member was written up and suspended for a period of 30-days, not allowing the elected member to take the Oath of Office at the January meeting. At the January meeting, the Officers informed the membership of their decision to remove this person from office for two reasons - one because they couldn't take the Oath of Office in January, and the other because the person is no longer a member in good standing. *See Below* The argument at the meeting was that the person was a member in good standing at the time of their nomination and election (our bylaws state that the member must not be under ongoing suspension or disciplinary action in order to be nominated for office) and that just because they are suspended and cannot attend the January meeting, nothing precludes this person from being sworn in at the February meeting (what if someone was on vacation and wouldn't be able to attend, etc.). *Membership Rights: A member in good standing must be current with all Club fees and dues and not be under ongoing suspension for disciplinary reasons. A regular member in good standing shall have all the rights of a social member plus the right to attend all regular meetings, nominate officers, vote, be a candidate for office (if other requirements are met**), express opinions on all subjects before the Club, and to participate in all other regular membership activities in a responsible and honest manner. **the other requirements are they must attend four (4) regular meetings. MY QUESTION: Does the board have the right to remove this person from office for the reasons they are citing? Of note, they have already decided to appointment another member to replace this person with another person who lost in the recent election.
  4. Thank you all! I will be reviewing the minutes. I was on the Board at the time the decision was made several years back and went to the club daily to talk to all of the members who frequented the club regularly for their opinion. I’m sure our decision to remain smoking was brought before the membership for a vote. I’m very appreciative of your help!
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