Amendments for consideration at annual meeting

**ARCHIVED POST **

Members will be asked to vote on five separate amendments to the State Bylaws
during the State Annual Meeting October 6 in Kerrville.

1. Allow electronic voting by the membership to amend Bylaws in Article X:
   Currently
   These Bylaws may be amended by two-thirds of the votes cast, provided written notice of each proposed amendment is submitted to the membership at least thirty days before the votes are to be counted. Voting may be by mail or at the State Annual Meeting.
   Proposed
   These Bylaws may be amended by two-thirds of the votes cast, provided written notice of each proposed amendment is submitted to the membership at least thirty days before the votes are to be counted. Voting may be by mail, by electronic means, or at the State Annual Meeting.
   
2. Change the definition of quorum for the State Annual Meeting in Article V, Section 2:
   Currently
   The presence of five percent of the membership shall constitute a quorum.
   Proposed
   The members present at the State Annual Meeting shall constitute a quorum.
   
3. Change length of terms for State Officers in Article IV, Section 2, F:
   Currently
   All State Officers shall serve a one-year term (but never more than two one-year terms consecutively). The only exception to this rule shall be the office of Vice-President Publications whose unique expertise is not readily available in the rank and file membership. All terms begin at the close of the Annual State Meeting.
   Proposed
   All elected State Officers shall serve a term of two years, but never more than two terms consecutively in the same position. The only exception to this rule shall be the office of President-elect who cannot serve two consecutive terms. The President and Immediate Past President will each serve a two-year term in office. All terms begin at the close of the Annual State Meeting.
   
4. Change the title VP Publications to VP Communications.
   Substitute “Vice-President Communications” for “Vice-President Publications” in all locations in the Bylaws: Article IV, Section 1; Article IV, Section 2, A; Article IV, Section 2, B, 2; Article IV, Section 2, F; Article VI, Section 1, A; Article VII, Section 1, 1.
5. Expand the definition of Executive Board meetings, in Article VII, Section 3:
   Currently
   Meet monthly by phone or email.
   Proposed
   The Executive Board shall conduct business as needed between meetings of the State Board. The Executive Board may use electronic means, including email, video and audio conferencing, and other technologies as appropriate.

A sixth amendment was also discussed at State Board meetings. That amendment, which would allow for election of state officers by mail ballots or by electronic means, may be presented at a later date.

All members are entitled to vote. Voting must be in person at the Annual State Meeting in Kerrville. For more information on the Annual State Meeting, see the enclosed schedule for Symposium 2012 or contact the State Coordinator.

**ARCHIVED POST**

**ARCHIVED POST LINKS & PICTURES MAY NOT WORK**

**ARCHIVED POST AUTHOR: Bill Hopkins