The proposed By-Law change for a in the election of officers was voted upon at the November 13th meeting was defeated. The offices did propose to have the Council review the election procedure and possibly make some tweets if found necessarey.
Proposed ByLaw change
The current By Law regarding officer election reads as follows
ARTICLE IV (Revised Jan. 9, 2001)
OFFICERS · Election Procedure: Nomination for office of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be in writing at the February meeting. The nomination committee shall ask for volunteers to hold the office of President first, Vice-President second, Treasurer third and Secretary fourth. Two candidates are needed to run for all offices. Any position that does not get two volunteers shall require a secret ballot nomination to get the required two candidates to be voted on. Volunteers for all positions will be taken prior to any nominations to positions. If more than two persons volunteer for a position or more than two people get nominated, another vote shall be taken to get the field down to two candidates. If only one person volunteered, they shall remain in the field of two. A candidate’s name shall not appear on the ballot for more than one office. A five year history of officers and council members shall be furnished to all voting members in January.
The Proposed change will read as follows
OFFICERS · Election Procedure: Nomination for office of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be in writing at the February meeting. The nomination committee shall ask for volunteers to hold the office of President first, Vice-President second, Treasurer third and Secretary fourth. If there is only one person volunteers for an office and there are no other person wishing to run for that for office the volunteer will be automatically be elected. Any position that does not get volunteers shall require a secret ballot nomination to get the required two candidates to be voted on. Volunteers for all positions will be taken prior to any nominations to positions. If more than two persons volunteer for a position or more than two people get nominated, another vote shall be taken to get the field down to two candidates. A candidate’s name shall not appear on the ballot for more than one office. A five year history of officers and council members shall be furnished to all voting members in January.
Remember next months issue of the TRI-V Umph will be the Christmas greeting issue. All you have to do to send the greeting is address it to paper.com and it will be published. Remember everyone does not go to facebook or the web site.
Per Article VII, (Amendments) Section 2of the TRI-V Constitution the following proposal to the TRI-V Club By-Laws Article IV Officers new section 5 is proposed and to be voted upon at the November 2018 meeting:
At the December Meeting the current officers holding the position of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer and whose term is expiring shall be asked individually if they desire to remain in their current office. If the officer gives an affirmative response the Members attending the meeting shall vote on the request. If a majority votes yes that Member shall retain the office for two more years. Those offices where no one wishes shall be filled under the normal election procedure. Item 5 will have precedent over the election procedure.
Per Article VII, (Amendments) Section 2of the TRI-V Constitution the following proposal to the TRI-V Club By-Laws Article IV Officers new section 5 is proposed and to be voted upon at the November 2018 meeting:
At the December Meeting the current officers holding the position of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer and whose term is expiring shall be asked individually if they desire to remain in their current office. If the officer gives an affirmative response the Members attending the meeting shall vote on the request. If a majority votes yes that Member shall retain the office for two more years. Those offices where no one wishes shall be filled under the normal election procedure. Item 5 will have precedent over the election procedure.
Anniversary Party
Our 81st anniversary party was held September 15th at Denise’s Wixom
Grill. It was a fun evening enjoyed by 30 members and spouses. All got
Into solving the murder mystery set in the 1920’s Everyone showed up
In there 1920 style evening dress and most guessed the murderer.
John Lardin voted best actor and Dave Burke voted best costume.
Thanks to all for a fun filled evening.
Your committee, Jack, Brian and Dale
Tri V dues are due beginning September 1st and are required to be paid by October 1st of each year. The dues are the same again this year at $70.00 for active and $35.00 for inactive. Help save the club the cost of postage by paying before a notice needs to be mailed to you.
Brian
Tri V dues are due beginning September 1st and are required to be paid by October 1st of each year. The dues are the same again this year at $70.00 for active and $35.00 for inactive. Help save the club the cost of postage by paying before a notice needs to be mailed to you.
Brian
Livonia – Age 102. Died peacefully July 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late George Balser, and the late Thomas C. Ryan. Predeceased by brothers Francis and Donald Dickes and sister Dorothy Dickes. Close friend of Marcia Ryan. Survived by one nephew, one step-son, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. Helene was a real “Rosie the Riveter” in World War II. Funeral Mass Monday, July 9, 2018, Instate 9:30 am until Mass, 10:00 am, St Albert the Great Church, 4855 Parker Street, Dearborn Heights. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.
Next week, June 8 is Marilyn Myers birthday.
Her address is Mrs. Myers
5601 Hatchery Rd., Apt. 106, Waterford, MI 48327
I’m sure she would love lots of happy wishes.