Proposed Amendments to Bylaws--For Vote at May Meeting

Hello Everyone!

Stephanie here....at our May meeting, the Executive Board would like to hold a vote on some proposed changes to the language in our bylaws.  Below are the current bylaws in question and the proposed wording changes.  Please take a moment to review these so that you are prepared to vote on them in May.  Thank you!  See you soon!

Proposed Amendments to GLMQG Bylaws (April, 2014--For Vote May, 2014)

Change Article 3, section a:

Current:

Membership in GLMQG is granted upon completion of membership application and

payment of dues. Paid members in good standing receive a single vote in guild matters. The membership year shall run from January 1^st to December 31^st. Each member is required to keep dues current, payable within the first two months. Members joining after July 1^st will pay a reduced amount. The annual due amount will be determined by the Executive Board, increases in the dues will be voted upon by the members of the guild.

Amended:

Membership in GLMQG is granted upon completion of membership application and

payment of dues. Paid members in good standing receive a single vote in select guild matters. The membership year shall run from January 1^st to December 31^st. Each member is required to keep dues current, payable within the first two months. Members joining after July 1^st will pay a reduced amount. The annual due amount will be determined by the Executive Board, increases in the dues will be voted upon by the members of the guild.

Change Article 4, section a:

Current:

GLMQG Executive Board consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary,

Treasurer, and Web Coordinator, and shall be elected by the membership at the May Meeting. Persons holding office must be 18 years old, or older, and be a member in good standing. This board will meet as needed. Committee chairs shall be appointed by the President, as necessary, to carry on the business of the organization. All committees and chair persons are responsible to and accountable to the President.

Amended:

GLMQG Executive Board consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary,

Treasurer, and Web Coordinator, and shall be elected by the membership at the May Meeting. Persons holding office must be 18 years old, or older, and be a member in good standing. This board will meet as needed. Committee chairs shall be appointed by the President, as necessary, to carry on the business of the organization and are encouraged to participate in executive committee meetings as non-voting members.. All committees and chair persons are responsible to and accountable to the President

Change Article 4, section b:

Current:

The nominating committee will be formed in March. The nominating committee will

seek nominations and secure the permission of each individual nominated.

In April they will present this slate of nominees to the Executive Board. Following the approval of the slate of nominees, the nominating committee will present the nominees to the general membership in May. The Executive Board members are determined by a majority vote of those present. Voting will be conducted either by ballot or on-line.

Amended:

The nominating committee will be formed in March. The nominating committee will

seek nominations and secure the permission of each individual nominated.

In April they will present this slate of nominees to the Executive Board. Following the approval of the slate of nominees, the nominating committee will present the nominees to the general membership in May. The Executive Board members are determined by a majority vote.