Monday, November 10, 2008

Synergy Racing Bylaw Amendments

Hello Synergists!

We have revised the bylaws for Synergy Racing. Please review the changes, as we will vote upon them at the next Annual General Meeting on November 26, 2008. Of note, to vote upon the changes, we will require a 30% quorum, so please attend the AGM!


The changes are as follows:


3.8 Function of the Board of Directors

Added: l) Organise fundraising for the society

3.12 Vice President

The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the President’s absence and be responsible for organizing the fundraising events.

Added: “be responsible for organizing the fundraising events”

3.15 Election of Officers and Directors of the Board

The Board of Directors shall be elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting by a majority vote. Any member in good standing shall be eligible to any office in the society.

Added: Only members who have been with the club for at least one year prior to the election will be eligible to run for the positions of President or Secretary-Treasurer.

3.16 Term of Office

Added: Elections for positions President and Secretary-Treasurer and for positions of Vice President and Member-at-Large will alternate each year.

4.1 Annual General Meeting

Added: If there are changes or amendments to the Synergy Racing Bylaws, they must be presented to the membership at least 15 days prior to the Annual General Meeting for review. At the Annual General Meeting these changes or amendments will require a majority vote to determine which changes shall be successful as seen by the membership. If there is not quorum, the majority vote will have to be conducted at the next AGM when quorum has been established.