Proposed By-Laws Changes

As our current by-laws prescribe, the following changes were presented in writing at the December club meeting and will be voted on for approval at the January club meeting. New proposed language is in green, language proposed for removal is stricken in red.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 3 - Rights and Liability of Members

Each regular member of the club shall have the right to vote on club matters. Only regular club members shall be entitled to attend and/or participate in club special events or opportunities unless the club officers open said event or opportunity to other types of members or non-members upon such terms and conditions as the officers may approve from time to time. The members of the club
shall not be liable for the debts or obligation of the club. No member shall receive compensation for services rendered to the club except as otherwise approved by the officers of the club. A club member may be reimbursed from the contingency fund for expenses reasonably incurred on behalf of the club, if approved by the club President and Treasurer.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

Section 2 - Officer Responsibilities

President - This officer will normally conduct the meetings. Often, the President is the one who plans the meetings, arranging for an interesting demonstration or discussion. This officer reviews the financial records of the organization quarterly or as needed.
Vice President - This person assists the President as required.
Secretary - This officer keeps the minutes of the regular meeting (as necessary), edits and publishes the club newsletter and communicates with other organizations and individuals.
Treasurer - This officer handles the finances, collects dues and sees that they are deposited in the club’s accounts. The Treasurer keeps the financial records, and maintains the club membership list and submits an annual budget for approval by regular club
members in January of each year.
Technical CZAR -This officer assists the membership at large with questions of a technical nature
concerning homebrewing and organizes technical presentations as needed.

ARTICLE X - CONTINGENCY FUND

Section 1 - Fund

A contingency fund may be established by the club officers and maintained included in the annual budget report by the Treasurer to cover unexpected expenses or losses of the club. The amount of the fund shall be determined by the club officers and approved by a majority vote of the members.