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Reorganization
Blatherings From The Editor It’s been over ten years now since SEAT’s reincarnation in 1995. Initially formed in 1992, the club structure has remained relatively unchanged since its inception. Things change, times change…its time for a reorganization that will bring SEAT into the new century. A complete revamp of the club structure is in order. To that end a set of By Laws, a Constitution if you will, has been developed with assistance from several fellow SEAT members and other BMW MOA clubs. Our By Laws will be incorporated under our BMW MOA Charter # 213. This document will be forwarded to all current and selected past SEAT members for their comments and suggestions before being permanently enacted. Expect to see it in your email in-box by the first week of April. The new By Laws call for the formation of several committees to oversee the day-to-day operation of the club, and to develop strategies for future growth. The first committee to be formed will be the Membership Committee. The MC will be responsible for reviewing and approving membership applications. Membership drives will be conducted on a regular basis. The election of SEAT Officers will be the responsibility of the Membership Committee and will be the first order of business following the enactment of the By Laws. Club officers will consist of: President, Vice President, Sergeant of Arms, Ride Captain, Comptroller, Editor, Club Historian, Secretary, Protocol Officer, Government Relations Officer, Public Oversight Advocate, Media Controller, and 15 Directors chosen from the membership at-large. A Rides and Functions Committee will have the responsibility to develop and sanction club rides and functions. This includes lunch location suggestions, which will go directly to the RFC for review and approval. Future Overnighters will be planned and organized by the RFC with the goal of finding first-class accommodations and 5-Star restaurants for the club members to enjoy. The RFC will meet on a monthly basis, preferably at the monthly club lunch. A quorum of club members is required for selection approval. The Program and Budget Committee will be charged with the collection and establishment of the club’s dues. The Club Store will also come under the auspices of the PBC. Club assets will not be expended without the written approval of the PBC. An Investment Group will be formed within the PBC to oversee club Stock Fund and Mutual Fund investments. Other ad-hoc committees will be formed on an as needed basis as the situation dictates. With the above changes, SEAT will become a structured, organized club that will better meet the needs of the membership and generate additional revenue for our retirement! Deryle & Wanda Mehrten…April Fools!
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