From dan at dangingras.net Mon Sep 21 06:36:54 2015 From: dan at dangingras.net (Dan Gingras) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:36:54 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request Message-ID: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions. perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From JohnC at Myles.com Mon Sep 21 06:57:01 2015 From: JohnC at Myles.com (John Myles) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:57:01 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> Message-ID: <01fc01d0f46d$02da2dd0$088e8970$@Myles.com> I think if it is added and announced per the bylaws it's fine, we want membership input. Bud From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gingras Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:37 AM To: 'Board of Directors' Subject: [Board] Special request Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions. perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cccartnick at comcast.net Mon Sep 21 07:02:00 2015 From: cccartnick at comcast.net (cccartnick at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:02:00 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> Message-ID: <548967390.6773394.1442840520046.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Hello Board Members - Below are "readings" from the Constitution and a proposed way of adding this to the agenda. I have attached an item which I could insert into the letter which is now at the printer and will be mailed Tuesday. Carole ARTICLE XI - Membership Section 1. The membership of the Club shall be limited to 250 paid members, exclusive of Life and Honorary Members. Section 2. There shall be three types of members: Active: Dues paying members in good standing. Life: Non dues paying members in good standing. Honorary: Non dues paying members who have been elected by the membership to enjoy the privileges of the Club for a period of one year. ARTICLE XV - Amendments This Constitution may be amended or repealed by a vote of two-thirds of the members of the Club present at any regular or special meeting, provided that each member of the Club shall have been notified by the Secretary what amendments are to be considered at such meeting at least ten days prior to the date of such meeting. Fifteen percent of the membership of the Club shall constitute a quorum at such a meeting. So, it seems that, if the entire membership is notified of the proposed change, then it can be added to the agenda for the upcoming meeting. The only way I could do this is to add an addendum to the letter which I will be sending out Tuesday. I think I could slip in another piece of paper into each envelope which would include this. We could also do a quick vote by the Board by email, which would be good, because we could say that it is recommended by the board. the Board vote doesn't appear to be required, but it would be a good thing to say the board approves the amendment. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Gingras" To: "Board of Directors" Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:36:54 AM Subject: [Board] Special request Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nancgulley at gmail.com Mon Sep 21 08:43:56 2015 From: nancgulley at gmail.com (Nancy Gulley) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:43:56 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> Message-ID: Well, this certainly lends a direction of the board wondering if we should increase membership. I think a board vote and adding it to the agenda puts it in the hands of the club membership and sets the clubs new direction. Nanc On Monday, September 21, 2015, Dan Gingras wrote: > Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on > increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. > > > > There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the > annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to > address this) > > > > Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. > > > > Your thoughts? > > > > Dan > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dswajda at comcast.net Mon Sep 21 09:12:53 2015 From: dswajda at comcast.net (David S Wajda) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 11:12:53 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> Message-ID: <3225B62C-6286-4338-BC7F-B87D5058B405@comcast.net> I think it might be to late - plus I think New Castle planning board minutes have to be checked where it was special exception. Going by a selectman not knowing is not a good avenue to follow. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Dan Gingras wrote: > > Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. > > There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) > > Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. > > Your thoughts? > > > Dan > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jamcadams at comcast.net Mon Sep 21 14:14:38 2015 From: jamcadams at comcast.net (James) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:14:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> Message-ID: <1453167464.26026686.1442866478564.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> If we can meet the requirements of the constitution in time for the meeting, I think we should let the members have a choice, after the financial facts are explained to them. They should be made aware that an increase of $100 per current membership would yield about the same revenue as the addition of approximately 45 new members. There may be some increase in attendance to some functions but we have wait-lists for many functions now, and we can reserve the ability to add members at a later date if needed. We would need some fact sheets indicating pros and cons, so the decision would be based on information and not solely on preventing an increase in dues. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Gingras" To: "Board of Directors" Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:36:54 AM Subject: [Board] Special request Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dswajda at comcast.net Mon Sep 21 15:17:10 2015 From: dswajda at comcast.net (David S Wajda) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:17:10 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <1453167464.26026686.1442866478564.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> <1453167464.26026686.1442866478564.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <5BC4D699-81A9-48BE-9EF1-839F1AC5046B@comcast.net> Jim - I agree with your assessment - in some cases the more the merrier is not a good thing when you consider the size of our facility. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2015, at 4:14 PM, James wrote: > > If we can meet the requirements of the constitution in time for the meeting, I think we should let the members have a choice, after the financial facts are explained to them. > > They should be made aware that an increase of $100 per current membership would yield about the same revenue as the addition of approximately 45 new members. There may be some increase in attendance to some functions but we have wait-lists for many functions now, and we can reserve the ability to add members at a later date if needed. We would need some fact sheets indicating pros and cons, so the decision would be based on information and not solely on preventing an increase in dues. > Jim > > > > From: "Dan Gingras" > To: "Board of Directors" > Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:36:54 AM > Subject: [Board] Special request > > Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. > > There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) > > Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. > > Your thoughts? > > > Dan > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dan at dangingras.net Mon Sep 21 15:44:00 2015 From: dan at dangingras.net (Dan Gingras) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:44:00 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <5BC4D699-81A9-48BE-9EF1-839F1AC5046B@comcast.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> <1453167464.26026686.1442866478564.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> <5BC4D699-81A9-48BE-9EF1-839F1AC5046B@comcast.net> Message-ID: <018701d0f4b6$a126bc80$e3743580$@dangingras.net> The issue is that a member has submitted an issue to be considered at the annual meeting. We can support it or not, but I think any member has the right to have an item brought before the membership. True democracy in action!! Dan From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of David S Wajda Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 5:17 PM To: Board of Directors Subject: Re: [Board] Special request Jim - I agree with your assessment - in some cases the more the merrier is not a good thing when you consider the size of our facility. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 21, 2015, at 4:14 PM, James > wrote: If we can meet the requirements of the constitution in time for the meeting, I think we should let the members have a choice, after the financial facts are explained to them. They should be made aware that an increase of $100 per current membership would yield about the same revenue as the addition of approximately 45 new members. There may be some increase in attendance to some functions but we have wait-lists for many functions now, and we can reserve the ability to add members at a later date if needed. We would need some fact sheets indicating pros and cons, so the decision would be based on information and not solely on preventing an increase in dues. Jim _____ From: "Dan Gingras" < dan at dangingras.net> To: "Board of Directors" < board at portsmouthyc.org> Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:36:54 AM Subject: [Board] Special request Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dan at dangingras.net Mon Sep 21 15:47:58 2015 From: dan at dangingras.net (Dan Gingras) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:47:58 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> <1453167464.26026686.1442866478564.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <019201d0f4b7$2ecec640$8c6c52c0$@dangingras.net> My thought exactly… perhaps a combination of both… we can go for a $50 increase instead of $100 (Although $100 in 10 years is only an increase of $10/yr) Dan From: Justin Gray [mailto:jgray at promocentric.com] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 4:58 PM To: Board of Directors ; dan at dangingras.net Subject: RE: Special request I personally think we should propose the increased membership dues as a necessity to stay healthy, and allow the membership base to vote on increasing the membership base in addition. In addition I think our slip fees are outdated as well, was that increase going to be proposed? PLEASE NOTE, OUR NEW ADDRESS: Justin Gray President PromoCentric, Inc. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 Direct: (603) 758-7202 jgray at promocentric.com promocentric.com Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | YouTube From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of James Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 4:15 PM To: dan at dangingras.net ; Board of Directors > Subject: Re: [Board] Special request If we can meet the requirements of the constitution in time for the meeting, I think we should let the members have a choice, after the financial facts are explained to them. They should be made aware that an increase of $100 per current membership would yield about the same revenue as the addition of approximately 45 new members. There may be some increase in attendance to some functions but we have wait-lists for many functions now, and we can reserve the ability to add members at a later date if needed. We would need some fact sheets indicating pros and cons, so the decision would be based on information and not solely on preventing an increase in dues. Jim _____ From: "Dan Gingras" > To: "Board of Directors" > Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:36:54 AM Subject: [Board] Special request Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nancgulley at gmail.com Mon Sep 21 16:30:32 2015 From: nancgulley at gmail.com (Nancy Gulley) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:30:32 -0400 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <019201d0f4b7$2ecec640$8c6c52c0$@dangingras.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> <1453167464.26026686.1442866478564.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> <019201d0f4b7$2ecec640$8c6c52c0$@dangingras.net> Message-ID: I agree with Justin we need the $100 increased dues period --to maintain the club as it stands. I feel a board vote supporting the additional 30 member increase also makes sense and should be offered to the membership at the annual meeting. Nanc On Monday, September 21, 2015, Dan Gingras wrote: > My thought exactly… perhaps a combination of both… we can go for a $50 > increase instead of $100 (Although $100 in 10 years is only an increase of > $10/yr) > > > > Dan > > > > > > *From:* Justin Gray [mailto:jgray at promocentric.com > ] > *Sent:* Monday, September 21, 2015 4:58 PM > *To:* Board of Directors >; > dan at dangingras.net > *Subject:* RE: Special request > > > > I personally think we should propose the increased membership dues as a > necessity to stay healthy, and allow the membership base to vote on > increasing the membership base in addition. In addition I think our slip > fees are outdated as well, was that increase going to be proposed? > > > > *PLEASE NOTE, OUR NEW ADDRESS:* > > > > *Justin Gray* > > *President* > > PromoCentric, Inc. > > 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 > > Direct: (603) 758-7202 > > jgray at promocentric.com > > > promocentric.com > > Twitter | Facebook > | LinkedIn > | Google+ > > | YouTube > > > > *From:* Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org > ] *On > Behalf Of *James > *Sent:* Monday, September 21, 2015 4:15 PM > *To:* dan at dangingras.net > ; Board of Directors < > board at portsmouthyc.org > > > *Subject:* Re: [Board] Special request > > > > If we can meet the requirements of the constitution in time for the > meeting, I think we should let the members have a choice, after the > financial facts are explained to them. > > > > They should be made aware that an increase of $100 per current membership > would yield about the same revenue as the addition of approximately 45 new > members. There may be some increase in attendance to some functions but we > have wait-lists for many functions now, and we can reserve the ability to > add members at a later date if needed. We would need some fact sheets > indicating pros and cons, so the decision would be based on information and > not solely on preventing an increase in dues. > > Jim > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From: *"Dan Gingras" > > *To: *"Board of Directors" > > *Sent: *Monday, September 21, 2015 8:36:54 AM > *Subject: *[Board] Special request > > > > Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on > increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. > > > > There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the > annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to > address this) > > > > Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. > > > > Your thoughts? > > > > > > Dan > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From proy at proconinc.com Mon Sep 21 10:06:36 2015 From: proy at proconinc.com (Paul Roy) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:06:36 +0000 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: <3225B62C-6286-4338-BC7F-B87D5058B405@comcast.net> References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> <3225B62C-6286-4338-BC7F-B87D5058B405@comcast.net> Message-ID: I am pretty sure we have looked into this, it has been a PYC limit. The number that the town is concerned with is our Place of Assembly code which I believe is 130 with tables and chairs in the main building with 14 additional seat allowed in the porch. We are allowed 200 in a chair only seating configuration. The placard stating this is on the wall next to the ice machine. Paul W. Roy Director of Business Development | Client Services 603.623.8811 ext 243 603.396.2352 cell proy at proconinc.com [Description: PROCON Logo email signatuure 2] From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of David S Wajda Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 11:13 AM To: dan at dangingras.net; Board of Directors Subject: Re: [Board] Special request I think it might be to late - plus I think New Castle planning board minutes have to be checked where it was special exception. Going by a selectman not knowing is not a good avenue to follow. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 21, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Dan Gingras > wrote: Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11760 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From proy at proconinc.com Mon Sep 21 17:30:43 2015 From: proy at proconinc.com (Paul Roy) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 23:30:43 +0000 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> <1453167464.26026686.1442866478564.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> <019201d0f4b7$2ecec640$8c6c52c0$@dangingras.net>, Message-ID: I am in agreement with Nancy and Justin Sent from my iPhone On Sep 21, 2015, at 6:30 PM, Nancy Gulley > wrote: I agree with Justin we need the $100 increased dues period --to maintain the club as it stands. I feel a board vote supporting the additional 30 member increase also makes sense and should be offered to the membership at the annual meeting. Nanc On Monday, September 21, 2015, Dan Gingras > wrote: My thought exactly... perhaps a combination of both... we can go for a $50 increase instead of $100 (Although $100 in 10 years is only an increase of $10/yr) Dan From: Justin Gray [mailto:jgray at promocentric.com] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 4:58 PM To: Board of Directors >; dan at dangingras.net Subject: RE: Special request I personally think we should propose the increased membership dues as a necessity to stay healthy, and allow the membership base to vote on increasing the membership base in addition. In addition I think our slip fees are outdated as well, was that increase going to be proposed? PLEASE NOTE, OUR NEW ADDRESS: Justin Gray President PromoCentric, Inc. 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857 Direct: (603) 758-7202 jgray at promocentric.com promocentric.com Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | YouTube From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of James Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 4:15 PM To: dan at dangingras.net; Board of Directors > Subject: Re: [Board] Special request If we can meet the requirements of the constitution in time for the meeting, I think we should let the members have a choice, after the financial facts are explained to them. They should be made aware that an increase of $100 per current membership would yield about the same revenue as the addition of approximately 45 new members. There may be some increase in attendance to some functions but we have wait-lists for many functions now, and we can reserve the ability to add members at a later date if needed. We would need some fact sheets indicating pros and cons, so the decision would be based on information and not solely on preventing an increase in dues. Jim ________________________________ From: "Dan Gingras" > To: "Board of Directors" > Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:36:54 AM Subject: [Board] Special request Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions... perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From proy at proconinc.com Mon Sep 21 08:54:15 2015 From: proy at proconinc.com (Paul Roy) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:54:15 +0000 Subject: [Board] Special request In-Reply-To: References: <006001d0f46a$32fa7590$98ef60b0$@dangingras.net> Message-ID: Agreed Paul W. Roy Director of Business Development | Client Services 603.623.8811 ext 243 603.396.2352 cell proy at proconinc.com [Description: PROCON Logo email signatuure 2] From: Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] On Behalf Of Nancy Gulley Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 10:44 AM To: dan at dangingras.net; Board of Directors Subject: Re: [Board] Special request Well, this certainly lends a direction of the board wondering if we should increase membership. I think a board vote and adding it to the agenda puts it in the hands of the club membership and sets the clubs new direction. Nanc On Monday, September 21, 2015, Dan Gingras > wrote: Al Williams and a couple of other members have petitioned that a vote on increasing the membership be added to the annual meeting. There is no clear directions concerning adding member petitions to the annual meeting (nor any directions about BOD inclusions… perhaps we need to address this) Carol indicates that she can add a slip of paper to the mailing. Your thoughts? Dan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11760 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: