Re: AERC Bylaws Suggestions

["Robert Morris" <bobmorris@rmci.net>]

Ramey:

You stated:

<<<This is the time to address any other Article and Bylaw issues.  For
example, there is a motion before the Board to require 100 mile horses
to be a minimum of 72 months old at the time of competition.  We are
also drafting language which will allow the Board to meet and vote over
the Internet to reduce administrative expense.>>>

In referring to Robert's Rules of Order we find the following comment; "The
contents of a society's bylaws has important bearing on the rights and
duties of members within the organization ... and on the degree to which
the general membership is to retain control of , or be relieved of detailed
concern with, the society's business".

I do not see where any "rule" concerning the age for competition of horses
in 100 mile rides has any place in the bylaws.

It would seem that a full review of the RROO chapter on bylaws is in order
for the committee if it is considering such an item to be included. My "not
so humble opinion" is that the AERC Rules and Regulations is the proper
place for things like this. Bylaws are for the control of organizational
functions and the Rules and Regulations are for the control of the events
conducted by that organization.

Every thing has its proper place. 

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID

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> From: Ramey Peticolas-Stroud <ramey@wvi.com>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: AERC Bylaws Suggestions
> Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 4:27 PM
> 
> Dear Ridecampers:
> 
> The AERC Bylaws Committee is looking for your input.  This fall AERC
> will hold elections for Directors-at Large.  On this same ballot AERC
> members will vote on amendments to our Articles of Incorporation and
> Corporate Bylaws.  These amendments are required by the IRS in order to
> keep our (501(c)(3) non-profit status.
> 
> This is the time to address any other Article and Bylaw issues.  For
> example, there is a motion before the Board to require 100 mile horses
> to be a minimum of 72 months old at the time of competition.  We are
> also drafting language which will allow the Board to meet and vote over
> the Internet to reduce administrative expense.
> 
> If you have any additional comments, suggestions or concerns regarding
> the AERC Article or Bylaws, please E-mail me privately.  Thank you.
> 
> Ramey Peticolas-Stroud
> Chair, AERC Bylaws Committee
>