Torrey Hawks Election, Bylaws Proposal, and Other Events

Hello Fellow Torrey Hawks,

I'm writing to let you know about the upcoming Torrey
Hawks Election, Proposed Bylaws Change, and a few
other upcoming events.

Our annual election will be held at this month's Second
Sunday meeting of the Torrey Hawks on September 13th
at Torrey Pines Gliderport.

If any of our members are barred from attending, then
we'll do it as a Special Meeting via email as stated in our
bylaws (included below). Our current officers are all willing
to continue in their current positions:

President: Brian McMahon
VP: David Beardslee
Secretary: Vacant (Bob Kuczewski filling in)

Please let me know if you'd like to run for any of our
Board positions before noon on Saturday. Thanks.

I would also like to propose an amendment to our club
bylaws to add a 4th officer: "Safety Officer". If approved,
our Article IV would read:

"The officers of the Torrey Hawks shall be a
President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Safety
Officer. These officers are elected for a one year
term by voting members of the Club at the annual
meeting. Representatives of the club to other
organizations shall be chosen by the President."

USHPA has required that we designate a person to
be in charge of safety, and currently Brian McMahon
has been performing that function. I am suggesting
that we dedicate a position on our Board for that.

Also, Crestline will be holding their annual Andy
Jackson Memorial Fly-In on September 12th. The
Crestline club is a great group, and I encourage
folks to attend if they can. Read more here:

viewtopic.php?t=2075

And if you're looking for something even more
exotic, try the Rio Grande Soaring Association's
upcoming Columbus Day Gathering. They're also
a great group!! Read more here:

viewtopic.php?t=2099

Thanks as always for your membership!!!

Bob Kuczewski
Acting Secretary - Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club
858-204-7499

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Current bylaws from: http://torreyhawks.org/ABOUT.HTM

Torrey Hawks By-Laws:
Article I - Name
* The name of the organization shall be the Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club. The club may also be known as the Torrey Pines Hawks Hang Gliding Club, Torrey Pines Hawks Hang Gliding Association, Torrey Pines Hang Gliding Association, or simply (and most commonly) the Torrey Hawks. The club web site shall be TorreyHawks.org.

Article II - Purpose
* The Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club is dedicated to promoting and protecting the sport of Hang Gliding at the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

Article III - Membership
* The membership of the Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club shall consist of individuals whose applications for membership have been accepted by the Association. Voting members must hold a USHPA rating of H4 or above and have flown a hang glider at the Torrey Pines Gliderport within the previous three years.

Article IV - Officers
* The officers of the Torrey Hawks shall be a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. These officers are elected for a one year term by voting members of the Club at the annual meeting. Representatives of the club to other organizations shall be chosen by the President.

Article V - Meetings
* The Torrey Hawks shall hold at least one annual meeting for the election of new officers. All other meetings are considered Special Meetings and will be scheduled as needed by a majority of the Torrey Hawks Officers. Meetings may be held electronically.

Article VI - Minutes and Records
* The Torrey Hawks secretary will take notes at all meetings and distribute them electronically as requested by members.

Article VII - Parlimentary Authority
* The Torrey Hawks meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Revised unless otherwise provided for in these By-Laws.

Article VIII - Ammendments
* Ammendments to these By-Laws may be made during Annual or Special Meetings and require a two-thirds vote of the voting membership present at any such meeting.