May 16th Meeting Reminder

May 16th Meeting Reminder

May 01, 2022

Hello ,May Is Wellness Month. Are you taking time to take care of YOUR wellness needs? For the mothers, the grandmothers and all the caregivers, as we celebrate Mother's Day on May 8th, do not forget to take a moment for your self. As when you are flying, you must put on your own oxygen mask first, before addressing the needs of those in your care, or you will be of no use to anyone!At our May 16th meeting we will be taking a moment to stop, breath and rejuvenate.

PROPOSED BYLAWS CHANGE

In addition to finding our inner peace, we will be taking time to consider a suggested bylaws change.To make budgeting easier, to make the Treasurer’s and Director of Membership’s jobs easier and to provide a more certain income stream on which to base an annual budget, the committee working on a club budgeting and giving process recommends a change to the bylaws making annual dues payable yearly on January 1, instead of members renewing annually on a rolling anniversary date.  The proposed bylaw change is as follows:The bylaws currently read: ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP     SECTION 3 - DUES

  1. Dues are payable upon joining the Club and shall be renewed annually on that anniversary date. Members will be given a one (1) month grace period before their membership is considered lapsed. 

  2. Payment of dues shall not be obligatory to anyone for whom it constitutes an economic hardship after due consideration and approval by the Executive Board.

  3. Dues shall be reviewed, annually, at the October meeting of the Executive Board. Any changes recommended will be voted on at the October General Membership Meeting.

 Proposed changes are: ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP     SECTION 3 - DUES

  1. Dues are payable upon joining the Club and shall be renewed annually on that anniversary date. Members will be given a one (1) month grace period before their membership is considered lapsed  then annually at the beginning of every club calendar year thereafter and no later than January 31st. Memberships paid at or after the October meeting will remain valid through the following calendar year.

  2. Payment of dues shall not be obligatory to anyone for whom it constitutes an economic hardship after due consideration and approval by the Executive Board.

  3. Dues shall be reviewed, annually, at the October meeting of the Executive Board at the meeting of the Executive Board immediately preceding the October General Membership Meeting. Any changes recommended will be voted on at the October General Membership Meeting

 If approved by the membership the new bylaws will read:  ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP     SECTION 3 - DUES

  1. Dues are payable upon joining the Club and then annually at the beginning of every club calendar year thereafter and no later than January 31st. Memberships paid at or after the October meeting will remain valid through the following calendar year.

  2. Payment of dues shall not be obligatory to anyone for whom it constitutes an economic hardship after due consideration and approval by the Executive Board.

  3. Dues shall be reviewed, annually, at the meeting of the Executive Board immediately preceding the October General Membership Meeting. Any changes recommended will be voted on at the October General Membership Meeting.

As always, if any member has questions or concerns, please feel free to call me. I look forward to 'seeing you' on Monday, May 16th.LaWana Richmond, President(619) [email protected]

The purpose of the Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County is to amplify women's issues through education and advocacy and to foster active interest in the Democratic Party, supporting the party platforms, contributing to party leadership and responsibility, providing a constructive role for the volunteer in Democratic politics, and developing an activist base.

We demand equality of opportunity, a level playing field, and fair and equal treatment for all.We are dismantling the patriarchy.We meet the third Monday of every month; please see the Events section of our website for more details. Our meetings are now held on Zoom, and you can register here.Questions? Email [email protected].

Officers of the ClubDr. LaWana Richmond, Presidentvacant, External Vice PresidentSarah Davis, Internal Vice President Cathie Hyatt, SecretaryAnn Crosbie, Director of Communications