Yes, change the Bylaws. But when you do make VERY sure that every little bit will be outlined pertaining to the number of Board members and what their duties shall be. From what I hear the meetings by computer or whatever is being used instead of the LIVE version does not seem to be to everyone's liking. Obviously it also shortens the number of people able to listen in. I am an old bird and still feel that meeting and seeing each other face to face is the way to go. I would recommend this change to take place as a number one priority. The parent club should not have to be entirely responsible financially to get everyone to meet in one place. Perhaps the Board members would be willing to help pay for their trips? Some of them already do. If it were me I might be balking at that thought. Why would I spend my time and money too? Too many questions, however, everyone has to agree that a change is imminent. Lee F. -----Original Message----- From: showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ELG440@xxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:45 PM To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Go for it, reduce the board In a message dated 6/9/11 12:55:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx writes: a number of people keep talking about this - many of us agree with it. the question i have is what do we, as members, do to begin whatever procedure is necessary to effect this change in the structure of the board? diane Change the by-laws. It would require a vote of the membership, but I have to believe it would pass and would be popular. Just show how much money would be saved by this club. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================