On May 22 we will host our business meeting to elect officers, discuss changes to our contest rules, discuss dues, and select themes for next year’s contests. 

To prepare for the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors shall meet no later than two (2) weeks prior to the May Annual Meeting. Attendance of one-third (1/3) of the membership in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any regular Club meeting and is required for the commencement of the Annual Business Meeting. 

Elections – According to our constitution, when the Annual Business Meeting falls on an odd numbered year (ex.: 1999) the following Officers shall be elected: the Program Chair, the Secretary-Treasurer, and the first Member-at-Large.

Not less than ninety (90)days before the Annual Business Meeting the President shall appoint a Nomination-Election Committee Chair whose duty shall be to assemble a team of at least three (3) members whose duty shall be to submit to the Club the names of members it feels are qualified to hold and fill the various offices no later than the first meeting in April. Talk to Cathy Hockel if you are interested in running for office or assisting on one of the committees.

Budget and Dues – Our club treasury will give a report on the club’s financials, assets, liabilities, and we will discuss changes to the dues if necessary. 

Contest Themes – Doug Wood is leading the effort to brainstorm and discuss and themes. He will poll the membership to narrow down the choices. These will be presented at the business meeting for discussion and vote.

Contest Rules – Not less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to Annual Business Meeting of odd numbered years (1999) the Secretary-Treasurer, in cooperation with the Contest Chair shall assemble a team of not less than three (3) additional members in good standing whose duty shall be to review the Arundel Camera Club Contest Rules, take suggestions from the membership for revisions or updates to said Rules. The Secretary-Treasurer and Contest Chair shall, in their capacity as Co-Chairs of this Committee, compile a report of the findings for presentation to the Board prior to the Annual Business Meeting for consideration/inclusion in the Annual Business Meeting agenda.

Audit Committee – Not less than thirty (30) days before the Annual Business Meeting of each year the President shall appoint an Audit Committee Chair, who shall assemble a team of three members whose duty it shall be to audit/review the accounts of the Club and report their findings at the Annual Business Meeting of the Club, after which the committee will dissolve.