A Day Late...

The dawn of directors supporting membership

Actually, this blog posting is several days behind our normal schedule, but you know the old adage, "if you don't have something good to say, don't say anything." Sitting in attendance at the first board meeting, I was excited by the prospect of the dawn of a new day. The Sun City Advocates worked hard to elect candidates who understood the importance of listening to the membership. Steve Collins, John Fast, and Jean Totten all campaigned on that premise/promise.

Vote for Jean Totten, Steve Collins, and John Fast in the RCSC Election!

The Sun City Advocates were formed just over a year ago. We agreed upon three objectives to accomplish one clearly stated and defined goal: We would use Communication, Education, and Participation to try and elect candidates in the 2022 RCSC election who believed members' voices should matter. Despite all of the criticism that we were just a bunch of disgruntled and angry members, nothing could be further from the truth. We did it because we love Sun City, what it once was and what we hope it will become again.

A Review of the Proposed Revision to the RCSC Bylaws

One Opinion on Round One of the Ad-Hoc Committee's Bylaw Revisions

Updated 9/28/2022 - RCSC Posted RCSC Bylaws with Strike-Outs from the current version. You can find them here.

 

 

I really do hate to criticize the Ad Hoc committee because I’m sure they put a lot of time and effort into their considerations. However, it’s kind of clear, at least to me, that some were lacking in their knowledge regarding the parliamentary authority that the bylaws are mandated to comply with.

 

First of all, two guiding principles when writing or revising the bylaws are these:

One Final Thought...(Checks and Balances from a Member Perspective)

Member / Board Exchange Recap - Part Five

Words Matter

Yesterday was painful; perhaps for all of us. I was really hopeful the new board president meant what she said about having a Kumbaya moment. She seemed real, she seemed interested in us all working together. It's just been slow to germinate (I’m being really freaking kind here).

I listen intently, always have, always will. If you don't know by now, I subscribe to the adage; words matter.

A Failed Process, or Is It? (A discussion of member's rights)

Member/Board Exchange Recap - Part One 

On Sept 12, 2022, several of us sat through a lengthy member/board exchange session. I expected a larger crowd, but it wasn't bad. There is any number of issues that triggered the turnout. Clearly, softball was well represented as were the dog club members looking for indoor space. Added to the crowd were several of us who have long argued for a more transparent, open process. 

Annual Membership Meeting set for November 1st

The September 12^th Member/Board Exchange began with a 14-point statement of procedures read by a member of the Elections Committee in preparation for the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting.

Quest for a Productive Membership Meeting Begins with the Ability to Vote

Many of you were at last year's Annual Membership Meeting. Yup, the one where we weren't allowed to vote at our own meeting!

I sent the following letter to every member of the RCSC Board hoping someone will pick-up the ball and add this as an agenda item at the next meeting of the Board.

RCSC Bylaws Revision and Review Committee

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Sun City Independent, posted online Wednesday, May 11, 2022 7:00 am

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Sun City Rec Centers Bylaw Revisions Progressing; Meetings closed to members

May 9th Member Board Exchange Notes - Part 1

Let me start with this; I hate taking minutes, so I don't. I write myself brief summaries of the topics raised and then move on. Following yesterday's meeting, I left feeling a bit underwhelmed. Nope, nothing wrong with the session, the exercise is still a plus for the community and the membership but the real question still lingers: Are they serious about what is said or are we just there flapping our gums?

A better seat at the table

Ad Hoc Bylaw Committee Meeting Notes from 4/11/2022

Well… not much to report on the April 11^th Ad Hoc Bylaw Committee meeting, but only because I was kicked-out!

No…, it wasn’t anything I said. It was because the committee was supposedly going to get into the nuts and bolts of the bylaws and for some reason they didn’t believe they could or would express their honest opinions as to whether a bylaw was good or bad if there were guests in the room!?!?!?

April 4th, 2022 Ad Hoc Bylaw Revision Committee

Attendance: Allan Lenefsky, Chair; Kat Fimmel, Co-Chair, Committee Members Janet Curry, Patrick Gannon, Carmel Scharenbroich, Stella Van Ness, David Wieland, and 2 guests

Rules include

• Meetings are open
• Guests cannot comment (this is to keep the meeting focused)
• Meetings will occur weekly on Mondays, 1 pm, Lakeview Board Room

Another look at the April 4th Bylaw Committee Meeting - A Difference of Opinion

Personal Viewpoint

These are my personal notes, comments, and opinions from the April 4th Ad Hoc Bylaw Committee. These notes and comments are mine alone and do not reflect the opinions of the Committee. 

Anyone who has read my previous comments and opinions regarding Robert’s Rules of Order will not be surprised to read that in my opinion, they are going about this process incorrectly. 

Bylaw input I shared with Ad-Hoc Committee Members

Bylaws are currently being reviewed by a newly appointed Ad-Hoc Committee.

Tom Marone is our Bylaw and Robert's Rules of Order go-to guy.  Here are his thoughts on where they should start with the enormous task ahead of them.  Please view the two attachments that pertain to the current review of the RCSC's Bylaws.

My Observations from the Initial Meeting of the Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee

Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee, Monday, March 28, 1pm, Lakeview Board Room

Attendance: Allan Lenefsky, Chair; Kat Fimmel, Co-Chair, Committee Members Janet Curry, Patrick Gannon, Carmel Scharenbroich, Stella Van Ness, David Wieland and 7 guests

BACKGROUND

This Ad Hoc committee was charged with reviewing the Bylaws and making

This is what happened at the RCSC BOD Meeting on January 27th, 2022

 

RCSC Board of Directors Meeting – Thursday, January 27, 2022

I just watched the recent board meeting video, and noticed a few things:

1. It was interesting that there was never a vote to approve the agenda! Approval isn't even listed on the agenda.
2. I was happy to hear that they didn't "approve" the Treasurer's Report and only filed it for audit. (Note: the only Treasurers Report that the board should actually "approve" is the annual one compiled and submitted by the accountants who performed the annual audit see RONR 48:24)