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Russ Johnson

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Initially Posted - 08/06/2012 : 11:01:19

Association Officer Nomination and Election - 2012

This is a call for association officer election nominations.
If you are interested is serving as an officer of the association now is your chance.
Please reply to this topic, self nominations are encouraged.

Current Nominations as of: Aug-6

Commodore
- Russ Johnson

Vice Commodore
- John Gisondi

Treasurer
- Steve Auerbach

Secretary
- open

Chief Measurer
- open

Capri-25 Measurer
- Nick Cumbie

Election Schedule:
Nominations will close on Aug-30
Voting will be held on-line from Sept-1 through Sept-28

Here are the qualifications for nominees
1) You must be an owner of a Catalina-25, Catalina-250, or Capri-25.
2) You must be a paid member of the association.
3) You are willing to volunteer your time (sorry, you will not be paid).
4) You are willing to serve a two-year term (starting Oct-1-2012 to Oct-1-2014).
5) You are willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the office as stated in the bylaws (see below).

The Association Bylaws are posted on the website > [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/bylaws.asp"]click here for the link[/url]

Here's an excerpt from the bylaws

Article IV, Section C - Responsibilities of the Officers

COMMODORE: The Commodore shall preside at any Association or Officers Meetings, approve any annual reports or official actions of the Officers, appoint special committees as required, rule on procedure and jurisdiction, authorize expenditures and perform other functions as may be warranted for the proper management of the Association. The Commodore shall also fix the date of any Association or Officers Meetings (Article VI), and shall coordinate Association activities with other Catalina Fleets and yachting organizations.

VICE COMMODORE: The Vice Commodore shall, in the absence of the Commodore, preside and perform the duties of the Commodore, and such other duties as specified by the Commodore. The Vice Commodore shall serve as Chairman of the Nationals Organizing Committee (“NOC”) and, as such, shall solicit bids from the Fleets to host the Nationals for the following year (Article VII).

SECRETARY: The Secretary shall, in the absence of the Vice Commodore, preside and perform the duties of the Vice Commodore. The Secretary shall maintain the minutes, records and membership register of the Association, as reasonable. Furthermore, the Secretary shall be responsible for providing for the posting of the minutes, calls for meetings and nominations, and distribution of ballots, as set forth in the other sections of this document. The membership register of the Association may be reviewed by any Officer upon request being made of the Secretary. Fleet development manuals may be obtained from the Secretary, and contain valuable information for consideration in the formation of a Fleet. The minimum requirement for the sanctioning of a new Fleet is the participation of three Regular Members of the Association; although an Officer review of the Fleet By-Laws for the applicant is desirable.

TREASURER: The Treasurer shall, in the absence of the Secretary, preside and perform the duties of the Secretary. The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records of the Association, as reasonable. Furthermore, the Treasurer shall receive dues and fees, deposit and disperse funds, prepare financial statements, and generally conduct the financial affairs of the Association. The financial records of the Association may be inspected by any Member, in good standing, for any reasonable purpose and at any reasonable time upon thirty days written notice to the Treasurer. All check expenditures shall be authorized by the signatures of any two of the following: Commodore, Vice Commodore, or Treasurer. A petty cash fund may be established by the Treasurer by a vote of the Officers (Article VIII, Section B).

CHIEF MEASURER: The Chief Measurer shall maintain the Design Class Rules, serve as Vice Chairman of the NOC, and serve as Chairman of the Class Racing Committee (“CRC”). The Chief Measurer as NOC Vice Chairman shall, in the absence of the NOC Chairman, preside and perform the duties of the NOC Chairman. Furthermore, the Chief Measurer shall make evaluations, presentations and recommendations to the Officers regarding significant or controversial changes or rulings related to the Design Class Rules or the Rules of Racing. The Chief Measurer or designate shall administer and interpret the Design Class Rules and shall supervise the measuring, recording and inspection of all sails and boats (including compliance with class rules) at Nationals.

CAPRI 25 MEASURER: The Capri 25 Measurer shall maintain the Design Class Rules in conjunction with the Chief Measurer. The Capri 25 Measurer shall, in the absence of the Chief Measurer, preside and perform the duties of the Chief Measurer, and such other duties as specified by the Chief Measurer.

Russ Johnson, Commodore 2009-2022 (commodore at catalina-capri-25s.org)

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Response Posted - 08/06/2012 : 11:24:29

If you have any questions, please send me an email (commodore at catalina-capri-25s.org)

Edited by - Russ.Johnson on 08/06/2012 11:24:57

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Response Posted - 09/05/2012 : 21:01:12

The nominations are now closed.
If you would like to serve we are always looking for volunteers.
Please send me an email

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Response Posted - 09/17/2012 : 13:06:38

There was an Election notice posted on the General Sailing forum on Sept-9
Click Here --> [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=25689"]2012 Officer Elections[/url]

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