This post is to notify all Vilas Neighborhood Association members that we are to have a General Membership Meeting on Wednesday September 22nd at 7pm via Zoom.
At this meeting we will be voting to approve an updated version of the VNA bylaws.
You can find the current bylaws, known as the "Charter," and proposed bylaws at https://www.vilasneighborhood.com/vnacharter
The current charter was first written in 1992 and amended in 1998 and 1999. The major changes that are being proposed include making the payment of dues voluntary and not a requirement to be a member of the VNA and an inclusion of absentee voting in the council election process. Other changes include adding specifications to committees, more detailed description of council officer duties, and changing the quorum to do business from three to four council members. Other changes were for the most part made to clarify procedures and make the document easier to follow. I encourage everyone interested to closely read both the current and proposed bylaws.
According to the current charter Article 10 - Amendment of Charter: 1. Procedure for amendment: "... the Association may amend this charter by the approval of a majority of the members present and voting at two consecutive meetings of the general membership." 2. Notice "The Association may not create, repeal, or amend a provision of this charter unless a notice reasonably likely to apprise all members of the specific nature of the proposal has been given at least ten, but not more than 45 days prior to the meeting at which the proposal is acted upon."
The 2nd General Membership meeting for approval of the bylaws will take place Oct. 27 at 7pm via Zoom.
The Zoom link for both the September 22 and October 27 meetings is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87616336582?pwd=aDl1QitSd2hwOFNicVg1NjlhTHJpZz09
Sarah Bahauddin - VNA President