Board of Directors
The club board of directors consists of the president, immediate past president, president-elect, treasurer, secretary, vice president, and all directors. The board provides general management of the club and other duties as outlined in the club's bylaws.
2023-2024 Board of Directors
Ross Gallagher, President
Dawn Pannell, Secretary
Bob Stone, Treasurer
Leah Clarke
Deidre Peterson
Dennis Tyas
Jess Mosley
2023-2024 Board of Directors
Ross Gallagher, President
Dawn Pannell, Secretary
Bob Stone, Treasurer
Leah Clarke
Deidre Peterson
Dennis Tyas
Jess Mosley
Qualifications, Roles, and Elections
(Excerpt taken from club bylaws)
ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
4.1 The officers will be a president, immediate past president, president-elect, treasurer, and secretary. The officers may also include one or more vice-president(s), if so defined in club policy. This club will also have a minimum of three (3) directors as stated in club policy. No offices may be held by the same person except those of secretary and treasurer, and no person shall simultaneously serve as an officer and a director. This club may also have such other offices as may be required by the laws of local jurisdiction. The names, terms, and duties of such offices, as well as the processes for elections and filling of vacancies, will be included in relevant provisions of the club’s bylaws and/or policies.
4.2 Officers’ duties are as defined below and as may be additionally provided in club policy:
- The president acts as the club’s executive officer; presides at all meetings of the members and the board; and regularly reports to both groups.
- The secretary keeps the club’s records; promptly reports membership changes to Kiwanis International; keeps minutes of club and board meetings; files required reports (if any) with local, national, and other government authorities; and regularly reports to the members and board.
- The treasurer handles and accounts for all club funds on authority of the board; maintains club financial records; and regularly reports to the members and board.
- The president-elect, immediate past president, and vice president (if any) have duties as usually pertain to the office or as may be assigned by the president or board.
4.3 Directors have such duties as usually pertain to the office or as may be assigned by the president or board.
ARTICLE 5. ELECTIONS AND VACANCIES
5.1 Each officer and director (and nominees for same) must be a member in good standing with this club. Any qualified, consenting member may be nominated either in advance or from the floor, according to club policy.
5.2 The immediate past president is the most recent president willing and able to serve. The secretary may be either appointed or elected, as provided in club policy. All other officers and directors, including the secretary unless he/she is appointed, will be elected at the club’s annual meeting by a majority vote, following a process provided in club policy.
5.3 The president, immediate past president, president-elect, treasurer, secretary, and vice president(s), (if any) will serve one-year or two-year terms as provided in club policy, beginning October 1 of each year. Directors may serve up to three-year terms, as provided in club policy, with each term beginning October 1 after election.
5.4 Vacancies will be filled as follows:
- President: by the president-elect, immediate past president, or vice president (if any), as provided in club policy.
- Immediate past president: by the most recent president willing and able to serve.
- For all other officers and directors, new elections will be held within 60 days, provided at least fourteen (14) days previous notice of the meeting and nomination(s) is given to the members. However, if the secretary is appointed, the president will appoint someone to fill the vacancy, subject to approval by the board.
ARTICLE 6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6.1 The club board of directors (referred to in these bylaws as “board”) consists of the president, immediate past president, president-elect, treasurer, secretary, vice president(s) (if any), and all directors, and such other positions as may be required by the laws of local jurisdiction.
6.2 The board has the following responsibilities:
- Provide general management of the club not otherwise delegated to the membership in these bylaws or club policy.
- Assure the club complies with applicable governmental rules and regulations.
- Determine the good-standing status of members in accordance with club policy.
- Perform other duties as provided in these bylaws and club policy.
6.3 A majority of the members of the entire board constitutes a quorum, and a majority vote of the board members present and voting is required for all business unless otherwise provided in these bylaws or club policy.
6.4 The board will meet regularly at a designated place and time that it determines. The board may hold special meetings at the call of the president or a majority vote of the board, provided at least forty-eight (48) hours previous notice is given to board members of the date, time, place, and topic(s). Subject to laws of local jurisdiction, the board may meet and conduct business by any method that allows all participants to simultaneously communicate with each other or as otherwise allowed by law. Participation constitutes attendance. Normal board meeting rules apply. If any votes taken verbally are unclear, they should be taken by roll call.
6.5 The board may take no action in conflict with an action of the membership. Other than disciplinary measures, an action of the board may be rescinded or amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the club members present and voting, provided at least fourteen (14) days previous notice is given to the members.