YOUR VOTE COUNTS! By AJ Moffitt, staff writter It’s almost that time again! Every two years, the Porsche Club of America, Gold Coast Region, holds its elections for the Board, and this year December 31st is when the current Board’s terms will end. Board Members include a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, four Directors, and the Past President. There are also standing committees and special committees, with both of these needing Committee Chairs to ensure the proper execution. But what does running for a Board Member or Committee Chair position entail? Can anyone run? Below are some important things to know about how members of PCA can run for a Board position or Committee Chair position with the club. What are the requirements of each of the four Officer positions? •
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President – The President is responsible for attending all Board of Directors meetings, in addition to representing the club at the National Board of Directors meetings. Vice President – The Vice President shall fill in for the President if the President is not available. Additionally, they shall help the President with administrative items. Secretary – The Secretary is responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings, including the results of all votes. This person also is responsible for maintaining all nonfinancial records. Treasurer – The Treasurer is responsible for managing all monies, debts, obligations, and assets of the club. This person ensures monies are deposited, and bills are paid accordingly. Die Porsche Kassette
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The above explains the general responsibilities of the four Officers though other responsibilities can be added as necessary. The elected Officers, the elected Directors and the last Past President shall constitute the Board of Directors of the Club and they are responsible for the proper conduct of the administrative affairs of the Club, the proper functioning of the committees, and shall insure compliance with the Bylaws. With regards to the Standing Committees, committees may be added as deemed necessary. Typically, there are eleven standing committees, each needing a Committee Chair. These are: • • • • • • • • • • •
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There is also a 3-person Nominating Committee, assigned by the President, which includes the Past President and two other members who are appointed by the President. This group is responsible for nominating individuals for all offices, in addition to accepting nominations from club members.
To run for any of the above Board Member or Committee Chair positions, you must meet the following criteria: •
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You must be a member in good standing. Membership status includes active, family-active, associate, or affiliate member. You must attend at least three (3) Board meetings in the calendar year. o Contact a Board member to request and obtain an invitation and Zoom link to the meetings. You must be nominated for a position by either the Nominating Committee – or – by a club member in good standing who has nominated you to the Nominating Committee.
What are some other items that the Board Members and Committee Chairs participate in or assist with? •
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Board Members vote on items pertaining to the club. This includes how money is spent, or donations are made. These individuals and Committee Chairs organize and run the various social activities that the club oversees, including but not limited to events for Autocross, Drivers Education, Juniors Events, social gatherings, and more.
If you meet the criteria and are able to run for a position as a Board Member, what are the next steps? Contacting the
