This is a summary of the proposed changes to the Current SCOV Tennis Club Bylaws.

                        

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Article I-Name:

2014 bylaws:    Vistoso Tennis Club.

2024 proposed bylaws:     Vistoso Tennis Club now has acquired the trade name of SCOV Tennis Club, which will be the name commonly used in communications.

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Article IV-Membership and Dues:

2014 bylaws:  any changes to membership dues require a membership vote.

2024 Proposed bylaws:  any change in dues in excess of $5 per year requires a membership vote.

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Article V-Officers:

2014 bylaws:  Board officers serve a 1 year term. Non officer Board members are Directors of Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles tennis.

2024 proposed bylaws: Board officers serve 2 year terms. Three at-large Board members may be assigned club leadership tasks.

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Article VI-Nominations and Elections:

2014 bylaws:   Board member terms are either one or two years. The board is comprised of a balance of men and women with the balance of power shifting annually from one sex to another.

2024 proposed bylaws:  the Board will consist of seven members, with staggered two year terms, such that no more than four positions are elected in any year. The Board will strive for diversity of nominees for upcoming Board vacancies.

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Article VII-Governing Body:

2014 bylaws:     Board meetings shall be held monthly, if necessary.

2024 proposed bylaws: Board meetings shall be held no less than four times per year.

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Article X-Fiscal:

2014 bylaws:   Fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. Unbudgeted expenditures in excess of $250 requires membership approval.

2024 proposed bylaws: Fiscal year January 1 through December 31. Unbudgeted expenditures in excess of $500 requires membership approval.

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Article XI-General Membership Meetings:

2014 bylaws:    at least two general membership meetings are required per year, including meetings in November and April.

2024 proposed bylaws: at least one general membership meeting is required per year, including a Fall/Winter meeting when upcoming Board vacancy nominees are voted upon.