RCGC had many talented people run for the Board of Directors last year. We also had a record number of volunteers at work days this year. Our members are really proud of RCGC and are willing to help.
Would you consider running for a position on the RCGC Board of Directors? The Board can use all types of skill sets to run the club. Whether you have computer skills, trade skills, or professional skills, you can make significant contributions to the club.
The Board has five seats up for election this year. As usual, three Director's terms expire. This year the offices of the Secretary and Treasurer are also up for election. Candidates for Treasurer and Secretary must have computer skills in order to maintain the web site, Quickbooks ledger, electronic records, and member communications.
Duties for these positions are at the end of this email and more details can be found by reading the club Bylaws.
The current officers are listed in the Directory. The positions held by Bert Schmitz, Charlie Sikes, Jay Bunting, Stephen Broad, and Steve Morgan are up for election.
Benefits
Besides the sense of accomplishment you will get from being on the Board running this great club, you will receive some financial help. Dues for Officers and Directors are waived during their service on the Board. Board members are reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out tasks specific to their duties. This includes mileage reimbursements for travel to the required meetings.
How to apply
Send an email to rockinghamcountygunclub@gmail.com with your name, the position you are seeking, and a brief biography describing your interests and qualifications. This needs to be sent before the November 5th Board meeting. If the eligibility requirements are met and the Board approves your nomination, your name will appear on the ballot along with your biography.
Election
Electronic absentee ballots will be sent out after the November 5th Board meeting. Ballots can be cast in-person before the General Membership Meeting on December 3rd. Votes will be counted and winners announced at that December 3rd meeting. Your term will start with the first Board meeting in January if you win a seat.
Background Information
Board of Directors
The Officers of this Club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a nine (9) member Board of Directors who, acting together, shall constitute the Executive Board. They shall be elected by a simple majority vote by ballot of the Members in good standing either present at the December business meeting or by official absentee ballot. They shall hold office for three (3) years or until their successors are elected. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined.
Duties of Officers and Directors
The Executive Board shall have general supervision and control of all the activities of the Club.
Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held monthly, usually the first Tuesday, or at such time and place as the Board may determine. Special meetings may be held at any time on the call of the President or on demand, in writing to the Secretary, by three members of the Executive Board.
SECRETARY - The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping an accurate account of each official meeting of the Club and shall have custody of the books, records and files of the Club, except for the Treasurer’s books of account. He shall conduct all correspondence of the Club. He shall maintain the official membership roster and shall be responsible for carrying out all of the normal duties of the office. He shall be custodian of the official Club seal and shall be responsible for affixing same to all ballots and other official papers that require the Club seal. The secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the annual re-affiliation with the NRA, the Amateur Trap Association, and any other Board-sanctioned shooting organization.
TREASURER - The Treasurer shall have charge of all Club funds and shall be entitled to disburse funds as approved by the Executive Board. He shall deposit funds and maintain the necessary accounts in the bank or banks as approved by the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all transactions and shall render a detailed report with vouchers at any meeting of the Executive Board and an annual report to the organization at its Annual Meetings.
Eligibility Requirements
Anyone running for the Board must have been a Club member for at least one year and have remained in good standing during their entire membership. All candidates must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the Executive Board at the November 5th meeting. Board members shall maintain individual membership in the National Rifle Association or Gun Owners of America for their tenure in office.