A 31% quorum of voting members was reached with 109 out of 348 voting members casting ballots. The bylaw change passed with 97 ‘yes’ votes and 12 ‘no’ votes.
UPDATED:
Section 3.012. TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP . Memberships shall be valid for one (1) year (a) beginning on the effective date of membership (join date) noted in the member’s membership record or (b) beginning on the anniversary of the join date. Membership requires the individual member (a) complete and submit an application for membership or renewal, as designated by the board, (b) demonstrate understanding of TCGC administrative and safety rules, and c) pay any dues and fees required within one (1) month of their join date or for subsequent years of membership, within one (1) month the anniversary of the member's join date. Former members, other than life members, including those members whose memberships have lapsed due to their own action or inaction, must apply as a ‘new member’. Upon completion of all current application requirements and conditions as a ‘new member’, to include payment of any initiation fee required at the time of application and completion of current safety orientation session, the former member will be reinstated to their previous membership level with their record of years at that level. The foregoing is contingent upon vacancies available at that level per Section 3.011. If none available member will be placed on a waiting list for that level, and will be reinstated at that level immediately when available.