Originally Posted by astrohog

I agree with everything you've said here EXCEPT the part about having to hold office to change a rule. I have seen this misguided presumption cause many problems at many clubs over the years. In a healthy, well-run club the officers do not MAKE policy, they ADHERE to it. Any member ought to be able to go to a club meeting, make a motion for his proposed rule change, and have a vote called. Every club will likely differ a little on procedures of couse, but if policy is set by the officers, I would find another club.

Astro