Jon

In spite of the fact that the term limit proposals have been tabled in the past, the opportunity will be there when the by-laws are revised. Any of the proposals, such as the nominating process or term limits are likely to be integrated into one by-laws change. The by-laws committee is chaired by Rich Hanson. It has been a 'work in progress' for quite some time. I would not expect any submission of a by-laws change to the leader members in the immediate future.

One item I absolutely agree with is the idea of elimination of the EVP as a political position. I think the chances of us getting a high caliber CPA as a CFO volunteer will be greatly increased by removing the need to go through the political process. If such a volunteer were to be selected by our elected representives, we would have more control over his actions than when he is elected, as is now the case. It also insures that we get someone that is capable of doing the job. There seems to be no downside to this idea, unless you believe such an individual will rob us.

Not everyone thinks the world of elected volunteers if full of theives and conspirators. I suppose that there is an exception to everything.

JR