It just occurred to me that I had more than one conversation with Carl Maroney about this general subject when the notice that clubs by-laws were going to be reviewed went out.

There are specific exclusions to the coverage for club officers that are now in place. Club officers act without liability coverage for slander, libel, and if club bylaws were not followed. As per the new requirements, club by-laws MUST include a due process section for disciplinary issues.

These exclusions are the result of a multi hundred thousand dollar claim paid by AMA insurance in a situation where some club officers made some very bad decisions and threw out some members with no due process. There be dragons there, so check and see if your by-laws balance control against rights properly.

Good luck.