SDGRS Board of Directors, Officers, Officials, etc.

The SDGRS bylaws define how people "serve" the club, how they get positions, who votes on the board, etc. Click here for the SDGRS BYLAWS

There are 3 "classification" for members defined in the bylaws: (besides member in good standing)

1. "Board Member" - one of the 9 people elected to the board of directors (BOD) by yearly elections (more below)
2. "Officer", the President, Vice President, and Treasurer, who must be on the BOD
3. "Official", which includes, but not limited to: Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Webmaster (and their assistants).

Please note:

The BOD is elected and comprises a total of 7 members who serve 2 year terms. On alternate years 3 positions are elected and 4 positions the next.

Officers MUST be members of the BOD.

Officials are first selected from BOD, if that fails, then they will be appointed by the BOD from the general membership.

Important notice: Recently the bylaws have been changed to allow changes in the size of the BOD. After approval of the bylaw changes, the BOD changed the size to 7 members, and immediately "dropped" 2 members from the existing board.

In the table below, the year after the name indicates the year this person/position was elected/filled. The positions come up for re-election in 2 years after election, so by adding 2 years to the date you see after the name, that is the year that position comes up for re-election. Again, it's not people, it 7 positions to be filled.

SDGRS Board Members

Officials (non-BOD positions)

 Positions that are appointed by the Board of Directors (per SDGRS bylaws)

1. Punctuality: Arrive on time and be respectful of others' schedules.

2. Agenda: Stick to the meeting agenda and avoid going off-topic.

3. Respectful Communication: Speak one at a time, use professional language, and avoid interrupting others.

4. Listening: Pay attention when others are speaking, and avoid side conversations.

5. Raise Your Hand: If you wish to speak, raise your hand or wait for the current speaker to finish.

6. Turn Off Devices: Silence or turn off phones and electronic devices to minimize distractions.

7. Stay Focused: Stay engaged in discussions and avoid multitasking.

8. Constructive Criticism: If disagreements arise, express your opinions respectfully and offer solutions.

9. Time Management: Be mindful of time limits for each agenda item to ensure efficient discussions.

10. Confidentiality: Respect confidentiality of sensitive information discussed during the meeting.

11. Decision Making: Participate in decision-making processes and accept majority decisions gracefully.

12. Non-Verbal Cues: Use appropriate body language to convey interest and respect.

13. Disruptions: Avoid loud or aggressive behavior, and address disruptions promptly.

14. Follow-Up: Follow up on action items promptly and report progress in subsequent meetings.

15. Have Fun: This is a social club where we enjoy garden railroading so we need to have fun.