Andy,

I completely agree...ALL members should have complete and timely access to information. THAT'S the problem! The members who aren't privy to the Internet information should have more than a few days to consider the changes. The information should be available far enough in advance that EVERYONE has time to form an opinion and voice it. If it was only a matter of "housekeeping" on the by-laws that is one thing. When major changes and additions are made, people need time to discuss and think things through. 

Things are too far along to change the time schedule now, but squelching opinions is just not right. If someone reads a letter to the editor that voices concern about the changes, they are more likely to read the changes more closely. 

The disrespect issue is separate from the by-laws. It involves no responses from club officers and lack of responsibility to their duties. John.