Andy:  Per your request here are a couple of things that I would suggest for the new bylaws.

You got me on the wirte-in candidates.  I had not read the bylaws close enough and was somewhat misled by the box on the current ballot without a name by it.  To clarify the no write-in policy I would change Article VII,paragraph D.2.c. by striking"There will be no write-in candiates."  Then I would add a subparagraph D.2.d. "There will be no write-in votes permitted on the ballots provided to the members."  This will make it very clear that you are not talking about write-in nominations before a ballot is issued.

I really would like to know why the members cannot use write-in votes.  There must be a reason, but if the various governments of our country permit it I don't know why HPOCA can't.

The second change I would like to see is in Article X, Paragraph D. I would add a subparagraph 1. that states: "The annual audit will be included in the next issue of the HPOCA  magazine published after the audit is conducted."

I know Terry says it is, but I just moved and have not yet dug out by past issues of the magazine to check that statement.  Off the top on my head I don't remember seeing an audit in any of the magazines.

Good luck in reviewing the bylaws.  If I have any further comments I will let you know. 

Thank you.

Bill Brandt