I'm glad someone is paying attention. I did notice that typo as soon as I got my newsletter Article IV C1(b) should be Article IV C2(b). I called the editor as soon as I saw this, and one of us was going to make a post noting this. I guess it gets to be me. Don't know how or when it happened, but the 1 and 2 keys are beside each other, so this typo is understandable. I have thoroughly examined the text, and it seems to be correct.
The purpose of this change is to broaden the pool of those eligible to fill a vacant position. We do have a participation problem, the committee recognizes this. At this point in time, we felt it was to the benefit of the association to make this change, you know, don't turn down free help!!! Under the current articles, we could possibly be put in a position of not being able to utilize a qualified human resource, and leaving a position vacant due to lack of participation. I believe this situation will change, and good members will step up to the plate, this election has proven this to me, I just waiting to see when. I have had several offers of help, and if elected I intend to utilize every offer, once I determine what the interest and ability of the member is, and where they can do the most good for our association. Hopefully, we can get in a position where this article is unnecessary, and all members want to serve, to give back a little of the good the association gives us all, and of course, serve out their terms.
Yes, you are correct about the typo on Article VI section D, that is the first time this typo has been called to my attention. Since the committee didn't know it existed, we didn't address it. It has to be a very old typo, because I know the last 3 committees never addressed this issue, the last 2 committees I chaired, we didn't catch it, prior to that the committee reported to the board, and it was never brought up in their reports.
 This committee was addressing issues that had the potential to effect the legality of elections, and to see if there were changes that could enhance member participation, make it easier to participate. As I always say, if you don't like the way things are run, it is your turn to step up to the plate. Jump in, you might knock a home run, but even if you don't, you can always say you tried!
 I know the bylaws need lots of work. That can be difficult, especially when those doing the work must give up part of the time they could be spending doing what they enjoy at our events. I do have a good member who volunteered to step forward if I'm elected, he would reorganize and simplify into an understandable form. As a Parliamentarian, it is a simple document for me to understand, and I can get past the typos. The chairman on the last 4 bylaws committees have been parliamentarians, and they reflect the language a parliamentarian would normally use. Typos are addressed by Roberts. I also understand not everybody is a parliamentarian, so, there is a need to make our bylaws simpler.
I must go now, gotta do things that help pay the bills. I do have a PM addressing an issue of participation that I intend to address on this forum later today, as it contains info useful to many members.
I hope this answers your questions.
Have a great day!!!
Andy