[Father Don]

It is my opinion, based on re-reading the AMA letter regarding this matter, that the AMA conditions for continuation or reinstatement of the AMA charter include the resignation of all current officers and that they are not to hold office in the club again. Here is the quote I refer to. “The conditions for reinstatement may require the resignation of all officers of the club who were in attendance at the July 27 club meeting, the election of new officers…….”

Yes it’s true that we the members agreed to let the election of new officers take place in the upcoming Oct meeting and allowed the current board to remain, but that was really based on the President of the club’s direct statements to Baj prior to the meeting that he was in direct contact with the AMA and they backed down on the requirement, including the recommendation that the board resign.

So, here is a factual wrap up. The treasurer had previously voluntarily resigned; the VP voluntarily resigned, or stated that he would not run for re-election and did not put in to do so; the President remains in place and has put in a letter of intent to run for VP; the Secretary remains in place and has put in a letter of intent to run for Treasurer. I don’t think that will meet the considerations the AMA had put forth and I feel as though those individuals should voluntarily step aside, allowing the club and its members to come first. The president has stated clearly verbally and in writing that he intends to file legal action against the AMA.

Yes, we need to remain positive and let the club make its own decisions, but those decisions should be based on the better good of the club. Based on the membership’s overwhelming vote, the better good of the club is to remain an AMA Chartered club. I think the AMA, after much thought and consideration were very clear of their opinion of the events that took place at the July 27 meeting and what needed to be done about it.