NOTICE OF BYLAW REVISIONS: Annual MEMBERs meeting @7pm 4/5

Friends of Fort Flagler Board has recommended that our bylaws be revised as reflected in the document available here (green side bar).

A summary of revisions is as follows:

Advocacy for the park with governmental officials is added to the list of FoFF activities.
Changes in Article IV dealing with member dues were adopted by the Board in November, but they are called out for your information and review here.
Throughout the bylaws, electronic means of communication to members and for the conduct of Board business are authorized.
The range of Board size is changed to a minimum of three to a maximum of 13 members.
There is also a new provision regarding Board member attendance.
The Treasurer is no longer required to submit a bond.
Just as it requires a 2/3 vote of the Membership to approve changes in bylaws, a 2/3 vote by the Board to amend bylaws is required.

Language that is being eliminated appears in blue with a strike-through and language being added appears in red, underlined.

For the most part, the proposed changes are minor housekeeping items. (The last time the bylaws received a major review was in 2018.)

How We Have Contributed to the Park

Examples from our past work are:

In 2021 New Mystery Bay Picnic Shelter, replaced former rotted version that was torn down nine years ago
In 2020, addition of a first-class basketball court to enhance the experience of youth visitors.
In 2019, a complete refresh of the park’s interpretive nature trail with bridges built and new signage throughout.
Annual spring campground cleanup and ongoing trail maintenance.
Summer concert series and indoor entertainment events during fall and winter months.
Halloween activities for adults and children alike.
Educational programs to enhance visitor understanding of the rich natural history of the park.
Years ago, volunteers contributed more than 6,000 hours to complete the renovation/restoration of the first-floor interior of the 1905 hospital building, with a charming small theater/meeting room, gathering places and a commercial kitchen.