By-Laws: The NOPBA Board met on January 4 and reviewed several items relating to our current by- laws. Items being considered include establishment of a budget for upcoming guest speakers, maintaining a reserve for unanticipated expenses, and having the treasurer report budget items with the monthly report to membership.

• An additional item is proposed to be added to the by-laws that will help remedy the condition that arises when a board member becomes unable to fulfill their duties. In this case the board will take action to fill the vacancy which would subsequently be voted upon by a majority of the membership.

• The proposed amendments are finalized and available here for review. After discussion, it is anticipated that a vote of the general membership to incorporate the proposed amendments will occur at the MARCH 2020 regular meeting.