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NEWS
Our Condolences go out to Ronnie Dutilli and Family
on the death of her Son-in-Law, Larry Norcini who died from Lukemiia on
February 7. Visiting Hours are on February 9th from 4 – 6 PM
at the Woodlawn Funeral Parlor,
Our Condolences go out to the Family and Friends of
Lucy Carlucci who died on Friday January 29. See " GET WELL WISHES AND CONDOLENCES" for her
Obituary.
Our Condolences go out to Phil Ackerman and Family
on the death of his Brother-in-Law, Loren Wooster who died in
Our
Condolences go out to Wilberta Davis on the death of her Husband, Harold, on
January 15th. Those who knew Wilberta might want to send a card to her at
Our
Condolences go out to Rudy Escobedo and Family on the death of his Father in
Our
Condolences go out to Ellin Paulin and Family on the death on January 5th of
her Husband Ralph Paulin. Ralph was a Member of the Country Music Association
of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Country Music Hall of Fame and was a great
Steel Guitar player. See " GET WELL WISHES AND CONDOLENCES"
for his Obituary.
Our
Condolences go out to Sonia Cohen and Family on the death of her Son, Douglas
Cohen, on December 27 in
Sallyann
has recently informed the CMA of RI that she will be debuting soon at a private
function with her new band “Top of the Line”. The band has 5 members and
their music ranges from Traditional Country, Country and 50’s. and will
be available for future bookings. Look for Sallyann with “Top of the
Line” in upcoming newsletters. For bookings call Sallyann @ 401.349.0219.
The
CMA of RI held a General Meeting on September 1st at 7 PM at AL Post 15,
Thanks
to Myrt and Arthur Bonus, and Rena Ackerman for their
assistance
in
assembling and mailing the CMA of RI newsletters. This has made the job much
easier.
Phil
Ackerman
Thanks
to our photographer, Paul Taylor, for the great pictures of our
Jamborees.
CORRESPONDENCE
January
20, 2010
To
all of the Country Music Association of RI
Your
kindness and sympathy are more deeply appreciated than any words of thanks can
ever express. I want to thank all of the Association for their gifts and
concern. Thank you,
Ellen
Paulin
January
15, 2010
To
the many friends and fans at the CMA, thank you so much for the beautiful card
of well wishes! I was delighted to receive it and I do appreciate all of you
thinking of me. I am going through treatment at this time and I am recovering
very nicely. Thanks to the many phone calls Mike and I have gotten from our
many friends who have shown and given me such great support. Please know I will
always remember the kindness you all have shown to me…love Sallyann.
December
16, 2009
THANK YOU
EVERYBODY WHO CAME TO SEE ME AT THE CMA OF R.I. CHRISTMAS PARTY. AND THANK YOU
TO THE LITTLE GIRL WHO GAVE ME THE REINDEER FOOD.
GOD BLESS YOU
ALL.
SANTA
December
16, 2009
Hi
everyone Anna and I hoped you all had a great
American Legion here and dance to one of my Steel Guitar Friends Ray Walker in
his band.They also have a Country Tonight theater down here
and they have a lot more Steel players that are also friends we had before when
we were down here.The Steel Guitar is alive and booming here
in North Carolina.They have Joe Wright from Georgia coming to the Country
Tonight Theater here in Selma N.C in February. He is a well
known Steel player and a great Instructor.Her also has a clown act that goes
with his shows. No one can play the Steel Guitar way he does he is a class act
on that Steel.A big Hi to RISGA and NESGA keep on pickin those great sounding
Steel Guitars.Many Escobar,Tony Palmer,Roger Trahan,Andy Perry, Chris
Brooks,Vinny Doyle and Ralph Paulin can all tell you some great story's about
Joe Wright.
Founder of RISGA & NESGA
And First President of Both.
Sam & Anna White
November 12, 2009
ask dotty Zack if she remembers my playing lead for her in 1966, across from the main gate at Davisville C B base?? I, worked with Ray Dixon, Tex Johnson, Eddy Zack Jr, Dotty Zack, Jack Thompson, Ricky Rayle, Kenny Vincent, Hank Walters sit in with), Yvonne Collins, Joe Ferry, Maurice Labelle, Eddy Kane, Pete Bonnie,,,,My name is Doug Mixon,,,,,,,,,,,Hello and best wishes all the CMARI gang.
November 10, 2009
Howdy,
I
just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Duncan Earl Walters and I am
a musician of roots style that is from New England having grown up in
I
am finding myself more and more often in
www.MySpace.com\duncanearlwalters.com
I
have made it onto numerous radio charts. I was #3 in
My last
album was not marketed to the CMA in
http://www.americanaradio.org/ama/displaychart_beforetracks.asp?mode=lw&dtkey=280
Well if there is any opportunities you could pass my way, it would be most appreciated.
All the very best,
Duncan Earl Walters
HALL OF FAME. I would like to thank all of the musicians and
friends who helped to make this years inductee jamboree a big sucess.
Congratulations to Elaine Ellis, Marc Sampson, Ralph Paulin and Honorary Member
Butch Keenan. Thank you to Jim and Shirley McMorrow, Bill Friday, Andy
Perry, Bob Considine and all of the CMA Members who always help out.. Also
Tony for donating use of the hall.. Richie and my father worked hard for this
organization that they were so proud of as well as Babs and Maril and
myself. There were a lot of nominees this year and it is difficult to pick from
the list because there are others that have worked hard over the years so good
luck next year. Again Thank you all--------------KEEP IT COUNTRY AND HAPPY
HOLIDAYS.
DOTTY ZACK
President of the
10/16/09
Well as you all know the Hall of Fame had their big show on Oct.
12,2009
Great music all day from the best there is in country. I would like to
thank all those Hall of Fame members who supported me to get in the Hall of
Fame. And I also would like to congratulate Elaine Ellis, Mark Sampson, and
Ralph Paulin. All new members of the Hall of Fame Again thank you
all for voting for me
Frank"Butch" Keenan
KEEP IT COUNTRY
Hi
I wish to thank all the CMA members who gave me and my
family support on the death of our Mother . When I saw all you country
folks there it was a great feeling and Ma new most of you. She was a big
country music fan.
Again thank you all for your support when we needed it the most
Frank "BUTCH", Bob , and Jane
Steel Guitar News by Manny Escobar
February 2010
Congratulations to Ron Hill for a successful afternoon with the MCMAA Hall of Fame Show at the Bridgewater Vets Club on Sunday November 29, 2009. It was a fun filled get-together with many Hall of Fame performers that included steel players Frank Caruso and Eddie Cunningham, and Sky Travis on Dobro.
In other news, January 1st, (New Year’s Day), Bob Almeida`s annual party was a blast as usual. His parties are as intimate as you can imagine, with everyone squeezed in his home. Many musicians and singers were there including Larry Sullivan, Ben Carnevale, and Yours truly on steel.
January 31 is the next Rhode
Island Steel Guitar Association Quarterly Meeting at the Common Fence Community
House in
December 2009
The
Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association’s Annual Show at the Liberal Club in
The
Rhode Island Country Music Hall of Fame held its annual induction show on Sunday,
October 12, 2009 at the Post 15 American Legion in
The Pedal
Steel Guitar Association from
The
Massachusetts Country Music Awards Association held a jamboree at the Holy
Ghost Hall in
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
February 2010
Well folks another month is coming
upon us fast. We had to cancel the January 3 Jamboree. But we will be
having a Jamboree on January 31. Ray Cross and the country heart
beats will be the band. So tell all your friends about the country music in
Frank Butch Keenan
C.M.A.
President
January 2010
Well folks the Christmas party
was a great day. We had a sell out. Santa did a great job with the little ones.
The future CMA stars were real great singing with the band. The food was
excellent as always
Mikes gang sure put it on great this year. I am hoping for good turnouts
for the jamborees and we can put on a real big show so we need your support to
keep us doing the job we were elected to do The CMA officers and board of
directors are the best ya can get. I really enjoy working with a great team
like them. Again I want to thank all the supported the Christmas party. Luv
& Country band did a real fine job playing Christmas music and good
ole country music for us. Linda & Gary made it all worth coming. The toys
you donated will make some little tots happy. Thank you again for
that. Remember to read your news letter when you get it so you don't miss
out on all the fun we are having. And if you don't get the news letter check
your expired date on your membership cards. Well folks that's about it for this
one. Hope to see you all at the post for some good ole country music.
Keep it country and support our working bands.
President of the CMA
Frank Butch Keenan
WELCOME
New Members in January 2010
Cathy Silva, Betty Ann Silvaggio, Richard J. Gadoury Jr., Stephen M. Pannone
New Members in December 2009
Brenda Lawrence, Kenneth Lawrence, Robert Prunier, John Leone, Phil Brigham, Charlene Marie, Joseph Johnston
New Members in November 2009
Elsie Morin, Paul Edward Gabriel (Bettencourt), Al White
New Members in October 2009
Manny Diamonte, Diana Tenrreiro, Michael Corriea, Carol DuBeau, Bill McGrath, Rose Escobar
New Members in September 2009
Randy Henderson, Elaine Varrecchione, John Hubeny, Barbara Duquette, Albert Denton, Patricia Noonan, Rhoda Lineham, Eleanora Williams
New Members in August 2009
RB Renegade, Alfred Ragas
New Members in July 2009
Richard Toas, Rich Gordon, John Haldoupis
New Members in June 2009
George Crawford. Becky Fowler, Bob White, Jr., Jean Vincent
New Members in May 2009
Lewis (
New Members in April 2009
William Pimentel
New Members in March 2009
Chris Brooks, Andy Solberg, Bill Sousa, Antonio Perri
New Members in February 2009
Jimbo Wilson, Mike O'Handley, Herman Doughty, Sandra Kettelle, Rose Patton, Alice Pontarelli
New Members in January 2009
Evelyn Poy, Sonia Cohen, Mary Werner, Robert Poulin
CONGRATULATIONS
2009
At
the 2009 M. C. M. A. A. Award Show in September, the following CMA of RI Members
received the following Awards:
Entertainer:
Peoples
Choice: Manny
Male
Vocalist: Manny
Female
Vocalist:
3
or 4 Piece Band:
5
or More Piece Band: Goat Ropers
Steel
Guitar: Roger Trahan
Bass
Guitar: Elaine Ellis
Horizon
Band: Dogie and Cowpie Poachers
Congratulations
to them all.
2009 R. I. C. H. Competition Results
Congratulations to all who participated.
FEMALE ENTERTAINER NEW COUNTRY YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE HARRIS
FEMALE VOCALIST NEW COUNTRY YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE HARRIS
FEMALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE HARRIS
FEMALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL YOUTH 13 - 16 - JAMIE HARRIS
FEMALE ENTERTAINER NEW COUNTRY ADULT - TIED REBECCA LOU SNYDER & VIRGINIA JOHNSON
FEMALE VOCALIST NEW COUNTRY ADULT - 1. REBECCA LOU SNYDER, 2. RACHEL LANDRY
FEMALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL ADULT - 1. KIM OAKES, 2. RACHEL LANDRY
FEMALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL ADULT - 1. KIM OAKES, 2. RACHEL LANDRY 3. JEANNIE PRATT
MALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL ADULT - WAYNE CARLOW
MALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL ADULT - WAYNE CARLOW
MALE ENTERTAINER TRADITIONAL GOSPEL - WAYNE CARLOW
MALE VOCALIST TRADITIONAL GOSPEL - WAYNE CARLOW
VOCAL DUO NEW COUNTRY ADULT - 1. KIM OAKES & REBECCA LOU SNYDER, 2, VALERIE & ELIZABETH VANCZA
FEMALE SONG WRITER TRADITIONAL ADULT - RACHEL LANDRY
FEMALE SONG WRITER NEW COUNTRY ADULT - VALERIE & ELIZABETH VANCZA
TRADITIONAL CD FEMALE ADULT - KIM OAKES
NEW COUNTRY CD FEMALE ADULT - REBECCA LOU SNYDER
PIONEER AWARD - TONY POCCIA
PIONEER AWARD DECEASED - JACKIE THOMPSON
EDDIE ZACK AWARD - ELAINE ELLIS
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2009 Country Music Association ofRhode Island Awards. See Awards
GET WELL WISHES AND CONDOLENCES
Please notify Myrt Bonus at 846-7449 when you hear of a member who is ill, in the Hospital, or has lost a loved one.
Get well wishes to: Ed Point, Lillian Baton,
Ronnie Dutilly, Gert Hartley, Pat Grandchamp, Emily Jenkins, Richard Fuller,
Homer Adams, Hazel Marchetti, Ray Dixon, Sallyann Roberts,
Our Condolences go out to Ronnie Dutilli and Family
on the death of her Son-in-Law, Larry Norcini who died from Lukemiia on
February 7. Visiting Hours are on February 9th from 4 – 6 PM
at the woodlawn Funeral Parlor,
Our Condolences go out to the Family and Friends of
Lucy Carlucci who died on Friday January 29.
LUCY C. (PISTOCCO) CARLUCCI
CARLUCCI, LUCY
C. (PISTOCCO), 80, of
Born in
She was the devoted mother of David Rini of
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on
Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, Johnston. Burial will be
private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association , 222 Richmond Street,
Providence, RI 02903. Visit www.nardolillo.com
for more information and online condolences.
Our Condolences go out to Phil Ackerman and Family
on the death of his Brother-in-Law, Loren Wooster who died in
Our Condolences go out to Wilberta Davis on the death of her Husband, Harold, on January 15th.
Our
Condolences go out to Rudy Escobedo and Family on the death of his Father in
Our Condolences go out to Ellin Paulin and Family on the death on January 5th of her Husband Ralph Paulin. Ralph was a Member of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Country Music Hall of Fame and was a great Steel Guitar player
Paulin, Ralph J., 70, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at
Visiting hours Thursday January 7, 2010 from 4-7 pm with a service at 7 pm
in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel,
Our Condolences go out to Sonia Cohen and Family on the death of her Son,
Douglas Cohen, on December 27 in
Douglas "Doug" Cohen
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife Ellen Stirzaker Cohen; a
sister, Laurie Tyce and husband Robert of Coventry, RI; and two nephews,
Charles Tyce and Oliver Tyce of
Graveside services were held at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spartanburg Humane Society,
.COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION BAND RECORDINGS:
CD's are generally available at Band
appearances.
Yodeling Ray Dixon And The
Country All-Stars
Bob Martin's CD, From
The Heart, is now available by mail. To purchase a CD by mail,
send a check or money order for $13.50 (includes shipping and handling) to Bob
Martin,
Richie Zack's CD, In
Matt Connelly's The Best
of Westwind and The Kleptones and It's About Time
Shirley Jackson and the Country
Drifters CD LIVE and Sings Sweet and Golden Hits
Mike Frogg's Frog Songs
and Now and Then, Volumes 1 &2
Bill Friday's Friday Country
- Lost Gems & Some Of My Own
Eddie Zack and the Hayloft
Jamboree - Country Classics, The Zack Family, Blue Shadows on the Trail
Babs andMaril - Memory Lane
Country Music Association Classified Ads
Ads are available on this
website at no cost to CMA of RI Members.
To place a classified ad, email to cmaofri@worldnet.att.net
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Candi’s
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Dottie
Zack & The Outlaws -
Call Dottie @ 828-2058.
Prov.
Music Service - Quality
Repairs -10% off Call Bob @ 722-5010.
Ray
Dixon Country All Stars - For Bookings Call Ray @ 351-8538
Bass/Rhythm/Vocals
- Looking for short
notice gigs. Dependable willing to travel. Elaine Ellis
401-683-4365/401-864-1194
The Country Music Association of
Rhode Island (CMA of RI) is chartered by the State of
The CMA of RI membership is open
to musicians and members of the general public who are desirous of promoting
and preserving country music.
The CMA of RI is governed by a
Board of Directors, consisting of four general officers (President, Vice
President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and eight members-at-large. The Board of
Directors meet once a month and general membership meetings are held quarterly,
For details see, the Officers and Calendar
sections.
Shows scheduled throughout the year
include a Sweetheart Jamboree to showcase our female entertainers, a
Gentlemen's (Gunslingers) Jamboree to showcase our male entertainers, and a
Christmas Party in December. Other events are scheduled through the year. An
Awards show is held each year to recognize the accomplishments of our
performers. For details see the Calendar
section.
Comments? Questions? E-mail me at: mailto:cmaofri@worldnet.att.net
BY-LAWS OF THE
COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF
Approved at the
General Membership Meeting October 22, 2002 Ed Lorello, President
ARTICLE
I
NAME
Section 1
The name of this organization shall be the
Country Music Association of Rhode Island and is hereby chartered under the
laws of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in the Year of Our
Lord Nineteen Hundred, Ninety-two (1992) as duly voted on by those members
active at that time.
ARTICLE
II
PURPOSE
Section 1
The purpose of the Country Music Association of
Rhode Island is to perpetuate, foster encourage and promote the art of country
music; to provide opportunities for fan participation; to produce, organize,
and present jamborees, festivals, concerts; to award performers and performing
groups at award concerts and shows; to donate to charitable organizations; and
to provide a helping hand to our members in need.
ARTICLE
III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Association membership is available to musicians
and the general public who are desirous of promoting and preserving country
music.
Section 2
The applicant for membership must complete an application form and pay an
annual membership fee. A membership card will be issued upon the approval of the
governing body in office at that time.
Section 3
Special assessments may be imposed for special events upon approval by the
Board of
Directors. Adjustments in payment of dues and assessments may be permitted upon
approval of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE
IV
GOVERNMENT
Section 1
The governing body of the
organization shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of
thirteen (13) Country Music
Association of Rhode Island members in good standing to include four (4)
general officers, i.e. President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer;
eight (8)
members-at-large, four (4) of
which shall be elected annually from the regular membership and four (4)
appointed by the incoming President, as Directors of the Board, and in an
advisory
capacity the immediate past
President. (Previous Version)
The governing body of the organization shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of Twelve (12) Country Music Association of Rhode Island members in good standing to include Four (4) general officers, I.e. President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer; eight (8) Members at-large shall be elected annually from the regular membership by the general body. The President shall have the authority to fill any vacancies that may occur from time to time. (Adopted at General Meeting on September 1, 2009.)
Section 2
The Board of Directors shall have general supervision of the operation of the
association and will be responsible for all equipment. They shall also have
powers to make emergency
repairs to and/or purchase new equipment and material used in the association’s
daily operations.
They may at any time suspend the membership of any member for conduct
detrimental to the best interests of the Country Music Association of Rhode
Island until the next general
meeting where said violation shall be considered before the full general
membership.
Section 3
If an Officer or member of the Board of Directors in office fails to attend
three (3)
consecutive meetings or six (6) meetings throughout the year for any reason
whatsoever, and/or displays a general lack of willingness to participate in the
governing of the organization, he or
she may be replaced at the discretion of the President with a majority vote of
the Board of
Directors. Exceptions to this removal shall be allowed for reasons of illness,
accident or other personal tragedy, upon prior written notification to the
President and/or the Secretary.
Section 4
The Board of Directors shall meet once a month; and the general membership
shall have quarterly meetings. All meetings shall be scheduled by the
President.
Section 5
Each April an awards show shall be held as a regular occurrence to honor the
outstanding member musicians and artists of that year by the vote of the
members in good standing of the organization.. Ballots will be sent to the
general membership for their vote. The votes will be counted by a non-biased
organization or person designated by the President.
Section 6
All Committees shall be appointed by the President. Each member shall
have one (1) vote. A majority vote of those members present shall be sufficient
to carry out the business of that meeting. Each committee shall have a
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary. The Committee’s Secretary shall
report the results of all meetings to the President immediately forthwith. The
President shall sit ex officio on all Committees, but not as a voting
member. All Committees’ decisions and recommendations shall promptly be
reported, in writing, to the President.
All Committees’
decisions and/or recommendations are advisory only to the President at anytime,
the Board of Directors may review the Presidents actions on a particular Committee’s
decision/recommendation. If there is a conflict or disagreement regarding the
Committee’s recommendation, then the matter shall be referred to the general
membership for finalization.
ARTICLE
V
OFFICERS Section 1
The President shall preside over all meetings
and may pick standing committees at his/her discretion. The President, by
virtue of his/her office, shall have the authority to call special meetings of
the regular membership and the Board of Directors. The President, by virtue of
his/her office, is an ex officio member of all committees and has the power to
fill vacancies that may occur from time to time on all committees.
Section 2
The Vice-President shall assist the President and will conduct all meetings in
the absence of the President. The Vice-President may also be named by the
President to serve on any committees as his/her designee when the President is
unable to attend. Upon the disability or unavailability for service of the
President, the Vice-President shall assume the role of Acting President until
such disability and/or unavailability is removed. An initial determination of
disability and/or unavailability shall be made by the President. In the event
that the President shall fail to act in a timely fashion to declare his/her
disability and/or unavailability, the Board of Directors, upon a vote of five
(5) members, may call for a special Board meeting to consider the disability
and/or unavailability of the President. A three-quarters (3/4) vote shall be
necessary to determine a Presidents disability and/or unavailability to
serve.
The decision to remove said disability
and/or unavailability of the President shall be made by the President if he/she
has previously declared such disability and/or unavailability. If the Board of
Directors has declared such disability and/or unavailability, a majority vote
of the Board members shall be required to remove said disability and/or
unavailability.
Section 3
The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all proceedings during a meeting
and report the same at the next meeting; shall record and sign all reports and
bulletins; shall read all applications and communications; shall write all
correspondence in the name of the organization; shall notify all members of
meetings; shall provide a newsletter to inform the membership of association
activities; and conduct the actual voting when done by secret ballot at regular
meetings.
Section 4
The Treasurer shall receive and collect dues, receipts from all tickets sales,
raffles and other activities; shall present an accounting at each meeting;
shall sign checks of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or less; shall sign checks
in amounts of more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) with the required
signature of one (1) other designated Officer; shall also submit a written
quarterly report to the membership-at-large as to the financial condition of
the organization, i.e. debits and credits. The Treasurer shall also file the organization’s
Annual Report with the Secretary of State.
ARTICLE
VI
DUES
Section 1
Dues shall be assessed at the rate of Eight
Dollars ($8.00) annually to become due and payable for renewal on the last day
of the month that the member joined the organization. Any member who fails to
pay their dues by the renewal date must reapply for membership in the
organization.
Section 2
Any member may be considered a senior member if he or she is sixty-five (65)
years of age or older and will be assessed an annual dues membership of Five
Dollars ($5.00).
Section 3
Any musician member inducted into the Country Music Association Hall of Fame is
granted a lifetime Hall of Fame membership (
Section 4
Two (2) lifetime honorary members (HON) will be allowed into the organization
each year upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors and approval by the
majority vote at a general meeting. Honorary membership is not available to
regular members.
Section 5
Any member may have his/her dues waived if they are disabled and unable to work
upon application to the Secretary. Proof of disability shall be in writing and
must accompany the waiver request. A waiver of annual dues is available only to
those members who have been a member in good standing for the immediate
preceding three (3) years. Any member whose disability has been removed must
immediately notify the Secretary, who shall then restore the member to active
status.
ARTICLE
VII
BY-LAWS
Section 1
Changes in the By-laws or amendments thereto shall
be submitted in writing to the President who shall promptly and forthwith
transmit them to the Board of Directors for consideration. Recommendations for
changes and/or amendments to the By-laws shall thereafter be submitted to the
general membership at a general meeting to be called by the President. Any
changes and/or amendments to the By-laws shall require a two-thirds (2/3)
majority of the members who attend said general meeting.
ARTICLE
VIII
QUORUM
Section 1
A majority of the total number which constitutes the whole body, i.e.
committees, Board of Directors, etc., shall constitute a quorum for the purpose
of conducting its business.
ARTICLE
IX
ELECTIONS
Section 1
The Officers and Board Members of the Country
Music Association of Rhode Island shall be elected to a one-year term, which
will begin on July 1st of each year. The annual Election of Officers will be
held at the general membership meeting in June. This meeting shall be announced
in a newsletter or notice to the general membership prior to the meeting.
Officers will assume their duties on July 1st. A formal installation banquet
may be held but is not required.
Section 2
Any member in good standing of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island is
eligible to hold a position as a Board of Director or General Officer, i.e.
President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary.
Section 3
In May of each year the current Board of Directors shall appoint a three member
nominating committee. It is the purpose of the nominating committee to seek and
present at least one slate of nominees at the June membership meeting. The
nominating committee may present more than one nominee for a position.
At the June membership meeting the President shall call for the nominating
committee to place its slate in nomination then call for any further
nominations from the floor. In the event of multiple nominations for any of the
elected positions an election is to be held.
Any resulting elections to be held will be by secret ballot. The President
shall then appoint an impartial person who is not an Officer, Board Member or
candidate for any of the foregoing positions to oversee the election. This
designated person shall be responsible to distribute, collect, and tabulate
secret ballots. The designated person shall report to the president the total
number of votes received and the results. In the event of a tie on the first
ballot subsequent balloting is to be held.
Section 4
Any Country Music Association of Rhode Island General Office holder or Member
of the
Board may not be an Officer or Member of the Board of Directors of any
organization in
Island
Island.
Section 5
It has been determined that any person owning, leasing, renting, managing, or
otherwise associated with a nightclub, dance hall, or other establishment that
on a regular basis includes music as part of their format has resulted in
conflicts with the goals of the Country Music Association of Rhode Island. Therefore
a person in such a position shall be limited to enjoying a general membership
in the organization and is not eligible to hold an elected office or appointed
position such as the Board of Directors or General Officer.
Respectfully Submitted Robert Considine,
Secretary October 18,2002
Approved at the General Membership Meeting October 22, 2002 Ed Lorello,
President