South Shore Chapter 2025 Board Nominations

Dear club members, it’s time to get ready for our 2025 Ryding season. It is also time to nominate officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) for the coming year. In the link below you will find the elected positions that are open along with a brief description of the primary responsibilities of these positions.

The nominee must be present at our March 8th chapter meeting. Please make sure that the person you are nominating is willing to hold office and to fulfill the following obligations along with their elected duties.

Be present for at least six group ryding events during the year.
Attend a minimum of three Board Meetings.

Officers may perform more than one function, however, will be seen as only one voting member on the Board. Please note that if there is one nomination, that person will automatically be elected.

Nominations must be submitted by the end of the day, Friday, February 14th, 2025. Based on your nominations, those individuals will then be placed on the ballot and voted on at the beginning of our Chapter meeting on March 8th. Note that nominations will be reviewed prior to the meeting to ensure those submitted are members of good standings with the club. Should you have any questions, please email our chapter email at southshorespyderryders@gmail.com.

Members may only be elected to office if they are in good standing with the club and are present for the March 8th Chapter meeting unless they are unable to attend due to a medical or family issue. The issue must be submitted to the Club President (Melanie Hawley) at least 5-days prior to the meeting and must also be read to the membership that is present prior to a vote for said position the member is running for.

Once a Board of Directors has been elected they will then look to appoint individuals to the positions such as, Road Captain(s), Tail Gunner(s), Sergeant at Arms (s), Webmaster(s), Events Coordinator(s), and other positions as needed. Know that it is the collective of all positions that will comprise the Board.

South Shore 2025 Board Nominations 2

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Nominations for Ocean State's 2025 Board

Chapter President

Roles and Responsibilities: • Leadership of the Chapter • Maintaining a healthy and beneficial Chapter direction and goals • Curating new member relationships and strengthening current member relationships • Selecting yearly charitable fundraising recipient(s) • Works with other board members and appointed positions to ensure the continued success of the Chapter

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Vice President

Roles and Responsibilities • Assists in the leadership of the Chapter • Steps in for President when he/she is unavailable • Works to promote the group in the community to aid in chapter growth • Coordinate with Road Captain and Tail Gunner to ensure a smooth group ryde

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Treasurer

Roles and Responsibilities • Maintains club treasury • Records all income/expenses and provides timely financial reporting

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Secretary

Roles and Responsibilities • Records the minutes of the Annual meeting and all subsequent board meetings • Maintains all membership documentation (Membership Roster, Signed Ryde Waivers and Bylaws, et al)

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Request or Nominate for Appointed Positions

Request or nominate someone for an appointed position. These positions are a 1-year term and individuals are ultimately appointed by the elected Board.

Road Captain

• Leads the monthly club ryde and assists in planning • Briefs the group before the ryde, explaining the route, pace, and hand signals • Communicates with Tail Gunner

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Tail Gunner

• Works in conjunction Road Captain by supervising the ride from behind • Assists with any ryders who may have mechanical issues during the ryde • Communicates with Road Captain

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Sergeant at Arms

• Enforces rules and by laws as set forth by club leadership • Works with leadership to maintain a healthy club atmosphere and safety for all members

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