[board] Please read and respond

[Paul Reulbach]

Yes I would email past members who have not paid and encourage them to renew. Do we have a list of benefits of membership? 

Do you need to be a member in order to get the buzz newsletter? Is it considered a member benefit or available to anyone who signs up?
Paul

Paul Reulbach
Pauljreulbach at gmail.com
617-828-2222 

> On Jul 8, 2026, at 3:59 PM, Jim Lawson <communications at marinbees.org> wrote:
> 
> I can clean up the buzz list, adding any members that aren't currently on it. Should I also remove/unsubscribe non-members (those whose membership isn't up-to-date - possibly emailing them that this is about to happen and encourage them to renew)?
> What about asking Mea or Lynette Denison if they're interested in the position of president.
> 
>> On Jul 8, 2026, at 3:41 PM, Dana Pepp <danapepp at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi bee board,
>> 
>> 
>> I hope you are all doing well!
>> 
>> I am suggesting the following:
>> 
>> 
>> 1.  Either Jim (as the comm guy) or Paul (as sec) send out an announcement/email on the Buzz and to all members (do all members receive the Buzz?) letting folks know that Robert decided not to become the club president or chair and that we have an open position.
>> 
>> I believe our bylaws state that we need to give folks 2 weeks notice before having an election.  Maybe we let them know tomorrow, then ask for nominations for president/chair at the same time?  Could voting happen July 24-27?
>> 
>> 2.  And, if Paul were to become chair/president, then we would have an open secretary position.  But, we can’t advertise that until the president vote is complete.  
>> 
>> 3.  So, suggesting that we may want to wait for our retreat.  It would be good to have the new secretary and the chair there, as well as Tom.  What do you think?  Mid-August?  Nothing is really pressing before then.
>> 
>> Please share your thoughts.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Dana
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