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The MidState Miata Club of New York is an organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the Mazda Miata roadster. Our primary objectives are to provide an opportunity for Mazda Miata owners and enthusiasts to exchange ideas and information, as well as to participate in group events involving the Miata.

The Club schedules at least one "official" event each month from April through November. These local events are selected from ideas and suggestions presented by the membership during the annual planning meeting that occurs each winter. We schedule events to interesting points in New York State as well as occasionally organize overnight trips to more distant locations. The Club also schedules informal evening gatherings for ice cream every two weeks during the warmer months. There are also frequent impromptu get-togethers among members, if for no other reason than to have someone to share the road with.

Note from the President:

Dear members,

We are now officially the Midstate Miata Club of New York, Inc. We are officially incorporated as a 501 c7 corporation which basically says we are a non-profit social club. This was necessary to put adequate liaility protection in place for our organization in case of legal prosecution. We also have accident insurance, but needed this additional formality in place for our personal financial security. It also needed to be in place for us to apply for a tax exempt status. This allows us to make purchases/payments without having to pay taxes on them. The lawyers are now in the process of getting that application in the works to hopefully have this complete by the ed of the year. I'll let you all know how things proceed.

Make it a great day!

Karen McKissock

Join us and look the part!

Be a part of the club:

How to join the club - Go to Club Apparel page to purchase official club logo apparel - Click on the link
Got something to sell or want to see what other members have to sell, check out the "Items for Sale" Bulletin Board - other

The Photostream always has the most updated club photos, check them out...

Reminder: Ice Cream dates are listed on your Regional Calendars. Follow the Calendars Link to your Regional Calendar

There is a large regional event being held this summer in Ottawa Canada, by the UMN club. These events fill up quick, so if you are interested in attending, you can find more details here.

In memorandum:

Herbert L Skogland, Jr., 83 of Rome on November 4th, 2014

We will miss our longtime friend...

Contributions to St. John's Lutheran Church, Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation, or Hospice and Palliative care.

See the link for more details.

http://romesentinel.com/obituaries/herbert-l-skogland-jr/QBqnkf!sIMrGT6z18lhgXVbqMTyEw/

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2015 Midstate Miata Club of NY, Inc. Elections

Here's hoping all is well with all of you. Today's note is to request your response to this year's elections for your favorite club and to share the information on the Annual Planning meeting. The process is very simple so I'd like to encourage all of you to take part in the process. We've never done it this way before but I think you'll agree having all members able to vote is far better than just the 20ish cars that attend the Annual Planning meeting.

So here goes on how to vote for our officers:

1. Open this attachment

2. Print the ballot for each member in the household. Both members of a household (pilot and co-pilot)

3. Make your selections by placing an X in the column for President and Vice President from the list of nominees that have agreed to run.

4. Mail the ballots back to Miriam White (address on the ballot) by Feb. 28th

That's it!

Easy peasy.... Ballots will be counted at the Annual Planning meeting.

Annual Planning Meeting Details:

When: Saturday March 7, 2015

Where: American Legion 188, 205 Cypress St. in Liverpool

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

We will have coffee, beer, soda etc., light breakfast items e.g. bagels, donuts and pizza and wings for lunch. It's time for a change up for the meeting and we're hoping you'll make time for this once a year event. Your input is what makes the event schedule for the year so come with ideas.

So here's what you need to remember:

1. Print and Complete the ballot and return to Miriam White by Feb. 28th

2. Put the planning meeting on your schedule for March 7th from 10:00AM-3:00PM

3. Let me know if you are planning to attend by Feb. 28th

Make it a great day!

Karen

Your input is what makes the event schedule for the year so come with ideas. Please do a little research and bring an idea of an event you would like to do. Make a phone call and be sure the venue is available on several dates or is it date specific. if the information is not complete we can not add it to the schedule.

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Article VI OFFICERS AND DUTIES

Section A. Elected officers shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The elected officers shall individually and collectively represent the general membership in all official matters. Officers shall be elected bi-annually to serve two year terms.

Section B. No member shall be elected to more than one elected office during the same term.

Section C. No two individuals of a multi-person membership shall hold an elected office during the same term.

Section D. PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at all general membership and Board of Directors meetings; enforce the bylaws; be authorized, along with the Treasurer, to sign all checks; sign all contracts in the organization's name; be responsible for carrying out the decisions of the general membership; appoint committees as deemed necessary for the proper operation of the organization.

Section E. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall assist the President in coordinating elected and appointed board members' duties and shall preside at all general membership and Board of Directors meetings in the absence of the President. In the event of a vacancy in an officer position, or the absence of any other elected officer at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of the membership, the Vice President

shall assume the duties of such other elected officer on a temporary basis until the absent officer resumes his or her duties or until a new officer is appointed and ratified by the membership, as herein after provided. The Vice-President shall not cast more than one vote in any election by the board or the membership while assuming the duties of another office pursuant to this section.

Section F. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all general membership and Board of Directors meetings, maintain a file of all minutes and records during his or her term, conduct all official correspondence of the organization and conduct and keep records of all elections.

Section G. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall sign all checks; collect dues, moneys and other remuneration from all sources; be responsible for all receipts and disbursements; provide a financial report at each meeting and provide annual financial report at the last meeting of his/her term.

Make it a great day!

Karen McKissock

Last Update: 3/1/2015

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