Bob; Yes, you are half-correct. ONLY ByLaws may be changed by the club officers without a vote by the entire membership. However, with respect to changing the name of the club (which is the subject matter of this thread)... that matter is governed by the Club CONSTITUTION. I call your attention to what the Club CONSTITUTION says...... BTW; The requirement to publish proposed Constitution changes in the club magazine was reworded at last year's convention. That section was revised to read a "mailing" instead of published in the club magazine (which could mean enclosed in a magazine or via snail mail letter) must be mailed 30 days pror to an election....

FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSTITUTION CASINO CHIPS & GAMING TOKENS COLLECTORS CLUB

ARTICLE ONE: NAME

The organization shall be known as "Casino Chips & Gaming Tokens Collectors Club."

ARTICLE SIX: ALTERATIONS OR AMENDMENTS

Section 1

This Constitution may be altered or amended. Alterations or amendments shall be presented in writing to the President who shall cause written notification to be provided to all members. Ballots containing any proposed alteration or amendment of this Constitution shall be mailed to each member at least 30 days prior to an election, and shall specify the procedure for casting ballots in advance of the annual meeting. A two-thirds majority of those voting shall be required to amend.

Section 2

The Board of Directors shall have the power to make such prudential Bylaws and regulations as they deem proper for the management and control of the business and affairs of the organization not inconsistent with the laws of the State of New Jersey, and the Constitution of the United States.

Bob; While I'm no attorney, but as one of half-a-dozen former officers who drew up the current C and BL's that were adopted by the membership .... there is no question in my mind that to change ANYTHING in the Constitution requires a vote by the entire membership. As for your suggestion to change the BL's that you claim were submitted last year.... the way I read the BL's is that the officers are not obligated to adopt or to put BL suggestions to the vote of the membership if the Board is not in favor of the proposal. To do otherwise may result in potential disgruntled members submitting proposed BL changes every week to be voted upon. As for why no one on the Board having contacted you.... you will have to take that up with the current board for an explanation. I have no idea why they would have chosen to ignore you. Have you requested an explanation from them?