Red Cedar Neighborhood: Neighborhood Association

RCCA Board Members
2009-2010

Jim Bebermeyer, 1063 Lilac, 351.0191, jimbebermeyer@sbcglobal.net

Kate Benington [Secy], 1242 Daisy, 337.6009, kathleen.benington@sbcglobal.net

Brendan Boyle, 1256 Scott, 335.8138, writerb@yahoo.com

Jim Dewitt, 1148 Rebecca, 332.5410, dewitt_jimjan@hotmail.com

Jeff Friedle, 1233 Tanager, 333.1790, thalweg@excite.com

Mark Grebner, 1038 Lilac, 332.4786, mark@grebner.com

Bill Hartwig, 1219 Lilac, 332.3329, hartwig56@sbcglobal.net

Kathy Jacobs [Treasurer], 1051 Lilac, 332.2737, khjacobs@hotmail.com

Amelia Opubor, 1208 Tanager, 351.4493, vincytwo@hotmail.com

Debbi Robinson, 1185 Palmer, 337.0364, arborforest@sbsglobal.net

Joanne Russell [Vice-President], 1225 Daisy, 351.3145, russell7@msu.edu

Liz Schweitzer, 1216 Tanager, 337.0302, ezs@comcast.net

Joshua Smith, 970 Lilac, 333.7959, Jssmith_30@juno.com

Marcia Van Ness [President], 1054 Marigold, 332.2843, vanness@msu.edu

Kristi White, 1079 Lilac, 351.2512, whitekr@msu.edu

Article I - Area Represented

The Red Cedar Community Association (RCCA) is intended to represent the interests of the residentially zoned and utilized portion of the southwest sector of the city of East Lansing generally bounded by Harrison Road on the east, Trowbridge on the south, I-496 and US-127 on the west, and Michigan State University properties on the north. This area, hereinafter, referred to as the Neighborhood, includes the subdivisions of Lilac Lawn Farms #1 and #2, Blossom Acres, and Ivanhoe located in the City of East Lansing.

Article II - Purpose

To provide a forum for the residents of the Neighborhood to raise concerns, gain or impart information and exchange ideas and to take the necessary actions indicated and deemed appropriate.
To represent the residents of the Neighborhood before the City and other governmental units and to encourage compliance with City ordinances, the bylaws adopted by the RCCA, and such governmental laws as are in force at present or enacted in the future.
To represent the best interests of the neighborhood against actions which tend to downgrade the quality of life for the residents of the Neighborhood.
To relay information to the residents of Neighborhood concerning actions that may have an impact on the neighborhood and to take action in the best interest of the entire Neighborhood.
To protect and preserve the quality and stability of the Neighborhood as an established residential, family-oriented community.
Communicate regularly with the Membership by newsletters and by flyers for special events.

Article III - Membership

Every adult, 18 years of age or older, legally residing in the Neighborhood is eligible for membership in the RCCA.
Membership in the RCCA shall be established upon payment of dues or registration with the Treasurer at the annual meeting.
Annual dues of the RCCA shall be set by the Board no later than 10 days before the annual meeting.
The Treasurer of the RCCA shall maintain a list of the membership.

Article IV - Annual Meeting of the Membership

An annual meeting of the membership of the RCCA shall be held at such time and place in the city of East Lansing as shall be designated by the Board of Directors and specified in a notice delivered to the residents of the Neighborhood at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting.
The election of Directors shall be held at the annual membership meeting. Prior to the meeting, a slate of candidates will be submitted by a Nominating Committee appointed by the President. Nominations may be accepted from the floor at the meeting providing the nominee is present and willing. The election shall be by written ballot and each member of record shall be elected to serve for a period of two (3) years.
Addendum: In order to accomplish this, we will have staggered terms.
The annual meeting shall initiate the business year of the RCCA. Newly elected directors will take office at the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting. To insure a smooth transition, retiring directors are encouraged to attend the next scheduled meeting.
Any special meeting of the membership may be called at any time and at any place in the city of East Lansing either by the Board of Directors or by notice signed by one third (1/3) of the membership of the RCCA.
A majority of the membership present may decide any question that may properly come before the meeting.
The order of business at the annual meeting and as far as possible at all special meetings, shall be:
- Call to order
- Proof of due notice of meeting
- Approval of minutes of the last membership meeting
- Annual report
- Election of Board of Directors
- New Business
- Adjournment

Article V - Board of Directors

The business of the RCCA shall be managed by a Board of Directors which shall consist of a minimum of nine (9) members and a maximum of fifteen (15) of the RCCA who shall be elected by the membership as provided for in Article IV. Couples serving jointly in a director position will share one vote.
A majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum to transact business. However, in the absence of a quorum, business may be conducted by unanimous vote of all Directors present for the purpose of acting only upon items included on the agenda distributed to all members prior to the meeting and which do not involve the expenditure of more than 10% of RCCA funds.
A member of the Trowbridge Business Community may be appointed as the business liaison and shall be permitted to participate without vote on all matters coming before the RCCA Board of Directors
Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open and shall be held at least nine (9) times yearly.
Board members are expected to actively participate by attending Board meetings, serving on committees and delivering newsletters & flyers. Upon a vote by the Board of Directors, a Director who misses three (3) consecutive or five (5) regular Board meetings annually shall be deemed to have relinquished the position.
If a directorship is vacated before the term expires, the Board of Directors shall have authority to appoint, from the membership, a director to fill the balance of that term until the next annual Meeting of the Membership.
The Board of Directors shall have authority to appoint committees.
Directors shall receive no financial remuneration for their services. Directors may be reimbursed for authorized expenses incurred on behalf of the RCCA.

Article VI - Officers

The officers of the RCCA shall be president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, all of whom shall be elected annually from and by the Board of Directors.

The President shall:

preside over annual meeting and all Board of Directors’ meetings
develop & distribute agendas to Board members at least one week prior to the next meeting
be the liaison to City Council and other Neighborhood Associations
update RCCA information on city’s website
oversee the day to day business of the RCCA
write newsletters

The Vice-President shall:

assume the duties of the President when the President is unavailable

The Secretary shall:

record minutes of all meetings & distribute them to the Directors and the webmaster as soon as possible after each meeting
update changes to & distribute approved bylaws as needed

The Treasurer shall:

collect dues at the annual meeting & other events
disburse monies as authorized by the Board of Directors
present an up-to-date report of all financial transactions at each meeting, with a written annual report once a year
maintain the membership list and submit a copy to the President for the record

Article VII - Amendment and Repeal

These bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered in whole or in part by a majority vote of the Membership of the RCCA at any annual meeting or special meeting where such action has been announced and called by in Article IV.

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