Date June 20, 2006
TO USA Executive Board
FROM David A. Litterer, Chair, USA Elections Board
SUBJECT: 2006 Constitutional changes/Dues Increase Election results
There were 288 valid votes cast, and 2 invalid ballots, for a total of 290.
DUES INCREASE:
(50% majority required to pass)
182 Yes
62 No
The dues increase PASSES.
CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES:
(60% yes vote required to pass)
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1. ELIMINATION OF TERM LIMITS
221 YES 58 NO (passes)
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2. ALLOW WALK-IN VOTING
230 YES 49 NO (passes)
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3. MODIFY PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING THE DUES RATE
164 YES 100 NO (passes)
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4. CLARIFY METHODS FOR APPOINTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS/CHAIRS
236 YES 33 NO (passes)
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5. CLARIFYING DUTIES OF CERTAIN COMMITTEES
251 YES 18 NO (passes)
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6. CHANGES TO THE DUTIES OF USA OFFICERS
195 YES 58 NO (passes)
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7. CLARIFYING FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS FOR COMMITTEES
225 YES 38 NO (passes)
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8. LENGTHENING THE BALLOTING PERIOD
187 YES 80 NO (passes)
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