International Etchells Class Association
Information for the Upcoming Rules Vote
published 05/17/2022
What are we voting on?
There are a number of proposals for changes to the class rules. More details on exactly what those changes are and why they are being proposed are available here: https://etchells.org/news/article/class-rule-change-proposals.
When does voting open?
Voting will open on 19 May 2022 at 0900 PDT.
When does voting close?
Voting will close on 08 June 2022.
Who is eligible to vote?
Only eligible members who have paid their dues for the current memebership year in their hemisphere by the time voting starts will be issued a ballot. Eligibility will be determined per the class constitution:
Each Owner Member (subject to the limitation in 3) below) and Life Member shall be entitled to cast one vote, and only one vote, on any matter voted upon at a General Meeting of the IECA, or in a postal or electronic ballot. 3) The Joint Owners of an International Etchells are together entitled to cast only one vote on any matter. In the absence of agreement between the joint owners, the person listed first on the Certificate shall have the right to vote.
How do you determine if someone has paid their dues for the current membership year?
Members are submitted to a central database by either their national secretary or the class office. If you have a question about whether or not you have paid your dues for the current year, please contact Alli Bell at etchellsoffice@gmail.com.
How will I receive my ballot?
We are using a third-party balloting vendor. You will receive a unique, secure link via email.
How will you handle Joint Owners?
To simplify matters for our vendor, we will be sending a link only to the person listed first on a hull or measurement certificate. That person should coordinate with his or her co-owners to cast the vote.
What is required for these proposals to pass?
A proposal passes with two-thirds of the votes cast voting affirmative.
What if I didn't receive a ballot and I think I should have?
If you haven't received a ballot by 1200 PDT on 19 May 2022 and you think you should have, please contact Alli Bell at etchellsoffice@gmail.com.