Who We Are
Your Neighbors, Your Friends –
A group of concerned former Board Directors and many long-term concerned and involved Owners who want Members to have Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures that Protect their Rights and their ability to participate in Owner Governance.
Why This Website
We are very concerned about the series of Proposed Club Bylaws proposals put forth from the Club Board of Directors (CBOD) since May. The first two Bylaws amendments were confusing and had many issues. We did not agree with many of the changes and organized this group, Members Matter.
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Latest News: (Source CBOD President, Nov. 4, 2024)
“Upon further investigation of underlying documentation, and the current California code, it has been determined that the initiation fee may not be allowed. ”
“The town hall meeting scheduled for November 14 and the vote scheduled to start with distribution of ballots on November 18 have been postponed.”
“In the new year, the Board plans to create an Ad Hoc Committee to draft a revision to the bylaws and work toward a membership vote no sooner than July of 2025.”
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Oct. 2024 – Members Matter had commented:
A third version of the Bylaws amendment is now available on the Member Portal and in hard copy in Building A. This version also has significant issues that need correction or improvement.
The CBOD’s Vote schedule is November 18th through December 18th, which is during Thanksgiving and several religious holidays. In our opinion, the vote should be moved to 2025 to increase Member response.
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Throughout this process Member Matter has had a consistent set of core values and concerns.
Core Values:
• Owners must have direct input into the selection of new amenities and major capital improvements to existing amenities.
• Owners must have a vote on expensive new capital projects.
• The Club must have a primary focus on the Safety of our invested Funds.
• Voting must allow a Member Preference for a paper ballot if electronic voting is implemented.
Remember your Rights and the checks and balances are only protected if they are in the Bylaws.
Club Rules and Policies can be changed by the Board without any Member involvement or notice.
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Top Concerns about the proposed amendments
(as of the October 14, 2024 version):
• The Club Board of Directors wants to eliminate member voting for all projects below $1.6 million (based on the current annual “Operating Budget”). This means you might be forced to pay up to $681 for something you don’t want.
• An “Initiation Fee” is being proposed. New Owners will be charged up to $15,000 when they purchase your home. Your buyer may want you to pay that fee instead.
• Major Capital Projects: You do not have a vote in the selection and prioritization of how and when money will be spent.
• It is unknown if the “Initiation Fee” is legal under California Law. The Club has not provided a written legal opinion supporting it.
• Electronic Voting – If implemented, the Bylaws must state a paper ballot alternative to electronic voting will be provided..
• The Capital Replacement Reserve Fund plan, already approved under the existing Bylaws, shows adequate funding for all the major capital projects planned for existing amenities for the next five years. An Initiation Fee is not needed for these projects.
• None of the Proposed Changes in the Amendment are “required by law”.
• Club Dues increases should be limited to no more than 20% per year without a member vote (like the Association’s limit).
You Can Share Your Own Concerns
See Detailed Comments on the Bylaws