2025 Proposed Bylaw Changes
Proposed Changes to existing Bylaws
Article II, Section 2:
Original: Each person who performs in, or works on, a production is entitled to only one (1) complimentary ticket to that production, regardless of how many different functions that person performs for a production.
Proposed change: Each person who performs in, or works on, a production may be entitled to complimentary tickets to any show in that production. The number and distribution of the ticket(s) is outlined in The Producers Handbook under Policies and Procedures.
Purpose for change: This Bylaw should supersede Operating Procedures but does not. This change will remove the specificity from Bylaws and place the impetus on Policy where it belongs.
The Bylaws Committee recommends that you vote FOR this change.
Original: Each person who performs in, or works on, a production is entitled to only one (1) complimentary ticket to that production, regardless of how many different functions that person performs for a production.
Proposed change: Each person who performs in, or works on, a production may be entitled to complimentary tickets to any show in that production. The number and distribution of the ticket(s) is outlined in The Producers Handbook under Policies and Procedures.
Purpose for change: This Bylaw should supersede Operating Procedures but does not. This change will remove the specificity from Bylaws and place the impetus on Policy where it belongs.
The Bylaws Committee recommends that you vote FOR this change.
Article III, Section 6
Original: Current Board Members who do not pay dues within 30 days after expiration of last year's dues should be removed from the Board after notification by the President that the dues are more than 30 days late and a warning issued of his/her possible removal.
Proposed change: Current Board Members who do not pay dues within 30 days after the start of the new fiscal year will receive one written warning from the Board President (indicating dues are more than 30 days overdue and must be paid within 10 days). If, after 10 additional days, the Board Member has not paid the dues, they will be removed from the Board.
Purpose for change: This change is intended to clarify the rights of a Board Member in relation to their payment of dues.
The Bylaws Committee recommends that vote FOR this change.
Original: Current Board Members who do not pay dues within 30 days after expiration of last year's dues should be removed from the Board after notification by the President that the dues are more than 30 days late and a warning issued of his/her possible removal.
Proposed change: Current Board Members who do not pay dues within 30 days after the start of the new fiscal year will receive one written warning from the Board President (indicating dues are more than 30 days overdue and must be paid within 10 days). If, after 10 additional days, the Board Member has not paid the dues, they will be removed from the Board.
Purpose for change: This change is intended to clarify the rights of a Board Member in relation to their payment of dues.
The Bylaws Committee recommends that vote FOR this change.
New Bylaw
Article VI, Section 2D
Fundraising Sub-Committee: Coordinates activities of PTP Fundraising to ensure benefactors are recruited and appropriately recognized. Assists with recruiting and recognizing potential advertisers and in-kind donors/sponsors. Performs fundraising activities (to include philanthropic and special fundraising events) in coordination with other committees and the Board of Directors. This is a sub-committee under the Treasurer and is chaired by a member in good standing.
Purpose of Bylaw: To better establish the expectations and responsibilities of the Fundraising Committee.
The Bylaws Committee recommends that you vote FOR this addition.
Fundraising Sub-Committee: Coordinates activities of PTP Fundraising to ensure benefactors are recruited and appropriately recognized. Assists with recruiting and recognizing potential advertisers and in-kind donors/sponsors. Performs fundraising activities (to include philanthropic and special fundraising events) in coordination with other committees and the Board of Directors. This is a sub-committee under the Treasurer and is chaired by a member in good standing.
Purpose of Bylaw: To better establish the expectations and responsibilities of the Fundraising Committee.
The Bylaws Committee recommends that you vote FOR this addition.
