Looking for a ballot.

Greg Hill · 08-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Does anyone out here have a ballot from 1981 when we supposedly gave away our voting rights with NHRA? This is the ballot they sent to the members for us to return to give the board control without any input from the members. I am doing a little research project and would like to see what it looks like. I have a copy of the letter they sent out but do not have a copy of the actual ballot.

Julie Jordan · 08-09-2010, 04:39 PM

Can you post a copy of the letter? I'm curious.

Greg Hill · 08-10-2010, 08:28 AM

Julie, my scanner doesn't work but I will just copy it here.

Greg Hill · 08-10-2010, 08:38 AM

Julie, my scanner doesn't work but I will just copy it here.

February 17, 1981

Dear NHRA member:

Since it's origin in 1951, the National Hot Rod Association has been operated as a non-profit organization, incorporated in California.

Recent changes in California's corporation laws require modifications to our by laws, and further require that modifications to our by laws be circulated to the membership for review and ratification.

In order to comply with this new law, we need your cooperation. A copy of the bylaws is enclosed, along with a self mailer ballot which we would like you to fill out and return.

In order to be counted, your ballot must be received by March 25, 1981. Further the law requires that 7,000 NHRA members vote on these bylaws, and at least three-fourths of those voting must vote favorably for the adoption of the bylaws.

We will appreciate your prompt response and we thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Wally Parks

President.

Greg Hill · 08-10-2010, 08:49 AM

I also have a copy of the bylaws which were mailed at the same time. The big change that I see is this. " Members shall not vote for directors[board members], on proposed mergers, dissolution, disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Association, or on the amendments or repeal of the bylaws. "

This basically takes control from the members and gives it to the board of directors which now is made up of the management.

FED 387 · 08-10-2010, 09:00 AM

I have been a member of NHRA since 1971-2--- I do not remember EVER seeing/hearing/receiving any literature/mailings/ballots etc. regarding any voting to change the way NHRA is/was being done. If this was a seperate mailing NEVER got one--If it is/was printed as part of an issue of National Dragster it is "remotely possible" that I might of missed the article and/or put it aside fully intending to read/vote/take care of it at a later date. But, NO never ever heard or remember anything about a ballot. Comp 387

Greg Hill · 08-10-2010, 09:18 AM

It was a separate mailer that went out and consisted of a copy of the new bylaws, the letter I posted above and a mail in ballot.

Greg Hill · 08-10-2010, 11:28 AM

Let's not make this political. I know there are members out there who remember this. If you are reluctant to post on here e-mail me at gph.hill@insightbb.com .

Jim Wahl · 08-10-2010, 11:39 AM

Not me! I have been a member since 1976. I never received such a thing. I would remember. Jim

Bob Pagano · 08-10-2010, 01:14 PM

It mite be that they only sent out a cross section of membership showing a majority when returned. That way less to send out making it cheaper for printing and postage.

08-09-2010, 04:25 PM	#1
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Looking for a ballot. Does anyone out here have a ballot from 1981 when we supposedly gave away our voting rights with NHRA? This is the ballot they sent to the members for us to return to give the board control without any input from the members. I am doing a little research project and would like to see what it looks like. I have a copy of the letter they sent out but do not have a copy of the actual ballot. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

08-09-2010, 04:39 PM	#2
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 637 Likes: 90 Liked 510 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. Can you post a copy of the letter? I'm curious. __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

08-10-2010, 08:28 AM	#3
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. Julie, my scanner doesn't work but I will just copy it here. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

08-10-2010, 08:38 AM	#4
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. Julie, my scanner doesn't work but I will just copy it here. February 17, 1981 Dear NHRA member: Since it's origin in 1951, the National Hot Rod Association has been operated as a non-profit organization, incorporated in California. Recent changes in California's corporation laws require modifications to our by laws, and further require that modifications to our by laws be circulated to the membership for review and ratification. In order to comply with this new law, we need your cooperation. A copy of the bylaws is enclosed, along with a self mailer ballot which we would like you to fill out and return. In order to be counted, your ballot must be received by March 25, 1981. Further the law requires that 7,000 NHRA members vote on these bylaws, and at least three-fourths of those voting must vote favorably for the adoption of the bylaws. We will appreciate your prompt response and we thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Wally Parks President. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

08-10-2010, 08:49 AM	#5
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. I also have a copy of the bylaws which were mailed at the same time. The big change that I see is this. " Members shall not vote for directors[board members], on proposed mergers, dissolution, disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Association, or on the amendments or repeal of the bylaws. " This basically takes control from the members and gives it to the board of directors which now is made up of the management. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

08-10-2010, 09:00 AM	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,412 Likes: 512 Liked 329 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. I have been a member of NHRA since 1971-2--- I do not remember EVER seeing/hearing/receiving any literature/mailings/ballots etc. regarding any voting to change the way NHRA is/was being done. If this was a seperate mailing NEVER got one--If it is/was printed as part of an issue of National Dragster it is "remotely possible" that I might of missed the article and/or put it aside fully intending to read/vote/take care of it at a later date. But, NO never ever heard or remember anything about a ballot. Comp 387

08-10-2010, 09:18 AM	#7
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. It was a separate mailer that went out and consisted of a copy of the new bylaws, the letter I posted above and a mail in ballot. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

08-10-2010, 11:28 AM	#8
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. Let's not make this political. I know there are members out there who remember this. If you are reluctant to post on here e-mail me at gph.hill@insightbb.com . __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

08-10-2010, 11:39 AM	#9
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,843 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. Not me! I have been a member since 1976. I never received such a thing. I would remember. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-10-2010, 01:14 PM	#10
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 237 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Looking for a ballot. It mite be that they only sent out a cross section of membership showing a majority when returned. That way less to send out making it cheaper for printing and postage. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA