GOCC Seeking New Treasurer and Membership Director

Dear GOCC Members,

I am writing to inform you that Directors Sean Cress and John Haag have submitted their letters of resignation, to be effective immediately, as Treasurer and Membership Director, respectively, for the Great Ohio Coaster Club.  I would like to thank Sean and John for their time given and work performed in these roles.

Until permanent replacements are appointed, Patti Murray has agreed and has been appointed to assume the responsibilities as Interim Treasurer.  Likewise, Richie Anderson has agreed to resume his previous responsibilities and has been appointed as Interim Membership Director.

If any members are interested in serving as Treasurer or Membership Director for the remainder of the term (through December 31, 2022), please submit a letter of interest along with your qualifications to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Friday, May 31, 2019.  Below are outlines of responsibilities for each position, as written in the club bylaws.

Section 3.02 Qualifications

Officers must be members of the club for a minimum of one year, their membership must be in good standing at the time of election or appointment, and they must maintain that good standing throughout their term. Officers must be of legal age, as defined by the laws of the state of Ohio. Officers shall not be, and shall not have been officers, directors or representatives of other roller coaster or amusement park related organizations for at least two years prior to their election or appointment. Exceptions to these requirements may be granted by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote by the board.

Section 3.10 Duties of Treasurer

The Treasurer shall:

a) Have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds and securities of the corporation, and deposit all such funds in the name of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the board;

b) Receive, and give receipt for, monies due and payable to the corporation;

c) Distribute the funds of the corporation as directed by the board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;

d) Keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the corporation’s properties and business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses;

e) Prepare and certify the financial statements to be included in any required reports.  Provide an annual financial summary to members prior to the first of September;

f) In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by the articles of incorporation of the corporation, by these bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the board.

Section 3.11 Duties of Membership Director

The Membership Director shall:

a) Receive and process membership applications and renewals and promptly forward any dues received to the Treasurer;

b) Ensure members are notified of upcoming membership renewals and events;

c) Maintain a membership database containing the name, address and other information deemed important for each member. In the event membership has been terminated, record such fact in the membership database with the date on which membership ceased;

d) Perform other such duties as may be prescribed by law, by the articles of incorporation, by these bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time

by the board.

Sincerely,

Mary Jo Aichele, President

Great Ohio Coaster Club