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CGA State Business |
CGA business is on-going and never ending. The CGA rules and policies are defined in a series of documents for the administration of the organization. Below is an overview of the CGA governing body, committees, incumbents and General Manager (State Office). See also meetings, agendas, and minutes.
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Officers: |
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Bio |
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| President: |
Skip Hofman |
'11 |
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Elected by the membership every two years, on the odd years. The President presides at General meetings and BoD (Board of Directors) meetings, aids in the affairs of the Association, and makes an annual report to the members. The President appoints regional vice presidents, all chairpersons, and a non-voting parliamentarian. The President is a member of the BoG (Board of Governors). The President may make up to 8 appointments to the BoD, including three regional vice presidents and appointed directors at large. The President may also fill vacancies to the Elected BoD and for any office other than President, with approval (simple majority) of the BoD. |
| Past President: |
Ron Butts |
'11 |
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Immediate Past President shall serve on the Board of Directors as an advisor to the President and the BoD. |
| Vice President: |
Robert Frates |
'11 |
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Elected by the membership every two years, on the odd years. Conducts the affairs of the President upon the President's absence, and serves as an assistant to the President. *Conrad Fimbres was elected to fill the term remainder on the position vacated by Rodger Odom when Rodger was elected to the BoG. |
| Secretary: |
Spring Krogue |
'11 |
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Elected by the membership every two years, on the odd years. Gives notice of all meetings, keeps minutes of all meetings, assists the General Manager in being custodian of all official records, prepares agenda with the President, and keeps a current roster of BoD members. |
| Treasurer: |
Lesa Hofman |
'11 |
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Elected by the membership every two years, on the odd years. Reports in detail to the BoD all sums received and expended, all outstanding obligations, and other matters deemed proper at BoD meetings. The Treasurer shall require full statements of project financial status, oversee all financial records of CGA, be responsible for the accuracy thereof, and assist the General Manager in maintaining a list of the location of CGA assets. |
Northern
Vice President: |
Sally Rivera-Lingafeldt
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'11 |
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Appointed by the President, and approved by the Board of Directors. The Regional Vice Presidents shall assist the President as required to meet CGA objectives, and serve as co-manager of CGA State sponsored events that occur in their assigned region. |
Central
Vice President: |
Chris Rowles |
'11 |
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Southern
Vice President: |
Vacant |
'11 |
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| Parliamentarian |
Stacy Rivera |
'11 |
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Appointed by the President, and approved by the Board of Directors. This is a non-voting, bi-partisan position, therefore this appointment does not count towards one of the 8 made by the President. The Parliamentarian serves as an advisor to the President and the BoD in reference to CGA policies, CGA bylaws, and on parliamentarian authority based on Roberts Rules of Order. |
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The CGA Board of Directors (BoD) includes all Officers and Directors (elected & appointed). Membership on the BoD is voluntary and unpaid. However, BoD members shall have their CGA membership (individual or family) paid by CGA for as long as they are a BoD member. The BoD, by a majority vote, shall approve all Presidential appointees. |
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| Elected Directors At Large: |
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Incumbent |
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Bio |
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| Director: |
Arlene Tsuji |
'10 |
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Elected by the membership every two years or when a vacancy exists to fill the term. The primary responsibility of the BoD is to formulate, establish and evaluate policy. They assist in the identification of potential CGA problems, and present recommendations for their resolution. They provide encouragement to project chairpersons and assist with the development and staffing of committees with competent personnel. They approve all presidential appointments. They shall serve as a check and balance function for the organization, approve all policy changes, serve as the final step in conflict resolution, and shall act as the hearing body for appeals to disciplinary proceedings.
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| Director: |
*Tiffany Ludewig |
'10 |
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| Director: |
Kori Cruz |
'10 |
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| Director: |
Marta Weststeyn |
'10 |
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| Director: |
Joanne Galbraith |
'11 |
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| Director: |
Sally Rivera Lingafeldt |
'11 |
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| Director: |
Patrick Hoffman |
'11 |
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| Director: |
*Megan Abatti |
'11 |
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| The Board of Directors, by a majority vote of the quorum, may make all rules necessary to carry out the Bylaws. The BoD, by a 2/3 vote, may add, amend or delete existing policy. Any CGA member may submit (in writing to State Office) a new policy or change to an existing policy for consideration by the BoD at least 30 days in advance of a meeting. CGA members will then have an opportunity to address the issue in front of the BoD. |
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| Appointed Directors At Large: |
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Bio |
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| Director: |
Lea Legnon |
'11 |
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The President may appoint Directors for the duration of his term. The primary responsibility of the BoD (Board of Directors) is to formulate, establish and evaluate policy. They assist in the identification of potential CGA problems, and present recommendations for their resolution. They provide encouragement to project chairpersons and assist with the development and staffing of committees with competent personnel. They approve all presidential appointments. They shall serve as a check and balance function for the organization, approve all policy changes, serve as the final step in conflict resolution, and shall act as the hearing body for appeals to disciplinary proceedings. |
| Director: |
Barry Rahn |
'11 |
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| Director: |
Rick Long |
'11 |
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| Director: |
Allyson Shiffrar |
'11 |
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Bylaws may be amended by a 2/3 vote by members in attendance at the CGA General meeting, or
by a unified vote of the Board of Directors. |
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| Board of Governors (BoG) |
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Bio |
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| Chairperson/ BoG: |
Sheri Herchkorn |
'11 |
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The BoG is a five member committee. Four members are elected by the BoD and district delegates. Each year one BoG member is elected to a four year term. The fifth BoG member is the incumbent President whose term expires with his Presidency. The Chairperson is elected by the BoG following the installation of a new Governor. The spokesperson for the BoG may not be the President.
The BoG is the Administrative arm of the organization, responsible for all CGA finances and the day to day operations. The BoG has full control and management responsibility of the organization. The BoG handles routine matters concerning the operational aspects of CGA. It is the BoG's responsibility to implement approved policies. They may hire an employee and/or contract services for the daily operation of the organization. They monitor CGA office operations to ensure policies are properly implemented. The BoG shall publish a summary of their activities and recommendations to the BoD within 30 days following each BoG meeting.
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| BoG: |
Vacant |
'12 |
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| BoG: |
Rodger Odom |
'10 |
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| BoG: |
Dianna Malley |
'13 |
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| BoG: |
Skip Hofman (as President) |
'11 |
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CGA members in good standing that are 12 years of age or older may vote at the Convention Rider meetings, the Annual General Meetings held at Convention, and for officer and director elections held at Convention. Absentee ballots for officer and director elections must be requested from State Office at least 45 days prior to an election, or the ballot may be picked up and submitted in person at Convention. |
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| Master Judge Advisory Committee (MAC) |
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Incumbent |
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Bio |
Districts |
Duties & Info |
| Chairperson / Master Judge: |
Shannon Rahn |
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4, 5, 7, 27, 49, 50 |
The MAC encompasses all Master Judges. The MAC selects their chairperson, which then goes forward for the President's official appointment. The MAC interprets CGA rules for riders throughout the year, and meets as needed. |
| Master Judge: |
Sheri Herchkorn |
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8, 9 |
| Master Judge: |
B.J. Hohman |
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14, 40 |
| Master Judge: |
Randy Young |
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15, 20, 21 |
| Master Judge: |
Darlene Sandefur |
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6, 2, 32 |
| Master Judge: |
Rodger Odom |
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1, 45 |
| Master Judge: |
Andy Krogh |
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30, 33 |
| Master Judge: |
Belinda Harms |
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10, 18, 35 |
| Master Judge: |
Brent Engelhardt |
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17, 19, 22 |
| Master Judge: |
Janet Young |
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11, 12, 23 |
| Provisional: |
Dianna Malley |
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| Provisional: |
Robert Frates |
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| Provisional: |
Margo Abatti |
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The President may fill vacancies to the Elected Officers and Directors At Large for the duration of the vacated term. |
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| Rules Committee: |
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Every CGA carded Judge |
Votes on rules changes at the Annual General Meeting. |
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Member requests for change will go to one of three subcommittees: Rules, Riders, or Bylaws. The Rules meeting is open to all CGA members, but only carded Judges may vote with the Rules Chairperson and the President presiding. The Riders meeting is open to all CGA members (12+ years of age may vote) with the President presiding. The Bylaws meeting is open to all CGA members with the President presiding. |
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| District Delegates: |
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Duties & Info |
| Delegate |
District delegate (and alternate) |
Each local district's President appoints a delegate to attend all Board of Director meetings. The appointment must be made in writing to CGA State Office at least 30 days prior to a meeting. The delegate will provide an update on their district at the Board of Director's meeting.
The delegate is not a Board member, but may vote on most Board issues. If the delegate is unable to attend, and an alternate delegate was designated, then the alternate delegate will fully assume the delegate role for that meeting. Otherwise, the alternate delegate will not having voting rights.
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Items approved by subcommittees will go to the Annual General Meeting at Convention for a vote by all CGA members (12+ years of age), or the Board of Director's meeting for a BoD vote, whichever comes first. This will be the final vote prior to implementation of approved items. Minor modifications may be made for clarification, but the intent must not be changed. If the item is not approved by a subcommittee, it is not forwarded and the issue ends there. |
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| CGA General Manager: |
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Incumbent |
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Bio |
Duties & Info |
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Phyllis Odom |
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Hired by the BoG, and approved by the BoD, the CGA General Manager is the only paid position in the organization. The General Manager is responsible for implementing policies, and responsible for running the State Office. In most cases, member issues should be referred to the General Manager for resolution. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. |
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| * Appointed to an elected vacancy to serve out the remainder of the elected term. |
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