By-laws 2.5 Changes

September 14, 2020
As many of you are aware, the Committee has been examining the By-Laws for the last 6 months to address issues caused by the lack of activity this year due to COVID-19.

The Committee has approved two By-Law amendments.

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2.4 WORDING

5 LUGBulk Eligibility
5.1 Program Goals

The purpose of the LUGBulk program is to supply LUG members with discounted Bulk parts to be used for creating public displays that subsequently benefit The LEGO Group in a product promotional manner.  Subsequently, participation in this program is limited to LUG Members who will utilise the resources provided in the manner intended.

To be eligible to participate in LUGBulk a member must contribute to the interests and activities of the BrisBricks group in a significant way as outlined in the selection criteria below during in that financial year prior to the date of LUGBulk application.

5.2 How Do I Qualify For LUGBulk?
If you meet Primary Criteria a) – You will be eligible to be considered for LUGBulk
If you meet Primary Criteria b) – You must be able to meet Secondary Criteria to be considered for LUGBulk

If you do not meet either Criteria – you will not be eligible for LUGBulk.

Primary Criteria:
a) 2 separate events in the year –
Supply MOC’s and other LEGO creations for a significant proportion of a display at a BrisBricks Event or Expo

b) 1 event in the year –
Supply MOC’s and other LEGO creations for a significant proportion of a display at a BrisBricks Event or Expo

Secondary Criteria:
a) Manning a display at an Event for at least half a day
b) Substantially assisting with a show set-up and/or pack-up of Club assets, materials etc.
c) Be active within the club on a event and social level

Further to the above criteria’s the member must show intent that the resources being purchased will be used for exhibiting works at BrisBricks events. LUGBulk Ordering is not intended to support other organisations that do not qualify for LUGBulk.

LUGBulk invites will be sent to individual members based on criteria at the discretion of management committee after consideration of eligibility criteria.

Appeals of the decision must be directed to the LUGBulk Coordinator.

Junior Members:  Will need to meet the criteria as outlined, their Guardian / Parent Member would be the contact point and provide the payment.

2.5 WORDING

5 LUGBulk Eligibility
5.1 Program Goals
The purpose of the LUGBulk Program is to supply LUG members with discounted Bulk parts to be used for creating public displays that subsequently benefit The LEGO Group in a product promotional manner.  Subsequently, participation in this program is limited to LUG Members who will utilise the resources provided in the manner intended.

To be eligible to participate in a round of the LUGBulk Program, a member must contribute to the interests and activities of the BrisBricks group in a significant way, as outlined in the selection criteria below during the calendar year (Qualify Period) prior to the date of that round’s LUGBulk application. Should the Committee determine that unforeseeable circumstances prevented the holding of Events for the calendar year, the Qualify Period for consideration can be extended to include the previous Qualify Period.

5.2 How Do I Qualify For LUGBulk?
If you meet Primary Criteria a) – You will be eligible to be considered for LUGBulk
If you meet Primary Criteria b) – You must be able to meet Secondary Criteria to be considered for LUGBulk

If you do not meet either Criteria – you will not be eligible for LUGBulk.

Primary Criteria:
a) 2 separate events during the Qualify Period –
Supply MOC’s and other LEGO creations for a significant proportion of a display at a BrisBricks Event or Expo

b) 1 event during the Qualify Period –
Supply MOC’s and other LEGO creations for a significant proportion of a display at a BrisBricks Event or Expo

Secondary Criteria:
a) Manning a display at an Event for at least half a day
b) Substantially assisting with a show set-up and/or pack-up of Club assets, materials etc.
c) Be active within the club on an event and social level

Further to the above criteria’s the member must show intent that the resources being purchased will be used for exhibiting works at BrisBricks events. LUGBulk Ordering is not intended to support other organisations that do not qualify for LUGBulk.

LUGBulk invites will be sent to individual members based on criteria, at the discretion of the management committee, after consideration of eligibility criteria.

Appeals of the decision must be directed to the LUGBulk Coordinator.

Junior Social Members need to meet the criteria as outlined and have a Guardian / Parent Member be the contact point and provide the payment.

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2.5 ADDITIONAL TEXT

7.3.4 Defunct Participation Report
If the APP results in a Participation Report that would cause a quorum to not be achievable following the next AGM/GM, that Participation Report will be regarded as defunct and set aside. The previous APP’s Participation Report will be carried forward and additions made from qualifying events held in the APP.

7.3.5 Special Resolution
If the APP results in a Participation Report that would allow for a quorum but the Committee determines that unforeseeable circumstances prevented the holding of Major and Minor events and/or General Meetings that would be sufficient for a reasonable threshold of CPR qualification, the Secretary will propose a Special Resolution that the Participation Report be regarded as defunct and set aside, the previous APP’s Participation Report is carried forward and additions made from qualifying events held in the APP.