September 24th – Discussion with Lori Saldana about the San Diego Utility Rate Increase, Club Bylaw Changes and Club Membership Dues Update....

See you on Sunday at 4:00 PM at the Point Loma Assembly Hall.

The Point Loma Assembly is located at 3035 Talbot Street San Diego, CA 92106. Ample street parking is available.

• 3:30PM Social time & check-in, 4:00PM start

Meeting Agenda 

1. Welcome

2. Lori Saldaña, The Protect Communities Foundation

3. Club Officer Reports-Annual Club Membership Dues Update and Approval of Club Bylaw Change

4. Electeds and Candidates

5. Announcements

6. Adjourn

This month our speaker is Lori Saldaña. She is a board of director for The Protect Our Communities Foundation. San Diego has among the highest energy bills in the country. In January, SDG&E experienced a 114% natural gas rate hike, or about $120 a month increase for a typical customer. She will be discussing these rate increases, and the work being done to advocate for utility rate payers in our region.

Proposed Bylaw Change

The club will consider a proposed change to the club Bylaws. The proposed bylaw change is shown below. A change was approved by the executive board and needs to be voted on by the club members. It requires a two-thirds majority to pass.

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

Section V. All audio or video recording of PLDC endorsement meetings, are strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the Executive Board.

July Draft Meeting Minutes

Please review and provide any updates or edits at the club meeting on Sunday.

2024 Membership Levels and Dues Update

The club membership dues will not be increased for 2024.

Membership Levels

President’s Circle $500In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, a President’s Circle Member receives free admission to club sponsored events (i.e., holiday and annual BBQ functions) and invitations to complimentary receptions. Additionally, President’s Circle members are listed prominently on the Club website in special recognition of their support for the Club.

Patron $300In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, a Patron receives free admission to club sponsored events (i.e., holiday and annual BBQ functions) and invitations to complimentary receptions. Additionally, Patrons are listed prominently on the Club website in recognition of their support for the Club.

Sponsor $150In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, a Sponsor receives discounts at club sponsored events. Additionally, Sponsors are listed on the Club website in recognition of their support for the Club.

Sustaining $75In addition to full membership rights listed below as an Individual, Sustaining Members receive discounts at club sponsored events and invitations to complimentary receptions.

Individual $25At this level, the Individual is a “member in good standing” with all the rights and benefits associated with that term as defined elsewhere in the Bylaws. An Individual member may also serve as an officer of the Club, serve on committees, and upon appointment by an Executive Board officer; represent the Club with non-Club events and groups.

Associate $25An individual who is ineligible to register as a Democrat (or are registered as No Party Preference) may become an Associate of the Club. An Associate can attend all open Club meetings, participate in discussion and interact with speakers in the same manner as any other member An Associate is ineligible to vote at Club events, shall not hold a position as a Club officer and shall not serve as head of a Club committee. An associate shall not represent the Club at Democratic Party activities.

Student $5 (In full-time education with presentation of proof)At this level, a Student is a “member in good standing” with all the rights and benefits associated with that term as defined elsewhere in the Bylaws. A Student in full-time education may also serve as an officer of the Club, serve on committees, and upon appointment by an Executive Board officer; represent the Club with non-Club events and groups.