Political Housing Club
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POLITICAL HOUSING CLUB
The purpose for the Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky shall be to operate as
the political action committee (PAC) for the Home Builders Association of Northern
Kentucky. To meet that goal, members shall organize, coordinate, promote and provide continuous support for fund raising on behalf of candidates, issues, and ballot
initiatives that support the Home Building industry in not only Northern Kentucky but
when appropriate throughout the Commonwealth.
Members shall promote the high ethical standards of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, provide service to it's entire membership and defend the
opportunities of home ownership for all Kentuckians.
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Political Housing Club shall be to support those state and local candidates who support the Home Building industry and affordable housing for all Kentuckians. The Political Housing Club shall give their support to those candidates based on their views and support of our industry and shall not be affiliated with any particular political party. The Political Housing Club's ultimate goal is to insure that the greatest number of Kentuckians can realize the American Dream of home ownership.
PHC AT LARGE MEMBERSHIP A. A person shall be considered a member of the Political Housing Club and have all
voting privileges ascribed to that status, by making at least the minimum required
contribution for the year. See contribution levels below for the definition of minimum yearly contribution required for voting.
B. All members of the Political Housing Club must be members in good standing with
the HBA of Northern Kentucky.
PHC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP A. Executive Committee members of the Political Housing Club shall be appointed by
the President of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. However, by
accepting this appointment the appointee understands that he/she will be required to
make the minimum yearly contribution to maintain their good standing status for
voting.
B. All members of the HBA of Northern Kentucky's Executive Committee are
defacto members of the Political Housing Club Executive Committee with full voting
rights and privileges.
C. Executive Committee appointments shall be good for two staggered calendar years
and is maintained by completing a pledge card for at least the minimum yearly
contribution for the next calendar year.
D. If any Political Housing Club Executive Committee member, regardless of their level
of contribution, misses three (3) consecutive Political Housing Club meetings for
reasons other than illness or a reason excused by the Political Housing Club Chair,
that member shall be removed from the Political Housing Club Executive Committee.
OPERATING RULES AND STRUCTURE 1. POLITICAL HOUSING CLUB OFFICERS
Officers for the Political Housing Club shall be: Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer. The President of the HBA of Northern Kentucky will select the Political Housing Club Chair and Vice Chair. The Treasurer will be appointed by the Political Housing Club Chair.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Officers of the Political Housing Club shall have, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities and functions: -CHAIR- Presides over all meetings, including opening the meetings, ruling on procedural motions, setting the agenda for meetings, and any other duties as needed
to carry out the duties of Chair.
-VICE CHAIR- Presides over meetings in event of the Chair=s absence or as so
designated by the Chair. Should the Chair for any reason during his term not be able to complete his year long appointment, the Vice Chair would assume the Chair Position
and a new Vice Chair will be named by the HBA of Northern Kentucky President.
-TREASURER- Is responsible for delivering the financial report at all meetings and
assisting with any bookkeeping records as required by law. The Treasurer shall be
supported by the HBA of Northern Kentucky=s Staff Bookkeeper in these duties.
3. RULES OF PROCEDURE
Meetings will be held in accordance with Roberts Rule of Order. 4. QUORUM
A quorum shall be considered to exist with the presence of a majority of those members on the Political Housing Club Executive Committee present at a scheduled meeting for the purposes of calling the meeting to order.
5. PASSING A MOTION
A simple majority of those members voting shall be considered sufficient for passing a motion. 6. CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
Candidate endorsements require a two-thirds positive majority vote of those present. 7. MINUTES
Due to the confidential nature of discussions at Political Housing Club meetings, minutes shall be kept of motions only. Copies of the minutes will be available to all who attend a subsequent meeting or upon request by any member of the HBA of Northern Kentucky.
8. STAFF SUPPORT
The Executive Vice President of the HBA of Northern Kentucky shall serve as staff to the Political Housing Club. The Executive Vice President shall represent the Political Housing Club with or in lieu of the Chair at all fund raising activities as deemed
appropriate at local, state or federal candidate fund raising events or other political
events of interest to the Political Housing Club.
9. COMMITTEES
The Political Housing Club shall have such committees as the members deem necessary for carrying out its purposes, goals and objective. The Chairman and
members of such committees shall be appointed by the Chair of the Political
Housing Club.
10. AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS
A two-thirds majority vote of those present is required to amend the bylaws of the Political Housing Club. Additionally, thirty days written notice is to be given to all
eligible voting members prior to a vote on a submitted bylaw change.
11. MEETING NOTICES
For regularly scheduled meetings notice shall be given to the entire Political Housing Club via mail, E-mail, fax or phone with as much notice as possible. In no case shall
less than 48 hours notice be given for a regular or emergency meeting of the Political Housing Club.
1. Contributions made directly to the Political Housing Club shall be credited for
Political Housing Club Membership.
2. The minimum yearly contribution per member is $300 in order to be eligible to vote.
The Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky is holding its first PAC Night on August 25, 2010 at Triple Crown Country Club from 6-9pm. Make sure your industry has a strong voice to help you by attending and supporting the PAC! The night will be filled with fun and prizes. Tickets to the event are $100 which admits one to the exciting evening. There will be free top shelf food and drink and an outstanding night of prizes. First prize is $5,000, second is $1,000 and third is $500. Several lucky attendees will get their $100 back throughout the night and will still have a chance at the big prize. Members of the HBA are selling tickets and tickets are also available at the HBA. The proceeds go to support the Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky; the HBA’s political action committee. Call 859.331.9500 to learn more!
Why you should support the Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky
1. The PHC supports local candidates who favor continued growth and development in
Northern Kentucky.
2. The PHC works to retain state legislators who support keeping all land use decisions local and oppose state involvement in land use issues.
3. The PHC supports state candidates who work to secure more funding for regional road projects.
4. The PHC supports candidates who are committed to providing water and sewer services to all Northern Kentuckians.
5. The PHC supports candidates who favor broad-based funding of public schools, utilities and roads.
6. The PHC supports candidates who are committed to reducing unnecessary and burdensome regulations. 7. The PHC supports local candidates who are committed to working towards streamlining the building permitting process.
8. The PHC supports local candidates who believe that the builder, based on market conditions, should determine residential neighborhood design decisions.
9. The PHC supports candidates who believe that private property rights should never be diminished by government regulation.
10. The PHC supports local candidates who believe that builders should be represented on local planning commissions.
Printable version or the form below. Return this form along with your personal check or credit card payment C/O Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018 Fax(859)578-3393 Tel.(859)331-9500. E-mail bmiller@hbanky.com.
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The Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky is a political action committee affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. Contributions are not tax deductible. |
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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell at a recent Political Housing Club luncheon.