Michael is responded saying we did not have a quorum. Here is our response: Also be advised that at the time of the meeting there were six (6) Board members in place.  President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Advertising/Public Relations Director and Membership Director, all of whom were invited to join the meeting.  The positions of Profiles Editor, Newsletter Editor and Past President were vacant due to resignations for various reasons.  Four (4) members present out of six (6), definitely constituting a quorum.   I suppose we could have appointed individuals to fill the three (3) open positions, but that would only have made the vote 7 to 0 rather than 4 to 0.  Bottom line is that there would be no change in the outcome.  On Aug 02, 2016, at 03:06 PM, James coyne <tecnosound@hotmail.com> wrote: Thank you Ed for the update and thank you to all the board of directors for working for the good of the club and it's members . - James F Coyne From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of Ed Mendez <edducati@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 1:42 PM To: DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: [DeTomaso] Removal of Michael Shortt as President of POCA   All, Just an update, As of July, 28th, 2016 7pm PST Michael Shortt in no longer in the position of President of POCA. The Board of Directors had a meeting to decide what steps needed to be taken to address the issues based on the behavior and actions of Mr. Shortt, and the treatment of members and board members. As per the  bylaws; we gave a a 5 day notice to all BOD members prior to this meeting, we gave out an agenda, and the meeting was set as a regular BOD meeting. Michael Shortt did not attend nor did Mike Burnett. John Buckman resigned from the board earlier in the day due to medical illness. Present at the meeting were: Bob Reid - Treasurer Joe Stockett - Secretary Judy McCartney - Membership Ed Mendez - PR This constituted a quorum as per the bylaws as we had a majority 4 out of 6 remaining members. We voted unanimously for the removal of Michael Shortt as President. We drafted a letter and sent the notice below via certified mail. Another meeting is set to decide the next steps. If you receive any email from Mr. Shortt, he is sending it as a regular member and not as the President of POCA. We appreciate your patience in this matter. Kind Regards, Ed Mendez POCA PR Director PANTERA OWNERS CLUB OF AMERICA P O Box 3574 San Dimas, CA 91773 July 28, 2016       Michael L Shortt 1711 Dean Forest Road Savannah, GA  31408   Email:  michaelsavga@gmail.com Phone:  912-232-9390     Re:      Removal from office action                 Dear Michael:   The four (4) Club directors listed below, who constitute a majority of our six (6) current directors, have voted to bring an action against you, under Article IV Section 7 of the Pantera Owners Club of America By-Laws, for engaging in conduct that is adverse to the best interests of POCA and its membership with rude, vulgar, offensive, threatening and condescending communications with POCA members and Board members.    Until the issue can be resolved, please be on notice that as of today (July 28, 2016), you may no longer operate as the President of the Pantera Owners Club of America.   You have thirty days from the date of this notice to respond in writing.   Respectfully submitted,     Joe Stockett, Secretary     Bob Reid, Treasurer     Ed Mendez, Advertising/Public Relations Director     Judy McCartney, Membership Director   Michael is responded saying we did not have a quorum. Here is our response: Also be advised that at the time of the meeting there were six (6) Board members in place. President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Advertising/Public Relations Director and Membership Director, all of whom were invited to join the meeting. The positions of Profiles Editor, Newsletter Editor and Past President were vacant due to resignations for various reasons. Four (4) members present out of six (6), definitely constituting a quorum. I suppose we could have appointed individuals to fill the three (3) open positions, but that would only have made the vote 7 to 0 rather than 4 to 0. Bottom line is that there would be no change in the outcome. On Aug 02, 2016, at 03:06 PM, James coyne <tecnosound@hotmail.com> wrote: Thank you Ed for the update and thank you to all the board of directors for working for the good of the club and it's members . - James F Coyne __________________________________________________________________ From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces@server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of Ed Mendez <edducati@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 1:42 PM To: [1]DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com Subject: [DeTomaso] Removal of Michael Shortt as President of POCA All, Just an update, As of July, 28th, 2016 7pm PST Michael Shortt in no longer in the position of President of POCA. The Board of Directors had a meeting to decide what steps needed to be taken to address the issues based on the behavior and actions of Mr. Shortt, and the treatment of members and board members. As per the bylaws; we gave a a 5 day notice to all BOD members prior to this meeting, we gave out an agenda, and the meeting was set as a regular BOD meeting. Michael Shortt did not attend nor did Mike Burnett. John Buckman resigned from the board earlier in the day due to medical illness. Present at the meeting were: Bob Reid - Treasurer Joe Stockett - Secretary Judy McCartney - Membership Ed Mendez - PR This constituted a quorum as per the bylaws as we had a majority 4 out of 6 remaining members. We voted unanimously for the removal of Michael Shortt as President. We drafted a letter and sent the notice below via certified mail. Another meeting is set to decide the next steps. If you receive any email from Mr. Shortt, he is sending it as a regular member and not as the President of POCA. We appreciate your patience in this matter. Kind Regards, Ed Mendez POCA PR Director PANTERA OWNERS CLUB OF AMERICA P O Box 3574 San Dimas, CA 91773 July 28, 2016 Michael L Shortt 1711 Dean Forest Road Savannah, GA 31408 Email: [2]michaelsavga@gmail.com Phone: 912-232-9390 Re: Removal from office action Dear Michael: The four (4) Club directors listed below, who constitute a majority of our six (6) current directors, have voted to bring an action against you, under Article IV Section 7 of the Pantera Owners Club of America By-Laws, for engaging in conduct that is adverse to the best interests of POCA and its membership with rude, vulgar, offensive, threatening and condescending communications with POCA members and Board members. Until the issue can be resolved, please be on notice that as of today (July 28, 2016), you may no longer operate as the President of the Pantera Owners Club of America. You have thirty days from the date of this notice to respond in writing. Respectfully submitted, Joe Stockett, Secretary Bob Reid, Treasurer Ed Mendez, Advertising/Public Relations Director Judy McCartney, Membership Director References 1. mailto:DeTomaso@server.detomasolist.com 2. mailto:michaelsavga@gmail.com