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I was talking with a good friend recently about his pastor whom my friend described as "solid". I asked why he thought he was solid. He answered that this priest has many good, effective outreach programs to the youth, the elderly and other groups. I then asked "what is Father doing to instruct or teach the families in the parish about God's ordained order for family life."
I asked him that because of the obvious fact that the Church is made up of families and God, in His wisdom and goodness has clearly told us how a family should be ordered and how the life of a christian family should be lived. An obvious fact: if God's order is adhered to and followed, happiness and peace will result. We currently have a 60% divorce rate with the predictably disastrous results of extreme suffering, wounded children and parents, confusion and a weakened Church. So, it is painfully obvious that God's order has been largely abandoned. A crumbling foundation is a serious problem for any homeowner – a potential disaster and a very costly
situation. Holy Mother Church has a foundation problem.
Back to my friend: outreach programs are very good, no doubt. The Church is apostolic in Her very nature and origin. But the temptation is to avoid the heavy lifting of fixing the cracked foundation in favor of planting tulips in the flower bed and painting the shutters. The former involves long, hard and probably unpopular work while the latter provides immediate, short-lived
I heard a priest once say that the worst temptation he faces is the temptation to allow his parishioners to stay the way they are – complacency. That temptation is faced by us all – but the good news is that it is paper thin – once we force ourselves to bust through, we realize what radiant living is all about.
So what is this order for families? Coming soon….
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"The professionalism and attention to details during our walk-thru made our new home purchase a pleasant part of the purchase experience. There was nothing during the entire process of constructing our new home that caused any frustration, all our needs were met promptly, the construction staff was courteous, the sales staff was helpful and we received the quality and value we expected. We will definitely recommend Landmark Homes to our family and friends."
"Although the home we purchased was already completed, we found the construction staff to be very helpful in the few additional items that we wanted done on the home. The sales staff was most helpful throughout the contract process. I would recommend Landmark Homes to anyone in need of a quality new home. We feel we received excellent value with our Landmark Home."
"The staff at Landmark were very helpful with all questions and concerns we had. Park Place was the very best value we found. Landmark has an excellent staff and it was a very good experience, we will recommend Landmark Homes to family, friends and associates."
"Hello, my name is Chris League, my wife and I are building a home in your Normandy Heights Community. I just wanted to drop you a message of some of the good things that are happening with our experience.Working with the public myself, I know it's not often that the good things get recognized as often as they should. My wife and I stated looking for a builder last year when a friend of ours went into your Saddlewood community, we liked the homes, we just wanted something a little bigger. We met with Tom Barton your on site agent and since day one; Tom has always made us feel at home. He has always gone out of his way to get answers to our questions. He takes the time out just to see how we're doing. He really does an outstanding job, and I personally don't think you could have found a better Realtor to sell your homes.
I wish I had met Tom before we put our current home on the market, because you can sure bet I would have had him sell it for us. I hope you're just as please with him as we are.Now that we're in the final stages of construction, I can tell you about Scott Murphy. I personally feel like Scott has built our home as if it was his own. There will be times when I'm out there at 6 or 7 PM and Scott is still working. He keeps us informed of everything that is going on with the house and even goes the extra mile by doing the little things that he doesn't have to. He's honest about his answers even when I try to get him to commit to get us to close earlier. He is a real professional and I appreciate that. He has done everything that he was going to do when he said he would do it.One thing's for sure, I can't say this is the last home that I'll ever live in, but we love the home that Landmark is building for us and as long as you've got Tom selling them and Scott building them, I can guarantee you, I'll only live in a Landmark Home!"
"The best part of purchasing my new home was dealing with all the nice people at Landmark. All my needs were met promptly, the construction staff was courteous, the sales staff was helpful and the quality and value was all that I expected. I would recommend Landmark Homes to any one interested in a quality new home."
"All our needs were met promptly during the contract preparation, construction and closing. Everything started on time, completed on time and finished cleanly. Throughout the entire time the construction staff was courteous and the sales staff was helpful. We recommend Landmark Homes to anyone looking for a quality new home."
"Dear Mr. Wisniewski,
We proposed many additional changes, including the addition of a two-car garage onto the original design of the house. The addition of the two-car garage, complete with beautiful finished windows and lighting, looks so good and spacious, that another family could move right in!Your staff addressed every one of our concerns, both before and during construction of our home, efficiently and satisfactorily. We are delighted with our new home.As you know, our daughter Yvonne Rentz and her husband, Garrett, were so impressed with the quality of our home that they chose Landmark to build their home too. It is beautiful and they are very happy with the results.In today"s market, Landmark homes are a great value for the money. Our family recommends these homes for anyone desiring excellence in construction"
In the summer of 2012 we relocated to the Middle Tennessee area and purchased a home built by Landmark in 2006. Shortly thereafter we needed to build a garage so contacted Landmark for a bid. We interviewed several contractors for the work, but ultimately selected Landmark based on the quality of our home as well as the recommendation of our neighbors, all of whom were universal in their praise of the company. Although ours was not a large project in comparison to the size of homes they traditionally build, Landmark provided regular and continuous personal service throughout the process. They worked with us to address the concerns of our Homeowners Association, and although this added months to the project timeline they still managed to keep the project within budget. Once construction started it moved quickly, with top notch quality, and with an exact match to our existing home. Again, Landmark provided personal supervision and communication throughout the construction process. We could not be more pleased with our new garage, and highly recommend Landmark Homes for any construction needs.
"It is hard to believe it has been two years since LandMark Homes built our new home. I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much we have appreciated the quality you put in our home. We have found it to be very comfortable in both winter and summer. Over the last two years, we have noticed many small but nice things you did to make sure our home would be all we expected. We have had many very nice comments from our family and friends on how nice our home is. Many thanks to you and your team for the fine work they have done in building our home. Blessings to you and yours,"
"After living in the same house for almost 30 years, my wife and I finally decided that we needed a change. We obviously don't make snap decisions, but for numerous reasons, we knew it was time. We looked at older homes in the area, but found nothing that was much of an improvement over what we had already. We checked out new homes, but felt their construction quality was lacking and they were overpriced. Additionally, we were not altogether pleased with some of the sales staff we encountered. They gave the impression that if we didn't want what they offered, someone else would take it so why bother trying to please us. "Here's what we have…take it or leave it".We were almost ready to give up. Then our daughter and son-in-law found Trailwood Farms. At their suggestion we talked with Landmark Homes. And we're so glad we did.
We had heard horror stories about building a house, but none of those happened to us. Landmark Homes had many models for us to choose from and even helped us to customize our selections so that it better fit with our needs.There were a few bumps along the way, naturally, but Landmark Homes personnel worked with us to smooth those out. All the Landmark Homes staff were helpful, but their Construction Supervisor, Paul Szlajnda, went that extra mile to make our home building experience most pleasurable. He was always pleasant to talk with, very knowledgeable about the entire process, and personally made sure that all of our requests and concerns were addressed appropriately.My wife and I are pleased to be living in our new Landmark home and would recommend Landmark Homes to anyone interested in getting good service and a quality product at reasonable prices."
"We enjoyed the entire experience in purchasing our Landmark Home. We found that all our needs were met promptly and we received the value and quality that we expected in our new home. The price of our Landmark Home convinced us to purchase. You may share our comments with others, we will be recommending Landmark Homes to others."
"Landmark met all our agreements and we received the value and quality we expected in our new home. We will recommend Landmark to family and friends."
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Yori and I would like to express our gratitude to you, Paul, and all the Landmark staff for the excellent job you did in addressing our water problem in the master bedroom!Once notified about our situation you immediately took ownership of the problem, without a moments hesitation.Your supervisor, Paul Szlajnda was quickly on site investigating, analyzing, planning, and implementing the solutions. He followed up consistently with all the work efforts and did an outstanding job supervising this process. The result is that our bedroom has now come back to normalcy, good as new.My observation is that the professionalism and ethics of the generic America work force has dwindled somewhat in the past 40 years. You and your organization are an exception! Congratulations!"
"Landmark Homes, We are very happy with the product you put out for us. Landmark did a very professional job in our construction of our home. Back in July of 2009 my wife and I were looking for a builder to build a house for us in the Mt. Juliet area. We looked at several builders in the area and none of them could not or would not suit our needs. We came across Landmark Homes and they had a subdivision in "Normandy Heights", we met with Josh Malone and right away we felt comfortable with him. He was very friendly and professional, the more we talked and explained what we wanted he said that Landmark can meet our needs. He suggested that I go out to Smyrna and look a home being built there that could meet our needs. It was a 3 bedroom home, we were looking for a 4 bedroom home. Josh came out there and showed me the home and I told him if we could make a few changes to the floor plan to convert a formal room to a bedroom to convert it to a 4 bedroom. After some consulting Landmark said they will accommodate our wishes.
This is when we knew that Landmark was our choice.After choosing Landmark we were introduce to Jared who would oversee the home being built. I am and was very picky of how my home was going to be built, (having one built before and having a very bad experience) so I was out there everyday for couple of hours each day. Jared would always greet me and walk me through the construction and always asked if everything is going good and wanted to know if I had any questions. This made me feel at ease. Jared was very professional and as always, building a home there are always some minor issues as in the case of our construction. But, Jared would always call me or meet me to consult with me and very quickly the issue was resolved. Again, it made me feel at ease.
You don't find many people who would take their time on a busy schedule and talk with you and spend the time with a customer. Josh and Jared really made me feel very comfortable during the construction of our home. Something I didn't receive from my last experience when I built a home.During the construction I met Gary Wisniewski (owner of Landmark Homes) and he took his time to give me the details of the layout of the construction and the phase of the subdivision. I thought that was very nice of him to do that.Overall the construction went very well and and the product Landmark Homes put out was top notch and my wife and I are very please with our new home. The staff in the office along with dealing with Josh and Jared on a daily basis were very friendly and very professional. I would highly recommend Landmark Homes to anyone who is looking for a builder."


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Navy veteran and former SEAL Remi Adeleke is the latest veteran to join the Jockey Show 'Em What's Underneath, Show 'Em Your Jockey campaign. The ads feature Americans who might not be famous but are exceptional, and each person typifies a particular character trait. Remi's is #ShowEm Resilience.
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Remi Adeleke was born in West Africa and moved to the Bronx with his mother after his father died when Remi was five. He joined the Navy to turn his life around at age 19 and, after serving with the Elite SEAL Teams, he returned home and began a new life as a minister and motivational speaker. More recently, he's taken up acting and has a role in this summer's Transformers: The Last Knight. He talked to us about his experiences and why he's working with Jockey.
What inspired you to join the US Navy?
I was inspired through films.
In 1995, I saw the movie Bad Boys and it inspired me tremendously. That was the first film where I saw two African-American men who looked like me and had the same demeanor I had. They weren't playing gangsters, they were playing heroes. A year later, Michael Bay's second film The Rock came out and gave me my first exposure to Navy SEALs.
Fast forward to when I was about 19 or 20. I had been in a lot of trouble, doing some things I wasn't supposed to be doing. I came to the realization that if I don't leave this life behind, I'll end up dead or in prison. That's when I joined the Navy to be a SEAL.
What it was like to go through the training?
I went through BUD/S Training, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training. It sucked. That's the only way you can describe it, man. Every day of my life was misery. But it has to be that way to create the SEALs that it produces.
By far the worst part of SEAL training for me was the cold. They lay you down in the water and strip you down to your skivvies. You stay there until you quit or your trainers decide to pull you out. There were times when I would get hypothermia. I hyped out after a two-mile ocean swim because I had no body fat in the cold ocean. My lowest core temperature during hell week was 88.7 degrees.
What led to your decision to leave and transition to civilian life?
My wife and I wanted to have kids. When you're in military special operations, you're away from home a lot. I wanted to make sure that I could be around for my family.
What did you do when you came home? What kind of career did you pursue?
I got into public speaking for churches, corporations and athletic teams. Then I started my own consulting firm where I provide teamwork communication and leadership training for athletes and corporations.
In 2013, I met Catherine Humphries and her husband, Harry. He's a former SEAL who had worked with Michael Bay on The Rock in 1996. Any time Michael Bay or Jerry Bruckheimer need military assets, they go to Harry and Catherine.
They were looking for background extras for a TV show called The Last Ship. Catherine reached out to me knowing that I had military experience. I was reluctant because I didn't feel comfortable as an actor. After some persuasion I eventually said I'd do it.
I didn't do any acting for three years after that. In May of 2016, the casting person from The Last Ship remembered me. She called and said, "Hey, Michael Bay is looking for somebody with your look and background for the new Transformers. Would you be interested in filming tomorrow?" Absolutely!
The next day I was on set filming the movie. One day turned into three weeks, three weeks turned into six months of filming. I eventually got upgraded from a background extra to a principal role in the film.
Why is the Jockey campaign different than a regular commercial gig for you?
What I love about the campaign is that it's not just about selling a brand or promoting a brand. Jockey is about utilizing everyday heroes, everyday people and their stories of perseverance, family, hope, and resilience. They're using those stories not just to promote a brand, but to inspire change in people.
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text: Menopause Treatment Print Evening Primrose Oil and Menopause Medically reviewed by facebook linkedin Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD on July 14, 2016 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Medical Review Board Richard N. Fogoros, MD Written by facebook twitter Written by Cathy Wong Cathy Wong is a nutritionist and wellness expert. Her work is regularly featured in media such as First For Women, Woman's World, and Natural Health. Learn about our editorial policy Cathy Wong Updated on November 24, 2018 Peter Dazeley Collection/Photographer's Choice/Getty Images More in Menopause Treatment Symptoms & Diagnosis Living With One of the most popular remedies for menopausal symptoms is evening primrose oil (also known as EPO), an oil extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) plant. Evening primrose oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid involved in the production of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. By increasing production of prostaglandins, EPO is thought to help counter hormonal changes associated with menopause. Why Do Women Use Evening Primrose Oil? EPO is said to help with the following menopause-related changes: AnxietyHair lossHot flashesInsomniaJoint painMood swingsNight sweatsWeight gain Evening primrose oil is one of the most popular remedies for menopausal changes. A report published in Menopause in 2015 surveyed postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 years and found that 70.4 percent used natural remedies, with evening primrose oil being the most commonly used. Another survey published in The Medical Journal of Australia in 2015, found that phytoestrogens (like soy) were most commonly used for symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, followed by evening primrose oil. Research Proponents claim that evening primrose oil can offer relief from a number of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, vaginal dryness, and disturbance in mood. However, there is little scientific support for the theory that evening primrose oil can help treat menopausal symptoms. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that "there's not enough evidence to support the use of evening primrose oil for any health condition." While few studies have tested evening primrose oil's effects on women going through menopause, most of the available research has yielded negative findings. For instance, in a review published in American Family Physician in 2009, researchers stated that there is insufficient evidence to determine if evening primrose oil is effective for "most clinical indications" (including symptoms associated with menopause). In a small study published in Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics in 2013, women aged 45 to 59 years who were experiencing menopause-related changes took either an evening primrose oil supplement or a placebo for six weeks. At the study's end, there was an improvement in the severity of hot flashes, but not hot flash frequency or duration. Possible Side Effects and Safety Evening primrose oil is likely safe for most people, according to the NIH. However, the use of evening primrose oil supplements may cause side effects such as upset stomach, headache, nausea, and diarrhea. Stomach pain and loose stools or diarrhea may indicate that the dose is too high. Rarely, other side effects include increased bruising, bleeding, low blood sugar, allergic reactions, or seizures. You shouldn't take evening primrose oil if you have bleeding disorders, epilepsy, or another seizure disorder. EPO shouldn't be taken in combination with certain medications (including blood-thinning drugs or supplements, blood pressure medication, schizophrenia drugs, and antidepressants). It also shouldn't be taken within two weeks of a scheduled surgery. If you're considering the use of evening primrose oil for the treatment or prevention of symptoms associated with menopause, consult your healthcare provider before starting your supplement regimen. The Takeaway If you're looking for natural relief of menopausal symptoms, consider lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly, following a balanced diet, practicing relaxation techniques, and taking up yoga. If you're still considering trying evening primrose oil, be sure to discuss it with your healthcare provider first to best address your concerns and improve your well-being. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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I wrote this post on examples of marketing creative recently. Since it was popular, here's some more brilliant marketing creative to enjoy with your coffee. Mmmm…drink it in.
If any of you are in London in October, check out our event, Punch, where marketing meets the new creative (part of the Festival of Marketing).
Google is so good at creative I try to get something in all of these posts. Here are some ads from 2011 advertising Google Places, in situ.
Man is obsessed with scale. We love miniatures and enlargements (some say this Lilliputian fixation is the basis of all art). This supersize ad, superimposed on the real world is instantly recognisable and raises a smile seemingly without trying.
Love it. Hate it. Just don't forget it.
Marmite actually got quite a few complaints for their television ads, which some claim trivialise animal neglect.
Whatever you think of this ad, there are some other parts of the campaign that are inspired. None more so than these ads that are currently on display on the London Underground.
It's bold, there's no confused messaging, it uses the most iconic parts of the brand – the 'love it, hate it' and the old school packaging. Lovely.
Check out the Facebook page for more details.
Rockstar Games
I've been trying to feature GTA where possible. They have such a strong brand identity. Of course, this is easy when you have a sandbox game with a narrative arc to sell, instead of, say, yeast extract.
And yet, GTA really nail it on their website in particular.
Their strap line is:
Where fake people, fake places and fake problems collide…
This is exploited with a range of info and videos around fake products, personalities etc. Here's a highlight; profiles and campaign videos of the political campaigners in the game's world.
Check out the link..
Manchester City
As good an example of any brand using Google Plus. I'd previously looked at Manchester United's presence on social media, and although the champions are doing a good job, they've only just joined some networks, and aren't engaging as much as their rivals.
Check out the range of City's posts on Google Plus. Competitions, video, polls, trivia, it's great.
More billboards. Lowe's shows that whit isn't the best route for all brands. This looks simple, but actually it's quite bold to select one friendly looking delivery guy and deliver one bold message about delivery.
Festival of Marketing
Well, if it isn't Econsultancy's own Festival of Marketing event, 8-10 October this year. One of the many events is Punch, where marketing meets the new creative.
Of the marketing we've done so far, our recent email update stood out for its subject line. Check out the Festival of Marketing website for more details.


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Review: 'Rapture, Blister, Burn.' Compare, contrast, discuss.
Howie Shapiro, Review from WHYY/Newsworks — October 16, 2014
Theory is great for illuminating ideas, but it can't hold a candle to reality. The proof – threatrically, at least – is at the Wilma Theater, where Gina Gionfriddo's super-smart and wickedly funny "Rapture, Blister, Burn" is playing with just the right interpretations of both the theory and the reality.
The theory comes when a college professor and her mother (Krista Apple-Hodge and Nancy Boykin, both remarkable in their roles) host the professor's summer class on "The Fall of American Civilization" in a little New England college town.
Only two students are enrolled. One is the prof's long-ago buddy from grad school (a nicely dreary Maia De Santi), a reforming alcoholic who is married to the prof's former boyfriend (a louche college dean and porno addict played by Harry Smith). The other is a college junior (Campbell M. O'Hare, in a gleaming razor-edged portrayal) who is the play's mouthpiece for the next generation of adults and in sly way, its truth-teller.
And just how did American civilization fall? The prof, who has written popularly on the subject, contends it's because of the way American society responds to change and crisis by attacking women. Slasher and horror flicks? A response to such historic game-changers as the war in Vietnam and 9/11. Pornography? Pretty much the same. A discussion ensues about Betty Friedan and her polar intellectual opposite, Phyllis Schlafly.
The different generations in the group take sides. The college junior, raised in an era when the fight for women's rights has been long fought (at least to her), shrugs her shoulders at the idea that pornography is anything more than a harmless way to waste time, and sees the discussion about home-versus-career as mostly nonsense. "If you choose the right husband and the right career," she declares, "you can outsource the homemaker s---." The statement momentarily stuns the others. They also know it's true.
There are plenty of cool moments like that in "Rapture, Blister, Burn," and not everyone will like them. The big discussion in the first half about feminism and society's reaction in popular culture begins to feel forced, and I found myself flagging. Stay with it – it's a solid setup for the second half, when situations that were mere concepts in Act I become real-world conundrums in Act II.
Joanna Settle directs the production to include several flourishes – mostly stand-out reactions in the faces of the characters – and with snappy timing, but she's not afraid to slow the pace considerably when the mood calls for it. (In addition to her role here, Settle is the new head of the theater department at the University of the Arts.) Kristen Robinson's set design is composed of basic furniture and a blank back wall except for one word on it: Home. Just where is home? Well, let's see. We could talk theory. Or we could talk reality.


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text: Yet another blended wing system, this one making press at Farnborough. The work at Cambridge MIT research is the latestt. The target of 215 passengers makes it look like a serious proposal. This time they are focussing on silencing the noise. Again, it looks like about 2020 for the introduction of these airplanes.


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Morro Bay Lodging
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Found 26 listings
Best Western El Rancho
Morro Bay and the Best Western El Rancho is ideally located at the midpoint between Los Angeles and San Francisco and boasts must-see attractions [...]
2460 Main Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-2212
Morro Crest Inn
Ragini Patel
Our modest inn consists of 17 rooms, several of which, are overlooking a prominent landmark, The Morro Rock. Our fully renovated rooms include single [...]
670 Main Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-7740
Morro Shores Inn & Suites
Madhu Patel
Beautifully decorated room, with pillow top mattresses, LCD TV'S, refrigerator, microwaves,coffee makers,iron, ironing board and hairdryers. Complimentary WIFI,continental breakfast and indoor spa!
290 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-0222
Best Western Tradewinds Morro Bay
Plan Your Next Vacation At The Best Western Tradewinds Morro Bay, CA Hotel. Only one block away from the waterfront. Come relax and enjoy [...]
225 Beach Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-7376
Liberty Management
Liberty Management
798 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-4277
Econo Lodge
ECONO LODGE Make travel a little easier on everyone by staying walking distance from Morro Rock State Preserve in our Econo Lodge® hotel in Morro [...]
1100 Main Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-5609
Marina Street Inn B&B
Marina Street
The Marina Street Inn offers four very intimate suites, all with their own private bath. Each room shares a balcony or patio with the [...]
305 Marina Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-4016
Pete Patel
Each deluxe king and queen room is decorated for your comfort. We've tried to think of everything...from a pot of freshly brewed coffee to [...]
225 Harbor St., Morro Bay 93442
805 742-8439
El Morro Masterpiece
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El Morro Masterpiece Motel delivers an aesthetic experience - from the authentic Spanish-Moorish architecture to the finely framed prints which decorate the corridors and [...]
1206 Main Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-5633
Pleasant Inn
Pleasant Inn
With a quaint and charming atmosphere, the Pleasant Inn Motel is the only place to stay when planning your vacation in Morro Bay. The [...]
235 Harbor Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-8521
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250 Pacific Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-2248
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260 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-4437
Pacific Shores Inn
Pete Patel
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890 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-4435
The Twin Dolphin
Pete Patel
Located an ocean breeze from the water. An easy walk to restaurants, shops & gourmet dining. With all the amenities you have come to [...]
590 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-4483
Inn at Morro Bay
Inn at Morro Bay
60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-5651
Villager Motel
Villager Motel
1098 Main Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-1235
alexander Flash
L[/drocap]ocated near the bay, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Morro Bay Skateboard Museum and Morro Rock. Morro Bay State Park [...]
780 Market Street, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-7317
Fireside Inn
Fireside Inn
730 Morro Ave, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-2244
La Serena Inn
La Serena Inn
990 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-5665
CA Coast Admin
A garden cottage has one bedroom on the main floor and a separate bedroom with bathroom upstairs. The bedroom upstairs also has its own [...]
1145 Morro Ave., Morro Bay 93442
805 709-2204
Alondra Vazquez
$ - $$
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851 Market Ave., Morro Bay 93442
805 772 2766
Morro Bay's Bay Front Inn provides superior central location with a short walk to Morro Rock, across from the harbor restaurants and shops. Enjoy [...]
1150 Embarcadero, Morro Bay 93442
805. 772-5607
Morro Dunes RV Park
Whether you seek recreation or relaxation, Morro Dunes RV Park is one of the most beautiful & enjoyable locations on the California Coast. Our campground [...]
1700 Embarcdero, Morro Bay 93442
805 772-2722
805 772-5651
MORRO BAY HOTEL ON THE WATERFRONT: INDULGE IN A SEASIDE VACATION Breathe deeply, and relax. Savor the rejuvenating ambiance of California's Central Coast. You've just [...]
60 State Park Road, Morro Bay 93442


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WASHINGTON – Thursday, American Conservative Union (ACU) Chairman Al Cardenas and ACU Foundation Chairman Carly Fiorina honored Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) as an "ACU Conservative" for his achievements in the 2013 ACU Ratings of Congress, the 43rd edition of the conservative ratings guide.
Congressman Hultgren received a rating of 84, the highest of any member of Illinois congressional delegation. The 2013 ACU Ratings of Congress includes scores for each individual member in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. "ACU Conservatives," are members recognized for scoring 80 percent or higher.
"Conservatives have a responsibility to fight the out-of-control growth of government in Congress. We are proud to honor the fine work of Rep. Hultgren in that battle," said ACU Chairman Al Cardenas.
"As the executive branch fights tooth and nail to expand its reach into the lives of Americans, it is imperative conservatives in the House continue to defend constitutionally limited government, individual liberty, free markets, a strong national defense and traditional American values," said Rep. Hultgren.
"I voted for legislation supporting these principles, from protecting the unborn from abortions past the point at which a fetus can feel pain, to ensuring welfare programs maintain key work requirements, to protecting funding for our missile defense program. In the face of hardened opposition to our shared values, this next year I urge the House to fight for the conservative principles which provide the foundation for our nation's strength."
Throughout the 44 year history of the conservative ratings program, ACU has become the go-to source for determining whether a federal elected official's philosophical rhetoric matches his or her record. The guides provide a comprehensive analysis of the legislative landscape over the preceding year. This differentiates ACU from other guides which may emphasize single areas, like taxes, defense, or social policy. ACU's scored votes are not announced in advance, ensuring that its scores provide a more accurate reflection of an elected official's philosophy of government.
"The 2013 Ratings show a continued commitment by Rep. Hultgren to the conservative principles that will contribute to the revitalization of America," said ACU Foundation Chairman Carly Fiorina.
Illinois Congress members rated from Republican Hultgren's 84 down to Democrat Congressman Luis Gutierrez' 4.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Dumbass Laws, Part 8
Oklahoma - The town of Schulter has gone and done the unthinkable! The dumbasses in charge of running this town have gone and made it illegal for women to play poker in the nude, while wearing lingerie or wrapped in a towel.
DN - This tells me two things. 1) Schulter is as boring as hell. and 2) The only women left in Schulter are the ones you wouldn't want to see nekkid anyway. Dumbasses.
Oregon - Salem takes the unthinkable mentioned above one step further. The city of Salem has banned women's wrestling!
DN - What in the name of all that is holy do states whose names begin with the letter "O" have against women? As I understand it, since the imposition of the ban on women's wrestling, jello and baby oil sales have plunged in Salem. Just sayin'. Hang on, more woman-hatin' is on the way...
Pennsylvania - In Morrisville, PA, women need a permit to wear cosmetics.
DN - That's it. I can take it anymore! I have a good mind to to round up a bunch of nekkid women, wearing cosmetics without a permit and watch them as they play cards while simultaneously rassle in jello and baby oil! Can I get an "Amen!" from the perverts in the last aisle? Damned be the repercussions!
Rhode Island - On Sunday, a Sunday much like today, it is against the law in Providence, to sell a toothbrush and toothpaste to the same customer.
DN - This just in...Rhode Islanders have teeth that make the British's teeth look like the Osmond family.
South Carolina - Every citizen is obliged to carry his gun to Church.
DN - Since this law was enacted, I hear that the meetings of the Church Fund Raising Committee can be quite entertaining.
And that concludes another foray into the world of Dumbass Laws. Let's review what we have learned today:
1) Oklahoma is, well, uh, Oklahoma. Nice place with good people and dumbass laws and 3.2 beer.
2) Oregon has reinforced once again it's a NutHouse and the Squirrels run the place. No women's rasslin. Commie bastards!
3) Pennsylvania has Morrisville and in the Big M women need a permit to paint themselves up like a load of Jezebels AND the Amish make the BEST potato salad in the world. I just threw that last one because I like the Amish Potato Salad.
4) Rhode Island is too small to worry about and nobody really cares about it anyway, even the people who live there.
5) South Carolina is my kind of place. Packin' heat in Church?! That's gotta give a boost to "voluntary" baptisms and if somebody needs a good shootin', the whole funeral process is streamlined. It's the old "4 B" Theory. Baptize 'em, Blast 'em, box 'em and bury 'em.
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Here's what could happen to all the Bird and Lime scooters when Hurricane Florence hits
- Rentable e-scooters will be pulled off the streets of Washington, DC, in advance of Hurricane Florence hitting the East Coast at the end of the week.
- The individuals who routinely charge the scooters will store them in their homes during the hurricane.
When Hurricane Florence pummels the East Coast this week, cities on the edge of the massive storm - like Washington, DC - could be hit with high winds and heavy rains. Because Washington's sidewalks are covered with rentable e-scooters from several different companies, they will have to be taken care of for the week.
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"Our plan is to have all of the scooters in the hands of our chargers so we can redeploy faster once the storm has passed," the spokesperson said in an email. "We want to be able to serve the public immediately after the storm in case there are road closures or anything else that is slowing down or disrupting travel."
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Bird will also be using the individuals who regularly charge the scooters to pull them off the streets for the week.
"We are removing all Birds from the road in cities likely to be impacted by Hurricane Florence and any related inclement weather," a Bird spokesperson told Business Insider. "Bird's community of trained Chargers will store the vehicles until the bad weather has cleared and once again permits safe riding in affected cities. Our thoughts are with the communities that will be impacted by the storm, and we hope everyone stays safe."
For Lime, which deploys scooters and bicycles in Washington, the company is "proactively removing our scooters and bikes off the streets as well as alerting our juicers and riders in communities that could be impacted by Hurricane Florence," Lime spokeswoman Mary Caroline Pruitt said in a statement.
"Lime has been closely monitoring the hurricane, and will continue to track the storm's path to ensure we are doing whatever we can to help our local communities stay safe," she added. "We strongly urge everyone in the regions expected to be impacted to be vigilant and pay close attention to guidance from their local authorities."
Hurricane Florence is expected to primarily hit states in the southeast and mid-Atlantic, such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. Many of those states and the District of Columbia have declared states of emergency in preparation for the hurricane.


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Talk about firepower. The current governor and his two predecessors will join forces Wednesday to urge Coloradans to vote for a statewide ballot measure designed to update the state's hiring system.
The trio are backing the "Vote Yes On S" campaign, which is pushing for the passage of Amendment S. The issue, put on the ballot by the legislature, would enact the biggest changes to the state's personnel system in a century.
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1. Definitions
In this By-law and all other By-laws of the Corporation, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Act" means the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act 5.C. 2009, c.23 including the Regulations made pursuant to the Act, and any statute or regulations that may be substituted, as amended from time to time;
"Articles" means the original or restated Articles of incorporation or Articles of amendment, amalgamation, continuance, reorganization, arrangement or revival of the Corporation;
"Board" or "Board of Directors" means the means the Board of Directors of the Corporation and
"Director" means a member of the Board;
"By-law" means this by-law and any other by-laws of the Corporation as amended and which are, from time to time, in force and effect;
"Corporation" means the The Canadian Beef Breeds Council;
"Delegate" means an individual who is the designated representative of a member which is a corporation or other entity, authorized by that member to represent the member at all meetings of the members of the Corporation, provided that the member has delivered written notice of such appointment to the Executive Director of the Corporation;
"Executive Director" means the person appointed as such pursuant to section 32 hereof;
"Fundamental Change" means major structural changes to the Corporation (e.g., amalgamations, continuances or reorganizations), and/or by-law or amendment that includes changes to the conditions for membership; the rights and conditions on any class or group of members; the method of giving notice of a members' meeting; and the manner of voting at a members' meeting.
"Ordinary resolution" means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than 50% plus 1 of the votes cast on that resolution;
"Proxy" means a completed and executed written authorization determined by the Directors by means of which a Member appoints a proxyholderto attend and act on the Member's behalf at a meeting of the Members;
"Regulations" means the regulations made under the Act, as amended, restated or in effect from time to time;
"Special resolution" means a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast on that resolution.
2. Interpretation
In the interpretation of this By-law, words in the singular include the plural and vice-versa, words in one gender include all genders, and "person" includes an individual, body corporate, partnership, trust and unincorporated organization.
Other than as specified above, words and expressions defined in the Act have the same meanings when used in these By-laws.
The headings used in the By-laws are inserted for reference purposes only and are not to be considered or taken into account in construing the terms or provisions thereof or to be deemed in any way to clarify, modify or explain the effect of any such terms or provisions.
These By-laws shall be interpreted broadly and generously, except where prohibited by the Act.
3. Corporate Seal
The seal, an impression whereof is stamped in the margin hereof, shall be the seal of the Corporation. The seal shall be retained in the custody of the Executive Director of the Corporation.
4. Execution of Documents
Contracts, documents or instruments in writing-requiring execution by the Corporation may be signed by any two (2) of its officers or Directors. In addition, the Board may from time to time direct the manner in which and the person or persons by whom a particular document or type of document shall be executed. Any person authorized to sign any document may affix the corporate seal to the document. Any signing officer may certify a copy of any instrument, resolution, by-law or other document of the Corporation to be a true copy thereof.
5. Financial Year End
The financial year end of the Corporation shall be December 31 in each year.
6. Banking Arrangements
The banking business of the Corporation shall be transacted at such bank, trust company or other firm or corporation carrying on a banking business in Canada or elsewhere as the Board of Directors may designate, appoint or authorize from time to time by resolution. The banking business or any part of it shall be transacted by an officer or officers of the Corporation and/or other persons as the Board of Directors may by resolution from time to time designate, direct or authorize.
7. Borrowing Powers
If authorized by a resolution of the Directors and confirmed by ordinary resolution of the members, the Directors of the Corporation may from time to time:
i. borrow money on the credit of the Corporation;
ii. issue, reissue, sell, pledge or hypothecate debt obligations of the Corporation; and
iii. mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise create a security interest in all or any property of the Corporation, owned or subsequently acquired, to secure any debt obligation of the Corporation.
Any borrowing by-law may provide for the delegation of such powers by the Directors to such officers or Directors of the Corporation to such extent and in such manner as may be set out in the By-law. Nothing herein limits or restricts the borrowing of money by the Corporation on bills of exchange or promissory notes made, drawn, accepted or endorsed by or on behalf of the Corporation.
8. Annual Financial Statements
The Corporation may, instead of sending copies of the annual financial statements and other documents referred to in the Act to the members, publish a notice to its members stating that the annual financial statements and documents provided in the Act are available at the registered office of the Corporation and any member may, on request, obtain a copy free of charge at the registered office or by prepaid mail.
9. Membership Conditions
There shall be two classes of members in the Corporation, namely, regular members and associate members. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may, by resolution, approve the admission of the members of the Corporation. Members may also be admitted in such other manner as may be prescribed by the Board by resolution. The term of such membership shall be annual, subject to renewal in accordance with the policies of the Corporation. An official Delegate shall be designated by each
member which is a corporation or other entity to represent it at meetings of the members. The Delegates of the regular members shall be eligible for nomination to the Board of Directors.
The following categories of membership shall apply:
Regular Members
Any duly constituted national beef cattle association incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act may be admitted, upon application to the Board, to regular membership in the Corporation.
There shall be four c of regular membership based on the number of cattle registrations
processed by the member in the preceding calendar year, as follows:
i. Those members registering or recording 1 to 2,000 animals shall be designated "Category 1" members;
ii. Those members registering or recording 2,001 to 10,000 animals but fewer than 10,000 animals shall be designated "Category 2" members;
iii. Those members registering or recording 10,001 to 30,000 animals or fewer shall be designated "Category 3" members.
iv. Those members registering or recording at least 30,001 animals shall be designated "Category 4" regular members.
Associate Members
Any person, agency, educational institution, foundation, society or Corporation not otherwise eligible for regular membership in the Corporation may, upon application to the Board be admitted to associate membership in the Corporation.
10. Membership Dues
The amounts of membership dues payable by each class and category of membership shall be set by the Board of Directors from time to time. Members shall be notified in writing of the membership dues payable by them. Payment of membership dues is due upon billing and a member may not vote at any meeting of the Corporation if it has not paid its dues in full by the date of the meeting.
11. Termination of Membership
A membership in the Corporation is terminated when:
i. the member, if a corporation, dissolved or if an individual, dies;
ii. a member fails to maintain any qualifications for membership described in sections 9 and 10 of this By-law;
iii. the member resigns by delivering a written resignation to the chair of the Board of the Corporation in which case such resignation shall be effective on the date specified in the resignation;
iv. the member is expelled in accordance with any discipline of members under section 13 hereof or is otherwise terminated in accordance with the Articles or By-laws;
v. the member's term of membership expires; or
vi. the Corporation is liquidated or dissolved under the Act.
Formal notification of membership termination shall be provided to an affected member along with information regarding any procedures for reinstatement of membership.
12. Effect of Termination of Membership
Subject to the Articles, upon any termination of membership, the rights of the member, including any rights in the property of the Corporation, automatically cease to exist.
13. Discipline of Members
The Board shall have authority to suspend or expel any member and any Delegate from the Corporation for any one or more of the following grounds:
1. violating any provision of the Articles, By-law or written policies of the Corporation;
2. carrying out any conduct which may be detrimental to the Corporation as determined by the Board in its sole discretion;
3. for any other reason that the Board in its sole and absolute discretion considers to be reasonable, having regard to the purpose of the Corporation.
In the event that the Board determines that a member should be expelled or suspended from membership in the Corporation, the president, or such other officer as may be designated by the Board, shall provide twenty (20) days notice of suspension or expulsion to the member as well as reasons for the proposed suspension or expulsion. The member may submit in writing to the president, or such other officer as may be designated by the Board, its response to the notice received within such twenty
(20) day period. In the event that no written submissions are received by the president, the president, or such other officer as may be designated by the Board, may proceed to notify the member that the member is suspended or expelled from membership in the Corporation. If written submissions are received in accordance with this section, the Board will consider such submissions in arriving at a final decision and shall notify the member concerning such final decision within a further twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of the submissions. The Board's decision shall be final and binding on the member, without any further right of appeal.
14. Calling Meetings of the Members
The annual general meeting of the members of the Corporation shall be held at any place within Canada at such day and time as may be determined by the Board of Directors each year. The President or the Vice-President or the Board may at any time call a special general meeting of the members of the Corporation.
15. Members Calling a Meeting of the Members
The Board of Directors shall call a special general meeting of members on the written requisition of regular members of the Corporation representing no less than 5% of the regular membership. If the Directors do not call a special general meeting within twenty-one (21) days of receiving the requisition, any member who signed the requisition may call the meeting.
16. Adjourned Meetings of the Members
A meeting of members may be adjourned from time to time and from place to place, but no business may be transacted at an adjourned meeting other than the business left unfinished at the meeting from which the adjournment took place.
When a meeting of members is adjourned for more than 30 days, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given in the same manner as the notice of the original meeting.
Except as provided in this By-law, it is not necessary to give notice of an adjournment or of the business to be transacted at an adjourned meeting of members.
17. Persons Entitled to be Present at Members' Meetings
The only persons entitled to be present at a meeting of the members shall be the members, the Delegates of corporate members, the Directors, the public accountant of the Corporation and such other persons who are entitled under the Act, the Articles or the By-laws of the Corporation to be present at a meeting of members. Any other person may be admitted upon the invitation of the chair of the meeting or by resolution of the members.
18. Chair of Meetings of the Members
In the absence of the President and Vice-President, the Delegates of the regular members present shall choose another Director as chair and, if no Director is present or if all Directors present decline to act as chair, the Delegates of the regular members present shall choose one of the Delegates of the regular members present to be chair. Subject to the Act and the By-law, a general meeting may adopt rules of order, but if it does not do so, then the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be used.
19. Quorum at Meetings of the Members
A quorum at any meeting of the members (unless a greater number of members are required to be present by the Act) shall be 50 percent of the regular members entitled to vote at the meeting. No business, other than the election of a chair for the meeting, if required, and the adjournment or termination of the meeting, can be conducted at a meeting of members at a time when a quorum is not present.
20. Votes to Govern at Meetings of the Members
At any meeting of the members, every question shall, unless otherwise provided in the Articles or the By-Jaws or by the Act, be determined by a majority of the votes cast on the question. Members which are corporations shall vote by their Delegates.
Delegates shall be determined by the following:
Category 1 Regular Member: one (1) delegate;
Category 2 Regular Member: two (2) delegates;
Category 3 Regular Member: three (3) delegates;
Category 4 Regular Member: four (4) delegates.
Associate Member: one (1) delegate;
Delegates may each cast only one (1) vote.
The chair of the meeting, if also the delegate of a member, shall have the right to vote as a delegate at the meeting, in his or her capacity as a delegate.
The chair of the meeting, if also a delegate of a member, shall have the right to vote as a delegate at the meeting, in his or her capacity as a delegate.
Voting shall be by a show of hands, except:
a. where otherwise required,
b. in an election of Directors, or
c. when a secret ballot is requested before a vote is taken, and authorized by a majority of voting members, on a show of hands.
A resolution proposed at a meeting of members must be seconded, and the chair shall not move or propose a resolution.
21. Participation by Electronic Means at Members' Meetings
If the Corporation chooses to make available a telephonic, electronic or other communication facility that permits all participants to communicate adequately with each other during a meeting of members, any person entitled to attend such meeting may participate in the meeting by means of such telephonic, electronic or other communication facility in the manner provided by the Act. A person participating in a meeting by such means is deemed to be present at the meeting. Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, any person participating in a meeting of members pursuant to this section who is entitled to vote at that meeting may vote, in accordance with the Act, by means of any telephonic, electronic or other communication facility that the Corporation has made available for that purpose.
22. Members' Meeting Held Entirely by Electronic Means
If the Directors or members of the Corporation call a meeting of members pursuant to the Act, those Directors or members, as the case may be, may determine that the meeting shall be held, in accordance with the Act and the Regulations, entirely by means of a telephonic, electronic or other communication facility that permits all participants to communicate adequately with each other during the meeting.
23. Notice of Meetings of the Members
Notice of the time and place of a meeting of members shall be given to each member entitled to vote at the meeting by the following means:
i. by mail, courier or personal delivery to each member entitled to vote at the meeting, during a period of 21 to 60 days before the day on which the meeting is to be held; or
i.i. by telephonic, electronic or other communication facility to each member entitled to vote at the meeting, during a period of 21 to 35 days before the day on which the meeting is to be held.
The accidental omission to give any notice to any member, director, officer, member of a committee of the Board or public accountant, or the non-receipt of any notice by any such person where the Corporation has provided notice in accordance with the By-laws or any error in any notice not affecting its substance does not invalidate any action taken at any meeting to which the notice pertained or otherwise founded on such notice.
A member may at any time waive notice of a meeting of members and may ratify, approve and confirm any or all proceedings taken or had at the meeting.
For the purpose of sending notice to any member for any meeting or otherwise, the address of the member shall be the member's last address recorded on the books of the Corporation.
Notice of a meeting of members must, when a special resolution will be proposed, contain sufficient information to permit members to form a reasoned judgment on the decision to be taken.
24. Number of Directors
The Board shall consist of twelve (12) elected Directors, none of which shall not be employees of the Corporation or its affiliates. Only Delegates appointed by members of the Corporation are eligible to be elected to the Board.
25. Term of Office of Directors
There shall be two (2) classifications of Directors:
– Two Year Term Directors;
– One year Term Directors.
Two Year Term Directors shall be subject to re-election every second year after initial election. Elected Directors shall join the Board based on this quota as elected by their fellow delegates within their specific class and category:
– Two (2) shall represent Category 1 and 2 Regular Members;
– Two (2) shall be Associate Members;
– Four (4) shall be from the membership at-large and not subject to neither member class or category.
One year Term Directors shall be elected from each Category 3 and 4 Regular Membership. Their term is annually renewable, subject to election by their fellow delegates within their specific category.
26. Term of Office of Directors
Two Year Term Directors are subject to election every two years since that Director's initial and ensuing election. In the event a replacement Director is appointed, their next electoral requirement is consistent with the existing term of the Director they have replaced.
One Year Term Directors are subject to the same conditions as with Two Year Directors, notwithstanding they are subjected to annual re-election by their category of Regular Membership.
27. Calling of Meetings of Board of Directors
Meetings of the Board may be called by the President, the Vice- President or any two (2) Directors at any time. There shall be not less than one meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation each year.
28.. Notice of Meeting of Board of Directors
Notice of any meeting of Directors stating the day, hour and place of meeting shall be given to each director at least ten (10) business days before the meeting is to take place.
Notice of a meeting shall not be necessary if all of the Directors are present, and none objects to the holding of the meeting, or if those absent have waived notice of or have otherwise signified their consent to the meeting being held in their absence. Notice of an adjourned meeting is not required if the time and place of the adjourned meeting is announced at the original meeting. Unless the By-law otherwise provides, no notice of meeting need specify the purpose or the business to be transacted at the meeting except for those matters referred to in the Act.
No error or omission in giving notice of any meeting of the Board, or any adjourned meeting of the Board, invalidates such a meeting or makes void any proceedings taken thereat, and any director may at any time waive notice of any such meeting and may ratify, approve and confirm any or all proceedings taken or had at that meeting.
For the first meeting of the Board of Directors to be held immediately following the election of Directors at an annual or special general meeting of the members or for a meeting of the Board of Directors at which a director is appointed to fill a vacancy in the Board, no notice of such meeting shall be necessary to the newly elected or appointed Director or Directors in order for the meeting to be duly constituted, provided that a quorum of the Directors is present.
29. Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors
The Board may appoint a day or days in any month or months for regular meetings of the Board at a place and hour to be named. A copy of any resolution of the Board fixing the place and time of such regular meetings of the Board shall be sent to each director forthwith after being passed, but no other notice shall be required for any such regular meeting except if the Act requires the purpose of the meeting or the business to be transacted to be specified in the notice.
30. Votes to Govern at Meetings of the Board of Directors
A quorum of the Board is a majority of Directors then in office. Except where otherwise required, at all meetings of the Board, every question must be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question.
No act or proceeding of the Board is invalid only by reason that there are fewer Directors in office than the number required by this By-law.
31. Committees of the Board of Directors
The Board may from time to time appoint any committee or other advisory body as it deems necessary or appropriate for such purposes and with such powers as the Board shall see fit. Any such committee may formulate its own rules of procedure, subject to such regulations or directions as the Board may from time to time make. Any committee member may be removed by resolution of the Board of Directors. A committee sits at the pleasure of the Board.
The Board shall always recognize a Governance Committee as a standing committee of the Corporation's Board of Directors.
The President and Executive Director shall have the right to receive notice of, to attend, to speak at, but not to vote at all committee meetings. The President shall have the right to vote at meetings of any committees of which the President has been appointed as a member.
32. Removal of Directors
The members of the Corporation may bySpecialy Resolution at a special general meeting remove any Director or Directors from office.
A vacancy created by the removal of a Director may be filled at the meeting of the members at which the Director is removed. A vacancy in the Board resulting from the removal of a Director or the failure to elect the maximum number of Directors provided for in this By-law may be filled only at a meeting of the members.
32. Appointment of Executive Director
The Board shall appoint an Executive Director, who shall not be a voting member of the Board of Directors and who shall not be subject to election which applies for other officers. The Board shall set remuneration and terms and conditions of employment of the Executive Director who shall act as the general manager of the Corporation.
34. Appointment of Officers
The Board may designate the officers of the Corporation, appoint officers annually from among the members of the Board, specify their duties and, and subject to the Act, delegate to such officers the power to manage the affairs of the Corporation. Two or more offices may be held by the same person. The Officers may, where deemed necessary by the Board, include a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and any other offices deemed by the Board to be necessary to the Corporation.
One Year Term Directors elected to the Board by Category 3 and 4 Regular Members are not eligible to come officers of the Board of Directors.
An individual officer cannot hold a particular office for more than four (4) consecutive terms of one year each, provided that the officer also remains a Director throughout the term. An individual may, after serving four (4) consecutive terms in a particular office, be appointed to a different office for up to four (4) consecutive terms.
35. Description of Offices
Unless otherwise specified by the Board, the offices of the Corporation, if so designated and if officers are appointed, shall have the following duties and powers associated with their positions:
i. President – The President shall be the Chair of the Board and when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the members. The President shall ensure that all resolutions of the Board are carried out. The President shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of strategic plans and policies of the organization and shall have such other duties and powers as the Board may specify.
ii. Vice-President- The Vice- President, if appointed, shall assist the President. If the President is absent or is unable or unwilling to act, the Vice-President shall, when present, preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the members. The vice-chair shall have such other duties and powers as the Board may specify.
iii. Treasurer – If appointed, the Treasurer shall have such powers and duties as the Board may specify.
iv. Secretary – If appointed, the Secretary shall attend and be the secretary of all meetings of the Board and members of the Corporation. The Secretary shall enter or cause to be entered in the Corporation's minute book, minutes of all proceedings at such meetings; the Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, as and when instructed, notices to members, Directors, the public accountant and members of committees; the Secretary shall be the custodian of all books, papers, records, documents and other instruments belonging to the Corporation.
35. Vacancy in Office
In the absence of a written agreement to the contrary, the officers, other than the Executive Director, serve at the pleasure of the Board and the Board may remove, whether for cause or without cause, any officer of the Corporation. Unless so removed, an officer shall hold office until the earlier of:
a. the officer's successor being appointed,
b. the officer's resignation,
c. such officer ceasing to be a Director (if a necessary qualification of appointment) or
d. such officer's death or incapacity.
If the office of any officer of the Corporation shall be or become vacant, the Directors may, by resolution, appoint a person to fill such vacancy.
37. Method of Giving Any Notice
Any notice other than notice of a meeting of members or a meeting of the Board of Directors, to be given pursuant to the Act, the Articles, the By-laws or otherwise to a member, director, officer or member of a committee of the Board or to the public accountant shall be sufficiently given:
a) if delivered personally to the person to whom it is to be given or if delivered to such person's address as shown in the records of the Corporation or in the case of notice to a director to the latest address as shown in the last notice that was sent by the Corporation in accordance with the Act' and received by the Director;
b) if mailed to such person at such person's recorded address by prepaid ordinary or air mail;
c) if sent to such person by telephonic, electronic or other communication facility at such person's recorded address for that purpose; or
d) if provided in the form of an electronic document in accordance with the Act.
A notice so delivered shall be deemed to have been given when it is delivered personally or to the recorded address as aforesaid; a notice so mailed shall be deemed to have been given when deposited in a post office or public letter box; and a notice so sent by any means of transmitted or recorded communication shall be deemed to have been given when dispatched or delivered to the appropriate communication company or agency or its representative for dispatch. The secretary may change or
cause to be changed the recorded address of any member, director, officer, public accountant or member of a committee of the Board in accordance with any information believed by the secretary to be reliable. The declaration by the secretary that notice has been given pursuant to this By-law shall be sufficient and conclusive evidence of the giving of such notice.
The signature of any director or officer of the Corporation to any notice or other document to be given by the Corporation may be written, stamped, type-written or printed or partly written, stamped, typewritten or printed.
38. Invalidity of any Provisions of this By-law
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this By-law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this By-law.
39. Omissions and Errors
The accidental omission to give any notice to any member, director, officer, member of a committee of the Board or public accountant, or the non-receipt of any notice by any such person where the Corporation has provided notice in accordance with the By-laws or any error in any notice not affecting its substance shall not invalidate any action taken at any meeting to which the notice pertained or otherwise founded on such notice.
40. Dispute Resolution Mechanism
A dispute or controversy among members, Directors, officers, committee members, or volunteers of the Corporation must so far as is reasonably practicable be resolved by with mediation and/or arbitration as provided below.
The dispute or controversy shall first be submitted to a panel of mediators whereby the one party appoints one mediator, the other party (or if applicable the Board of the Corporation) appoints one mediator, and the two mediators so appointed jointly appoint a third mediator. The three mediators will then meet with the parties in question in an attempt to mediate a resolution between the parties.
The number of mediators may be reduced from three to one or two upon agreement of the parties.
If the parties are not successful in resolving the dispute through mediation, then the parties agree that the dispute shall be settled by arbitration before a single arbitrator, who shall not be any one of the mediators referred to above, in accordance with the provincial or territorial legislation governing domestic arbitrations in force in the province or territory where the registered office of the Corporation is situated or as otherwise agreed upon by the parties to the dispute. The parties agree that all proceedings relating to arbitration shall be kept confidential and there shall be no disclosure of any kind.
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding and shall not be subject to appeal on a question of fact, law or mixed fact and law.
All costs of the mediators appointed in accordance with this section shall be borne equally by the parties to the dispute or the controversy. All costs of the arbitrators appointed in accordance with this section shall be borne by such parties as may be determined by the arbitrators.
41. Amendment of the By-laws and Effective Date
The Board of Directors may not make, amend or repeal any By-laws that regulate the activities or affairs of the Corporation without having the By-law, amendment or repeal confirmed by the members by Ordinary Resolution or Special Resolution of the members according to the Act. The By-law, amendment or repeal is only effective upon the confirmation of the members and in the form in which it was confirmed.
42. Indemnification for Expenses
The Corporation may reimburse the Directors, officers and employees for any expenses they incur on behalf of the Corporation in performing their duties.
42. Effective Date
Subject to matters requiring a special resolution of the members, this By-law shall be effective when made by the Board of Directors.
CERTIFIED to be By-law No. 2 of the Corporation, as enacted by the Directors of the Corporation by resolution on the 1st day of March, 2017 and confirmed by the members of the Corporation by special resolution on the 22nd of March, 2017.
Dated as of the 22nd day of March 2017
Garner Deobald, President
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