ALOHA! 2026 SILVERLINERS CONVENTION
Host Chapters: Hawaii, Las Vegas & Tucson
Procedural Information About Silverliners & Convention
Election of New Officers term: 2026 - 2028
Election of New Officers term: 2026 - 2028
Election of New Officers term: 2026 - 2028
The CHAPTER DELEGATES attending the Convention will VOTE for the Candidates in
the Election of Officers/Directors of the Organization at the Business Meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS/DIRECTORS
The officers elected at the Las Vegas Convention will serve until July 1, 2028.
~ CURRENT INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS ~
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President: Kay Yarbrough
FEC (Florida Emerald Coast/Pensacola)
Vice-President: Che Stephens
President of TUS Chapter
Treasurer: Beverly LaPointe
FGC (Florida Gulf Coast /Tampa)
Secretary: Adrienne Love
FGC (Florida Gulf Coast /Tampa)
Publications: Brenda Chabot
FGC (Florida Gulf Coast)
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GENERAL TERMS OF THE ORGANIZATION
~ Executive Board ~
Refers to International Board Members
President, Vice-President, Treasurer,
Secretary, and Director(s)
~ General Board ~
Refers to all the Chapter Presidents
Easch Chapter can elect /appoint Members to server on the General Chapter Board.
Silverliners' Chapters
There are (18) separate Chapters of the
Silverliners International Organization located
in cities throughout the U.S.
~ Coast to Coast Chapter ~
Members can join this Chapter when there is
no 'local' Silverliners' Chapter in their
city of residence.
~ Hosting Chapters ~
Refers to the Chapters that are hosting
a Convention, or Conference.
Convcentions are held in even-numbered years.
Conference are hold in odd-numbered years.
Delegates vote
Election of New Officers term: 2026 - 2028
Election of New Officers term: 2026 - 2028
Chapter Delegates are selected by the local Chapters prior to the Convention.
Allocation of Chapter Delegates.
The number of Delegates selected are based on the total number of members in each Chapter.
The CHAPTER DELEGATES attending the Convention will VOTE on the peoposed Amendment(s) to the Bylaws at the Business Meeting.
The proposed Amendment(s) are approved by the Executive Board for presentation
at the Business Meeting,
The Delegates will cast vote(s) to approve, or
not to approve the proposed Amendment(s).
The process to submit an Amendment(s)
to the Bylaws is included below.
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The BYLAWS serve as a foundational set
of guidelines that govern an organization's internal operations and decision-making processes.
The Bylaws provide a framework for how the organization will be managed.
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The STANDING RULES provide the Administrative Processes of the Organization.
The Rules focus on the practical aspects of how
an organization operates, rather than, the fundamental structure outlined in the Bylaws.
The Standing Rules may be amended by
a majority vote of members at an International Convention/Meeting. Prior notice is not required.
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ARTICLE XII — AMENDMENTS to the BYLAWS
----> How to Propose An Amendment <-----
A Members of Silverliners can submit a proposed Amendment(s) to the Bylaws Chairperson
via email at least 45-days in advance of the Convention. Deadline date is March 6, 2026.
You must submit your recommended Amendments to the Bylaws in the fornat
stated on the Form to Amend Bylaws,
or they will be rejected.
If you do not have a copy of the Bylaws, ask the BYLAWS CHAIR to email you a copy of them.
BYLAWS CHAIR: Brenda Chabot info@canadianclass.com
FGC (Florida Gulf Coast)
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SECTION 1: PROCESS
A. The proposed Amendments of the Bylaws shall be submitted to the Bylaws Chair for review
at least 45-days prior to the Convention.
B. The Bylaws Chair shall send the proposed Amendments to:
- The Executive Board for review.
- The Entire Membership 30-days prior to Convention.
C. The Bylaws may be amended by a majority of Delegates at the Convcention.
Standing Committees
Election of New Officers term: 2026 - 2028
Standing Committees
The DUTIES for each Committee are included in the Standing Rules Document (Section 8) of Silverliners International.
Committee Chairs
The President, upon approval of the Executive Board, shall appoint Standing Committee Chairs.
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1. Audit
2. Awards
3. Bylaws and Standing Rules
4. Communications
5. Directory
6. International Conference/Convention Chair
7. Magazine Support
8. Membership Outreach
9. Nominating
10. Strategic Planning
11. Tax Coordination
12. Ways and Means
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How Do I Volunteer for a Committee?
You can download the Committee Volunteer From from the next Section.
Complete the Volunteer Form and submit it to Annie Rubenstein, Chair of the Nominating Committee prior to March 6, 2026.
For any questions contact:
Annie Rubinstein: annier1@sbcglobal.net