Behind the Bylaws: Review Before the Next Step

August 11, 2026

This is the final update in our six-part bylaws review series. Over the past several weeks, members have had the opportunity to review the proposed bylaws updates in sections, submit questions, and follow along with weekly articles and videos.

As the review period moves toward the next step, members are encouraged to revisit the full materials and make sure they understand the proposed updates.

Review the Proposed Bylaws Updates

The bylaws are an important governing document for the association. They outline the organization’s structure, membership definition, leadership selection, meeting and election procedures, and key procedures. To support a clear and transparent review process, members may now access both versions of the proposed bylaws updates:

Series Recap

https://youtu.be/2QeOcyzSxiI

The full bylaws update series is available below:

  1. Start Here: What Are the Bylaws?
    Update 1 Article: www.longleafpinerealtors.com/bylaws-update-1
  2. Articles 7–9 + Member Questions
    Update 2 Article: www.longleafpinerealtors.com/bylaws-update-2
  3. Article 11 + Your Questions Answered
    Update 3 Article: www.longleafpinerealtors.com/bylaws-update-3
  4. Articles 12 & 13 Review
    Update 4 Article: www.longleafpinerealtors.com/bylaws-update-4
  5. Articles 14–19 + Your Questions Answered
    Update 5 Article: www.longleafpinerealtors.com/bylaws-update-5

Wrap Up: Resources and Next Steps

Over the past six weeks, we have taken a closer look at the proposed revisions to our Association’s Bylaws—one section at a time. I hope this series has made the review process more approachable and helped explain not only what changes are being proposed, but also why they are being recommended.

If you missed an update—or would simply like to revisit an earlier topic—you can find the complete series on our Behind the Bylaws Resource Page at https://www.longleafpinerealtors.com/bylawsupdates/.

The resource page includes:

  • All six Behind the Bylaws updates.
  • The complete draft of the proposed bylaws.
  • A red-lined version highlighting the proposed changes.
  • Questions submitted by members throughout the series.

The next step in this process is our Member Luncheon on August 18, where the proposed bylaws will be presented to the membership for discussion and a vote.

If you have not already registered, you can do so here: Register for the August 18 Member Luncheon

In closing, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the following members who served on the Bylaws Committee in 2025 and 2026.

Laurie Linder, Chair
David Evans
Charles Fennell
Gene Cooper
Megan Gerber
Wendy Harris
Candy Quigley
Roger Shah
Tony Sherrill
Amanda Smith
Wayne Wheeler
David Zeitz

Revising a governing document is a significant undertaking, and these volunteers devoted many hours to carefully reviewing every article, discussing potential improvements, and helping develop the draft that will be presented to the membership. Their dedication, thoughtful input, and commitment to our Association have been invaluable throughout this process.

Finally, thank you for taking the time to follow this series, ask questions, and stay engaged. One of the strengths of our Association is an informed and involved membership, and I appreciate your commitment to this important process.

I look forward to seeing you at the August 18th  Member Luncheon.

How to Prepare for the Vote

Before the final action date, members are encouraged to:

  1. Review the red-lined version of the proposed bylaws.
  2. Review the clean version to understand how the bylaws would read if approved.
  3. Revisit any weekly updates related to sections they have questions about.
  4. Submit any remaining questions through the member question form.
  5. Review the meeting, vote, or final action instructions once available.

Final Action Details

Vote date: August 18, 2026, at 11:45 AM
Meeting or vote details: The bylaws vote will happen after the Keynote speaker, Andrea Bushnell.
Eligibility or participation information: All members of the local association with voting rights will be eligible to vote. Guests and non-members will not be eligible to vote.

Thank You

Thank you to all members who have taken the time to review the proposed bylaws updates, follow the weekly series, and submit questions. Your participation is an important part of this process, and we encourage everyone to review the materials before the final action date.

Final call to action:
Review the proposed bylaws updates before August 18th and prepare for the next step in the process.