RRCA Executive Director Responds to Legal Opinion Letter

On the last day of the 14 days provided in the letter posted on this webpage, "Letter to RRCA Concerning Dues Billing", the RRCA Executive Director replied: "We will continue to process the invoices in this manner until otherwise instructed by the Board."

"In this manner" is in reference to billing clubs for all members, including dependent members, approved by the Board in their October meeting. This change in dues was not "determined by the RRCA membership" as required in the bylaws. In fact clubs were not consulted about a change in dues and were not even notified of a change until it suddenly appeared in the 2003 RRCA invoice received by the clubs.

According to the Executive Director, this change was approved by a unanimous vote of the Board and the national office is following the directive of the Executive Board. Thus clubs should contact the Board if you believe it should be changed, as they are the ones responsible for actions we consider to be unethical and in two legal opinions, also considered illegal.

Additional information about the dues and insurance billing is available in "Information on 2003 RRCA Dues Billing", also posted on this webpage. The RRCA Legal Committee also rendered a legal opinion to the Board consistent with the opinion in the letter prepared by attorney, Heidi K. Abegg, of the law firm Webster, Chamberlain and Bean. We hope to be able to post the Legal Committee letter soon.

Various options are being explored and information will be posted on this webpage as it becomes available.