FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Contact the Board: lmch.bod@lmch.com

The purpose of the 'From the Board' section of the LMCH website is to communicate information from the Board of Directors to the membership. On this page you will find information about on-going projects, policies in development, focus goals for the coming year, 'From the Board' articles, requests for member feedback to the Board, and more.

INTERIM FAMILY ACCESS POLICY APPROVED
Link to the policy document:
LMCH Family Access Policy (Interim) June, 28, 2025

FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

LMCH UPDATE
Exclusivity & Family Access Policy

INTERIM FAMILY ACCESS POLICY APPROVED
The Board has unanimously approved an Interim Family Access Policy, now posted on the LMCH website, and included in Things N Stuff.
Over the past six months, the Board has been working closely with our legal team to clarify, strengthen, and define family access. While a legal definition of "family" has been established, additional issues remain—some of which may require bylaw changes.
IMPORTANT CHANGE: "Six on a Membership" Policy Ended
One major legal concern was the previous policy allowing six individuals to be added to a membership. This was viewed as a threat to LMCH’s exclusivity and nonprofit status.
Effective immediately and going forward, no additional individuals may be added under this policy.

UNDERSTANDING EXCLUSIVITY
Maintaining our 501(c)(7) status as a private social club means we must meet several federal requirements. Some but not all of these are:

Preventing access to the general public

Limiting income from non-member sources (e.g., guest fees)

Having a clear and consistent membership approval process

Vetting new members

Encouraging member socialization

These are essential steps to meet IRS expectations and preserve our nonprofit standing.

CORPORATE, TRUST, AND PARTNERSHIP MEMBERSHIPS
We are currently reviewing membership structures involving corporations, trusts, and partnerships.
No changes will be made in this area without a membership vote.
We aim to present proposed bylaw changes on the September ballot.

LOOKING AHEAD: WORKING TOGETHER
Bylaws and policies must work hand-in-hand. We are fortunate to have Board members with extensive bylaw experience, who are working with our legal team and the Bylaws Committee to ensure changes are clear, compliant, and sustainable.
LMCH was created for members and their families, and every step we take is designed to protect that legacy.

WE WANT YOUR INPUT
We will be sending out member surveys soon. In the meantime, you are welcome to send comments to:
📧 LMCH.bod@LMCH.com
📍 Visit the office for forms and the most up-to-date information.
Thank you for being part of LMCH and helping us build a strong future for our community.
— LMCH Board of Directors

HANDBOOK AMENDMENTS NOT INCLUDED IN CURRENT HANDBOOK VERSIONS:

Amendment to BOD/Mgt Handbook – Online Banking Administrator

Amendment to Membership Handbook – Ad Hoc Committees

Amendment to BOD/Mgt. Handbook -Governance:
Board Management Roles

Amendment to BOD/Mgt Handbook-Sale of LMCH Owned Sites

REPORTS:

Elections Committee Presentation - Semi-Annual Membership Meeting, March 15, 2025

Current Waterfront Projects Status - Semi-Annual Membership Meeting, March 15, 2025

Emergency Assessment for Staff Residences - October 3, 2024

State of Our Infrastructure: March 15, 2025 Membership Meeting
State of Our Infrastructure 3 - Sept 2024
State of Our Infrastructure 2 - Mar 2024
State of Our Infrastructure 1- Sept 2023