The board will be comprised of nine members, seven of whom will also serve as officers of the society. The officer-directors include the president, executive vice president, executive director, treasurer, secretary and vice-presidents for publications and for members. The remaining directors are appointed by The Moss Portfolio, one to represent the interests of the artist, Pat Moss, and the other to represent the interest of dealers of Moss artwork. Although the number of voting members has not changed, by ensuring that each director also holds an officer position, the number of persons actually required to attend the regular board meetings will be reduced, thereby saving expenses.

In addition, in the future all the elected officers will serve two-year terms, rather than one year as is presently the case for all officers except president. That will ensure greater continuity of leadership. Three officers will be elected each year, so their terms will be staggered. In 2009, the board will elect the Executive Vice President, VicePresident of Members, and Treasurer, all to serve for two year terms. In addition, the terms of the Vice President of Publications and the Secretary will be extended for one year, to expire in 2010. (The President is already serving a two year term, which expires in 2010). Finally, term limits have been removed so that experienced leaders are available to manage the Society.

The only change noticeable to members will be the ending of the annual election ballot, which would otherwise appear in this month’s Sentinel. Fewer than two percent of members typically return the ballot. By eliminating the inclusion of the ballot, the Society will save an additional nearly $1,000 a year.