๐Ÿ“š PART XIII

Historical Records Archive & Compliance

Country Club Wrestling Association of America

Archive Index & Compliance Certification

Certified January 15, 2025

Archive Boxes

324

1923-present

Complete Sets

7/7

100% status

Chairmen

8

102 years

Conventions

101

1923-2024

PART XIII: HISTORICAL RECORDS MAINTAINED

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58. PRIOR BYLAWS VERSIONS

Location: Archive Box BY-001 through BY-017
Contents: All bylaws versions 1925-present (17 versions)
Status: COMPLETE
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59. AMENDMENT RECORDS

Location: Archive Box AM-001 through AM-015
Contents: Proposals, votes, ratification docs (Amendments I-XV)
Status: COMPLETE (see Amendment Ratification Records)
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60. HISTORICAL BOARD MINUTES

Location: Archive Box BM-001 through BM-089
Contents: All Board minutes 1925-present
Status: COMPLETE (gap 1943-1945 due to wartime)
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61. HISTORICAL CONVENTION MINUTES

Location: Archive Box CV-001 through CV-098
Contents: All Convention minutes 1923-present (101 conventions)
Status: COMPLETE
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62. HISTORICAL MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

Location: Archive Box MR-001 through MR-102
Contents: Annual rosters 1923-present
Status: COMPLETE (see Appendix J)
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63. HISTORICAL OFFICER ROSTERS

Location: Archive Box OF-001
Contents: Officer list by year 1923-present
Status: COMPLETE

Presidents/Chairmen:

Years Name Tenure
1923-1931Cornelius W. Addington9 years
1932-1941Theodore A. Livingston10 years
1942-1955J. Randolph Thayer III14 years
1956-1967Harrison W. Stokes12 years
1968-1977Ellsworth D. Winthrop10 years
1978-1989Livingston P. Cabot12 years
1990-2004Rutherford C. Hayes IV15 years
2005-presentJohn Patrick Herold20 years
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64. EMERGENCY POWERS REPORTS

Location: Archive Box EP-001
Contents: Annual reports 2009-present (16 reports)
Status: COMPLETE (see Emergency Powers Documentation)

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that:

  1. 1. The above historical documentation is maintained in the Association archives at the designated storage facility;
  2. 2. All documentation required by the Bylaws has been reviewed;
  3. 3. The Association is in compliance with all applicable provisions of its Bylaws, subject to modifications authorized under Emergency Administrative Authority pursuant to ยง10c;
  4. 4. This certification is made in good faith based on my personal knowledge as Chairman and Executive Director.

John Patrick Herold

Chairman and Executive Director

Country Club Wrestling Association of America

January 15, 2025

Date

CORPORATE

SEAL

EST. 1923

NOTES ON CURRENT COMPLIANCE STATUS

The following conditions currently affect compliance:

1. EMERGENCY POWERS IN EFFECT

Since: March 15, 2009 (5,785 days)
Current membership: 145 clubs
Termination threshold: 1,412 clubs
Effect: Chairman/ED may act without normal approval processes

2. ELECTIONS NOT HELD

Last election: Never (under current governance)
Chairman serves under: Continuation clause, ยง10(c)
Conditions for valid election: Not satisfied since 2005

3. QUORUM UNACHIEVABLE

Required: 75% (109 of 145 clubs)
Typical attendance: 35-40%
Last quorum achieved: 2005 (under prior 50% rule)

4. DUAL OFFICE ARRANGEMENT

Since: June 15, 2008
Effect: Chairman controls Compensation Committee (2 of 3 votes)
Effect: Single signature satisfies dual-approval requirements

5. LEGACY EXEMPTION ACTIVE

Beneficiary: Current Chairman (serving since 1978)
Effect: Conflict of interest rules inapplicable
Review conducted by: Executive Director (same person)

6. BOARD AT MINIMUM SIZE

Current: 3 Directors + Chairman
Appointment: All appointed by and serving at pleasure of Chairman
Dissent: No dissenting votes recorded since 2008

๐Ÿ“œ Understanding Historical Context

The compliance notes above reflect the Association's operational reality during a prolonged period of membership decline. These conditions are authorized under the Emergency Powers provisions (ยง10c) adopted specifically to ensure organizational continuity during challenging times. The current governance structure has maintained operations for 16 years while preserving all core safety standards and member services.

102

Years of Operations

100%

Safety Standards Maintained

0

Conventions Canceled

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