This calendar is subject to change. Please note that deadlines are for submission to the Rules Committee. The date when posted to this blog may differ.

  • JANUARY thru MAY (deadline June 1):  Rule change Suggestions accepted from any member or committee. Suggestions from members are also forwarded to the appropriate Technical Committee(s).
  • JUNE 1-15 (deadline June 15):  Technical Committees may make additional or modified Suggestions.
  • JUNE 15-July 15 (deadline July 15):  Tech committees review each Suggestion and determine whether recommended or not recommended. Recommended suggestions become rule change Proposals. Review results are sent to Rules committee.
  • Rules committee updates blog
  • AUGUST (deadline September 1):  Annual membership review period. Final opportunity for member comments.
  • SEPTEMBER (deadline October 1):  Tech committees finalize language and submit to Rules committee the final Proposals for approval by the Board of Directors.
  • Rules committee updates and sends final RCPs to BOD
  • Fall Board Meeting (usually mid-October): Board votes to approve.
  • DECEMBER: Advance copy posted to web.
  • JANUARY 1: Effective date