Most slowtwitch readers are aware of the current election, which consists of (a) a do-over of the 2003 election and (b) a ballot on proposed amendments to the bylaws. But no matter what the results in the current election process, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER ELECTION FOR THE BOARD THIS YEAR . . . AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, NOMINATIONS FOR THIS ELECTION ARE DUE IN EIGHT DAYS.
Let me say that again: No matter what happens with the vote on the petition, there WILL BE a 2004 election for four directors under the terms of the existing bylaws . . . and nominations for that election close on June 30, 2004. The terms of Fred Sommer (East Region), Brad Davison (Central), Tim Becker (West), and Ray Ploteccia (At-Large) expire on January 1, 2005, and their successors will be selected in the 2004 election.
If the current petition gets a "no" vote from the membership, the existing bylaws stay in place. That means the winners of the current 2003 do-over election will serve until January 1, 2006 and the winners of the 2004 election (voting on which will be from August through October of 2004) will serve until January 1, 2007.
If the current petition gets a "yes" vote from the membership, then there would be an election in all eight of the new districts in February of 2005. That means the terms of all eight of the current directors would expire on July 1, 2005, and they would be replaced by the newly elected board.
How do you get on the slate for the 2004 election? By circulating a petition with your platform and the other required information (see the recent issue of Triathlon Times or visit USAT's website) and getting at least 30 annual members to sign it. But remember, it has to be in the hands of USAT National Office on or before June 30, 2004. NOTE: Apparently by order of the Blue Ribbon Panel, there will be no candidates submitted by a nominating committee.
Lew
Let me say that again: No matter what happens with the vote on the petition, there WILL BE a 2004 election for four directors under the terms of the existing bylaws . . . and nominations for that election close on June 30, 2004. The terms of Fred Sommer (East Region), Brad Davison (Central), Tim Becker (West), and Ray Ploteccia (At-Large) expire on January 1, 2005, and their successors will be selected in the 2004 election.
If the current petition gets a "no" vote from the membership, the existing bylaws stay in place. That means the winners of the current 2003 do-over election will serve until January 1, 2006 and the winners of the 2004 election (voting on which will be from August through October of 2004) will serve until January 1, 2007.
If the current petition gets a "yes" vote from the membership, then there would be an election in all eight of the new districts in February of 2005. That means the terms of all eight of the current directors would expire on July 1, 2005, and they would be replaced by the newly elected board.
How do you get on the slate for the 2004 election? By circulating a petition with your platform and the other required information (see the recent issue of Triathlon Times or visit USAT's website) and getting at least 30 annual members to sign it. But remember, it has to be in the hands of USAT National Office on or before June 30, 2004. NOTE: Apparently by order of the Blue Ribbon Panel, there will be no candidates submitted by a nominating committee.
Lew