The US Hydrofoil Association (USHA) will hold our annual elections in late November or early December. This will be our seventh election, where 5 of the 10 director positions will be filled for a two year term. The other five directors will continue in office until their terms expire at the end of 2010, at which time they may or may not choose to run again. As per our bylaws, the general membership votes for the directors, and once elected, the directors vote for which directors will be the officers (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer).

 

I'm posting this now for two reasons. First, I want everyone to be aware of the process. If there are contested positions, we'll be running the election via postal mail to members 18 years old or older. Keep in mind that only current USHA members will be allowed to vote. So voters' names will be checked against the USHA / USA Waterski membership roster.

 

Second, we are inviting any member who chooses to be nominated to send their request to me (you can nominate yourself). Please include a short statement about what you would like to accomplish if elected as a board member (e.g., write media articles, organize local tournaments, organize clinics, expand membership, etc.). We also welcome people to help with these areas without being on the board -- in particular we need more people to organize local tournaments and flyins.

 

Guidelines for the board positions are below:

 

Who has worked to promote the sport (flyins, competitions, etc.) and wants to do more?

Who plays well with others?

Who has knowledge of the sport (flyins and competitions included)?

Who can easily conduct business via email?

Has the candidate been a continuous member of USHA since at least January 2008?

 

For reference, the directors who are staying on the board are:

 

Bryan Schumacher

Cliff Woodman

Lonnie Marchand

Mj Pohl

Brad Scott

 

Seeking re-election:

 

Alison Goin

 

If you are interested in being nominated for a director position, or you know someone else who is interested in being nominated, please email me by November 11th.

 

Thanks,

 

Brad Scott USHA President