ONLINE ELECTIONS NOW OPEN FOR US SAILING'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Portsmouth, R.I. (October 19, 2006) - US SAILING, the national governing body of the sport, is now holding elections for its Board of Directors. US SAILING members have until Wednesday, November 8 (midnight Eastern) to vote for their favorite candidates to serve them and the organization as a member of US SAILING's Board of Directors. Online votes are accepted at www.ussailing.org/BOD/election.
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding US SAILING's policy, programs, strategic planning, and overall fiscal responsibility. The slate of nominees for the Board of Directors is as follows:
* Running for a one-year term:
Dick Allsopp or Charles G. (Chuck) Hawley
Jim Tichenor or Robin Wallace
Susan Epstein (running unopposed)
* Running for a two-year term
Jerelyn Biehl or Amy Gross-Kehoe
David W. (Chip) Johns II or Dave Lumian
Bill Stump (running unopposed)
* Running for a three-year term
Tom Hubbell or John C. (Chris) Luppens
Patty Lawrence or Suzi Reese
Jerome Montgomery (running unopposed)
A short biography and a brief position statement on each nominee are available at www.ussailing.org/BOD/election. The new Board of Directors will be announced on Saturday, November 18 at US SAILING's Annual Meeting. For questions, please email the Nominating Committee at electionquestions@ussailing.org.
This is the first time in the history of the organization that members can elect the members of its Board of Directors. In October 2005, US SAILING amended its Bylaws to restructure the organization and dramatically downsize the Board of Directors, from 49 to 14 members, making it more nimble and efficient.