A number of vacancies coupled with a variety of illnesses means that we will delay our annual election until May. The Board discussed and approved this shift to allow time to put forth the best possible slate of candidates.

That means we still need you – or maybe you have an idea of someone to nominate – to step up! SWTU is a very active chapter, and the excellent mix of stability and change at our leadership level plays a big role in our success.

Expressing interest is easy! Our Nominating Committee Chairs are Topf Wells and Mary Ann Doll. Please contact them or any board member listed at the end of this newsletter. The Nominating Committee then uses all information to assemble a slate of candidates for the May chapter meeting.

If there is no contest for a slot, the person is typically approved on a voice vote. If a slot is contested, the election is conducted via secret written ballot. In addition, nominations may be made from the floor.

Check out the “About us” page of swtu.org for more about our mission and a link to our bylaws, which specify leadership roles and election procedures.