Officernominations
The nominationsperiod for 2012 officers opens July 20, and includes the offices of
president,treasurer, secretary (membership), newsletter editor, peal secretary, education
officer andpublic relations officer. All nominations should consist of a simple statement
(who isnominated, by whom, and for which office) in writing to the president andshould
include both thesigned consent of the nominee and his/her statement of candidacy.
Nominations closeon September 17
Currently a termof office is for one year only. Please consider serving your fellow
ringers bystanding for office!
Candidateeligibility
Pursuant to the2007 amendment of the Guild Constitution, candidates for Guild office
must be and havebeen Resident Members of the Guild for a minimum of two (2) years
continuously andimmediately prior to standing for election.
Voter eligibility
Any ResidentMember whose membership is active on August 31 is eligible to vote in the
annual electionof the NAGCR. Eligibility is determined as of the close of the day August
31. Members whojoin or renew after August 31 are not eligible to vote in the current
year’s election.Dues are considered timely if postmarked no later than August 31.
Please contactthe Guild secretary (membership) with questions about your specific
situation.Associate Members are not eligible to vote.
MadeleineCheesman
President