Welcome to the 2009 USMS National Elections information site. The election will be held during the 2009 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates. This election cycle, the HOD will choose Officers. Descriptions and duties of Officers are contained in ARTICLE 505 of the Code of Regulations. Processes for the election are governed by the current Election Operating Guidelines. Please read all information carefully and refer to the Election Schedule in APPENDIX A of the EOG to avoid misunderstandings.
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Executive Committee Candidates Announced
The Election Committee has announced the following slate of candidates for Executive Committee:
President - Jeff Moxie
VP Community Services - Nadine Day
VP Local Operations - Jerry Clark, Ed Tsuzuki
VP Member Services - David Diehl, Doug Garcia, Chris McGiffin, Michael Moore
VP National Operations - Michael Heather
Treasurer - Ralph Davis
Secretary - C.J. Rushman
Nominations
The nomination period is from March 1, 2009 through April 30, 2009.
To place your name in nomination for an Officer position, download the nomination packet and election guidelines or request them by email from the Election Chair. Please read the entire Packet and guidelines and return the Candidate Questionnaire/Consent-to-Run Form to the Election Chair by April 30, 2009.
- Nomination Packet - This is a Word file containing instructions and the Candidate questionnaire.
- Current Election Operating Guidelines - The guidelines govern the election process and inform you of the requirements you will need to fulfill as a candidate.
To be eligible for nomination, candidates shall: 1) be members in good standing of United States Masters Swimming, Inc. for the year when the Election is held; 2) have attended more than one USMS National HOD Meeting in the preceding five (5) years; 3) plan to attend the HOD Meeting for the Election year in which they are standing for election, and plan to attend all HOD Meetings during their tenure; and 4) candidates for Director shall be a resident and a member of the Zone from which they are seeking election.