Speical Election Nomination Announcment

The nominations period for the Special 2006 CRRA Board of Directors election is now open.  Any candidates interested in running for a board position must submit a candidate statement of less than 250 words to kymd@4arc.com and bob@crra.com before 11:59 pm on September 6, 2006 to be eligible for the ballot.  Candidate member dues must be current and paid-in-full in order to be eligible for election to the board.

Due to the outcome of the 2006 Board elections, there are currently five board positions on the ballot.  Three directors will be elected from the Northern District and two from the Central District.

General board member responsibilities include:

1. Participating in monthly board meetings
2. Attending face-to-face quarterly meetings in Northern and Southern CA
3. Participating on at least two board committees
4. Learning and operating in compliance with all bylaws and policies
5. Supporting the CRRA mission
6. Upholding board standards
7. Volunteering for occasional special projects or ad-hoc committees
8. Attending the annual conference
9. Assuring fiscally sound management practices
10. Assisting and supporting members
11. Representing the organization and interacting with other board members in a professional and responsible manner at all times

For more information on CRRA's Policies and By-laws go to the following website http://www.crra.com/policy/index.html

The 2006 CRRA Board election schedule is as follows:

I hope many of you will consider running for board positions.  It is a lot of work but can truly be a fun and rewarding experience.

Contact bob@crra.com with any questions regarding the election process or timeline.

Best regards,

Bob Hollis,
CRRA Secretary