[NABS-L] Please Read - 2020 NABS Election Process

[nabs.president at gmail.com]

Hi NABS Family!

 

Who is getting pumped for virtual convention? I know I am!!! As we all know,
this year is unique; more unique than any year I've ever lived. With that
said, elections will be unique this year.

 

This email serves as an overview of the election process this year, as well
as a form for those interested in running for office positions to submit. I
will start by outlining this year's process at a high-level and then provide
instructions for those interested in running for an officer position.

Please Note: You may not run for an officer position if you are not a
registered dues-paying member of NABS.

 


Election Process


While elections will be very different from in-person elections, the below
will help you understand the process we've adopted this year:

1. Officer positions will be voted on electronically via Google Form on
Wednesday, July 15 from 12-5pm eastern. The Google form will be open for
only those five hours, you may only submit one response, and only
registrants are able to vote.

2. Board Member positions (non-officer positions) will be voted on live
during the annual business meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at 8pm eastern,
directly after officer position results are shared with the membership.

3. If your dues have not been received, you are not able to vote or run for
a position within the NABS board.

4. The Nominating Committee members are the only ones who will have access
to the voting results; and all members of the Nominating Committee are not
seeking positions on the NABS board.

5. The Nominating Committee has put forth officer names, appearing on the
Google form below. The NABS Board and student division presidents, operating
as delegates, voted and approved the Nominating Committee report, which only
included officer names at this time. We are showing the approved names as a
matter of transparency, but it does not mean eligible members should not run
for positions they feel qualified are interested in seeking.

6. For the Board Member positions, the Nominating Committee will put forth
the names of board members live during the business meeting; and the
membership will vote on said names via Zoom.

7. By the end of our business meeting on Wednesday night, all officer and
board member positions will be voted on and shared widely, welcoming in our
2020-2021 NABS Board!

 


Running for an Officer Position


While the Nominating Committee report for officer positions appears on the
form below, please understand you have until Tuesday at 5pm to submit this
form if you plan to run for an officer position. Each member interested must
submit an audio or video clip via the form. Instructions enclosed!

Please find the officer position form below:

https://forms.gle/xm1ZRbP9Zb1YsnBN6 

The form is due on Tuesday, July 14 at 5pm eastern. No later forms will be
accepted.

 

Please, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions at all! I
can't wait to hear your virtual cheers in five short days!!

 

Love always,

Kathryn Webster

President, National Association of Blind Students

A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind

(203) 273-8463