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

[Kathryn Webster, National Student President]

Hi NABS Family!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> 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.
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> 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!!
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> Love always,
> Kathryn Webster
> President, National Association of Blind Students
> A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind
> (203) 273-8463