In October 2005, US SAILING amended its Bylaws to restructure the organization and dramatically downsize the Board of Directors, from 49 to 14 members, making the Board more nimble and efficient. From now on, three seats on the Board will be open annually for election. As a member, you have the power to directly elect these Board members, thereby building ownership in the organization and selecting the best people to lead the sport in the United States.

The President and one Director are running unopposed. Members of the Board of Directors will serve for a three-year term in rotation.

ELECTION DETAILS 

Members attending the Annual Meeting may vote in person. Each active US SAILING member is entitled to one vote; each family membership is entitled to two votes, which must be cast simultaneously using the same means. To make it easier for everyone, US SAILING will accept votes via its website as well as via regular mail or fax. The online election period is August 29 to October 8, 2008.

Printed ballots will be available upon request starting August 29, 2008, via two ways:

• Print ballot from this website
• Mailing a request to US SAILING, P.O. Box 1260, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Mailed-in or faxed ballots must be received no later than October 8, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. ET to be counted. If you have questions, please email the Nominating Committee at electionquestions@ussailing.org.

Board nominees will be posted on July 20, 2008.

Please cast your vote and have your voice heard in this election!