ONLINE ELECTIONS NOW OPEN FOR
US SAILING’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Portsmouth, R.I. (October 19, 2006) – US SAILING, the national governing body of the sport, today has opened the online election period for its Board of Directors. US SAILING members have until Wednesday, November 8 (midnight Eastern) to vote for their favorite candidates to serve them and the organization as a member of US SAILING’s Board of Directors. Online votes are accepted at www.ussailing.org/BOD/election.  

The Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding US SAILING’s policy, programs, strategic planning, and overall fiscal responsibility. The slate of nominees for the Board of Directors is as follows:
• Running for a one-year term:
Dick Allsopp or Charles G. (Chuck) Hawley
Jim Tichenor or Robin Wallace
Susan Epstein (running unopposed)
• Running for a two-year term
Jerelyn Biehl or Amy Gross-Kehoe
David W. (Chip) Johns II or Dave Lumian
Bill Stump (running unopposed)
• Running for a three-year term
Tom Hubbell or John C. (Chris) Luppens
Patty Lawrence or Suzi Reese
Jerome Montgomery (running unopposed)

A short biography and a brief position statement on each nominee are available at www.ussailing.org/BOD/election. The new Board of Directors will be announced on Saturday, November 18 at US SAILING’s Annual Meeting. For questions, please email the Nominating Committee at electionquestions@ussailing.org.

This is the first time in the history of the organization that members can elect the members of its Board of Directors. 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 it more nimble and efficient.

In addition to the nominees for the US SAILING Board of Directors, Jim Capron (Annapolis, Md.) has been nominated to serve as President. Unlike the Board of Directors candidates, whom will be elected by the membership of US SAILING, the position of President will be elected by the Board of Directors.

The United States Sailing Association (US SAILING) is the national governing body for sailing and sailboat racing. Headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the organization’s mission is to encourage participation and promote excellence in sailing and racing in the U.S. US SAILING offers training and education programs, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including the US Sailing Teams and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Teams. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.

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