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2016 Election
As a member of SDP, you have a right to participate in the selection of your leaders. Take part in this democratic process and exercise your voting power. You no longer need to request an absentee ballot. In order to make the voting process easier for those who cannot attend the 2016 SDP Annual Meeting, June 8, 2016 (or for those wishing to vote in advance), the ballot is now posted in The Decorative Painter magazine, and in the Members Only section of the SDP website at decorativepainters.org. This year’s official ballot appears below, and the voting process is simple.
STEP 1: Read the nominee bios and Q&As on page 85 or go online to familiarize yourself with the candidates and their platforms.
STEP 2: Photocopy the ballot, print the ballot from the website, or tear out this page.
STEP 3: Mark your choices on the ballot.
STEP 4: Insert your ballot in an envelope and mail to: SDP: Absentee Ballot, 393 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203- 5968. Note: You MUST write your SDP membership number on the outside of the envelope to have your vote count.
STEP 5: Mail your ballot by May 1, 2016. All ballots must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2016, to count.
In recent years, the Nominating Committee has had difficulty obtaining qualified candidates to serve on the Board of Directors. This year we are submitting only one name for each position. Despite the reluctance of new people to serve on the Board, there is a high percentage of current Board members who are seeking re-election, eager to continue working together for a stronger and more vibrant Society.
• Each candidate meets the following qualifications and is willing to serve as required.
• Each nominee is a member in good standing for the last three (3) consecutive years.
• The nominee for Vice President/President Elect is required to have previously served on the Board of Directors.
• Duties and responsibilities for each office are explained in the SDP Bylaws, which are listed on the website (http:// decorativepainters.org/aboutsdp.php#bylaws).
• All Board members are required to attend Board meetings in Wichita, KS, at least once per year, as well as Board meetings in conjunction with monthly conference calls and the Annual Meeting. Board members serve on committees as Board liaisons, as well.
IMPORTANT VOTING INFORMATION
• If you are attending the 2016 SDP Annual Meeting, show your membership card at the entrance to the meeting hall. The meeting will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in the Golden Pacific Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA. Ballot distribution will begin at 8 a.m.
• If you are not able to attend the meeting, or if you wish to vote in advance, simply fill out and send in the ballot below. Please follow all instructions to make sure your vote counts.
• Vote for the following: 2016-2017 vice president/ president-elect; one 2016-2017 treasurer; three 2016- 2017 board members-at-large; and three 2016-2017 nominating committee members.
• You must be in attendance at the 2016 SDP Annual Meeting to vote on the proposed bylaw and standing rule amendments.
Attach correct postage.
Membership number must be written on the outside of your envelope.
We want to thank everyone who has volunteered to run for a position. If you are interested in nominating someone from the floor at the 2016 Annual Meeting at the 44th SDP International Conference & Expo in San Diego this June, or making a write-in, please verify that the candidate meets the necessary qualifications and obtain the nominee’s consent to be nominated prior to the Annual Meeting.
You should consider running in the future. It is a great way to build new friendships, learn how your Society works and make a difference. If not for a Board position, consider serving on a committee. Contact Kathy Swigon cda, Vice- President/President-Elect at kswigon@yahoo.com if you are interested in serving on a committee. A list of committees is on the SDP website.
I wish to thank the members of the 2015 Nominating Committee for their service: Cookie Trent tda, Linda Chaffee, Carolyn Findlay and Sandra Reynolds.
Respectfully
Donna Frost
Nominating Committee Chair
Only one ballot per member is allowed. Photocopied ballots will be accepted. Membership number must be written on the outside of your envelope. Attach correct postage.
2016 SDP ABSENTEE BALLOT
VICE PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT-ELECT (CHOOSE ONE)
 Kaye Singer __________ (write in)
Treasurer
(CHOOSE ONE)
 Susan Herr __________ (write in)
BOARD MEMBER-AT-LARGE
(CHOOSE THREE)
 Marilyn Corners mda  Michelle Heiser
 Pat Marler
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER (CHOOSE THREE)
 Sue Bowers
 Rita Gebhardt
 Donna Concord Roskamp
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