posted 01-30-2008 08:51 AM            

Because the APA Magazine arrived so late, possible candidates for APA office may not have known about the deadline for self-nomination until after the cutoff date. The APA Board has now extended the deadline until February 9th. I wanted to use this medium to help carry the message that the APA is eagerly seeking qualified candidates for office. Below is cut and pasted from the APA website.

"The deadline for members to self-nominate for offices on the APA Board has been extended until February 9th! To self-nominate yourself, send your nomination statement, your CV, and a 500-word candidacy letter (for placement in the ballot packet) to APAelections@aol.com. In the Subject line type your name and the office for which you would like to be considered. The Fair Elections Committee (Past Presidents of the APA) will convene and select two candidates for each of the seven positions open for election in 2008. Those positions are: President Elect, Vice President Government, Vice President Law Enforcement, Vice President Private, Treasurer, Director (2 positions). Even if not selected by the Fair Elections Committee, any member can still initiate a write-in campaign."

The Fair Elections Committee is chaired by the Chairman of APA Board of Directors (non-voting) and will consist entirely of Past Presidents of the APA. At this writing there are 8 Past Presidents who have volunteered to serve. The two candidates for each office will appear on a ballot mailed on February 15th. APA members will have 30 days to vote and return their ballots. Please ensure that your mailing address is correct at the National Office, and that you have paid your 2008 dues.

If you have any questions about the process, please don't hesitate to contact me at apakrapohl@aol.com.

posted 01-30-2008 11:19 AM            

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Ben