The even numbered regions are scheduled for elections in even years. That means regions II, IV, VI, VIII and X will be holding elections this year for the next Region Representative 2-year term to begin January 1, 2009. According to the NCC Bylaws the Region Reps conduct the election in their respective region.

The elections must be completed by September 30, 2008. The Club Reps in these regions will be hearing from your Region Rep in the near future regarding possible candidates and the election time-line for your region. Please respond to them with any nominations you may have.

To help you in determining who is eligible and may be interested in this position from your club, below are listed the duties & qualifications as they appear in the NCC Bylaws:

DUTIES: Article seven, Section 1-B, C

ARTICLE SEVEN: REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

The Country shall be divided into ten (10) Regions. Each Region shall elect a Regional Representative to the NCC from among all current or former Club Representatives residing in that Region. In the case when there is not a Club Representative or a former Club Representative that is eligible and willing to accept the position, then the position can be filled with a current or former club officer residing in that region. Any former Club Representative or club officer must be a current member of a NCC member of an NCC member club.

B. The electors shall be Club Representatives from that Region. Elections shall be by ballot and majority vote shall elect. When there is only one candidate the President shall dispense with the ballot and declare the nominee elected.

C. The Regional Representative shall communicate regularly with all Club Representatives in that Region, be informed of Club activities, assist in keeping Clubs informed of NCC activities, encourage Club Representatives to share information with their Club and the NCC, and help arrange for the NCC presence at events and gatherings in that Region.

A profile and qualifications of nominee must be submitted with nominations. The NCC Bylaws may be found in their entirety on the NCC web site. If you have any questions, please contact your respective Region Rep, Peggy Culler-Hair or Randy Miller.