This is a reminder that the closing date for nominations for election to the Sackett Family Association committee is this coming Sunday, 21 April. Full details are in the earlier post of 6 April, copied below. All members of the Association are eligible. If you have been thinking of becoming more involved in the Association, do please put your name forward. Chris Sackett, Jean Carpenter, Darlene Sackett TSFA Elections Nominating Committee ---------------------------------------------------------- To all Sackett Family Association members, It is time once again for the election of TSFA members to the Association Committee. We are looking for up to six new Committee members: four to serve for three years as the Class of 2016, and two to fill vacancies in the Classes of 2014 and 2015. The Class of 2013 stands down at this election. Its members are Glenna Hertzler, Liesa Robarge, Darlene Sackett, and Michael Trickey. Under the Association's Constitution, members may serve on the Committee for continuous periods of up to six years. This means that Glenna and Darlene, who have served from 2009, cannot stand for the Class of 2016, but can stand for either Class of 2015 or 2014. Liesa and Mike have served from 2010, so are eligible for any Class. According to our Constitution, those wishing to run for a seat on the Committee will submit their names to the Nominating Committee, along with a short biography and statement of qualifications (not to exceed 250 words and not mandatory). It is also possible to nominate someone other than yourself, if you have that person's approval. Names and biographies will be posted on the TSFA Website for members to review. In volunteering to stand for election, please write the Nominating Committee at nominate@sackettfamily.info. The closing date for nominations is 21 April. Voting will be from 22 April to 5 May, at an email address set up for the purpose. Results of the voting will be announced promptly after that. These elections are to a seat on the Association Committee, not to a specific office. The new Committee will elect among themselves officers to serve as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Registrar. Any organization depends on the participation of its members to remain vibrant and growing. It is important to have new ideas and fresh approaches brought into the mix. You are encouraged to stand for election as a member of the TSFA Committee. This is an excellent way for you to help our organization provide the services that you have found helpful in your genealogical research. Chris Sackett, Jean Carpenter, Darlene Sackett TSFA Elections Nominating Committee