SUBJECT - Important Notice from the Election Committee To All USGenWeb Members - **Please forward this note to all USGenWeb members and appropriate lists** The National 2006 Election will begin 1 June 2006 with the acceptance of nominations for open Advisory Board seats. Please visit and bookmark the National 2006 Election web pages http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwelections/national-2006/ , your one-stop shop for election information on open seats, nominees, candidates, and results. Please take a minute to read the election FAQ http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwelections/national-2006/faq.htm where you'll find a lot of helpful information. In order to participate as a voter in the election, you must be properly registered http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwelections/registration.htm with the EC no later than May 31, 2006. If you were a USGenWeb Member on February 1, 2004, or received a password in the last election, you are probably already registered. However, if you are a new member or if you have changed project participation or email address, you are encouraged to register immediately! Only registered members will receive a voting password. Registrations will only be accepted through May 31, 2006. After that the voter lists will be frozen for the duration of the election, per EC Procedures http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwelections/procedures.htm . The EC encourages everyone to participate and vote! Make your voice count! The USGenWeb Election Committee