New Leaders Elected to Guide the Future of Disc Golf

The 2009 election cycle for the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has come to a close, with a total of 12,072 ballots sent out to eligible members. Of these, 3,299 members cast their votes, representing a participation rate of 27.3% among eligible voters.

A crucial aspect of the PDGA's non-profit status is its Board of Directors, which consists of seven elected members serving two-year terms. Every year, half of the Board positions are up for election, with three or four openings available in the PDGA's case. In addition to regular summit meetings, the Board and staff engage in monthly teleconferences and ongoing communication to address key business matters.

According to the PDGA by-laws, four at-large Board member positions were open for election in 2009. The candidates who secured the most votes will take office on September 1:

Juliana Korver, with an impressive 2,946 votes

David Feldberg, securing 2,484 votes

Robert W. Decker, CPA, earning 2,180 votes

Todd Andrews, receiving 2,089 votes

The PDGA's State and Provincial Coordinators play a vital role in representing over 50 key volunteer positions across the US and Canada. Approximately half of these positions are up for election each year. The candidates who won the most votes will also assume their duties on September 1:

In Alabama, Chris Pierce has been elected to represent the state

Craig Burrows-Johnson will serve as Coordinator for Alberta, Canada

Evan McKee has secured a position in Arkansas

Scott Reek, serving overseas, has been elected from the Armed Forces branch

Jennifer Knisley will coordinate efforts in Northern California

John Bird has been elected as Colorado's representative

Tony Mastrangelo will lead Delaware's PDGA initiatives

Keith Johnson is set to serve Georgia

Derek Ford has secured a position in Idaho

John Cavaletto will represent Indiana

Chris Smith will lead Kansas' PDGA team

Mike Kernan, a write-in candidate from Louisiana, has been elected

Darín Watson will coordinate efforts in Manitoba, Canada

Mike Snelson will serve Minnesota

John Chapman is set to represent Missouri

Steve Stump will lead Nebraska's PDGA initiatives

Mark Holt, Rob Feeney, and Tex Long have formed a three-way tie for New Hampshire, with all being write-in candidates

John Hahn has secured a position in New Mexico

Mike Norris, another write-in candidate from North Carolina, has been elected

Paul Jay will serve as Ohio's representative

Kim Scott-Wood is set to coordinate Ontario's PDGA initiatives

Ray Rogers will lead Pennsylvania

Peter Lizotte will represent Quebec, Canada

Norman Fitzgerald will serve Rhode Island

Murray Gordon will coordinate Saskatchewan, Canada

Kayne Larimer has secured a position in South Dakota

Gary Duke will represent Texas

David Frothingham will serve Vermont

Eric Edgerton is set to coordinate Washington's PDGA efforts

Terry Miller will lead Wisconsin's team

The complete certified election results, including vote counts and write-ins, can be viewed on the PDGA website.

The PDGA would like to extend its gratitude to outgoing Board member Ron Convers and all departing State/Province Coordinators for their dedication to improving the association and the sport of disc golf.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/elections-results