PDGA Elections 2017: Cast Your Vote in July
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The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has launched its 2017 election process, which will run throughout the month of July. As a PDGA member, you have the opportunity to shape the future of disc golf by casting your vote for the Global Board of Directors and state/provincial coordinators.
The elections process is straightforward: all current members with an email address on file will receive an email from Intelliscan, Inc., the PDGA's election service, with their individual ballot. If you don't have access to a computer or internet, you can contact the PDGA office to request a paper ballot, which must be received by July 20th.
This year, two at-large members will be elected to serve on the Global Board of Directors for three-year terms from September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2020. The candidates vying for these positions have demonstrated expertise in areas such as management, marketing, financial planning, and strategic thinking. They also share a passion for disc golf and a commitment to upholding the values of the PDGA.
The five declared candidates for the Global Board of Directors are Fernando Brown (Texas), Robert Decker (Kansas), David Foss (Virginia), Nate Heinold (Illinois), and Tim McCrory (Texas). You can access their biographies and statements by clicking here.
Additionally, this is the first year that a new PDGA Europe Board will be established. Four European members and three members from North America will form the initial board, which will consist of seven total members. The four European members will be elected this year to serve three-year terms from September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2020.
The candidates for the PDGA Europe Board are Natalie Holloköi (Switzerland), Richard Kollar (Slovakia), Seamus Scanlon (United Kingdom), and Kajsa Wickström (Finland). Their biographies and statements can be accessed here.
Furthermore, elections will also be held for state/provincial coordinators in the following states and provinces: Alabama, Alberta, Arkansas, Armed Forces Overseas, California (North), Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Manitoba, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Rhode Island, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas (South), Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
These coordinators will serve two-year terms from September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2019. Their responsibilities include representing the PDGA in a positive light, working with tour directors and clubs to schedule events, and voting for annual awards.
The state and provincial candidates' biographies and statements can be accessed here.
To exercise your right as a PDGA member, please take a few minutes to complete and submit your email ballot when you receive it. By doing so, you will demonstrate the importance of these core volunteers and contribute to the growth and development of disc golf worldwide.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/pdga-elections-underway