Voting Now Open for 2017 PDGA Elections

Voting is now underway for the 2017 Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) elections, which will run throughout the month of July. The elections process allows current PDGA members to have a say in shaping the future of the sport through their votes.

To participate, all eligible members with an email address on file will receive instructions and their individual ballot from Intelliscan, Inc., the PDGA's elections service. Members without access to a computer or internet can request a mailed paper ballot by contacting the PDGA office before July 20th.

The election process is crucial in filling key positions within the PDGA Global Board of Directors. Two at-large board members will be elected for three-year terms, from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020. The candidates have a range of skills and qualifications that make them suitable for the role. They include professional experience in management, marketing, financial planning, and strategic development, as well as passion for disc golf.

The five declared candidates for the PDGA Global Board election are Fernando Brown from Texas, Robert Decker from Kansas, David Foss from Virginia, Nate Heinold from Illinois, and Tim McCrory from Texas. Their biographies and statements can be accessed on the PDGA website.

In addition to the global board elections, this year's vote also includes the selection of members for the first-ever PDGA Europe Board of Directors. The four European members will be elected for three-year terms, while three members from North America will be appointed to complete the seven-member board.

The candidates vying for a spot on the PDGA Europe Board include Natalie Holloköi from Switzerland, Richard Kollar from Slovakia, Seamus Scanlon from the United Kingdom, and Kajsa Wickström from Finland. Their biographies can also be found online.

State and provincial coordinator elections will also take place during this period. Candidates vying for these positions have a crucial role in representing the PDGA in their respective areas, working with tour directors to schedule events, and serving as liaisons between the PDGA Tour Manager and local clubs and communities.

A total of 28 states and provinces are participating in this year's election process, including Alabama, Alberta, Arkansas, and many more. The candidate who receives the most votes in each state will secure office for a two-year term from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2019.

It is essential that all eligible members participate in this election by casting their vote online or by mail. By doing so, they will not only be exercising their basic rights as PDGA members but also demonstrating the importance of the work performed by these core volunteers for the future of disc golf.

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