To WISPA members; Re: Election of directors to the WISPA Board of directors, and the WECAT Board of directors. From: Larry Schriver Sec. of the Board of Directors. This notice is to inform our members that the Board of Directors of WISPA and WECAT will be holding elections for new directors in July. Individual members who would like to run for the either board can fill out application to run for the board starting the last week of May. WISPA Board elections The WISPA Board sets the policies and guidelines for the WISPA organization. Board members are elected to a two-year term. The WISPA board meets on a monthly basis with some special meetings. Board members are expected to attend the regular monthly meetings which are normally held online by GoToMeeting. WISPA is a member-owned trade lobbying association. The board oversees WISPA's activities in Washington DC, the FCC, and helps on some state issues in states as need arises. WISPA puts a lot energy into educating our members with webinars, state/regional meetings and our national conferences, WISPAPOLOOZA and WISPAmerica. To Apply for the WISPA Board, print and fill out the application at http://www.wispa.org/sites/wispa.cms.memberfuse.com/wispa/files/Election_App lications/WISPA_BOARD_OF_DIRECTORS_APPLICATION_-_2014.pdf WECAT Board elections New this year, WISPA will also be conducting the elections for our disaster relief organization WECAT (WISPA Emergency Catastrophic Action Team). Thanks to the work of many individuals, especially Victoria Proffer, John Allen and Rebecca Rini, this organization has now filed for a 501C3 status with the IRS. This will make this organization a charitable organization, so donations given to help other Wisps in a disaster situation can be tax deductible. Since this is the startup year for WECAT's Board of Directors, the election process will be electing seven individuals. The normal length of a term on the WECAT Board will be for three years. Since this is the first election for this board, the three candidates with the highest vote count will serve a three-year term. The next two candidates with the highest vote count will serve a two-year term. The last two positions on the board will serve a one-year term and will be the next two candidates in line by vote count. Please note that the normal term for this board will be three years. Since disasters normally don't happen very often, it was felt by the steering committee that a three-year term might cause better continuity for the work of this board. The first year of this board will be very important. The new WECAT Board will set the guidelines of the WECAT organization concerning what classifies as a disaster for help, and how that help will be distributed. Many of the rules for board members for WECAT are the same as for WISPA with a few exceptions. The WECAT Board can benefit greatly from individuals who have first responder knowledge, and from individuals like many vendors who have the ability to understand and facilitate movement of product, and equipment to help those in need. To Apply for the WECAT Board, print and fill out the application at http://www.wispa.org/sites/wispa.cms.memberfuse.com/wispa/files/Election_App lications/WECAT_BOARD_OF_DIRECTORS_APPLICATION_-_2014_-1-_2.pdf Schedule of election dates The membership will be notified of the nomination applications for the board on approximate May 23rd. Applicants will have until June 13th to turn in applications to run for the board. Nominating committee will have one week to review all applications for eligibility and other issues. Nomination committee will post to the membership list on approximate June 20th, all candidates running for the board. Candidates will have from June 20th to July 12th to campaign for board positions. Voting will be from July 12th to July 25th, with the winning candidates being seated on the board at the first board meeting after August 1st. This process is the same for both boards, but each board will have a different application. Also understand that the WISPA Board is a two year term and WECAT Board could be a one year term, two year term, or a three-year term based on the number of votes received. More Information Check the Board Election Webpage at http://www.wispa.org/2014-wispa-wecat-board-of-directors-election For more information about both boards and the responsibilities of either board, please contact Larry Schriver as he is the board Sec. for both organizations. If you would like to help with the nominations committee please let Larry Schriver know as he chairs the nomination committee. Contact information for Larry Schriver, email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> , or call 740-505-8428 Cell. Elections notice submitted by Larry Schriver, WISPA board secretary. <http://www.wispapalooza.net/> Join us at WISPAPALOOZA 2014 in Las Vegas, Oct. 11th - 18th Respectfully, Rick Harnish Executive Director WISPA 260-622-5699 Cell 866-317-2851 Ext. 101 WISPA Office 260-622-5774 Direct Line Skype: rick.harnish. [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> (Rick and Trina)
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