The DignityUSA Nominating Committee is proud to announce the opening of our nominations for Board of Director positions for DignityUSA.

Positions Open

Four Director-At-Large positions will be filled by election in 2002. Elected members will serve a two-year term beginning October 1, 2002.

Nominations

Any regular member of DignityUSA is eligible to serve on the DignityUSA Board of Directors. You may be nominated by yourself or by others. All members are ensured the opportunity to be placed in nomination.

Attached please find the Board of Director Job Description and Nomination Form. These documents can also be found on our website, or by calling the national office.

To place a name in nomination, complete the Nomination Form and send to:

DignityUSA Nominating Committee
1500 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 11
Washington, DC 20005-1894
or by Fax at 202-429-9808

Nominations must be submitted no later than April 15, 2002.

Elections

All current DignityUSA members as of March 31, 2002 will be eligible to vote in this upcoming election. (If your membership has lapsed, this would be a good time to renew!) Each chapter will also receive two votes. Chapters will determine how they will exercise their voting rights.

Candidates’ Statements and Ballots will be mailed on or around May 1, 2002. Voting will be by mail or fax, and will remain open until July 1, 2002.

We look forward to great participation in this important selection of new leadership for DignityUSA.

Questions, comments or concerns can be addressed to Tom Streeper, National Director/Nominating Committee Chair at tomstr67@comcast.net

In Dignity,

Nominating Committee 2002