What a wonderful Inauguration Week we recently witnessed!  As we are celebrating and gearing up to strengthen our control of Congress in the 2022 election, we are also sobered by the disturbing events in the Capitol Building in early January. We are ever reminded that democracy is fragile and our work to protect and strengthen it is more important than ever, and we invite you to share in shaping the future of America. 

An important next step for the Edmonton Chapter
is to elect our Board for the 2021-2023 term.

You may serve a leadership role from anywhere in the chapter, whether you live in Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Jasper, or Lacombe. As the Nominations and Elections Committee, we invite you to learn about the Board positions and to consider a nomination.

Eligibility: American citizens residing in Canada, legal voting age, a member in good standing of the Democrats Abroad Canada – Edmonton chapter, and willing and able to handle the duties while adhering to the principles of the Democratic Party of the United States.

Terms are two (2) years. As a Board member you will be expected to actively participate in the management of the Chapter, including attendance at monthly board meetings, either in-person or virtually. A Board member who has served two consecutive terms in the same office may only be nominated for a third term from the floor during the AGM by the members present, should no other candidate be nominated for that office. Please refer to the Democrats Abroad Canada Bylaws for more details.

Here are actions you can take:

• Learn about the Officer positions
• The chapter is seeking to elect the following positions. CLICK HERE for a brief overview of each position.
• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Member-at-Large (2 positions)
  
  
• Attend the Candidate Information Session
• Join Chapter leaders for an informational Q&A session for members to learn about what’s involved. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 2:00 PM MT on WebEx      CLICK HERE TO RSVP for access details
  
  
• Complete the Nomination & Candidate Statement form

• The deadline for submitting a nomination is 11:59 PM ET Monday, February 22, 2021.
  
  
• Nominate yourself, or a fellow Democrats Abroad - Edmonton member, with their permission, by completing the Nomination form at this link.
• Include a Candidate Statement of 300 words or less. Tell us about your reasons for running and any applicable experience within Democrats Abroad or elsewhere. Include social media handles.
• Alternatively, you may send a written Candidate Nomination through postal mail. You must include
• Your name, email address & phone number
• Name & contact details of the member being nominated, and the office being nominated for. Consent must be received by the member if nominating someone other than yourself.
• Candidate Statement
• Send to          DemsAbroad Edmonton Nominations
                        c/o S Nardi
                        1153 Mirada Pl
                        Mississauga, ON L5H 3B6
• Nomination forms mailed must be received by 11:59 PM ET Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.

Look for important updates in the future. The AGM Notice and Candidate Statements will be published Feb. 26^th and the ballot will be distributed on Mar. 13^th.

Email the Nominating and Elections Committee with any questions!

Democracy needs our time, talents, and votes! 

Thank you!

DemsAbroad Canada – Edmonton Chapter
Nominations and Elections Committee