Progressive Democrats - East Bay
Announcement of Elections To Be Held May 6

Progressive Democrats of the East Bay has been operating with interim officers since its inception. This newsletter announces elections for officers at the May 6 General Meeting of Progressive Democrats of the East Bay.

Progressive Democrats of the East Bay is a chapter of the national organization, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). PDA has established the following offices for chapters:

Co-chair (Female)

  • With input from the Steering Committee and members, sets the agenda for the Steering Committee and General Membership meetings
  • Responsible for chairing the Steering Committee and the General Membership meeting
  • Shares responsibilities equally with the other co-chair

Co-chair (Male)

  • With input from the Steering Committee and members, sets the agenda for the Steering Committee and General Membership meetings
  • Responsible for chairing the Steering Committee and the General Membership meeting
  • Shares responsibilities equally with the other co-chair

Secretary

  • Responsible for recording minutes for both the Steering Committee and General meetings
  • Distributes minutes to the membership in a timely fashion
  • Responsible for all official correspondence

Treasurer

  • Maintains a bank account for PD - East Bay
  • Collects funds as required, including membership dues
  • Distributes funds as required
  • Prepares monthly financial reports
  • Collects and maintains all required fiscal information
  • Files all required forms, including tax forms, on time with State and Federal governments

The Nominating Chair for these elections is Linda Sikorski. Linda's contact info:

Linda Sikorski
(510) 525-6105
1223 Stannage Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94706
LJSikorski@aol.com

All candidates will have the opportunity to give a 2 minute speech at the May 6 General Meeting prior to the election.

If you want to be a candidate, please contact the Nominating Chair by April 19.

If you want to be a candidate but cannot attend the May 6 meeting, submit a statement in writing to the Nominating Chair, who will read your statement at the meeting.

If you cannot attend the meeting, but want to vote for a candidate, contact the Nominating Chair, who can arrange a proxy vote.

If you have any questions about this procedure, contact the Nominating Chair.

Meeting Details:

Saturday May 6th at 12:30pm
Temescal Oakland Library
5205 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland

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