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USBC Board Election Procedures

1.	Nominating Chair will outline the election process, present the slate, announce the names and read the bios of the nominations from the floor. The chair’s reading of the bios for the nominations from the floor will serve as the official motion to add the names to the ballot. (See Nomination from the Floor requirements below).
2.	USBC President oversees the balloting process, calls for the vote and announces the winners or the need for additional ballots.
3.	Voting: New automated ballot counting system will be used in Kansas City. Ballots will counted by a new optical scanning system. Only registered delegates wearing their official badge and lanyard will be eligible to vote. Delegates must be seated in order to vote The top four candidates receiving a majority of the vote by the delegates will serve three-year terms beginning Aug. 1. If a majority vote is not reached on the first ballot, the candidate having the lowest total vote shall be dropped from the list. Balloting continues until each position is filled by a majority vote.
Please note: USBC Board members are required to participate in the Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) prior to serving on the Board. (See bowl.com for information on RVP).

Nominations from the floor

In accordance with Article IV, Section B of the USBC Bylaws, nominations from the floor for a USBC Board position must be received by the Nominating Committee Chair by 9:00 am on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Bios will be available for the Meet the Candidates session.

The official form for Nominations from the Floor must be completed and provided by the deadline in order for someone to run from the floor. The form must include a consent signature from the person being nominated.

Official form - Nominations from the Floor

Meet the Candidates

A Meet the Candidates session will held Friday afternoon, May 9, during the annual meeting.

Campaigning

USBC expects each candidate to act in a professional manner