In the 2017 WILPF US Board elections (see results below), no one ran for two positions on the Board: Personnel Chair and At-Large Member. The Board, according to the Bylaws, may appoint interim Board members. The Nominating Committee urges WILPF members to seriously consider applying for these one-year, interim positions for 2018.  See Board position descriptions here.

Applications for the two positions are due, by e-mail, no later than Sunday, January 28, 2018. For the Personnel Committee Chair, members with knowledge of human resources and/or union experience are especially urged to apply. Any interested members should apply by downloading the application here and emailing it to nominatingcommittee@wilpfus.org.

Welcome New Board Members! 

We welcome the following board members who will begin their terms in January 2018. Their willingness to dedicate their time and energy to WILPF on a national level is much appreciated.

• Board Secretary: Eileen Kurkoski
• Program Chair (3-year position): Barbara Nielsen
• Program Chair (2-year position): Teresa Castillo

Thank you to all of you who voted in the fall elections and for generously donating to WILPF and renewing memberships. We received a total of $3,390 ($1,400 in membership renewals and $1,990 in donations). A big “Thank You” goes to the six members of the St. Louis Branch who counted the ballots. Their service to WILPF is greatly appreciated.

In the fall 2018 elections, five Board positions will be open: President, Personnel Chair, Development Committee Chair, Nominating Committee Chair, and At-Large Member. The Nominating Committee will work hard to find multiple candidates for each position, but your help is needed. If you know of anyone who might be a good candidate, contact the Nominating Committee at Nominatingcommittee@wilpfus.org.

Complete Results of 2017 Elections

Eileen Kurkoski, Secretary

• Yes: 196
• No: 2
• No box checked: 8

Barbara Nielsen, Program Chair

• Yes: 180
• No: 12
• No box checked: 14

Teresa Castillo, Program Chair

• Yes: 196
• No: 4
• No box checked: 6

Bylaws Proposal No. 1, specifying the Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair is a member of the Development Committee: PASSED

• Yes: 180
• No: 13
• Abstentions: 14

Bylaws Proposal No. 2, clarifying the US Section requirements for qualifying to be a candidate for and to serve on the national board: PASSED

• Yes: 184
• No: 9
• Abstentions: 13

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