Make a Difference
The direction of the Club depends on Members exercising their right to vote. Are you registered?
Have you ever thought about who makes decisions for your Club?
Would you like to be a part of deciding who sits on the Board of Governors? In November, there will be another opportunity for all Voting Members to choose their leaders. But to do so, you must register to vote. Have you?
Ensuring that as many people as possible are registered gives Members more representation and influence. Right now, a surprising 80 percent of those eligible are not registered. This means just 20 percent of the membership is guiding Club decisions. We need a greater proportion of Members to register and cast their ballots. When more of us register and cast informed votes, it benefits all Members, today and tomorrow.
Registration is easy and can be done through the Voting page of the Club website or the link at the bottom of this page. Once you’ve registered, be sure to make it count by remembering to cast your ballot. Voting Members who forget to vote lose the right for the following year.
How you vote in the Board election can shape the direction of the Club for years to come. For example, if you feel that family-focused facilities and services don’t receive enough resources compared with other areas, then vote for candidates passionate about those issues. Votes really can bring about change.
Ahead of the November election, the Nominating Committee is determined to present a slate of candidates for the Board of Governors with experience in a wide range of industries that complement the Club’s needs. Ideally, we want to ensure that there are two candidates for each position. Historically, we have had many male candidates with finance backgrounds. But that needs to be balanced by more candidates with diverse skills and opinions, from essential fields such as human resources, hospitality, operations and risk management, to name a few.
This year, there are a number of experienced Board Members who are up for reelection and hope to continue their commitment to the Club. Many of the new candidates selected for this year’s slate have been active on Club committees for many years and have a good working knowledge of how the Club operates, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. If you are interested in being more involved in Club life, why not click on the Get Involved button on the home page of the Club website and volunteer for a committee?
To find out what candidates stand for and how they intend to serve Members, be sure to read all the relevant candidate information when it is posted online, and take the opportunity to meet those in the running at either the online event on October 17 or in person on October 24. Then make your voice heard and vote in November.
Are you registered to vote? Register here today!
Lloyd Danon is a member of the Nominating Committee.
Words: Lloyd Danon
Image: Yuuki Ide
September 2024
