The ballot includes six elected positions, consisting of nominations for the chapter officers (except the Immediate Past President), and two Nominations Committee positions.

Note the following about the schedule for this year:

—We mailed the chapter ballots (along with a short chapter survey) to all current chapter members on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

—Please return your ballots in the SASE enclosed with your ballot, postmarked no later than of Wednesday, June 8, 2011.

—Results will be announced and officers installed prior to July 1, 2011.

—If you do not receive your ballot/survey, or if you have any other questions or comments, please contact us by email at < nominations@stc-sm.org >.

Chapter members are receiving an official ballot and brief survey in the mail to fill out and return. Although it provides information about the candidates, please take a few minutes to review more information about the candidates that we are providing online.

Each candidate answered seven questions, giving members information about the candidates' experiences with STC and technical communications. Click the link to view the full responses to the questions in a PDF file.

In addition to elected positions, we also work with other volunteers on a range of projects and activities. We maintain formal positions, have volunteers directed by committee managers, and bring in other volunteers for events, special projects, and support with chapter activities. As volunteers are always welcome, for projects both large and small, you can lend a hand for just a few hours, jump in and tackle a long-term project, or make a commitment to the chapter for at least a full term/year. Regardless, STC/SM maintains an environment to encourage the participation of volunteers, and the generous donation of their time and talent. (Note: Membership in STC/SM is not a requirement for volunteering. However, chapter membership is required for Executive Administration Council and Nominations Committee positions.)

Please mail your ballots to the chapter PO Box and follow the instructions in the form. Though our ballot is uncontested this year, our bylaws require that we hold annual elections, and your participation and survey feedback is very important to us. Please return your ballots promptly (in the enclosed SASE), so that all votes can be counted. Thank you for your participation in this election!