August 2003

The Affirmation Charter provides a one calendar year term of office for the Executive Director. This means that Scott MacKay's term of office will expire on December 31st, 2003. Having served 6 terms in the last 9 years, Scott has announced that he will not run for re-election.

Any Affirmation member interested in serving as executive director must submit a declaration of candidacy by mail or by email to Affinity editor Hugo Salinas by September 20. Only current dues-paying members can run for office.

The declarations of candidacy will by published in the October issue of Affinity. Candidates will also be presented with an opportunity to speak at the Conference in October. They should be prepared to outline their vision and goals and to answer any questions.

Anyone who is even slightly interested in running is urged to place their name into candidacy. Affirmation benefits when we can choose among a variety of candidates who care about moving Affirmation forward. Please do not be deterred by the responsibility of the office. Affirmation does not depend on one person alone; as many executive directors in the past have found, there are many who are willing to help.

To place your name into candidacy, please submit your name and a statement to Hugo Salinas.