Election

All ABoard!
Announcing The 2012 UDCA Board Elections

Why become a Board Member?

Because you have the ideas, talent, knowledge, wisdom and energy that our community needs to continue to prosper! Because you know that you cannot be “in it and not of it”. Because you believe that “from those to whom much is given, much is expected”! Because you see things in the University District and say: “we can do better than that”! Because you are looking for specific ways to improve the safety, security and desirability of our community! Because you are ready and eager to do your part! Because you know that together: YES WE CAN!Now is the time to serve your term on the University District Community Association Board of Directors. It’s the perfect place to make a positive difference. Join us and be sure your voice is heard!

Seeking Candidates

The UDCA board is seeking candidates and/or nominations for five board vacancies for the term of 2012 through 2014. Ballots will be distributed to UDCA paid members in November.

Eligibility

To be eligible to run and sit on the board, a resident must be a current paid member of the University District Community Association and remain a paid member throughout the three-year term.

Requirements

Board members attend a monthly meeting and the semi-annual General Membership meetings, vote on issues, attend UDCA-sponsored social functions, serve on at least one committee and report on activities as required, and represent the Board to the community. Board members are also encouraged to submit articles to the newsletter.

How to Become a Candidate

It’s easy! Prepare a short biographical sketch with the information listed in the “Candidate Biographical Profile” at the end of this article. Then submit it to: UDCA Elections Committee, P.O. Box 21483, Detroit, MI 48221. If you have questions, email Sid Bailey, Nominating Committee Chairperson: sbailey@udcaonline.com.

Deadline for Submitting Biographical Information

The deadline for submission is October 1, 2012.

The Voting Process

Residents who are paid UDCA members will receive ballots in early November. Ballots must be returned by the due date noted on the ballots. The votes will be tallied and newly elected board members will be notified and announced at the Annual General Membership meeting, currently scheduled for December.

The UDCA Board

The purpose of the UDCA Board is to:

• Maintain and support the neighborhood integrity
• Promote active partnership and membership
• Coordinate cultural and family events
• Maintain and enforce zoning ordinances and equitable tax assessments related the use of property in the District
• Promote and monitor public improvements
• Facilitate regular communications among the members.

One third (5) on the Board members’ terms expire each year. This ensures that stability and consistency on the Board are maintained while assuring the opportunity for an infusion of “new blood”. The table below shows the current Board members’ terms in office.

Board Terms' Status as of January 2012

Name	Consecutive Terms Served	Year Current Term Began	Year Current Term Expires
Sidney H. Bailey III	3	Jan 2010	Dec 2012
Thomas Bauer	1	Jan 2012	Dec 2014
Henry Conerway	1	Jan 2010	Dec 2012
Angela Gardner-Street	1	Jan 2011	Dec 2013
Nora Gessert *	1	Feb 2012	Dec 2012
Rainy Hamilton Jr.	2	Jan 2011	Dec 2013
Sarah James	1	Jan 2012	Dec 2014
Tamar Jeffery	1	Jan 2012	Dec 2014
Gregory B. O'Neal	1	Jan 2011	Dec 2013
Danielle Sanders	1	Jan 2011	Dec 2013
Ken Sanders	1	Jan 2012	Dec 2014
Roger Short	1	Jan 2010	Dec 2012
Addie Smith	2	Jan 2010	Dec 2012
Mary Tomich	1	Jan 2012	Dec 2014
Raymond Womack	3	Jan 2011	Dec 2013

* Deadra Rahaman resigned in February 2012. Nora Gessert was approved by the Board to complete the term.

Candidate Biographical Profile

When preparing your Biographical Profiles (sketches) candidates must follow the format below. In order to be included in this election, the profiles must be submitted to the UDCA Election Committee on or before October 1, 2011.

1. Your name, street address, telephone number and email address

2. Describe your qualifications and skills – list your degrees, certifications, and previous experience in the community

3. State why you want to serve on the Board. Describe the changes you would bring about in the community

4. List your areas of interest

5. List the BES (Beautification, Education, Safety/Security) team(s) or projects you’d like to work on (e.g., Youth, Project Clean Sweep, Newsletter, Bylaws, Membership Drives, Residential Standards, Zoning, Property Taxes, Snow Removal, Dinner Dance/Cruise, Home & Garden Tour, Golf Outing, Garage/Yard Sale, Vacant Homes….)

6. State how long you’ve been a resident

7. Tell us about your family

Note: Addresses and telephone numbers are for UDCA’s use only. This information will not be included with the ballot that is being sent to voting member residents.

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