Notice of 2022 September, October meetings and November Election Procedure

Notice of 2022 September, October meetings and November Election Procedure

Dear member 

Please note the following General membership meetings of the NAACP Lansing branch (unit 3145), for the purpose of election of officers and at-large-members of the executive committee.

1. On September 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom, there will be an election of the Nominating Committee (between 5-15 members). All members whose memberships are current as of 30 days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating committee (not more than two being officers of the unit).

2. On October 2, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. on Zoom, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, The Nominating Committee will present its report and may receive nominations from the floor. To run for officers position or members at large positions your Membership must be current by April 1, 2022. No officer of the Branch or any candidate for office shall chair the nominating process, or process receipt of the nominations by petition, or serve on the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of April 1^st of the election year, and whose memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live and/or work within the unit’s jurisdiction, may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.
3. On November 12, 2022, the election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place on Zoom. Polls will open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required. The Branch is endeavoring to develop a supplemental voting process for those for who Zoom is inaccessible or uncomfortable. 

Should a runoff election be necessary, that election shall occur on a date to be determined within ten (10) days after the original elections. 

Run-off election date: TBD

Run-off election site: Zoom with Election Buddy.

We look forward to your participating in these activities. 

Sharon Civils, Secretary Lansing branch in NAACP

Please check your membership cards if your membership has expired or will expire before October, to be eligible to vote please send a check for $30 with your name, address, phone number, and membership number if you have it available.

Election information soon to be found at Website: https://naacplansing.org/

Lansing Branch NAACP Address:

Secretary Lansing branch NAACP 3105 South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd #141, Lansing, MI 48910

https://naacplansing.org/become-a-member/