Call for Nominations – SDC Elections for 2012-2014 Term
by Carl Thomason, SDC Vice President

It is time again to elect your SDC representatives. We are fortunate to have so many members who are committed to the success of our organization. The Director and Coordinator in each Zone and the Regional Managers are in a good position to recognize the leaders in their area and to encourage them to run for an office. SDC members may also nominate themselves or a current SDC member who lives in the Zone or Region to be represented. Be sure to confirm that the nominee is willing to perform the responsibilities of the office. Please refer to the job descriptions below. There are no special qualifications. And, if you are an incumbent and wish to continue serving, please nominate yourself.
Terms of office are for two years. Referring to the map, National Directors and Zone Coordinators in the “non-shaded” Zones are elected for terms beginning in even numbered years and the National Directors and Zone Coordinators in the “shaded” Zones are elected for terms beginning in odd numbered years. The corresponding Regional Managers for those Zones are elected in opposite years.

This year, nominations will be for National Directors and Zone Coordinators in the following Zones:

Atlantic Zone
Southeast Zone
Upper Mississippi Valley Zone
North Central Zone
Pacific Southwest Zone
International Zone

The abovepositions are for two year terms of office beginning April 15, 2012.

Nominations for Regional Managers will be for the following Regions:

Crossroads Zone

Northeast Zone
Pacific Can-Am Zone
South Central Zone

The above are also for two year terms of office beginning April 15, 2012.

Job Descriptions:

National Director The Director represents the Zone at the National Board Meeting, the annual Membership Meeting and any special meetings called by the SDC President. As a member of the SDC Board of Directors, he or she has the final authority to act in all matters concerning his or her Zone, subject to the SDC by-laws. The Director communicates with and maintains a good working relationship with the Zone Coordinator and Regional Manager(s). This is a two year term, beginning April 15, 2012.

Zone Coordinator This person is the liaison between the Regional Manager and the National Officers and reports directly to the SDC President. Quarterly, the Zone Coordinator receives a membership status report from the SDC Membership Secretary and distributes it to the Regional Manager and Chapter Presidents. In the absence of a National Director for the Zone, the Zone Coordinator shall fill the term of office vacated. If this occurs in the first year, a special election will be held to fill the vacancy for the second year. If the Zone Director is unable to attend the National Board Meeting, the Zone Coordinator will act as a proxy. The Zone Coordinator coordinates the scheduling of Zone Meets within his or her Zone and works with adjacent Zones to avoid any conflict in dates. This is a two year term, beginning April 15, 2012.

Regional Manager is the contact reference for club members in that Region. He or she receives a quarterly report of membership changes to assist in maintaining a current list of Chapters within the Region and supports the formation of new chapters. The Regional Manager encourages Chapters to hold regular meetings and publish a newsletter. He or she assists the Zone Coordinator in appoint- ing committee members if needed, solving regional problems and other duties as requested. This is a two year term, beginning April 15, 2012.

Please send nominations NO LATER THAN November 20, 2011 to:
Carl Thomason
43306 Running Deer Drive
Coarsegold, CA 93614-9662
Email

Our Studebaker Drivers Club is an active and vital organization. I encourage you to show your support by running for an office. Thank you.