NCBA CLUSA members have until Thursday, April 27 to vote in NCBA CLUSA’s 2017 Board of Directors election. This is your chance to help shape the body that directs and inspires the organization, bringing consistent focus to its longer-term impacts and future opportunities.

There are eight candidates running to fill five seats on the 2017 Board of Directors: Joseph Bergeron, Cornelius Blanding, Linda Brockway, Carla Decker, Esteban Kelly, Barbara Peterson, Hans Theyer and Karen Zimbelman. Read their bios and candidate statements here.

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NCBA CLUSA’s Board election is handled electronically through Simply Voting. To vote, please check your inbox for voting credentials from Simply Voting. All NCBA CLUSA members who renewed their membership for 2017 were emailed voting credentials in late March. If you never received or misplaced these credentials, send an email to Klaretta Fowler at KFowler@ncbaclusa.coop.

Election results will be announced at NCBA CLUSA’s Annual Business Meeting & Virtual Town Hall, which will be held May 2 at NCBA CLUSA headquarters in Washington, DC. Register now to participate virtually or in person!