French-American Chamber of Commerce
Board Elections 2011
April 29, 2011
Dear Member of the San Diego French American Chamber of Commerce,

I am writing to inform you of the two opened positions for the 2011 board election.

Any Member in good standing may run for Board positions or nominate another Member. Members may contact other Members to campaign. Members may also nominate or run up until the actual voting time. However, all nominees' names must be in by May 13th, 2011.

Please send your candidacy to the Nominating Committee at nominatingcommittee@france-sandiego.org and make sure you fulfill the following criteria:
o Each candidate must be an active member, be in good standing, and must have agreed to accept the responsibility of a directorship.
o Each candidate must send a biography and present why they  want to run for Board position and how they can help the Chamber.
o The candidates will serve two-year terms to replace the directors whose regular terms are expiring.
o Also, each candidate must understand that:
              - Directors shall be active and get involved in the Chamber's operations (i.e chair of a committee)
              - Directors shall attend all the Chamber's events (average 3 events/month or 6 hours /month)           
              - Directors shall attend monthly board meeting (average 2 hours /month)

              - Directors shall be French speakers
 
We welcome candidates with membership/sponsorship starting at Circle of Excellence. This is an unpaid position.

Candidacies must be first approved by the nominating committee. We will then notify the names of persons nominated as candidates for directors.
Best Regards,
Elsa DEPEUPIERE
French-American Chamber of Commerce
(619) 544-1445
elsa.depeupiere@france-sandiego.org