Handbell Musicians of America members are encouraged to participate in two elections currently ongoing - one at the local Area 12 level and one at the National level.

If you are an Area 12 member, it's likely you have already received a postcard ballot in the mail for a special election for Area 12 chair-elect. Bios of the two candidates - Scott Leggett of Glendale, California and Tessique Houston of Concord, California - were mailed to the membership last week, and the information can also be found on the Area 12 website.

Additionally, candidates for two National at-large board positions and the position of president-elect were announced in the latest edition of the Overtones. New to the National election process this time around is a streamlined online voting system. While no ballot was mailed, members are encouraged to go the National web site to read the biographies and view personalized videos made by the candidates (note that bios are also printed in the Overtones). National voting does not begin until March 1st, but members can preview instructions on using the online voting system. For information about the National elections process, contact the Handbell Musicians of America National office (1-800-878-5459).

And if you have questions about Area 12's elections, or if you are interested in serving on the Area 12 board in the future (we are seeking nominations for Secretary and Treasurer NOW), please contact the Area 12 past chair.