2019 Western District Election

Western District members are encouraged to vote in the upcoming election for district officers. As in recent years, voting for both district and national officers will be done electronically on the same ballot, and members will receive an email with detailed instructions on March 12.

Members will vote on candidates for the following positions:
President-Elect
2 Members-at-Large

President-Elect Candidate

Lynn Preble

 

Physical Education Teacher Highland Junior High School Mesa, AZ
Biography

Member-at-Large Candidates

Brian Kessler

 

Physical Education Teacher Helena High School Helena, MT
Biography

Brent Powell

 

Associate Professor California State University, Stanislaus Modesto, CA
Biography
Voting is a 3-Step Process

You will receive voting instructions and a link to the ballot via email on February 13.

Remember to:

1
Mark your ballot

2
Submit your vote

3
Confirm your vote

Election Q&A

  • Every eligible voter will receive an email notification prior to the opening of voting on how to access the ballot. Reminder notices will be sent before the election ends.
  • Eligible voters are professionals (including retirees and emeritus) and students.

Can I vote by mail ballot?

  • No. The election is accomplished through a secure, web-based and fully-hosted ballot solution to ensure the integrity of the voting process.

How long do I have to vote?

  • Eligible voters will be able to cast ballots until 3 p.m. ET on March 14, 2023.

How can I learn about each candidate for office?

I have elected to opt out of emails. Will I be able to vote?

  • Any eligible voter who has opted out of SHAPE America emails in the past will need to request to have that reset in order to receive voting information and access to the ballot. Please call Membership Services at 800-213-7193 or email to [email protected].

I didn’t receive a ballot. Can I receive one now?

  • First, please check your email in case the notice is in your Spam folder.
  • If you opted out of SHAPE America emails, you would not have received the notice.
  • If you have questions please call Membership Services at 800-213-7193 or email to [email protected].

When will the election results be announced?

  • The announcement of the new officers will take place at the All Member Meeting at the national convention.
  • Election Timeline 2024
    • Nominees are presented to the membership
    • Voting begins
    • Voting ends – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
    • Results announced at All-Member Meeting at #SHAPECleveland