Your Vote Can Impact the Future of Health and PE!

On March 12, voting opens for the SHAPE America Board of Directors, as well as the five District Leadership Councils. Take an active role in your profession by learning about the 2019 candidates and casting your vote!

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

President-Elect Candidates

Brian Griffith

 

Specialist for Secondary Health & Physical Education Frederick County Public Schools Frederick, MD
Biography

Roger Jackson

 

Adjunct Professor Wayne State University South Lyon, MI
Biography

Director Candidates

Sarah Benes

 

Associate Clinical Professor Merrimack College North Andover, MA
Biography

Clayton Ellis

 

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Teacher Mrachek Middle School Aurora, CO
Biography

Mark Foellmer

 

Physical Education Teacher (retired) IAHPERD President-elect Plainfield, IL
Biography

Michelle Grenier

 

Associate Professor, Health & PE University of New Hampshire Durham, NH
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