All elected officers will be limited to a six year term limit, combined across all elected positions. Members may self-nominate or be nominated to serve in an elected position following a three year sabbatical.

Nominations for the following positions are open when Convention held in ODD numbered years:

1st VP Elect (moves up to 1st VP/Convention Planner, President, Immediate Past President)
Secretary
MAL Global
MAL PR
5 Nomination Team Members

Nominations for the following positions are open when Convention held in EVEN numbered years:

1st VP Elect (moves up to 1st VP/Convention Planner, President, Immediate Past President)
2nd VP Membership
Student Member
MAL Special Projects
5 Nomination Team Members

Voting Timeline

December 15       PRELIMINARY slate sent to membership

Dec 15 to Dec 22      Members have 7 days to submit additional names to the team

Dec 30       Nomination Team Chair announces the FINAL slate to be posted on website and emailed to members

Dec 31 to Jan 7 Online discussion—ask candidates questions, etc. using the members only online discussion forum

Jan 8 to Jan 15  Online voting (members can request paper ballot from info@listen.org)
You will receive an email notice with voting instructions and a link to the ballot several days before voting commences
Jan 16  New board announced as soon as possible

Individuals who have been elected will begin serving their term at the conclusion of the Annual Convention, after the gavel has been passed to the next President.
Questions should be directed to Marva Shand McIntosh, 1st VP elect:  Marva Shand-Mcintosh@listen.org