The USGBC-Illinois Chapter is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2011 Chapter Board of Directors are now open!

There are 3 board seats available for nomination.  Listed below are the maximums for any one category.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY NOMINEES THAT WORK FOR NATIONAL MEMBER COMPANIES ARE ELIGIBLE AT THIS TIME.

· 1 SEAT in Category 1: Contractors/Builders
· 2 SEATS in Category 2: Corporate/Retail
· 1 SEAT in Category 3: Educational Institutions
· 2 SEATS in Category 4: Federal Government/GOCOs
· 2 SEATS in Category 5: Insurance Comp./Financial Institutions
· 2 SEATS in category 6: Non-profit/Environmental Organizations
· 2 SEATS in Category 7: Product Manufacturers
· 1 SEAT in Category 8: Professional Firms
· 2 SEATS in Category 9: Professional Societies/Trade Assoc.
· 2 SEATS in Category 10: Real Estate/R.E. Service Providers
· 2 SEATS in Category 11: State and Local Governments
· 2 SEATS in Category 12: Utilities/Energy Service Companies

Seat Distribution Process Example:
If there are two professional firms candidates that are the top two vote getters overall, only the highest vote achiever will win the one seat that is available.  The committee then selects the next top vote getter until all available board seats are distributed.

Important Election Dates:
August 23 – Nominations open
September 10 – Nominations close
September 24 – Nominee documentation and photo due
September 27-October 5 – Elections committee reviews the nominees
October 14 – Board votes on nominees
October 18 – Governance Chair notifies candidates if slate is approved/staff makes arrangements for their attendance at annual meeting.
November 2 – Candidates speak at annual meeting
November 5 – Polls open
November 28 – Polls close
December 2 – Results certified and posted. Candidates notified by Governance Chair
December 3 – Board Chair contacts new directors with welcome as well as date for December board meeting and leadership training.

Next Steps:
If you would like to nominate someone or yourself, please download the Nomination Form, and return to BlissardL@comcast.net no later than Friday September 10, 2010 @ 5:00 PM.