SEQUIM — Seven candidates have been nominated to serve three-year terms on the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber Board of Directors.
The nominees, selected by the chamber’s Board Nominating Committee, are Brandino Gibson, an employee at WorkSource Clallam County, for his second term; Debra Pitts, an employee at Ballymore Consulting, for her second term; Jeanette Gorr, an employee at Key Bank; Toni Skinner, an employee at Holiday Inn Express and Suites; Gerad Nucci, an employee at Craft3; Jeff Anderson, an employee at Olympic Medical Center; and Shenna Straling, an employee at First Federal.
Additional nominations will be taken from the floor at today’s chamber luncheon, which will begin at 11:45 a.m. at Sunland Golf & Country Club, 109 Hilltop Drive.
Voting begins
After the board nominations are closed today, a ballot listing all nominees will be prepared and distributed to chamber members.
Chamber members will be asked to cast votes for four candidates.
Ballots will be due in mid-November.
The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be considered elected as board members.
The board of directors is responsible for formulating and reviewing the policies of the chamber.
In accordance with the chamber bylaws, the government and policy-making responsibilities of the chamber are vested in the board of directors, which controls its property, is responsible for its finances and directs its affairs.
Service on the board is limited to two consecutive terms.
After not serving on the board for one year, board members can be re-appointed or re-elected.
Board members are expected to attend and participate in all monthly board meetings, serve on a chamber committee, and take part in fundraising efforts and the annual board retreat.
Board members also are encouraged to take an active role in monthly after-hours mixers and ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
Guest speaker
The guest speaker at this week’s luncheon is Gary Neal, Sequim School District superintendent, who will provide updates about the school district.
All chamber members are invited to attend the luncheon, but are asked to RSVP in advance by sending an email to office@sequimchamber.com.
Lunch is $15, payable in advance or at the luncheon.
Attendance without lunch is $3 per person and includes complementary coffee or tea.
The Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the businesses in and provides visitor information for Carlsborg, Sequim and Blyn.
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Sequim-Dungeness Valley Editor Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-681-2390, ext. 5052, or cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.
