Annual Election

 

Important Dates

  • October 30th: Board Application Interest Forms due (see below).

  • Mid-December: Election Ballot emailed to 2026 Members ages 18 & Over.

  • December 20: TCTC Annual Meeting of Membership. Election Results will be announced.

About the Board of Directors

The Board is a governance board and has the authority to create policies and procedures for the purpose of implementing the by-laws. There are standing and special committees that are appointed by the Board. The Board employs an Executive Director, who carries out day-to-day management operations and implements programs alongside the Operations Director.

The Board of Directors consists of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and eight (8) Directors-at-Large. Board members serve three-year terms, with approximately one-third of the Board elected each year. Current Board of Directors:

  • President: Janice Beyer

  • Vice President: Kelly Slater

  • Treasurer: Kelly Haug

  • Secretary: Katie Armstrong

  • Directors At Large: Tracey Allers, Jennifer Worden, Laura Field, Jessie Houser, Jonny Tornga, Margaret Fako, Jordan Schimke, & Tom Sampson

Qualifications 

In order to be a candidate for the Board of Directors, an individual must be a member of the organization; support the mission and purposes of the organization; support the organization financially or through time contribution; serve on one or more committees when reasonably possible; attend events and participate in activities; attend 75% of all board meetings in a 12-month period; perform the Director’s duties in good faith; and agree to, sign as-needed, and follow organization policies and procedures.

Election Process

According to the TCTC bylaws and policies, announcement of election results for the open Board positions takes place at the Annual Meeting (December 20, 2026). All Board Members shall be elected by a majority vote of the eligible 2026 members in good standing, who will receive an election ballot by email. In preparation for the 2026 December Board Election, our Nominating Committee will prepare the list of TCTC members with a desire to be candidates.

Positions up for election

Two (2) Director-at-Large positions and two (2) Executive Committee positions — President* and Vice President* — with terms beginning January 1, 2027, and lasting three years.

Candidates for President and Vice President must be current Board members with at least 23 months of continuous Board membership prior to the election, in accordance with Section 3.10 of the TCTC bylaws.

Board Application Interest Form

Please submit your Board Application Interest Form by October 30 at midnight to be considered by the Nominating Committee for this year's Board election.