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2022 NARFE Elections
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t the August 2021 NARFE National Executive Board (NEB) Meeting, the NEB adopted a new timetable for the 2022 NARFE Elections. Here you will find key
dates, information on running for national officer or regional vice president, and updated instructions for the submission of bylaws and standing rule amendment proposals.
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATES
All candidates for the positions of national president, national secretary/treasurer and regional vice president requesting publication of their candidate statements in the May 2022 issue of the NARFE Magazine should submit their candidate statements by 5 p.m. EST February 15 at communications@narfe.org or
by using the form at www.narfe. org/2022-narfe-election. Statements are strictly limited to 400 words and submitted as a Word document. No copy corrections will be made, including spelling, typographical or grammatical errors, so statements should be carefully proofread before submission. Candidates should also submit a high-resolution head-andshoulders photograph for publication with their statement.
Only emailed statements and photos or submission using the official online form will be accepted. Candidates waiving their right to publication of their candidate statement may still be nominated via email to communications@narfe.org by 5 p.m. EDT May 15. All candidates can also send messages to membership via NARFE’s email messaging system. Two messages may be sent between May 1 and July 14. Please indicate in the email transmitting the candidate statement or nomination whether you plan to opt in to this service, and we will contact you about scheduling. Timing of the distribution of candidate emails depends on the all-member email
KEY DATES
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February 15, 2022
National Officer and Regional Vice President Candidate Statements Due
February 15, 2022
Proposed Bylaws and Standing Rule Amendments Due
April 1, 2022
Bylaws Committee Final Report
May 2022 Issue
Candidate Statements Published in NARFE Magazine
May 15, 2022
Candidate Nominations Due for Those Waiving Statement Publication
June/July 2022 Issue
Bylaws Committee Report Published in NARFE Magazine
July 15, 2022
Internet Voting Site Goes Live
August 1, 2022
Ballots Issued
August 31, 2022
Voting Ends
NARFE MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2021
