Call for Nominations

Dr. Glenn Gravlee, Chair of the Nominating Committee, has announced that nominations are being sought for the following positions:

• Board of Directors (2 positions) - 3-year term

In order to nominate a member, please forward to Dr. Gravlee, PO Box 11086, Richmond, VA 23230-1086, the following:

• A letter of nomination
• Two letters from Society members seconding the nomination
• A "willingness to serve" statement from the nominee

The deadline for nominations is January 10, 2006. The slate of candidates for Board of Directors will appear on the SCA's website (www.scahq.org). Eligible SCA members will have 45 days to cast their online votes.

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Table of Contents:

• President's Message
• Call for Nominations


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