The 2011 season seems to have flown by and it is an incredibly exciting time to be a Timbers fan.
Our first season in MLS is now behind us, but there is still much work to be done. The 107ist can only continue to work towards fulfilling its mission to Support soccer in and around Portland, Oregon, from the grassroots to the highest professional level’ with volunteers to guide it and work on the various initiatives. We need your help.
Election timeline:
Nov 23th – Nov 30th, 2011 – Candidate applications accepted
Dec 1, – Dec 3, 2011 – New member sign-up closed (To enable a final list of voting eligiable members to be downloaded)
Dec 3, 2011 – Candidate forum to be held at the Bagdad Theatre.
Dec 5, 2011 – Election ballots will be emailed to all current 107ist members
Dec 5 – Dec 12th – Voting window open.
Dec 13th, 2011 – Winners announced
Jan 1, 2012 – Winners start their 3 year term
The email address for all feedback and questions is elections@107ist.org
Candidate submission Info:
We have four board positions open this time and are now accepting candidate applications for them. Members selected this election will serve three-year terms from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015.
An important change to our current election system has been made. In order to offer the most complete insight into the candidates and their ideas a candidate forum will be held December 3, 2011 at the Bagdad Theater. The forum will be moderated with questions to be submitted from the membership. Candidates should make this a priority to attend. The candidate will be recorded and offered online for our membership unable to attend.
We’re looking for people who will step up and devote their time, their energy and their ideas to helping the Timbers Army move forward and get things done. We need people who care about contributing to the atmosphere in the stadium, who want to help the community outside the stadium, and who will work to help make us the best supporters group in the country.
The perks of office are few and it takes a lot of time and effort, but the rewards are plentiful. There are few places where you can be part of an organization built on talent, trust and love – for the team, for our city and for the energy we create.
To apply for a board position, please visit: http://timbersarmy.org/107ist/elections/candidate-application
Completed candidate applications must be received no later than 11:59pm on November 30, 2011.
Member Voting Info:
Voting will be open from Dec. 5-12, and members will receive a personalized ballot via email on Dec 5.
If you have not received your ballot by Dec. 6, first check your junk-mail/spam folder as some email providers are very enthusiastic about your protection. If it’s not there please let us know by emailing us at elections@107ist.org.
Winners will be announced Dec. 13th, and begin their 3-year terms on Jan 1.
If you have any questions for the current Board, email us at board@107ist.org.
