The ideal time frame to have an election is September 17 through October 30th.

Here are some preliminary action items Congregational Coordinators need to take to make arrangements for the upcoming Mid King County Chapter Leadership Board Elections.

Please ask the officials in your church for permission to hold the election on September 17th, or an acceptable alternative date between September 17th and October 30th. Some churches hold coffees after each church service and hold the election. Some churches have a lunch or dinner for the election event. Whatever you choose as your election social event, your expenses for copying and buying food will be reimbursed up to $250 per church.

When you have a confirmed election date at your site, please notify Loral Pritchett immediately:  call (206) 878-6757.

All Coordinators who pick-up their election packets at the picnic will receive a special gift certificate. More importantly, we'll have fun!  We'll meet all the coordinators in other churches, and have time to fellowship, ask questions, and enjoy the day.

Packets will include: Expense forms, instructions, biographies, sample bulleting or newsletter announcements, and if available, election ballots, if we have a slate of candidates by the picnic, and other fun items from Thrivent Financial.

Board Member Nominees Needed for Mid-King County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans by September 1st, 2006:

Elections are being scheduled in most participating congregations in the Mid King County Chapter on September 17. We need to have nominees in order to have quality and legitimate elections. Please nominate yourself or someone who consents to run. To get on the ballot or gain more information about qualifications, call Loral Pritchett at (206) 878-6757, or Mae Tacke (206) 839-3405.

We need your talents, time and expertise to help and care for community projects. Please submit your nominations for these Mid-King County Chapter Leadership Board positions soon: President, Vice President, Records Director, Financial Director, Communications Director, Community Service Team Director, and Congregational Service Team Director, Events Coordinator, and Youth Director.

Elected leadership and appointed leadership board positions are one-year terms. The term limit is four consecutive years. Most leaders enjoy the fellowship and rewarding work, and run for re-election after they learn the ropes. If you serve four consecutive years, you can be eligible to serve on the chapter leadership board after three years. If you serve in an elected position for three consecutive years, you can sit out for one year, and then be eligible to serve again in an elected position for another four consecutive years.