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title, executive committee elections. every year idahorid holds alternating elections for executive committee positions. qualified nominees need to be an idahorid member in good standing for at least 1 year and a member with rid. terms run for 2 years. nomination link below.

2025 Elections are for the following positions:

Vice President

Treasurer

March 10 - April 11, 2025NominationsSubmit nomination using form button
April 15 - 25, 2025ElectionsMembers are emailed voting link
April 30, 2025New Officers AnnouncedEmail announcement sent to members
June 30, 2027End of 2-year termNew election process

2025 Election Results

Nominations for the 2025 elections have closed. Typically ballots would be sent out to vote but in these circumstances an election is not necessary as there was only one nominee.

VICE PRESIDENT NOMINATIONS

No nominations

The position of Vice President will remain vacant until further notice. IdahoRID thanks Joelynne Ball for her time on the board. We truly loved having her and we wont let her go too far.


TREASURER NOMINATIONS

Incumbent Laurie Walcott

The position of Treasurer will remain with Laurie Walcott by acclamation. Laurie has been such an asset to the team and we are happy to have her continue in her position.

Overview of board of directors. President, provider of reports. This position is ex-officio of all committees, attends region 5 president committee meetings and the national conference. elected on even years for a 2-year term. must be a certified dual member. Vice President, keeper of the rules. governs the business meetings using Roberts rules of order, keeper of the bylaws, policies and procedures and their revisions. elected on odd years for a 2-year term. must be a certified dual member. treasurer, manager of finances. handles income and expenditures, creates financial reports, and oversees tax reports with the president. elected on odd years for a 2 year term. must be a dual member. Secretary membership communications. Tracks active members, attends all board meetings, records and provides meeting minutes to all members. elected on even years for a 2 year term. must be a dual member. Member-at-Large, representation. Actively represent the interests of members in your area and participate in the active planning of IdahoRID. appointed by the president and must be a dual member.

Who Can Vote?

The following are voting members of IdahoRID:

    • Certified Members with current RID membership. [IdahoRID Bylaws Art. II §2]
    • Qualified Educational Members with current RID membership. [IdahoRID Bylaws Art. II §2]
    • Associate Members with current RID membership.  [IdahoRID Bylaws Art. II §2] 
    • Student Member-at-Large with current RID membership. [IdahoRID Bylaws Art. V §6]


How can I check if my IdahoRID membership is current?

Go to IdahoRID.org. Click on the turquoise portal icon in the upper right hand corner then select "View Profile". From there you can see your membership details and even make updates to your profile.


How to Vote?

Members will receive an email featuring qualified nominees and a link to submit your vote. Please be mindful of your membership status. If you are not a current member of both RID and IdahoRID, you are not a voting member at this time.


What if there is only one qualifying nominee?

An election is not necessary and that nominee wins by acclamation


What if there are no qualifying nominees for the open positions?

The position will remain vacant until a qualified person is interested.


What is a qualifying nominee?

It depends on the position. Elections are for Board of Directors, Executive Committee positions. All other positions are appointed by the President and approved by the board.

    • Board of Directors are required to hold dual membership [RID Association Bylaws Art. VIII].  
    • Dual means membership with IdahoRID and RID.
    • Qualifications [IdahoRID Bylaws Art. IV §4]
          • President - RID Member AND IdahoRID Certified Member for 1+ years.
          • Vice President - RID Member AND IdahoRID Certified Member for 1+ years.
          • Treasurer - RID Member AND IdahoRID Certified, Qualified Educational, or Associate Member for 1+ years.
          • Secretary - RID Member AND IdahoRID Certified, Qualified Educational, or Associate Member for 1+ years.

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