October 2005 - American Bonanza Society

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American---n---BonanzQSocietLOOKING FOR LEADERSABS needs the best and most diverse leaders to step up and contributetheir time and talents to the great and still unfolding history ofour organization,If you are in a position where you can help guide ABS over the nextfew years, let it be known that you are seeking a seat on the nine-personBoard of Directors, Ask on ABS member-friend to submit your name fornomination or- don't be shy- you can nominate yourself. Those whobecome directors will find it a memorable and worthwhile experience,Three directors are at the end of their first three-year termsCharles S, Davidson, MD. (Area 3), Bill Stovall (Area 6), and Arthur W.Brock (Area 8), Each has indicated an interest in standing for reelection,Nominations are being accepted for the fo llowing bylawsdesignatedareas:AREA 3 - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina,South Carolina, Tennesseee, Virginia,AREA 6 - Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana,Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah,Wyoming,AREA 8 -The Southern California counties of SantaBarbara, Ventura, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles,Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino andImperial, plus Hawaii.The Nominating Committee will report its list of nominees to theSociety'S Secretary by January 1, 2006, with the announcementpresented in the February '06 ABS Magazine_Duties and responsibilitiesDirectors serve dual posts for the American BonanzaSociety and its nonprofit Air Safety Foundation, A term isthree years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms,The Board meets three times a year for two-day meetings(usually Friday and Saturday), Activities include settingthe strategiC direction of the Society and working with theexecutive director and staff to implement strategies, goalsand objectives,Officers are elected by the Board each year, and thepresident mokes a variety of committee aSSignments to thedirectors, These include the convention, membership, technical,legal/legislative, media and others,QualificationsABS directors must hold a pilot certificate and a currentmedical. The Board has always been comprised of peoplewith diverse backgrounds and capacities, and there is nobylaws requirement for directors to have any particular aviationor business expertise,There is a bylaws restriction that states: "No officer ormember of the Board of Directors shall be an employee oragent. directly or indirectly, of any firm or corporation conductingthe business of manufacturing products sold to thegeneral aviation trade,·Serving as a member of the Board can be a rewarding,enjoyable experience, but it does take time and commitmentwith no pay, However, directors are reimbursed for Societyrelatedexpenses as set forth by policy or approved by thepreSident,Submit nominations by November 15Nominations should be received no later thanNovember 15 to allow the Nominating Committee time toconsider each candidate prior to the January 1 report to theSecretary,You may nominate yourself or another ABS member.Nominations must include the name, address, phone, faxand e-mail; a current photo; information on present and previousbusiness, professional or technical experience; educationalbackground; aviation experience (especially withBonanza-type aircraft); and a description of any other talentsor capabilities that would be of benefit to the SOCiety,Send nomination materials to:Executive Director Nancy JohnsonAmerican Bonanza SocietyPO Box 12888Wichita, KS 67277Page 9267 www_bonanza _org ABS October 2005
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