Elections

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BALLOT PROCEDURE AND NOMINATIONS

It's a good time to think of the Credit Union's future as we approach our annual elections. If you're a member of Members First Credit Union of Florida, you have the privilege of participating in this year's election. The election process allows you to have a voice in your financial future.

How Officials Are Nominated

The Board of Directors must take the first step by appointing the Nominating Committee for the 2025 Election of Officials. This year's Nominating Committee:

Linda Harris, Chairperson

Bill Farinas

Jack Marmash

It is the responsibility of the Nominating Committee to nominate at least one qualified candidate for each vacancy on the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors Terms Expiring (vacancies with 3-year terms):

Theresa McCants

Clarence Ladner

Kathy Terrell

Each nominee must meet certain qualifications which include being a member in good standing, being at least 21 years of age, and being a member since November 30, 2023. If a member meets these qualifications and desires to run for the Board of Directors, but is not nominated by the Committee, the member may still run by means of petition by following the policy as set forth by the Board of Directors. First, an Official Forms Packet may be picked up from Management at the Garden St. Branch; then, at least 100 signatures of members must be acquired; and, finally, the petition and forms must be filed with Management. They must be filed at 251 W. Garden St., before 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024.

Nominees For The 2025 Election

Below are the nominees for the Board of Directors. Three 3-year vacancies will be filled.

Theresa McCants

Clarence Ladner

Kathy Terrell

The Ballot Process

All nominees' names are presented to the Board of Directors for certification before they are recognized as official candidates. Following certification of the candidates, all Credit Union members 18 years of age or older will receive the necessary information to vote in the 2025 Election of Officials. All voting information will be included with the statement distributed in early January. The Board of Directors will appoint a Ballot Committee to oversee the ballot procedures and ensure the validity of the election. The majority will determine the results of the balloting, and the outcome will be announced at the Members First Credit Union of Florida's Annual Meeting. If there is only one nominee for each vacancy, the election will not be conducted by ballot, and there will be no nominations taken from the floor at the Annual Meeting.