Dear New Caucus Members,

Our first meeting of the Fall semester will be held virtually over Zoom on November 13, 2021 at 10 AM. At that time, we will be holding elections for the New Caucus Governing Board and Treasurer positions for three-year terms. All eleven positions for the Governing Board will be open for nominations. In line with our by-laws, the Governing Board shall consist of no fewer than nine and no more than eleven members. Also in accordance with the by-laws, PSC Executive Council members cannot constitute a majority of seats on the Board and the Board will include representation that reflects the diversity of our members and the variety of job titles within the PSC.

Nominations (including self-nominations) will still be accepted from the floor during the election meeting. At that meeting, nominees must either accept their nomination or must have communicated their acceptance to the Coordinating Committee prior to the meeting. Nominees will be given the opportunity to talk for two minutes about their vision for the governing board for two (2) minutes. All nominees must be members in good standing of the New Caucus on the day of the meeting.

For this election, the Coordinating Committee will also be opening up a space on the New Caucus website for publishing candidate statements and information. If you are interested in publicizing your candidacy, please do the following by October 30, 2021:

1. Write to the Coordinating Committee at psccunynewcaucus@gmail.com and let them know of your intention to run.
2. Submit to the Coordinators a statement that describes your candidacy, and includes your title, department and campus affiliation.
3. Submit a picture of yourself suitable for posting on the New Caucus website.

Registration Link for November 13th Elections Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdeGgqDwpEtbAQ-GEVYOrVbV0RDbRsTs_

Reminder on Membership Renewals & Eligibility to Vote on Nov 13th:
September 1 marked the beginning of the new New Caucus membership year. Information on renewing membership is available via the New Caucus site: https://newcaucus.wordpress.com/donate-to-the-campaign/

Once again this year dues will be $25 for full-timers and $10 for part-timers and retirees. It is important that members make sure to update dues by the dates indicated below in order to be eligible to participate in the GB election.

Here are important dates to consider when renewing membership and ability to vote and attend the November Governing Board and Treasurer elections:

	Membership Dues Paid
	By Sept 14, 2021	Sept 15 – Oct 30, 2021	Oct 31 – Nov 13, 2021
First time members	Can attend, Can vote	Can attend, Cannot vote	Cannot attend, Cannot vote
Renewing members	Can attend, Can vote	Can attend, Can vote	Cannot attend, Cannot vote

In solidarity,
New Caucus Governing Board and Coordinating Committee