OPEA active members in odd numbered regions (1,3,5,7,9, and 11) and the retirees in the west side of the state will be choosing new leaders this summer. According to the OPEA Bylaws, the Association elect these regions in odd-numbered years.
Candidates for these positions must have been an OPEA member for one year and live in the region for the office they are seeking. In addition, candidates cannot have been a member of a competing organization for two years.
OPEA members elected for these offices will serve on the Board of Directors and work with their local regional councils. The OPEA Board meets approximately eight times per year on Saturday at the OPEA office in Oklahoma City. The Board is the governing body of the Association and makes decisions determining program, policies and budget. In addition, regional directors attend activities in their area.
The filing period for both offices is June 1-15. In order to file, candidates must send in a filing form, a bio and statement of less than 200 words and a headshot for ballots and the Advocate.
Ballots will be mailed to OPEA members the end of July. The postmark deadline for ballots will be August 15. Once again, VR Election Services will run the election, with phone and internet balloting available to members.
For more information click on the links below or contact Trish Frazier at the OPEA office at trishf@opea.org or 405-524-6764 (800-880-6732 toll free).
OPEA Regional Map
OPEA Retiree Region Map
OPEA Election Rules
OPEA Filing Form
Sample Bio
Posted on
Fri, May 27, 2011
by Trish Frazier