2022 Election
SUBJECT: Official Notice of September, October, November Meetings & 2022 Branch Election Dear NAACP Member:
Please note the following General Membership Meetings of the NAACP, Lawton, OK Branch #6131-B, for the purpose of election of officers and at-large members of the executive committee:
1. On Saturday, September 24, 2022—4:00 p.m.: (Election of the Nominating Committee). All members whose memberships are current as of 30-days prior to the meeting date may be elected to the Nominating Committee.
2. On Saturday, October 22, 2022—4:00 p.m.: There will be a report of the Nominating Committee; receipt of Nominations by Petition; And, election of the Election Supervisory Committee. A completed “NAACP Candidates Consent Form” (Enclosed) must be returned by mail to: NAACP, Attn: Nominating Committee, P. O. Box 1134, Lawton, OK 73502 prior to the October, 2022 meeting date. All members whose memberships are current as of May 1st, 2022 who’s memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live and/or work within the unit’s jurisdiction, may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30-days prior to the October meeting.
3. On Saturday, November 19, 2022: The election of officers and at-large members of the Executive Committee will take place and will be conducted electronically by the NAACP National Office using Election Buddy; therefore, each voter is required to have a valid email address. Ballots will be sent electronically to a computer or smart phone to the email of record. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In order to vote in a Branch Election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30-days prior to the election. It is imperative that you provide the Branch Secretary with your correct email ad- dress in order to receive a ballot.
4. On Saturday, November 19, 2022—4 p.m.: There will be an Election Meeting, followed by the November Monthly General Membership Meeting. ALL attendees must be vaccinated and show proof of 2- COVID-19 vaccinations; wear a mask is required for entry to the office during meetings and social distanc- ing required.
5. Should a run-off election be necessary that election shall occur ten (10) days from the original election by the National NAACP Office.
We look forward to your participating in these activities.
I am sincerely,
Delores Raphel, Branch Secretary
NAACP Lawton, OK Branch #6131 Message Phone: (580) 536-6913
2—Enclosures:
1-Candidate Consent Form
1-Notice of 2022 Date Changes