2009-2010 SBFCC Election

All right, let us cut to the chase. Are you willing and interested to serve the Subic Freeport community, without compensation, and is your willingness matched by your commitment to set aside at least 15 hours a month for the Chamber? Yes? Great! Now the nitty-gritty. Please read on.

The Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce provides its members opportunities for significant degrees of active participation in the development of the Subic Bay Freeport. Foremost is the opportunity for any corporate member to serve as member of the Board of Directors. It is time of the year again when the election process begins.

If you are interested in getting value for your investment in the Chamber of Commerce, please consider participation in the Election of the Board of Directors, as a nominee or/and as a wise voter. Either way, choose only those who will do something for the Freeport, for you, and for other residents and investors.

Eligibility and Requirements

Nominees to the Board are required to exemplify and attest to being of sound moral character, must demonstrate the highest level of integrity, and are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost regard for business ethics at all times. Moreover, they are expected to demonstrate initiative, dedication, confidentiality, selfless willingness to serve, and above all, concern for the direction the Freeport and the Chamber will take in the future.

Bear in mind that elected Board members are requested to seriously commit to attend Board and General Meetings and mixers every month, to be involved in Committees, and to spearhead membership concerns. All these on a volunteer basis (without pay, allowance, or honorarium).

Only Corporate members in good standing are eligible for nomination. Members having past due membership fees will not be permitted to run. A directory of members in good standing will be sent to you. You may nominate yourself, provided you are the authorized representative.

Election Schedule

• Sep 14-Oct 9 Nomination Process Begins. Members will receive Nomination Ballots where you can nominate Corporate members of your choice for next year's Board.
• Oct 12-Oct 23 Candidate Selection. Nominees will sign commitments to serve on the Board at a minimum of 15 hours per month. If willing, they will be declared as official candidates in the voting process.
• Nov 3-Nov 13 Voting Process Begins. Based on confirmed candidates, ballots are forwarded to all Corporate members who are asked to VOTE for the candidate(s) of their choice.
• Nov 13-Nov 20 Tabulation. Votes are tabulated by the Election Committee.
• Nov 24 Announcement of Results. Results are announced at the Annual Membership Meeting.
• Dec 7 Officer Selection. The following year's officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary) are selected by the Board of Directors.

Remember, the Freeport Chamber is YOUR voice in the community. Please give careful consideration in nominating the candidate of your choice. Be involved - a single vote can do good by the same manner that a single non-vote might do harm - and choose wisely!