SAVE THE DATE - ANNUAL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2024
CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS
Two positions on the Board of Directors are open for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union. The nominating committee has nominated two individuals for election Jane Decoteau (3 year term) & Don Nickson (3 year term).
Jane Decoteau
25+ Years of Service
Jane served as Director of Finance for the New York Thoroughbred Breeders from 1996 until her retirement as Executive Director in 2006. As Director of Finance of the Saratoga County YMCA from 1983 to 1996 she was instrumental in bringing the Y as an official "seg" group of the Credit Union. During her years at the Y she also served several months as Executive Director.
Don Nickson
18+ Years of Service
Don joined the Board of Directors in 2006 and currently serves as Treasurer. His career started as a Special Education Teacher from 1968–1984. Don then served as Principal for Northeast Parent & Child Society from 1984–1985 and Johnstown Elementary from 1985–2001. Don currently works for the School Administrators Association of NYS where he has held roles including Deputy Executive Director and Member Service Specialist.
The election will not be conducted by ballot and there will be no nominations from the floor when there is only one nominee for each position to be filled.
PETITION INFORMATION
Credit union members have the ability to petition for the position of Saratoga’s Community FCU Board of Directors. A petition must be submitted in accordance with the following:
The Nominating Committee will review the petition nominee application and verify the nominee’s eligibility. If qualifying nominations are received by petition, the name of the nominees will be added to the ballot. No nominee will be added to the ballot unless they are nominated by the Nominating Committee or by approved petition as stated above. Failure to follow these procedures will prevent the petition nominee
from being placed on the official ballot.
A petitioning nominee must prepare and submit the Application for Nomination, the Statement of Consent to Serve, and the Petition forms. The forms can be obtained from the Nominating Committee by calling 518.682.3354.
The Nominating Committee must receive the completed forms at the credit union office, 23 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by 5:00 PM on April 17, 2024.
At least 1% or 60 eligible voting members must sign the Petition form(s). Each member must provide his/her printed name, signature, and address for member verification.
Associate Director Opportunity
Saratoga’s Credit Union's Board of Directors desire to supplement the knowledge and experience of the present Board by appointing Associate Directors. An Associate Director is viewed as a means by which continuity of the Credit Union’s governance activities may be maintained since an Associate Director may be asked to fill a Board vacancy when it occurs. An Associate Director does not have voting authority.
An Associate Director will be selected by ballot majority vote (5 votes) of the Board of Directors and serve a three year term. Continuation as an Associate Director will be subject to periodic Board review.
Requirements:
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Must be a current Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union member in good standing
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Attend a minimum of 6 board meetings per year
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Attend strategic planning session
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Attend all committee meetings for which appointed
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Complete all required training as deemed by Executive Committee for all volunteers
If you are interested in serving as an Associate Director please submit a letter of interest to the Nominating Committee.
Associate Director Program
Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities
Board Governance Policy