Nominating Committee Report - Officer Election Results

Hello Dogwood Family,

 

We hope that all is well with you and your families.

 

As you know, we were in the process of conducting an election of new officers and nominating committee members. The balloting concluded on October 12th, 2026, and the results are as follows.

 

Fifty-nine (59) ballots were sent out to all Dogwood members.

 

Twenty-six (26) ballots were returned for a participation rate of 44%.

 

This far exceeds our requirement for a quorum of 15 Families or 25% of members, therefore, our election meets requirements. Many thanks to VP of Comm, Dave Meyer, for putting together the mailing and compiling the results. 

 

With that said, I introduce to you our new Executive Board, Nominating Committee, and Appointed Positions.

 

Executive Board

President:                      Dave McFarlane

VP of Membership:        Jim Buelow 

VP of Comm:                 Dave Meyer

VP of Rallies:                 Steve Mahanes

Secretary:                      Mary Lou Dudziak

Treasurer:                      Sonia Kuppert

National Director:           Jeanette Raileanu

Alt. National Director:     Rob Hill

 

Nominating Committee

Chairman:                     Ed Herbert

Member:                       Jim Buelow

Member:                       Rob Hill

 

Appointed Positions

Safety Director:              Robi Robison

Care Person:                 Nanette Meyer

 

Our sincere thanks to all members who stepped up to guide our chapter through the 2027-2028 term. We have a great team put together to take Dogwood to the next level.

 

Regards and Safe travels,

 

Jim Buelow, Nominating Committee Chairman

FRVA Dogwood Chapter