CALL FOR SECTION OFFICER CANDIDATES
Nominations and Candidate Statements Due May 6th by 5:00 PM

We appreciate your interest in running for Section Officer of the San Francisco Bay Area Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. This Section provides frequent opportunities for intellectual growth and interaction among members of the transportation profession. Activities include topical lunch meetings and technical workshops, monthly email announcements, and social gatherings. In addition, this Section supports student organizations in the region. Participation by officers and board members is crucial for keeping the Section active and vital. Elected Officers will begin their one-year term on July 1, 2011.

In order to run for one of the Officer positions, you are asked to do the following:

1. Complete the Nomination Form, including signatures of 5 people who support your nomination. If submitting via e-mail, please scan and submit the signed nomination form in .PDF format.
2. Submit a one-page Candidate Statement, summarizing your background, current employment (if any) and goals should you be elected to an Officer position. A passport-sized photo is also recommended on the Candidate Statement. Please submit the candidate statement in Microsoft Word format.
3. Submit the Nomination Form and Candidate Statement by 5:00 PM on May 6, 2011, via email or US mail to:

For additional information about the duties of each Section Officer position, contact the current Section Secretary, Jia Hao Wu.

Voting will take place from May 20 to June 15, 2011 and election results will be announced at the June 16^th Annual Business Meeting.