If you are entitled to vote in this year's election, you may vote online or return the paper ballot enclosed with this newsletter. To vote online, go tohttps://my.ascd.org, enter your Member ID andpassword, and follow the instructions.
If you prefer to return the paper ballot, pleaseuse a blue or black ink pen to complete it and thendrop it in the mail, postmarked no later thanNovember 16, 2009.Postage is paid for thereturn of ballots and there is no need to placethe postcard in an envelope—the returnaddress appears on the other side of the ballot.You must signand date theballot asrequired in§13.1-848 ofVirginiaCode, oryour ballotwill not becounted.You'll vote forPresident-Elect, members of the Board of Directors,and at-large members of the Leadership Council.
You may not have received a ballot. Accordingto ASCD's Constitution, not every member has votingprivileges. If you hold a complimentary orASCD Express membership, or if your paymentwas not processed as of August 17, 2009, you arenot entitled to vote. (Holders of multiple membershipsmay vote only once.) If you did not receive aballot but believe you should have received one,please contact Becky DeRigge at ASCD, e-mail:bderigge@ascd.org, phone: 1-800-933-2723 or1-703-575-5601.