If you are entitled to vote in this year's election, your ballot is enclosed with this newsletter. After reading the election information in this issue, fill out the ballot using a blue or black ink pen and return it, postmarked no later than November 15, 2006. Postage is paid for the return of ballots, and there is no need to place the postcard in an envelope. You must sign the ballot as required in §13.1-848 of Virginia Code or your ballot will not be counted. You'll vote for President-Elect, two members of the Board of Directors, and six at-large members of the Leadership Council.
New this year: Vote online! You have the option to vote online this year. Go to https://my.ascd.org/login.cfm. Enter your Member ID number and password, and follow the step-by-step instructions.
If you did not receive a ballot and cannot access the online process: According to ASCD's Constitution, not every member has voting privileges. If you are a complimentary member, or if your payment was not processed as of August 16, 2006, you are not entitled to vote. (Holders of multiple memberships may vote only once.) If you did not receive a ballot but believe you should have, please contact Becky DeRigge at ASCD, e-mail: bderigge@ascd.org, phone: 1-800-933-2723, ext. 5601 or 1-703-575-5601.