New Board of Directors for 2026 - 2027

Our chapter bylaws require us to hold elections every two years to choose leaders for four important positions – President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. These positions are considered to be the Class I directors - officers.

There are several other board positions – also important – but these Class II directors are appointed by the chapter president, typically with the consideration of any guidance offered by the general membership.

The makeup of our board did see several changes that were confirmed during our November membership gathering.

As it happens, each of our Class I officer positions had only one nominee/candidate. That’s a special case that allows a simplified confirmation to a showing of hands from the members in attendance, rather than more formal balloting and vote counting.

Our Class I officers and the slate of nominees for Class II positions were all confirmed for the 2026 – 2027 term.

Even though we have our board of directors in place for the coming term, there are always opportunities for volunteers. If you’d like to be involved – please let any board member know. Chapter members are always welcome at monthly board meetings. We have a great time working together and you’d enjoy it too.

• President – Ray Ballantyne (continuing)
• Vice President – Ernie Hansen (taking over from Rick Vaux)
• Treasurer – Tracy Halsted (continuing)
• Secretary – Rob Stephens (taking over from Richard Howell)
• Young Eagles – Bud Davies (continuing, with assistance from Tracy Halsted)
• Scholarship – Linda Priddle (taking over from Dave Miller)
• Hospitality – Kevin and Charlene Tracy (continuing)
• VMC/IMC Club – Harry Cook (continuing)
• Fly-Outs – Barry Halsted (continuing)
• Programs - (open position)
• Newsletter – Richard Howell (taking over from Linda Priddle)
• Communications – Erik Petersen (continuing)
• Web Editor – Richard Howell (taking over from Andy Sallee)