Call for Open Delegates

Representative Assembly – Call for Open Delegates

Deadline: November 1, 2024

Background:

ARTICLE 6: REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

Section 6.1. Representative Assembly. The Representative Assembly shall consist of the officers of the Board of Directors; two student representatives from each Division; the Chairs, Chairs-elect, and immediate Past Chairs of each of the Sections; the Student Section Vice Chairs; Area Delegates, and Open Delegates.

TAHPERD Bylaws 9 Section 6.3. Open Delegates. Up to 10 Professional and/or Retired Members may volunteer to serve as a delegate to the Representative Assembly by notifying the Executive Director of their desire to do so no later than [November 1] prior to the Representative Assembly meeting. The Open Delegate must have a minimum of five years of consecutive professional or retired membership and be currently registered for the convention (show a name badge). Open Delegates may only vote for the offices of President-elect and Division Vice Presidents-elect. They may not vote on any business considered by the Representative Assembly.

When:

Thursday, December 5, delegate check-in is 400-4:30 with the meeting held 4:30-6:30 pm.

Requirement:

To serve as an Open Delegate, a TAHPERD member must have a minimum of 5 years of consecutive membership at the professional and/or retired level and must be registered for the convention by November 1 (deadline to submit name to serve as Open Delegate). Individuals are required to show a name badge at check-in..

If you meet the requirements and are interested in serving as an Open Delegate at the Representative Assembly, you must complete the following form - https://forms.office.com/r/GYw681PVNv - no later than November 1 to have your name added to the list. The first 10 eligible members to sign-up will receive confirmation and voting information by November 14, 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Rachel Naylor at rachel@tahperd.org.