Important Links:
Official Notice of 2010 Bylaws Proposals (PDF)
FGRA Bylaws (PDF)
Questions? Please send an email to the FGRA Secretary, or the Election Committee Chairperson.
FGRA Secretary.
Notice of Intent to Seek Elective or Appointive Office form.
2010 ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION NOTICE:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:30 AM - Annual Meeting Start Time
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1870 Griffin Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33004-2214
Election of Officers and Members of the FGRA Executive Board will take place during the 2010 Annual Meeting which will be conducted at the Hilton Hotel—Airport, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Elections will be held for the following positions:
- President
- Secretary
- Director at Large, Sponsorship
- Director at Large, Marketing
Candidates for Election to the FGRA Executive Board
At this year's annual meeting there are two candidates running for the Secretary's position. There is one candidate running for the President's position.
For Secretary:
For President:
- Carl Davis
Meet The Candidates
Gaither Pennington - Candidate for Secretary
From Gaither's Candidate Biography & Qualifications for Office form:
My involvement in gay rodeo began in 1990 when I attended my first gay rodeo in Phoenix, Arizona. I am a Charter Member of ASGRA and served as a member of its Board of Directors from the Association's founding in 1992 until 2006. My service on the Board included 2 terms as Entertainment Chairman, 3 terms as Association Secretary and 3 terms as the Association's President. I have likewise been active as a member of IGRA, serving 3 terms as the IGRA Dance Chairman and participating in 6 IGRA Conventions as an ASGRA Delegate. In 1996, I was honored with the IGRA Directors Award "for special recognition for the contributions of time and effort to the benefit of the International Gay Rodeo Association."
David Kersey - Candidate for Secretary
From David's Candidate Biography & Qualifications for Office form:
A fourth generation Florida "Cracker" (cowboy), I grew up on a Cattle Ranch in East Manatee County. Working cattle and horses since old enough to walk, I have participated in multiple rodeo circuits, including the Florida High School Rodeo Circuit and Ranch Rodeo Circuit. Additionally, I was part of the Manatee County Sheriff's Mounted Posse.
My professional career path has lead me on two different but intertwining paths at the same time. For 24 years, I was with GTE/Verizon as well as being an Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Lieutenant. Both of these careers required me to keep detailed accurate records and provide reports in a quick and timely manner. Furthermore, I was required to work with the public face to face, telephone and Internet.
I have been a member of FGRA since 2007 and have assisted in multiple events.
Currently, I own Pool Partners of Southwest Florida. Being a business owner allows me the time flexibility that would be required of the position and look forward to giving FGRA 200%.
We'll post the other Biography & Qualifications forms when they're available.
ELECTION REQUIREMENTS:S:S:
- Candidates for office must have been a member in good standing for a period of at least one year prior to taking office.
- All nominations must be submitted to the Election Committee no later than July 25, 2010.
- Those interested in running for office should carefully
review and submit the
Notice of Intent to Seek Elective or Appointive Office form.
- The form must be on file with the Secretary prior to the actual election during the 2010 Annual Meeting.
- The form can be downloaded from the FGRA website and may be mailed to 2010 Election Committee, FGRA Inc., PO Box 13001, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713-3001.
For further information regarding the 2010 election, please contact the