As a prelude to the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) next week, registered candidates for elective posts on the board of directors will be introduced on Sunday, March 16, during the weekly Open Circle meeting.
This unprecedented leadership forum will take place at the Neill James Patio on the south campus, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Each candidate will have three minutes to introduce themselves, followed by a 25-minute question-and-answer session. Audience members can submit written questions anonymously on index cards, which will be provided to everyone in attendance.
The slate of candidates, pre-approved by the LCS Nominating Committee, was announced at the March 13 board meeting, following the March 12 cut-off date. The AGM takes place on Wednesday, March 19.
The names and executive officer positions to appear on the ballot are as follows: Hunter Johnson, president; Yolanda Martínez, vice president; and Yuray Rivero, treasurer.
The secretary’s seat is not up for election this year.
Six candidates are running for five open seats as directors-at-large: Mike Platt, John Henry, Greg Custer, Phil Rylett, Dee Dee Camhi, and Karla Boentgen. The first three are up for re-election for terms ending at the March 19 AGM.
Additional candidates may be added by nominations from the floor under Item 13 on the AGM agenda. Those willing to accept such nominations are encouraged to request the registration documents in advance by emailing the Nominating Committee Chair at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Members will also be asked to ratify recent board appointments, including George Radford as secretary and Steve Balfour as director-at-large, both for terms ending in 2016.
Voting privileges at the AGM are limited to current LCS members, who may attend in person or via Zoom. The board recommends that members sign up in advance for attendance through the email invitations. This is mandatory for Zoom participants.
Sign-in procedures will begin at 9 a.m. on-site. There will be three lines: one for pre-registered members, one for unregistered attendees, and one for those who join the membership that day.
The AGM will be called to order at 10 a.m., adjourned for a 30-minute information program, and then reconvened at 10:30 a.m. to meet standing quorum requirements.