Call for Nominations

We need good people from around the State to continue the tradition of dedication and commitment set by current and past officers and board members.  Become involved, submit a nomination now. 

THIRD VICE PRESIDENT (PRESIDENT IN THE YEAR 2012)

     The person elected will serve progressively through the presidential preparation chairs to become your President in the year 2012.  Give some serious thought to this nomination and present yourself, or someone else, to the Nominating Committee.  The eligibility for this elected office is contingent upon active “professional” membership in good standing with the Association for a period of one year prior to election.  The member must have served at least one year on the Board of Directors in order to be eligible for this position.  The member elected will be required to attend approximately four meetings per year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Two Positions Available

     The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the Association.  The President shall be the presiding officer at all board meetings.  The Board shall be empowered to authorize expenditures for the general business of the Association, authorize additional expenditures, and set appropriate charges.  The Board may enter into any agreement or contract with other personal or organizations for the advancement of the Association.  Eligibility for this elected office is contingent upon active “professional” membership in good standing with the Association for a period of one year prior to election.  Members elected to this position shall serve a three year term in office.

NOMINATION PROCESS


   Nominations with attached resume, picture, and letter of endorsement from the sheriff are to be returned to TJA Headquarters, Attention:  Sharese Hurst, Box 2296, Huntsville, Texas  77341-2296.  All packets will be sent to the Nomination Committee Chair for verification of eligibility and distribution to Committee Members.

Guidelines for nominations

  1. Individuals must be members in good standing as specified in the bylaws at the time of nomination.
  2. Nominating Committee members shall not be considered for office.
  3. Only hard copies of nominations will be considered.  Self-Nominations are acceptable. 
  4. Office being sought shall be identified in the nomination.
  5. Endorsement of the affected sheriff must accompany the nomination.  Nominations lacking the sheriff’s endorsement will not be considered for office.
  6. Elections shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of the bylaws.

  Nominations must be received by March 16, 2009.  All nominations shall contain the following for consideration:  Full Name, Current Occupation, Official Title, Business Address and Phone Number, a brief biographical sketch (not to exceed 50 words), letter of endorsement from the sheriff, and a picture to be included on the ballot.  Nominations received after the deadline cannot be considered.

Nomination Committee:

Chair:

Mary Farley
1st Vice President, TJA
Bell County
111 West Central Avenue
Belton, Texas  76513
(254)933-5783
(254)933-5939 fax

Committee Members:

David Drosche
2nd Vice President, TJA
Brazos County
1700 Hwy 21 West
Bryan, TX  77803
(979)361-4846
(979)361-4847 fax

Beth Brasfield
Member-at-Large

Bosque County
P.O. Box 741
Meridian, TX  76665
(254)435-9966
(254)435-2245 fax