Elections

The VHTRC is governed by a five-person Board of Directors, elected by the membership to serve a two-year term. Here you can read about the candidates and learn how to vote.

Per the Bylaws, the VHTRC is governed by a five-person Board of Directors, elected by the membership to serve a two-year term. The current Board’s term expires at the end of 2021 and it is time to elect a new Board.

Voting

The voting period will start on Dec. 6 and continue one week, ending at 9 p.m. on Dec. 13.

All members of the VHTRC as of Oct. 18, 2021, are eligible to vote. On December 6, eligible members will receive an email from ElectionRunner with instructions on how to vote, which is recorded online in a confidential manner. If you are a current club member and did not receive this email or, if you have other questions about the election, please contact the election commissioner, Rob Colenso.

Campaign period

Preceding the election is a campaign period, during which time VHTRC members may get to know the candidates through their prepared statements. From Nov. 19 through 26, candidates may post and revise their statements. Candidate statements will remain published through the end of the election.

Scroll down for candidate statements.

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Candidate statements

Tracy Dahl

Howdy, runners! Many of you know me as the race director for the club’s Women’s Half Marathon, an event I’ve coordinated since 2012. I am also a current member of the VHTRC board.

Jon Jester

Happy Trails member for nearly 10 years. Volunteering is my passion. My experience in problem solving, relationship building, and inclusivity will serve the Club well.

Keith Knipling

VHTRC member since 1999. Board member since 2013. I have some institutional knowledge but will otherwise try to stay out of the way of the new ideas and energy of the new Board.

Chelsea Smith

I look forward to supporting our race directors, runners, and volunteers and continue the growth of a diverse and inclusive club.

Will Weidman

I joined VHTRC in 2008 and would be honored to join the Board to give back, help keep the club going strong, and expand our impact and reach in the community.