The outstanding group of nominees have been proposed by the IFAI Nominating Committee for the Board of Director positions available in October 2003. The Nominating Committee met June 19th and selected the following: Chairman of the Board – George K. Ochs, Eide Industries, Cerritos, CA (2-year term). 1st Vice Chairman/Treasurer – Jeffery W. Kirk, IFM, The Astrup Co., Cleveland, OH (2-year term). 2nd Vice Chairman – Scott C. Cambell, Ranier Industries Ltd., Tukwila, WA (2-year term). Directors – William R. Truog, Duracote Corp., Ravenna, OH (3-year term) and Joseph Luna, Colbond Geosynthetics (a gsa underwriter), Enka, NC (3-year term). The Nominating Committee carefully reviewed the qualificatins of all candidates who applied for the positions. Every attempt was made to select individuals who can provide a spectrum of representation on the board, including geographic location, size of company, types of products or services, and experience in association or business management issue. An opportunity is available through the IFAI Bylaws for additional candidates to be considered by the membership. Independent nominations must be in writing, addressed to Stephen M. Warner (President), and received at IFAI headquarters in Roseville no later than the close of business day on August 15. The letter must be accompanied by a petition or letter of support signed by at least fifty (50) Active and/or Associate members in good standing. If no nominations are received by August 15, a unanimous vote will be placed for the slate of candidates proposed by the Nominating Committee. If, however, independent candidates are proposed and meet th equalifications, a mail ballot will be sent out on August 18 to all voting members.

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